Cryptocurrency Mining Rig Build – 2nd Rig & Video Overview

Project Index:

• Building a Stackable, Open Air Mining Case
• Building a Mining Rig Stand / Rack with Wheels
• Parts List & Assembling the Ethereum Rig
• Performance Tweaks to Maximize profitability
• Cryptocurrency Mining Rig Build – 2nd Rig & Video Overview 

I was able to get my 2nd Rig up and running, showing the "stacked" configuration of my case design.

The hardware is identical to the 1st one, but instead of 1060s I am running 6x GTX 1070s.  Here is the component list for the 2nd Rig.

• Motherboard - MSI Z270-A PRO ATX Motherboard
• Power Supply - Corsair RM1000x Gold + Certified
• Processor - Intel Celeron BX80677G3930 7th Gen
• RAM - 8GB DDR4 Crucial 2133
• Hard Drive - M2 SSD 64GB Transcend
• Operating System - Windows 10 Home x64 (Pro is an option, but more expensive) 
• Graphics Card Option - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC2 GAMING
• Graphics Card Option - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING
• Graphics Card Option - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 FTW GAMING
• Graphics Card Option - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 FTW2 GAMING
• Graphics Card Option - EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 GAMING
• PCIe Riser Adapter - PCIe 1x to 16x USB Adapter MintCell ver 006C, set of 6
• Wifi Adapter - TP-Link N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter (TL-WN725N)
• Power Button - Illuminted Latch KNACRO 16mm Chassis Switch Blue LED
• Thumb Screws - Black Anodized Aluminum Computer Thumbscrews, set of 10
• Standoff Mounts - StarTech 6-32 Brass Motherboard Standoffs, set of 15
• PCIe Power Splitter - JacobsParts PCIe Splitter Cable 6-pin to 2x 6+2-pin
• USB Angle Adapter - (x3) Right Angle USB Electop 2 Pack USB 3.0 Right Angle Adapter

In addition to higher hash rates (average 32Mh/s per card), they generate a LOT more heat.  Had to install a 4x fan setup to push the heat away towards the room's exhaust vent.

Here are the videos I put together outlining the entire process.

Thanks for looking!