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Yeah it's running without a hard drive because it's an unnecessary expense for mining. I have two USB sticks, but do I transfer the ISO on my laptop that I'm using now, or on the new rig? Since there is no OS on the new rig until I can run it off the USB, I don't see how it'd be possible to do...

Hey sorry for the late reply. Shaun I'm assuming though that short circuit damage over and over would eventually damage either the PSU or the motherboard. Even though I should only have to do this once to reset the BIOS settings, would you suggest I rig together or purchase a makeshift power...

Hi, I set up an open-air rig last night for mining litecoins. Since there's no power button, I had to "jump" the power by touching the PWRON pin with metal scissors (the handle was plastic). The first time I did this it worked fine and the computer turned on. Then I shut it off for the night...

Basically I'm trying to follow this guide: http://www.cryptobadger.com/2013/04/build-a-litecoin-mining-rig-linux/ It says: Download the Xubuntu Desktop x64 v12.10 installation image. You’ll need to either burn the installation image onto a CD, or write the image to a second USB stick. If you...

No old computers around, I should only have to do this once a month or so to clean the setup so it's not a big worry for me. Otherwise it'll just be sitting around mining litecoins. Should I turn the PSU off or just flip the switch on the surge protector? No idea if it makes a difference I'm...

Yeah, I pressed F1 and it brought up all the keyboard shortcuts and none of them were to access BIOS. So millwright is my only way to access BIOS to shut down the computer and restart it and press delete three times upon restart? I don't even know how to shut it down without pulling the plug...

Hey, I just set up my first open-air mining rig, and I'm trying to follow this guide: http://www.cryptobadger.com/2013/04/build-a-litecoin-mining-rig-linux/ Few questions: 1. Can I access the BIOS without an OS installed yet? When I turned on the computer for the first time I was taken to the...

Sapphire 7950. This model: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8140415 You have a normal ATX though, mine is micro ATX, I'm assuming that's why I'm screwed lol

I'm not using a case. It's just for mining litecoins, so it's just going to be an open-air rig with a box fan going. And sorry I meant "riser" rather than "extender," like so: http://buyahash.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/UNpowered-Riser-2.jpg And I thought it would too 474, I was pretty...

Hi, I purchased a 7950 and it's too large to fit the mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157301 Pic: http://imgur.com/HNgaaJV I guess I should have purchased a normal ATX board rather than micro, but I just wasn't thinking this would be an issue. Do I have any...

I've tried it at all different angles, I don't know how I could be missing the alignment, the whole thing makes absolutely no sense to me

Hi, I'm trying to attach the Intel Celeron heatsink wire to the CPU fan socket and it just won't fit. Here is my mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157301 I tried applying a decent amount of force, but didn't want to really push very hard. Is there something I'm...

Awesome, makes sense. Just one last question then if you don't mind: when you're vacuuming around the rig, do you power everything off, or is it inconsequential? I have a pretty shitty old vacuum and I figure it circulates dust just as much as it suctions it unfortunately