Hardware & ASIC

Anyone have thoughts on how reliable these machines really are? I'm thinking about grabbing one from kaboomracks, but I’ve heard some crazy stories…

Mining rigs generate a lot of heat, so cooling is key. But more cooling means more noise. If you're near houses, that noise can really get annoying…

I live in a place where I'm the only one with electricity. Local businesses plug into my supply, and they cover the bills. Now, I want my own mining…

Been checking out Antminers for a bit now. What’s the deal with this new Canaan Avalon Q miner? Looks way easier to set up and run. Are there other…

So the T19 is finally here, packs 84Th and pulls 3150W. That's around 37.5 J/TH. Pretty slick for home use, right? Oh, but by the time it gets…

Check out these low-consumption models I’ve seen recommended around.

Miner log shows some weird stuff..

Hey all, I've been searching for ASIC hosting providers for a while now but honestly, I feel like most of them are sketchy. Anyone here found a legit…

I’m wondering if anyone has swapped out the SSD in their Umbrel Bitcoin Machine? I know the standard ones come with 1TB or 2TB. Has anyone tried…

Check this list I found on asicminervalue.com. Just ignore the prices and noise levels, focus on the dates. It covers the whole S19 family from 2020…

Cryptocurrency mining is changing fast and you gotta keep up if you wanna stay ahead. ASIC miners are a big deal because they’re super efficient and…

Hey everyone, big news as Bitmain drops the Antminer T9! Looks like it’s got the same 16nm chip tech as the S9, promising 11.5TH/s with a bit better…

So, inspired by a joke about using a TEC, I decided to try it out myself. Got two copper plates, 40x40mm, and a 60w TEC. Planning to run it off a 12v…

How can I cut electricity costs for solo mining Bitcoin? Looking for something to set up and forget for years. Energy efficiency is key, size doesn’t…

Been running a few Bitaxe units at home and the heat management vs efficiency seems pretty good to me. Curious if anyone else with small ASICs is…

I recently tried out the Avalon debug D signal shorting board while fixing a hash board from the Avalon 10 series. If the test fixture shows 0 or any…

Eyeboot's Mini 2-Port USB Hub Splitter is up for grabs in a giveaway!! Let's get into the specs: Compatible with all USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices,…

I tried to update my Whatsminer M21S firmware from the site but having no luck. My current version is 20210322.22.REL. The WhatsMinerTool says it’s…

Is this a decent deal? I mean, it’s supposed to be brand new but shipping from China to the UK means 20% tax on top plus fees. So, we’re looking at…

Just set up my S19J Pro at home, vented outside to keep it cool. But I messed up... it sucked in snow during a storm. Took it apart and dried it, but…

Who actually owns the rights to ASIC tech? I'm curious if any company can just jump in and create their own ASIC for mining crypto. What if tensions…

Trying to make a Bitmain account but it keeps failing... anyone else had this issue? Also, is Bitmain still a good option after the whole China ban…

Check this out, BITMAIN just launched the ANTMINER S23e U2H. Here are the specs: Model: S23e U2H Sub: 865T Crypto algorithm: SHA256 for BTC/BCH/BSV…

Thinking of upgrading my miner with a cool mod I found online.

Hello everyone, I have 4 S19 Hydro miners that have been running smoothly for almost a year, but I'm hitting a wall now. They're all showing chain…