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Mining PSU Round Up


Power Supply Unit Comparison and Review



A good mining rig needs a good PSU or two. Because the goal is to deliver steady 24/7 power to the rig, a really good PSU is something I don't cheap out on. Stick to the top PSU brands: reputable names like EVGA and Corsair.



So what do I look for? What is considered a recommended power supply? Right off the bat, brand reputation and warranty are supreme. A company that backs up their product with at the very least a 5-year warranty. Efficiency - Gold rated PSU or better (Gold - Platinum - Titanium). Also absolutely crucial is low voltage fluctuation (ripple) under full load and high temps. Also considerations: good fan, thick (min 18AWG) cables, standard protection features (Big 6: Over-Current-, Over/Under-Voltage-, Over-Power-, Short-Circuit-, and Over-Temperature Protections) and quality-tested signal-to-noise ratio and delay.

All that being said, could you get by with a cheaper off-brand PSU? Absolutely - but consider that the cheaper PSU's don't have many or most of the above efficiency and protection criteria.

Reputable manufacturer and warranty efficiency low ripple cable gauge fan/cooling Over/Under Protections signal/noise ratio and delay


The lists below may seem overwhelming (and it took me forever to put together), but it's easy to decipher. First determine the wattage you need, then determine the total number of connectors. Remember that a riser can be powered via either a 6-pin or a peripheral (molex) connector. If electricity is expensive (over $0.10/kW) then definitely opt for a Platinum or Titanium efficiency rating if available. Also remember that two or more PSU's may be used together in sync via an adapter cable.

KEY FACTS TO DECIPHERING THE TABLES:
Perif (molex) connectors should have no more than 2 connections per cable Number of VGA outputs Number of PCIe connectors
Even if a PSU supplies 2 rails of 4 perif connectors each (8 total), only 4 perif connectors are listed in the table VGA cables often have 2 chain-linked PCIe connectors attached.
Max watts across a single PCIe 8-pin connector: 150W It is perfectly acceptable to use cables with chain-linked (dual) PCIe connectors
Max watts across a single PCIe 6-pin connector: 75W GPU's must be powered by PCIe('s)
Max watts across a single Perif (4-pin molex) connector: 156W Risers can be powered by either PCIe (6-pin) or Perif (4-pin molex)
You cannot power a GPU or riser with a CPU 8-pin connector 6 pins of an 8-pin PCIe connector can be used to power a riser
6-GPU Rig Example Wiring Diagram

MORE INFO ON MAXIMUM WATTAGE OF PSU CABLES


All data has been verified via individual PSU Operating Manuals. Amazon photos are occasionally inaccurate.

| EVGA |
PSU Capacity (Watts) Series Modular Efficiency Warranty 8 Pin PCIe Connectors 6 Pin PCIe Connectors Perif* Connectors Link
1600 T2 Full Titanium 10 yr 9 5 4 HERE
P2 Full Platinum 10 yr 9 5 4 HERE
G2 Full Gold 10 yr 9 5 4 HERE
1300 G2 Full Gold 10 yr 6 2 4 HERE
1200 P2 Full Platinum 10 yr 6 2 4 HERE
1050 GS Full Gold 7 yr 10 - 4 HERE
1000 T2 Full Titanium 10 yr 6 2 4 HERE
P2 Full Platinum 10 yr 6 2 4 HERE
G2 Full Gold 10 yr 6 2 4 HERE
G3 Full Gold 10 yr 8 - 2 HERE
PS Full Platinum 7 yr 10 - 4 HERE
G1 Full Gold 5 yr 6 2 4 HERE
GQ Semi Gold 5 yr 10 - 2 HERE
850 T2 Full Titanium 10 yr 4 2 2 HERE
P2 Full Platinum 10 yr 4 2 2 HERE
G2 Full Gold 10 yr 4 2 2 HERE
G2L Full Gold 10 yr 4 - 2 HERE
G3 Full Gold 10 yr 6 - 2 HERE
GS Full Gold 7 yr 8 - 4 HERE
GQ Semi Gold 5 yr 8 - 2 HERE
750 T2 Full Titanium 10 yr 4 2 2 HERE
P2 Full Platinum 10 yr 4 2 2 HERE
G2 Full Gold 10 yr 4 - 2 HERE
G2L Full Gold 10 yr 4 - 2 HERE
G3 Full Gold 10 yr 6 - 2 HERE
GQ Semi Gold 5 yr 6 - 2 HERE
650 P2 Full Platinum 10 yr 2 2 4 HERE
G2 Full Gold 7 yr 2 2 4 HERE
G3 Full Gold 7 yr 3 - 2 HERE
G1 Full Gold 10 yr 4 - 4 HERE
GS Full Gold 5 yr 4 - 2 HERE
GQ Semi Gold 5 yr 4 - 2 HERE
550 G2 Full Gold 7 yr 2 1 2 HERE
G3 Full Gold 7 yr 3 - 2 HERE
GS Full Gold 5 yr 4 - 2 HERE
*Perif (molex) connectors should have no more than 2 connections per cable, therefore even if a PSU supplies 2 rails of 4 perif connectors each (8 total), only 4 perif connectors are listed in the table


