Aka GPU, Graphics Processing Unit
The muscle behind the mining
Can’t mine without a GPU
Cannot mix NVIDIA and AMD cards
The computer body
Holds the CPU
Connects all the pieces
Aka CPU, Central Processing Unit
Needs to be compatible with motherboard
Mining rigs don’t require much CPU power, but can be used to mine some coins
How much power you need depends on the components and how much power they draw – too little power causes many issues
Skeleton to hold all the pieces
Needs to be able to hold of the GPUs
Temperature control is important to maintain system efficiency and power consumption
Connect graphics cards to motherboard
Needs to be compatible with motherboard
Vary by build and components