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To clarify, the controller checks the PSU model number. If you try using a different one, it might not recognize it. I’ve faced this with Whatsminer gear before.

Voltage varies by model. For example, APW9 outputs 14.5V-21V DC, and they’re specific to certain miners, so you can’t mix them up. Or you might have issues with connecting to hash boards.

Most failures are due to dead chips, but other components can fail too. If you think replacing a chip is a cheap fix, do some more research. Typically, fixing a chip could cost around $100 or so, and honestly, if you…

Yeah, I’m planning to reuse some old miners.

I’ve seen a lot of miners last more than a year. The older Canaan ones generally have a good track record. Of course, there’s always a percentage that won’t last, and that can depend on a bunch of factors.

Hey everyone, What do you think is the average lifespan of an ASIC miner running constantly in good conditions with free electricity?