3 PSU's in one rig?

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Can I have 3 psus in a single rig? What are the disadvantages vs 2 psus? Thanks!

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Yes, of course you can fit 3 PSUs in one rig!
Benefits:

  • Distribute the load to avoid tripping breakers.
  • Reducing KWh used.
  • Expandability if purchasing above specs.

Drawbacks:

  • Increased initial cost.
  • Increased chance of PSU failure.

Each point is not weighted equally, so don’t just count them up for a decision. This is just what I could think of in 5 minutes.

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Ok awesome! Can you recommend any three psu link cables?

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I was wondering if I can run my cpu power from one psu and run my mobo power from another. Would I be able to do that, or does my mobo and cpu have to be on the same psu.

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I’m not sure about how that would work out, but would advise against them, because the two plugs are on the same circuit board. I would recommend you go somewhere that is more specialized for computer questions for better informed advice on that subject. I personally have never dealt with PSU link cables, so I cannot advise on which ones would be useful.

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Ok thanks for your help!

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The ASUS B250 Mining Expert motherboard is designed to take three power supplies

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But do I need a mobo like that for 6 gpus?

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add2psu.com is what i purchased. You can link as many together as you wish off the primary. I just ordered it 2 days ago so have not tested it yet.

Immrspy has it nailed down.

I choose to only run 6 gpus per rig, with 2 power supplies, smaller and easier to get in my area.

There are other connector type tools, I posted a few days ago, go through the forum and look.

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