Here is a quick checklist of essential parts for your mining rig and a brief explanation why you need them.
- GPU - graphics processing unit to do the mining work
E.g. https://goo.gl/MXBH55 - Motherboard - where all computing components connect together.
E.g. https://goo.gl/S784MW - CPU - carries out instructions
E.g. https://goo.gl/F1ZGc8 - RAM - active memory while computer is on
E.g. https://goo.gl/B7w9KB - Motherboard Switch - Turn your computer (rig) on/off
E.g. https://goo.gl/NuLzpu - Drive w/ operating system - operate rig with windows, os x, you could even boot off a usb stick with Linux
E.g. https://goo.gl/mSD6ZV - Power Supply - These come with all the connection cables for your system
E.g. https://goo.gl/WFr8Pq - Keyboard/Mouse/Display
- Milk crate - To hold your components or build your own housing
Summary [ GPU, Motherboard, Motherboard Switch, CPU, RAM, Drive, Power Supply, Keyboard/Mouse/Display ]
Note there are so many computer parts that all work. Stay tuned regarding articles on how I built my rig and how to build a cheap rig