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I’m running a setup with a 4TB Samsung NVMe SSD and an 8TB key external SSD for backup. Works great with my Mac Studio. If you’re looking at SSDs, they’re totally the way to go.

no way you need that big of an HDD. an SSD will be way faster. check out this 4TB SSD on Amazon. it's perfect for what you're doing. you can also connect it to a small PC or even a laptop running Linux. way better…

It actually seems like a mini PC to me. Pretty sure you'd be more like a lightning node. There's more to it than what the original post covers. It’s not really about mining in the usual sense.

Nah, my buddy had to contact support for his. It’s more than just holding buttons, you gotta power cycle it right.

Let’s give the OP some slack, maybe they're new. But yeah, most of us think Bitcoin will hit new highs this year, likely before 2028.

In winter, my mining room gets colder, so I’m expecting better performance. During the day I’m at around 880th and morning time hits about 910th.

The unpacking was cool, pretty standard. The miner feels solid, and I was excited to test it out.

You can technically do it, but it’s a two-step process. Like converting GPU to ETH and then to BTC.

pools can definitely have variance. Like, if my pool hits 1 block a month with average luck, that’s 1 heads and 1 tails on 2 flips. White Bit could be on a hot streak and find 7 blocks in 6 months. So, that’s 116%…

With cheap labor in China, it’s tough to compete on price. Mining has turned into a grind for small profits. I’m still mining with a host, making a bit because US tax laws let me write off my gear.

Speaking from New Jersey, if you set up a solar grid a while back, you might be in the clear. Like a 22kW system, you could run an S21XP for free. Sure, it’s 30k to set up, but you get rebates back over 7 years. Still,…

The Apollo is good, although its efficiency isn’t as high, and it’s pretty costly. Canaan has a cheap option too, but it's not as effective and lacks node capabilities.

Absolutely, millions and even hundreds of millions. To match current hash rates, we’d be talking about over 800 million chips. But if we could get more, especially higher wattage ones, that would change the game. We…

I’ve got a 100 kW array that runs well in full sun. That’s 500 kW daily with our average sun hours. 500 panels, 220 watts each on an acre. So if he claims 175 GWh/year, that would mean he’s got a massive operation. I…

Still, if it's $40, that’s on the pricey side but not impossible for hobbyists. If you buy the whole miner at 5K, the chip could end up costing around $15. Add some extras and you're looking at $70 total. It won't beat…

I’m not convinced small miners will make much impact. The profits per Watt just don’t cut it for BTC. The epic controller for the s21 series covers most needs for sha256 mining, although it costs upfront.

Gotta say, I’m leaning towards the v2 model. 300 watts sounds sweet!

Good starting point, but we need more info. What if they sell our data? What can we do then?

Asking that question might lead to failure. Just pick a coin, invest, and hold on. Timing your moves is way less important than patience.

Nah man, I actually think the 4-year cycle is done. Feels like it's over already after this month.