13 GPUs in ONE PC? – Mining Adventure Part 2

In the first half of the video, Linus and his team walk viewers through the selection of a motherboard, CPU, RAM, and a balanced mix of GPUs for a 13‑GPU mining rig. They choose an Asus B250‑Mining Expert board for its 5‑to‑7‑slot PCIe layout, a low‑cost Intel Celeron G3930 processor, and Crucial 2400 MHz DDR4 memory, all aimed at keeping upfront costs down while maximizing ROI. The discussion then shifts to GPU choices, where the team opts for a mix of eight AMD RX 570/580 cards and three NVIDIA GTX 1060/1070 cards, citing their comparable ROI and the benefit of not needing a BIOS flash for NVIDIA cards. The second half focuses on the practical aspects of building the rig: risers, power supply, and custom frames. The team explains how the B250 board’s PCIe 1× slots are expanded with 16× riser kits, how they power the cards from a single 850 W supply, and how they construct a lightweight aluminum frame from recycled lumber and drywall screws. They also demonstrate the assembly process, flashing BIOSes, and initial mining tests, concluding with a brief overview of the rig’s performance and future expansion potential.

The comment thread shows strong enthusiasm, with 3,800 likes on the main comment and several replies praising the rig’s design and execution. Viewers note the video’s clarity and practical value, especially the detailed GPU mix and frame construction. Overall sentiment is positive, with many users expressing confidence in the rig’s ROI and future scalability.

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