# Hardware Setup to mine GRIN **URL:** \ **Category:** Mining\ **Created:** [August 19, 2021, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.grin.mw/t/hardware-setup-to-mine-grin/9188 "2021-08-19T09:17:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cadmus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.grin.mw/cadmus/32/5391_2.png) [@Cadmus](https://forum.grin.mw/u/Cadmus)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2021, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.grin.mw/t/hardware-setup-to-mine-grin/9188/1 "2021-08-19T09:17:27Z")
Hi there, hope everybody is fine and safe! I am pretty sure there are already tons of posts and bits and pieces of information here and there about that topic but I was not able to find an up-to-date thread summarizing the 2-3 best hardware setup to buy/build for mining GRIN. I found things about iPollo G1/G1-mini, about GPUs, about assembling a mining computer, but I was not able to find a clear path: - best material to buy? - best places where to buy online wih trust? - guide to install/assembly? Do you know if someone did recently an up-to-date article/post or check-list about that here or elsewhere that I could leverage to be equipped soon? Thanks for the information! Cheers ---
**Author:** ![Neo-Geo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.grin.mw/neo-geo/32/2752_2.png) [@Neo-Geo](https://forum.grin.mw/u/Neo-Geo)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2021, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.grin.mw/t/hardware-setup-to-mine-grin/9188/2 "2021-08-19T09:39:05Z")
Now that c32 ASICs are readily available, there’s no reason to buy GPUs for mining Grin. Buy from iPollo directly if you prefer PayPal, Nhash if you prefer USDT/Tether. Their pricing schedules are exactly the same. Nhash provides faster communication. When best pricing is considered, G1 versus G1-mini are the exact same price per hash, at least when I purchased. Go with G1 if you have 30A 220V, otherwise you’ll be dealing with a lot of Ethernet cables and PSUs during deployment. Go with G1-mini if you want significantly quieter (running within home) and more flexibility in cost and placement (only 85W each on average). G1 takes up 12.5A on a 30A circuit (limited to 24A because of 80% rule), & best price is currently $23,999 as advertised from [Nhash](https://www.nhash.net/miners/iPollo). I’m a fellow miner that’s GPU mined Grin since genesis and have purchased the following Grin ASICs: G1-mini first batch from iPollo direct through [this forum campaign](https://forum.grin.mw/t/ended-sales-in-forum-for-ipollo-g1-mini-miner-with-exclusive-discount-and-20-donation-promise/8089/69) x5 G1-mini through Nhash x20 G1 through Nhash x1 Will bundle more Grin ASICs in the future when iPollo releases their BTC & ETH ASICs. I’ve only had 1x G1-mini DOA (foul smoke on each power-up, no hash but was accessible through admin panel) and Nhash promptly shipped a replacement in advance without additional payment or RMA. I’m awaiting RMA instructions for the DOA unit. ---
**Author:** ![Cadmus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.grin.mw/cadmus/32/5391_2.png) [@Cadmus](https://forum.grin.mw/u/Cadmus)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2021, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.grin.mw/t/hardware-setup-to-mine-grin/9188/3 "2021-08-22T07:39:34Z")
Hi Community, Just a sanity check to avoid being scammed without noticing: - I contacted [info@ipollo.com](mailto:info@ipollo.com) and got a quick quote and payment method as follows: \> G1 mini - 899 USD/unit to be performed through USD bank transfer - they seem responsive and legit but according to your experience, is this the usual way to proceed and a rather safe approach? Thanks! Best ---
**Author:** ![Neo-Geo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.grin.mw/neo-geo/32/2752_2.png) [@Neo-Geo](https://forum.grin.mw/u/Neo-Geo)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2021, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.grin.mw/t/hardware-setup-to-mine-grin/9188/4 "2021-08-22T07:55:51Z")
I did read on iPollo’s telegram that they are only accepting T/T at this time. PayPal is greatly preferred by most buyers surely, but I suppose they want to avoid the 3.9% international PayPal fees + $0.20/transaction. I recommend pointing your iChicken(s) to Grinmint. ---
**Author:** ![Cadmus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.grin.mw/cadmus/32/5391_2.png) [@Cadmus](https://forum.grin.mw/u/Cadmus)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2021, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.grin.mw/t/hardware-setup-to-mine-grin/9188/5 "2021-08-29T07:54:41Z")
Hi there, I got a request for KYC before they provide their bank account for wire transfer, they asked for: ID/Passport No.: ID/Passport name: ID/Passport nationality: Delivery address: Country: Phone number with country code: When Identity, address and phone number are usual for purchase, did you also get a request for your passport number? Thanks! Cheers. ---
**Author:** ![Neo-Geo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.grin.mw/neo-geo/32/2752_2.png) [@Neo-Geo](https://forum.grin.mw/u/Neo-Geo)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2021, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.grin.mw/t/hardware-setup-to-mine-grin/9188/6 "2021-08-29T09:21:54Z")
I can understand requiring your mailing address for shipping the order, but asking for your passport seems like VAT compliance for someone within the Eurozone. No, I didn’t need to provide my ID or Passport to iPollo or Nhash (I’ve ordered from both separately). I’m currently placing an order for more G1-mini from Nhash. Finished deploying these at my commercial basement farm this weekend: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/pCxYKEW22XNn9nxk6](https://photos.app.goo.gl/pCxYKEW22XNn9nxk6) ---
**Author:** ![Cadmus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.grin.mw/cadmus/32/5391_2.png) [@Cadmus](https://forum.grin.mw/u/Cadmus)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.grin.mw/t/hardware-setup-to-mine-grin/9188/7 "2021-08-29T10:16:08Z")
Looks great! Thanks for sharing!