Bitcoin - Computer Rig Mounts

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I'm trying to get my cryptocurrency mining rig up and running quickly and inexpensively, so I've been cutting a lot of corners. As soon as I noticed stuff getting really hot, I realized I had to take action. My plan was to create a mount with a fan that would keep everything cool, but it ended up taking on a life of its own. First, I built the motherboard stands. This setup allows me to position the motherboard at an angle, leaving as much surface area exposed to air for cooling as possible. Since this configuration minimizes the workload, it's perfect for keeping the board cool - even better than sitting on the table or propped up in its box. Next, I created the SSD frame. I went a bit overboard with this one, trying to install Windows 10 with two system drives set up as a mirrored RAID and another drive for data, along with one for virtual memory swapping. Unfortunately, I got the wrong version of Windows 10, so no RAID was possible. Now, I've got one Windows 10 drive, one data drive, and one for virtual memory swapping - all held together in a tightly packed stand that keeps them cool. It wasn't until I added multiple video cards that heat production became a major issue. The GPU riser extenders I bought came with little padded feet to support the cards as they sat outside of their boxes, but they didn't offer much support and made the cards lean at an uncomfortable angle. I needed something that would give me more flexibility in keeping the cards cool, so I built stands that allowed them to sit on their ends, providing much firmer support than the riser extenders. This setup also took stress off the connections, which was a major plus. I even created a union for these mounts to keep everything together, but it could be done with a rubber band or left as is - I just wanted to create a more polished product. This is the current state of my rig, let's call it version 1... I'll likely continue to improve things as needed.