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Bitcoin mining server setup

Hi,

Kindly suggest how we can setup bitcon mining server, how much CPU, ram, HDD, internet speed, cooling required.
which OS will work for this infra, which app software required,  how we start this trading.

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Naresh
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Years ago, it was viable to mine bitcoins with just a fast PC, however those days have passed. To be cost effective, you will need to purchase specialised bitcoin mining hardware.  

Here is one such device:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014OGCP6W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=weusecoins-20&ie=UTF8&me=&linkCode=sl1&linkId=d2a69f1fabdd718f0952ca43c4497cb8
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build a decent rig, invest in a high end gpu, overclock and cool the gpu,and  join a bitcoin mining pool
Echoing Malmensa...

Years ago, it was viable to mine bitcoins with a GPU, however those days have passed.

You could always start with a single ASIC on a USB stick such as this rather than commit yourself to a multi-ASIC unit.