{"id":47784,"date":"2025-09-16T12:02:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=47784"},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:02:20","slug":"i-built-a-budget-salad-ai-rig-with-old-pc-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=47784","title":{"rendered":"I Built a Budget Salad AI Rig with Old PC Parts!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Built an Ai Rig out of an Old Dell Computer, Here&#039;s How!\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_lrFeQQZLYk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>\u2b50 Start Earning Money with your Computer! Try Out Salad Entire Free Today \u27a1  https:\/\/geni.us\/TrySaladToday<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uded2Learn More about MaxRewards.com Here \u27a1 https:\/\/geni.us\/zpHILMK<br \/>\n\u27a4 Use Sign-Up Code &quot;HOBBYIST&quot; for a 7 Day Free Trial and a DISCOUNT!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uded2Parts Used in Today&#8217;s Video:<br \/>\n\u27a4 Dell Precision 5810 Tower https:\/\/geni.us\/Dell5810Tower<br \/>\n\u27a4  Patriot 2TB NVME https:\/\/geni.us\/2TBNVME<br \/>\n\u27a4 NVME PCIe Enclosure https:\/\/geni.us\/NVMEEnclosure<br \/>\n\u27a4 5 Gbps Ethernet Nic https:\/\/geni.us\/5GBEthereunNic<br \/>\n\u27a4 RTX 3080 Graphics Card https:\/\/geni.us\/RTX3080GPUCard<\/p>\n<p>Additional AI Rig VIdeos to Checkout:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcfa Easy Way To Make Money With Your PC with Salad AI https:\/\/youtu.be\/9uDtr5lqDq8<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcfa How To Make Money With An AI GPU Rig! Vast.ai, Salad and Nosana https:\/\/youtu.be\/Cf2k0gabp3M<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcfaI Built my First RTX 3090 &quot;Ai&quot; Rental Rig! https:\/\/youtu.be\/I6fZoPL91AY<\/p>\n<p>In this video, I take you through the build of a budget-friendly AI rental rig using nothing but old PC parts I had lying around. Instead of letting that hardware collect dust, I repurposed it into a fully functional Salad AI rig\u2014perfect for tapping into the growing demand for AI compute. Whether you&#8217;re a old miner pivoting to new opportunities or just curious about monetizing idle gear, this DIY setup proves you don\u2019t need cutting-edge tech to get started. I walk through the entire process, from selecting compatible components to installing and configuring the Salad AI software, showing how easy it is to turn forgotten parts into passive income. If you\u2019ve got a spare GPU and a little curiosity, this is your sign to get creative and start earning with AI.<\/p>\n<p>Hobbyist&#8217;s ASIC Miner Hashrate and Watt Testing Spreadsheet<br \/>\n\u2705Speadsheet- https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1LDWJiY3ybtfb5651P-Y0ZmvsXYL6R730JgIcJTHXceA\/edit?usp=sharing<\/p>\n<p>FOLLOW The Hobbyist Miner Everywhere!<br \/>\n\u27a4 Twitter &#8211; http:\/\/twitter.com\/hobbyistminer<br \/>\n\u27a4 TikTok &#8211; https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thehobbyistminer<br \/>\n\u27a4 Instagram &#8211; https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the.hobbyist.miner<br \/>\n\u27a4 E-mail &#8211; TheHobbyistMiner@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>JOIN The Hobbyist Miner Discord Community and Talk to Fellow Crypto Miners<br \/>\n\u27a4 Discord &#8211; https:\/\/geni.us\/HobbyistDiscord<\/p>\n<p>Have you VISITED The Hobbyist Miner&#8217;s Website?<br \/>\n\u27a4 Book time to talk 1 on 1.<br \/>\n\u27a4 Find your next DEPIN project!<br \/>\n\u27a4 Safe, reliable and trusted places to buy hardware.<br \/>\n\u27a4 Need a crypto mining wallet?<br \/>\n\u27a4 Crypto mining merch and miner swag<br \/>\n\u27a4 Loads More Content!<br \/>\n\u2705Website &#8211; https:\/\/thehobbyistminer.io <\/p>\n<p>NEED HELP? or Want to Talk 1 on 1?<br \/>\n\u27a4 How do you get started crypto mining?<br \/>\n\u27a4 Where is a trusted place to buy ASIC miners?<br \/>\n\u27a4 Where is a safe reliable place to host your miners?<br \/>\n\u27a4 You want to buy miner XYZ, are you crazy?<br \/>\n\u2705Book Time &#8211; https:\/\/thehobbyistminer.io<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfaVideo Content and Chapters:<br \/>\n00:00 How to Build a Budget Salad AI Rig with Old Parts<br \/>\n02:20 PC Parts for My Build!<br \/>\n05:30 How Much Does it All Cost?<br \/>\n09:15 Success PC Build With a Snag!<br \/>\n11:30 My Salad Setup and Configuration<br \/>\n15:00 Installing Salad on your PC<br \/>\n16:00 Optimizing Salad Rig<br \/>\n17:00 Final Thoughts<\/p>\n<p>#pcbuild #ai #makemoney <\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer about the Channel and Content:<br \/>\nThe Hobbyist Miner is not a certified expert and do not provide professional advice. The content shared on this channel is intended solely for educational and entertainment purposes. Viewers are encouraged to conduct their own research, form their own conclusions, and accept responsibility for their decisions. I am not a licensed financial advisor; please consult qualified professionals for financial guidance.<br \/>\nThe Hobbyist Miner provides content strictly for entertainment purposes and does not offer financial or investment advice. The Hobbyist Miner has owned or currently owns cryptocurrency and related hardware. The channel may receive donations, sponsorships, or other compensation in connection with its content creation efforts. Additionally, The Hobbyist Miner may earn revenue through the use of affiliate or referral links.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2b50 Start Earning Money with your Computer! 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