Graphics Card
Aka GPU, Graphics Processing Unit
NVIDIA or AMD – Minimum 6GB
The muscle behind the mining
Can’t mine without a GPU
Cannot mix NVIDIA and AMD cards
Motherboard
Determines how many cards can run
The computer body
Holds the CPU
Connects all the pieces
Processor
Aka CPU, Central Processing Unit
AMD or Intel
Needs to be compatible with motherboard
Mining rigs don’t require much CPU power, but can be used to mine some coins
Power Supply
How much power you need depends on the components and how much power they draw – too little power causes many issues
Frame
Skeleton to hold all the pieces
Needs to be able to hold of the GPUs
Cooling
Temperature control is important to maintain system efficiency and power consumption
PCIe Risers
Connect graphics cards to motherboard
RAM
16GB or higher
Needs to be compatible with motherboard
Cables and Connections
Vary by build and components