Looking for a way to get into mining without selling your kidneys? You’re in luck. Today, we’re building a budget-friendly mining rig that combines both CPU and GPU power—the Warthog mining rig. It doesn’t just mine crypto—it spits out profits, even in this wild market. Yeah, crypto’s not breaking records like in the good ol’ days, but with smart builds like this one, it’s still possible to see some green numbers. Ready? Let’s go.

The Parts You’ll Need for Your Warthog Rig

First, let’s talk about the guts of this machine. We’ve handpicked some parts that won’t burn a hole in your wallet, but will still crank out that sweet hash rate.

That’s it! Simple, right? These parts are more than enough to get you running and hashing in no time.

Let’s Talk Hash Rate

Once we’ve got it all put together (no need for a step-by-step here), it’s time to look at what this rig can do. Here’s what we’re working with:

The entire system pulls around 100 watts total, give or take a little bit depending on the time of day. That brings us to about 22 cents of profit per day. Nope, you’re not buying a Lambo with this thing—but for the minimal investment, it’s honestly pretty solid. Especially when we stack it up against more expensive options.

Comparing Warthog to Other Mining Options (Spoiler: Warthog Wins!)

Why go for this budget Warthog rig instead of, say, a shiny RTX 3070 build? Let’s break it down:

Wild, right? The power of combining CPU + GPU just can’t be beaten right now, especially for the price. You’d need multiple high-end GPUs to match this without breaking the bank.

Tuning for Profits (Because More Power Isn’t Always Better)

You might be tempted to push this rig to its limits with higher power draws, but here’s the honest truth: Just because you use more power doesn’t mean you’ll make more money. In fact, I’ve found that undervolting this setup gives a much better balance of profitability while keeping the power consumption (and heat) manageable.

I’ve found a sweet spot with my system around 100 watts, and increasing the power beyond that doesn’t result in more profit. What it does is jack up your electricity bill. So don’t be afraid to experiment a little and find what works best with your electric rates.

The Flexibility of Warthog Mining

One of the coolest things about Warthog mining is that it works on a wide range of hardware. If you’ve got a rig that can handle any sort of gaming, chances are you can make Warthog mining profitable. You don’t need the latest, high-end, overpriced GPUs to get in on the action.

This flexibility is what puts Warthog a notch above other cryptos. Sure, you can mine on stuff like ZelHash or even mess around with something ridiculous like Salad.io (really, no thanks). But most of those are barely breaking even—or worse, you’re just burning power for no return. Warthog? It thrives on budget setups.

Final Thoughts and Why You Should Build This Rig

If you’re looking to dip your toes into mining or build a profitable addition to your rig farm without spending big bucks, the Warthog mining rig is a no-brainer. We’ve seen today that Warthog mining can outperform other options like the RTX 3070 and even do better than some high-end rigs once you factor in the profit per watt.

So, if you’re gonna build something, this budget-friendly setup could be the best way to go. As always, do your own research and tweak your rig to work with your electricity rates. But for right now? This little beast is pumping out four times the profit of current GPU-only options.

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Until next time, peace!