Is there any problem with using an older IBM x3850 M2 server as a hash cracking rig. I have a friend taking one out of production, and has offered it to me. It has 7 PCIe X8 slots and duel 1440W power supplies, but they are redundant so I believe I am limited to one at a time.
Will a PCIe x16 card physically fit in a x8 slot? I know I can use PCIe x1 risers if I need to. Do you think I can get away with using three gtx 1070 cards with power supply or should I stick with two?
Will a PCIe x16 card physically fit in a x8 slot? I know I can use PCIe x1 risers if I need to. Do you think I can get away with using three gtx 1070 cards with power supply or should I stick with two?