[How to] fund your cruncher's utility bill OR how to make money using bitcoin

[joshd]

Well, I picked up a pair of 5870s, at current rates they should pay for themselves in 3 weeks.

[ggdh]

Windows sees it. But guiminer was not able to run mining using it. I had to reinstall drivers and had to go with, supposedly slower, 11.2. Now works fine. And I moved my card to my office computer so no ... bills

[INFRNL]

going off current rates; is it still better to get a 5850/5870 rather than the newer 6950? The 6950 is close the the same cost as a 5850 but newer tech
In the long run I wonder if changes will be made and the newer cards will be more beneficial. any thoughts?
I might buy a used 5850 for a decent price I think

Thanks

[zalbard]

Performance-wise Cayman and Cypress are actually pretty close. For example, 6970 @ stock does 380 Mhash/sec. Cypress should be slightly cheaper and more energy-effective, though.

[06F150fx4]

so..5 hd5830's on the way. Damn you XS....

[INFRNL]

Performance-wise Cayman and Cypress are actually pretty close. For example, 6970 @ stock does 380 Mhash/sec. Cypress should be slightly cheaper and more energy-effective, though.

I am not really familiar with ATI; so I take it Cypress is 69xx?

I have the chance to pick up a 5870 for $175 plus shipping; does this sound like a fair price? Or should I spend the $2-250 for 69xx?

Thanks

[kjeldoran]

I am not really familiar with ATI; so I take it Cypress is 69xx?

I have the chance to pick up a 5870 for $175 plus shipping; does this sound like a fair price? Or should I spend the $2-250 for 69xx?

Thanks

Cayman=69xx
Cypress=58xx

Can't say about the price, but I think $175 is a good deal.

[Deux]

I am not really familiar with ATI; so I take it Cypress is 69xx?

I have the chance to pick up a 5870 for $175 plus shipping; does this sound like a fair price? Or should I spend the $2-250 for 69xx?

Thanks

That's a killer deal these days, most are $250+

[06F150fx4]

I dunno, I got the 5830's for 109.99 a piece.

[shoota]

Ok so i've been at this for two and half days and I'm not seeing anything in my Bitcoin app. Do I need to do anything special or do I just need to wait?

[INFRNL]

I dunno, I got the 5830's for 109.99 a piece.

how is the 5830 compared to a 5870? I think I can get new 5830's for around $100-$110 as you mentioned.

6950 after rebate is anywhere from $210 up

I think the 5870 produces more than the 6950 though
Its a tough decision. I'd just hate to buy an old card and find out I should have went with the newer 69xx card; which is why I am asking you guys.

$175 plus shipping will probably put me around $190 shipped; so for approx $20 more I could get a 1gb 6950. For approx $50 more I believe would get me a 2GB 6950

can the current 2Gb 6950's still be unlocked to 6970's? I think these are the cards I read about a while back

Thanks

[06F150fx4]

how is the 5830 compared to a 5870? I think I can get new 5830's for around $100-$110 as you mentioned.

If you go by the chart, the 5830 will do anywhere from 250-320 mega hash for 110 bucks. The 5870 does 315-440, depending on clocks. Depends on the number of free pci express slots you have though.

[INFRNL]

If you go by the chart, the 5830 will do anywhere from 250-320 mega hash for 110 bucks. The 5870 does 315-440, depending on clocks. Depends on the number of free pci express slots you have though.

Thats what I was just looking at. I have 2 sr-2's and will have a SB after I ship out my X58 this week. So bottom line is that I have plenty of slots.

So at a price/performance look; you route is the better way to go. I can get 2x 5830's for we'll say $220 and produce 500+ where as a 5870 will produce roughly 400 for approx $190.

Looks like multiple 5830's will produce more for the money; unless one starts to rack up the 5850/70 or 69xx's.

may just have to pick up a couple 5830's instead. will have to think about this for a few and see what route I want to take.

Thanks

[Red Maw]

I am not really familiar with ATI; so I take it Cypress is 69xx?

I have the chance to pick up a 5870 for $175 plus shipping; does this sound like a fair price? Or should I spend the $2-250 for 69xx?

Thanks

For that price I'd jump on a (good) 5870 instantly.

Ok so i've been at this for two and half days and I'm not seeing anything in my Bitcoin app. Do I need to do anything special or do I just need to wait?

With BTC Guild there's a little "pay me now" button that you need to push to have your earned coins "deposited" to your "wallet".

[shoota]

With BTC Guild there's a little "pay me now" button that you need to push to have your earned coins "deposited" to your "wallet".

Thank you! I saw that but I wasn't sure that would do it.

[Duh]

No way to find out how much the project is gonna last?



thx

EDIT : guys: does this tell you something? ( if not, send me your VGA ´s LOL)

EDIT2: the proof thingy was for the mj12 guys

[INFRNL]

For that price I'd jump on a (good) 5870 instantly.

Thanks for the input, but I am now wondering if I should go for 2x5830's for more production. ie 2x 5830=$220 new or 5870 for approx $190 used...then there is 6950 2Gb for approx $230AR I believe.
2x5830 according to the chart will produce quite a bit more than anything else comparable in price

[shoota]

Thanks for the input, but I am now wondering if I should go for 2x5830's for more production. ie 2x 5830=$220 new or 5870 for approx $190 used...then there is 6950 2Gb for approx $230AR I believe.
2x5830 according to the chart will produce quite a bit more than anything else comparable in price

Which is why we are ordering them. Honestly, I'm shocked newegg still has those 5830's in stock

[KaptainBlaZzed]

Which is why we are ordering them. Honestly, I'm shocked newegg still has those 5830's in stock

snagged 2 of them tonight.

[INFRNL]

Which is why we are ordering them. Honestly, I'm shocked newegg still has those 5830's in stock

snagged 2 of them tonight.

so your telling me to pass on the 5870 and pick up a couple 5830's, correct? Wish I had more $$$. I do not own credit; so its whats in the bank

also agree bout NE having them in stock; I think everyone else is out or wants a rediuculous amount. TD has some for $100 after rebate, but one brand is XFX which I am leary about after reading a thread here on XS

so off to order 2 from NE and skip the 5870, yes?

EDIT: they have at least 100 in stock

[[XC] gomeler]

Just ordered 8 of those.. I thought I was all smart about it until I noticed you guys are ordering them too

[Otis11]

Another question... Can a TX650 handle 3 6950s? If so I'll pick them up tomorrow... If not what would I need?

[INFRNL]

Just ordered 8 of those.. I thought I was all smart about it until I noticed you guys are ordering them too

Holy crap...8 you crazy. If its too much heat for you; I'm just down the road around the bend in Colorado Springs

@Otis: I think the 6950's use approx 200w's or so; not sure about 3 on 1 board though. I can't recall what the minimum PSU was recommended just for 1 card; I'm guessing 5-600. You might be pushing it with a 650w

[joshd]

Another question... Can a TX650 handle 3 6950s? If so I'll pick them up tomorrow... If not what would I need?

possibly if the cards are stock and the cpu is idle? Maybe just run 2 of them

I'm going for a pair of 5870s on a corsair 650

[INFRNL]

Otis: I just saw a thread in the ATI area and they are saying 1KW for 3 6950's in Tri-CF