| Corsair |
PSU Capacity (Watts) Series Modular Efficiency Warranty 8 Pin PCIe Connectors Perif* Connectors Link
1600 AXi Full Titanium 10 yr 10 6 HERE
1500 AXi Full Titanium 10 yr 10 6 HERE
1200 AXi Full Platinum 10 yr 6 6 HERE
HXi Full Platinum 10 yr 8 6 HERE
HX Full Platinum 10 yr 8 4 HERE
1000 HXi Full Platinum 10 yr 8 6 HERE
HX Full Platinum 10 yr 8 4 HERE
RMx Full Gold 10 yr 8 6 HERE
RMi Full Gold 10 yr 8 6 HERE
850 AXi Full Platinum 10 yr 6 4 HERE
HXi Full Platinum 10 yr 6 6 HERE
HX Full Platinum 10 yr 6 4 HERE
RMx Full Gold 10 yr 6 4 HERE
RMi Full Gold 10 yr 6 4 HERE
TX-M Semi Gold 7 yr 4 4 HERE
750 AX Full Platinum 7 yr 6 4 HERE
HXi Full Platinum 10 yr 6 4 HERE
HX Full Platinum 10 yr 4 2 HERE
RMx Full Gold 10 yr 4 4 HERE
RMi Full Gold 10 yr 4 4 HERE
TX-M Semi Gold 7 yr 4 4 HERE
650 RMx Full Gold 10 yr 4 2 HERE
RMi Full Gold 10 yr 4 4 HERE
TX-M Semi Gold 7 yr 4 2 HERE
600 SF Full Gold 7 yr 2 2 HERE
550 RMx Full Gold 10 yr 2 2 HERE
TX-M Semi Gold 7 yr 2 2 HERE
450 SF Full Gold 7 yr 2 2 HERE
*Perif (molex) connectors should have no more than 2 connections per cable, therefore even if a PSU supplies 2 rails of 4 perif connectors each (8 total), only 4 perif connectors are listed in the table


| SeaSonic |
PSU Capacity (Watts) Series Modular Efficiency Warranty 8 Pin PCIe Connectors Perif* Connectors Link
1300 Prime Gold Full Gold 12 yr 12 4 HERE
1250 X-Series Full Gold 7 yr 10 4 HERE
1200 Prime Platinum Full Platinum 12 yr 8 4 HERE
Platinum Series Full Platinum 7 yr 10 4 HERE
1050 Platinum Series Full Platinum 7 yr 8 4 HERE
SnowSilent Series Full Platinum 7 yr 8 4 HERE
X-Series Full Gold 7 yr 8 4 HERE
1000 Prime Ultra Titanium Full Titanium 12 yr 8 4 HERE
Prime Titanium Full Titanium 12 yr 8 4 HERE
Prime Ultra Platinum Full Platinum 12 yr 8 4 HERE
Prime Ultra Gold Full Gold 12 yr 8 4 HERE
850 Prime Ultra Titanium Full Titanium 12 yr 6 4 HERE
Prime Titanium Full Titanium 12 yr 6 4 HERE
Prime Platinum Full Platinum 12 yr 6 4 HERE
Prime Ultra Gold Full Gold 12 yr 6 4 HERE
Focus Plus Platinum Full Platinum 10 yr 6 4 HERE
Focus Plus Gold Full Gold 10 yr 6 4 HERE
X-Series Full Gold 7 yr 6 4 HERE
750 Prime Ultra Titanium Full Titanium 12 yr 4 4 HERE
Prime Titanium Full Titanium 12 yr 4 4 HERE
Prime Platinum Full Platinum 12 yr 4 2 HERE
Prime Ultra Gold Full Gold 12 yr 4 2 HERE
Focus Plus Platinum Full Platinum 10 yr 4 2 HERE
SnowSilent Series Full Platinum 7 yr 4 4 HERE
Focus Plus Gold Full Gold 10 yr 4 2 HERE
X-Series Full Gold 7 yr 4 4 HERE
Focus Gold Semi Gold 7 yr 2 2 HERE
G-Series Semi Gold 5 yr 6 4 HERE
*Perif (molex) connectors should have no more than 2 connections per cable, therefore even if a PSU supplies 2 rails of 4 perif connectors each (8 total), only 4 perif connectors are listed in the table


| CoolerMaster |
PSU Capacity (Watts) Series Modular Efficiency Warranty 8 Pin PCIe Connectors Perif* Connectors Link
1500 MasterWatt Maker 1500 Full Titanium 7 yr 12 6 TBD
1200 MasterWatt Maker 1200 Full Titanium 7 yr 10 6 HERE
V1200 Full Platinum 7 yr 12 6 HERE
1000 V1000 Full Gold 5 yr 8 4 HERE
850 V850 Full Gold 5 yr 6 4 HERE
750 V750 Full Gold 5 yr 4 4 HERE
650 V650 Full Gold 5 yr 2 4 HERE
550 V550 Full Gold 5 yr 2 4 HERE
*Perif (molex) connectors should have no more than 2 connections per cable, therefore even if a PSU supplies 2 rails of 4 perif connectors each (8 total), only 4 perif connectors are listed in the table


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