ASIC mining replaces traditional GPUs. Photo SAM
The stage where the GPU (video cards) for cryptocurrency mining is starting to be a thing of the past. For cost and performance reasons, the dedicated hardware that replaces it is the Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). On this note, the three locally available alternatives and the most recent launch of an Argentine seal model.
ASICs have the particularity of being configured at the factory to generate certain cryptocurrencies in the most efficient way possible. Therefore, all the computing power of these units, unlike a PC, is used for mining.
These cabinets, which are assembled by specialized brands, are quieter compared to industrial agricultural machinery and more compact than drilling rigs. They are ideal for homes with limited space.
Instead of noisy internal fans, they incorporate heat dissipation a cooling system similar to an air conditioner. There may be more than one running at the same time.
How ASIC cabinets work to mine cryptocurrencies
ASIC equipment to mine cryptocurrencies at home. frame
Its chips are also optimized for mining calculations and to generate more hash rate – unit that measures the computing power of the equipment used to process cryptocurrencies – per kilowatt hour (kwh) that with multiple GPUs in parallel.
Since each cryptocurrency operates on its own algorithm, Bitcoin ASIC miners are designed to more efficiently compute the SHA-256 hash. While Dash goes with X11, in the case of Ethereum, it uses Ethash.
Unlike mining stations, which require specialized personnel, these basic maintenance cabinets are designed for home use. However, the providers offer the option to free installation. The movements are controlled by an account granted by the manufacturer.
Its less attractive side is in the price. ASICs, on average, cost around 500 dollars and offer an estimated computing power of 30TH / s. What does that translate to up to $ 1,000 per monthwith an electrical consumption of 2,500W per month, depending on the fluctuations in the value of digital assets.
There are four teams locally. The higher the power, the higher its cost. Sammy It is an Argentine company. While one of the most recognized brands is asic whatsminer. follows him Canaan Avalon Miner and the INNOSILICIO T3-50T. In all cases, that’s enough plug in and turn on.
Sammy
Sammy is a team with an Argentine seal and an advanced cooling system. $ 3,500.
The added value of this Argentine product is that it works quietly and does not require constant maintenance. In turn, it transforms a niche technology like Bitcoin into a solution suitable for all audiences.
“We try to simplify bitcoin mining so that it can reach people who do not have the high knowledge of a high-tech farm, trying to make this activity simple and safe,” explains Facundo Casal, CEO of South American Miners (SAM).
The product, according to SAM estimates, increases mining power by up to 60%, generating greater profitability and is 115 times more efficient thanks to its innovative temperature extraction system. can be collected about a thousand dollars a monthwhich promises a quick payback as it is sold to $ 3,500.
From the company they indicate that, since no one is used to reading manuals anymore, they have decided to develop a product that is intuitive and in which it is easy to recognize its functions. But that includes all the safety and comfort measures of large mining operations.
Unlike other systems, Sammy manages to solve the two most feared complications: ambient noise and temperature.
“Its operation is based on water and a refrigerant gas which replaces the noisy internal fans. Thus, it gets the pressure to decrease so that the heat is carried away from the compartment where the miners are located. It does this in a cycle, as the heat it radiates is constant, ”says Casal.
In terms of security, there is a software part, which is complemented by another hardware part. The circuit breakers are activated automatically in the event of energy depletion and what they do is reduce the power or shut down the system until the temperature drops.
“One of the characteristics of bitcoin is its complexity to mine, since it is necessary to try multiple combinations to find a hash. To this is added the thermal system which must always be active to cool the equipment. There are other cryptocurrencies with Ethereum (ETH) that consume less ”, details Casal.
asic whatsminer
Asic Whatsminer M30S 84. Hash rate of 88Th / s, consumption of 3.334W and $ 9 per day. $ 1,774,800.
The profitability information provided by each ASIC miner, their hash rates and electricity consumption, are reflected in sites such as Minerstat where it is established a cost-benefit ratio of all existing models.
The M30S 84 Th miner operates on the SHA-256 algorithm with a maximum hash rate of 88Th / s for a consumption of 3.334W of power. The estimated profit is around $ 9 per day.
The computing power fluctuates at 24T, and the power board temperature is 71-72 degrees, the air inlet is 25.6 degrees, the air outlet is 60.4 degrees.
Comes with three built-in hash cards, each hash has 148 8nm Samsung ASIC chips, totaling 444 chips. Both sides of the hashboard are covered with heat sinks. And in the middle it is coated with thermal grease and reinforced with 26 spring bolts.
The power supply is replaced with a flat style which reduces the height by 15 millimeters. It weighs 12 pounds. It costs 1,774,800 pesos.
Canaan Avalon 1166pro
Canaan Avalon 1166pro. 81TH / s of computing power and about $ 9 in daily profit. $ 1,899,999.
With a computing power of 81TH / s, an energy efficiency ratio of 42J / T which equates to 3,400W and a daily gain of approximately the 9 dollars. It includes an artificial intelligence chip and implements an encrypted algorithm to identify malicious viruses and prevent mining energy theft.
The rig is optimized in terms of body structure, fan cooling, background management and native firmware. Its weight is around 11 kilos.
The software, which can dynamically adapt to changes in the mining environment to ensure stable operation of the mining machine, reduce the impact on the site’s power grid, and extend the useful life of the mining machine. It costs 1,899,999 pesos.
INNOSILICIO T3-50T
INNOSILICIO T3-50T. He uses the latest technology to reach 50Th / s and earns around $ 6 per day. $ 1,200,000.
It uses the latest technology to reach 50Th / s in high hash mode. In case of energy savings, the miner also provides a 33rd high efficiency mode which equates to 3,100 W. Its yield is $ 6 per day.
In power saving mode, this miner also provides high efficiency with the TH 33 at 1650 W. It connects via an Ethernet cable, its weight is about 12 kilos. It costs 1,200,000 pesos.
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Marcelo Bellucci
Source: Clarin
