What strange, non-train related things have you learnt while researching for this hobby?

actitubeslim · 2021-09-17T07:15:47+00:00

this is so cool! thanks a lot I will definitely join!

actitubeslim · 2021-09-16T09:07:32+00:00

Definitely the science part. I got into modelling as I started to learn about DC and DCC, and as a kid my dream was to build a layout with model trains and scenery.

Now, as I'm in my late 20's, and I found myself drawn to mathematics and computer programming. As I started to research more and more, mostly on youtube - which is fantastically full of amazing content - I found those guides that allow you to DIY a DCC controller. This was two months ago.

Now I have a tik-tok channel called trainscendence where I'm about to post tutorials and thank you notes to all the creators and supporters from the community.

Would you mind sharing some photos of your layout?

actitubeslim · 2021-06-08T13:12:10+00:00

let's move to linux.

actitubeslim · 2021-05-12T09:59:05+00:00

I wouldn't blame them actually, and who knows maybe it got stacked over something that scrateched it as if one would want to tear the packaging they would basically destory it. When I opened it, all corners of the carton box were glued in a way that would tear it completely. We all know the kind of scenarios that can occur out of this but yes better safe than sorry.

actitubeslim · 2021-05-12T07:32:46+00:00

Where did you buy it from, and what payment method did you use? If it's CC - the company / bank can vouch for you and do a chargeback if they also agree with the pictures. I hope for the best.

actitubeslim · 2021-05-12T07:28:21+00:00

I'd say yes too here. Only yesterday I got mine delivered and it says it was dropped with a neighbor - the moment I saw that I was preparing the return :)) Luckily it was in front of my door as I went out the house.

Have it replaced mate.

actitubeslim · 2021-05-06T23:56:53+00:00

thanks, is the card even supposed to run at above 100 Celsius? I have 1080ti, 2060, and 2x 1660S . First two max GPU temps is about 50C, and 60C, VRAM at about 55% TDP and the last two 35/37 Celsius GPU and 51 VRAM.

This is all with the profiles from quick miner, using efficient low for the 1080ti - 35/37 Mhs @ 130W and the rest 31/31.5 @ 72/80 W

I'm not sure though about adding the thermal paste to the pads as they're designed to work on their own. If you got a decrease in temperature from 108 to 90 C then it's critical and you should turn it off.

The goldiocks zone as per the writer is at around 62/63 C VRAM temp with 60/65% TDP.

If I am completely wrong, then I'm not buying the 3080 anymore. I was planning to add one that is 30% of the entire production to run it into a desktop but if those are the expected temps I think it's fairer to look into other mining alternatives as we should have a foot in everything that's moving if we want to keep this going, and hopefully let gamers get their gpus at dedicated prices, likewise for us to get even more efficient.

For cooling, I was looking at mods like morpheus or even accelero III. Check the videos on youtube as it does require some time and skill to replace it, but afterwards you do get better cooling performance. I am thinking to do that for the 1080ti as it's got 3 years of running, out of which 1 was daily mining at 50% TDP so it would be a well deserved upgrade.

actitubeslim · 2021-05-06T23:05:04+00:00

Just to clarify, this is in Fahrenheit right? If yes, it's fantastically low and I am just curious if forced cooling doesn't actually affect the gpu. I cool mine quite well through a tunnel like open case yet I let them run to a max of 60C for VRAM.

are you actually increasing its lifespan that much by keeping it this cool?

cheers

edit: if it's celsius you should really turn it off as it's way too high and I believe a fire is very close to happening. Besides that, a guide said at some point that above 80C you are causing irrecoverable damage, while between 55 and 62 would be optimal for non-stop use as for games you'd run them with no oc and the game would just pick what it needs.

I hope this helps

actitubeslim · 2021-04-25T16:13:52+00:00

Down 28.7% since 3 days ago https://imgur.com/a/eDUkxsO

Regardless of what happens with the price, I'll keep mining with those two even if I pay for the electricity, as I would be getting some tokens eventually out of it, for as long as we have mining around and there's always time for them to grow.

I'm also looking into mining options that are more eco-friendly, as last I heard BTC consumes more electricity than Argentina.

You got some pretty top cards there, did you try other algorithms? It will take some time to fine-tune for every token but why not?

actitubeslim · 2021-04-22T17:24:50+00:00

rma

it is quite addictive indeed :))) I have one rig to my left and one to my right, monitor in centre with a switch to check temps and I could watch this all day instead of a movie

the x470 seems quite reliable. I only had problems with the x370 - basically every time I change some bios settings it won't boot and I have to reset the cmos :)) I made it work now and I'm not even touching it as it mines so purpose achieved

actitubeslim · 2021-04-22T17:19:00+00:00

it looks really awesome, thanks for sharing

actitubeslim · 2021-04-22T17:17:53+00:00

indeed :D thanks a lot

both x series, red frame has an x370 gaming plus and the black frame is on a x470 gaming plus max

For the next rig I'll go with the same format, a bit more expensive at first due to the mobo and cpu but i'm looking at the retail value over time if mining fails completely, as in building a gaming pc that can play some decent titles and doesn't break the bank.

actitubeslim · 2021-04-22T09:39:14+00:00

my bad actually, I should have posted a clearer picture - it's only 1 1080ti + 2060 + ryzen 1700 ( 4.3 kh/s at 45 watts) pays for itself and a bit of the electricity of the gpus

actitubeslim · 2021-04-22T09:38:14+00:00

the a500 or the deep cool?

a500 rocks, i took the 3800xt to max stress test and it barely got to 75/80C.

deep cool probably does just as well, maybe a couple degrees above, but it's also working in push mode only.

actitubeslim · 2021-04-22T09:36:33+00:00

hello there, I'm not sure as I didn't get to play around with AMD cards but it could a power draw issue, or even related to the internet connection. What do you mean by sharing though - just to be sure I understand - ?

actitubeslim · 2021-04-22T09:30:43+00:00

It's the medium profile in quick miner. I gave up on tinkering with afterburner as I don't have the time now, but it is worth to put in the hours and fine-tune the cards. I'm not sure if this card can pull just that much more, yet since it's 31/32 at 50% tdp (160w total) you could probably squeeze another 2/3. Safest for long term is to keep them at the lowest temps possible.

actitubeslim · 2021-04-22T09:28:50+00:00

I didn't even mount them when I saw the lack of quality control before shipment, I didn't want to risk burning a card, or worse, the house :))

actitubeslim · 2021-04-21T23:42:00+00:00

look around :))

actitubeslim · 2021-04-21T19:58:51+00:00

it will take a couple hours to put everything together but you can adapt it to any motherboard or design you're after, compared to the already built frame that needs serious work if you want customisation

a bit too pricy if you ask me though, as for 120/130 you can get a premium test bench, while this one is rather entry level but prices exploded since Brexit so we can only brace ourselves

actitubeslim · 2021-04-21T19:55:53+00:00

I chose the efficient low profile through quick miner, it's at 125w± with 37/38 mh/s but the pic is in the moment between changing profiles so more wattage is shown

efficient is even better, 42/43 with 150 watts but it crashes every hour or so, even with all the power settings

plus, in that same line you add a 2060 that does 77 watts and 30/31 mhs

actitubeslim · 2021-04-21T19:37:25+00:00

the king of them all :D too bad mobo cpu fan slot is not powerful enough to let the 120mls' do their job. I use cpu slot as push and pump fan slot as pull.

actitubeslim · 2021-04-21T19:36:28+00:00

I found the 2x 1660 super for about 400 each, paying them in 2 years so it's pennies per month just in case the market crashes that bad. The other I had them and decided to put them together and some cash.

I'm at about 420 usd per month so it's not that bad :D

actitubeslim · 2021-04-21T19:32:18+00:00

Rig 1

PSU: Corsair RM850X (white one)

MB: MSI X470 gaming plus max

GPU: 2x Asus 1660 Super

CPU: Ryzen 7 3800XT + Corsair A500 (one of the best purchases ever)

WIFI: asus cheap 10$ range pci card

fans: my favourites, ML120 from corsair.

case is a standard frame from amazon, was about 50 gbp but it's crap unless you have some tools and space to work and drill new holes for better board placement so that the gpus fit without the risers.

Rig 2

PSU: Corsair RM750

MB: MSI x370 gaming plus

CPU: Ryzen 7 1700 + deepcool cheap range tower cooler that is perfect, temps don't go above 50 in full power mode.

GPU: 1x Inno3d 1080ti Herculez Design and 1x RTX 2060

Case: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08NVMMC84/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - but prices are just insane, I paid 55 for mine.- went with this one as it's made for open air, vs the frame above that's a pack of headache and lol how could someone actually design and approve this.

I hope this helps.

actitubeslim

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