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Hello, for those who think GPU is out of business is wrong. Regular FPGA boards just output hash power like RADEON 5770 - 200Mh/s for a hardware cost  5 times 5770, and you still need PC to operate with FPGA board.The long waiting ASIC's never released and probaby not soon, until theese days ASIC's are  considered as scam. But may i have your attention. I have small tech company based in Sofia , Bulgaria (european unit). I made some research on custom hardware for bitcoin mining. The problem is that the good FPGA chips that can output reasonable hash power costs several thausands dolllars each. I found good alternative with one chinese chip manufactorer but still the working prototype will be an expensive investment, at least for me. What i want to build is device that is capable of 2GH/s with own web server and internet connection for pool mining management (because you dont want dedicated PC with the miner) all for retail cost under 500$. The invention will cost around 10,000$ only for materials, my dedicated working hours are not counted and doesnt matter. To reach the 500$ barier two things must be availble- 1st own Pick&place machines (which i dont have), 2nd a good amount of chip order(the more chips, the less the price) for chinese  fabric. A good start is around 130,000$, for prototype, pnp machines, and the chip order. What i have is  a testing equipment.
       So if there are persons who want to invest, or donate for my miner all will be welcome. The first 10,000$ will show if it is possible and is considered as risk investment, which i can not return. If the prototype working with the required parametters the money above first 10,000$ will be considered as donation, investment or preorder(every participant can choose what it is). I can't put  my company info and email here because i dont want spam, but i can give all details in personal. Only serios mind please, my english isnt good for that i can't argue with everybody.
 
Thank you for the time!
regards
Georgi Krachmarov
g_krachmarov@yahoo.com

What chips are you planning to use?

Hi, for the prototype i plan to use ALTERA High-end Stratix chips.
10x
Georgi.

Interesting, I was working on a prototype with Cyclone chips but stopped. The Stratix chips we were looking at though cost many thousands, I don't want to doubt your supplier but it's really hard to find them 'cheap'

True, the prototype will cost a lot. It is also true that i have a good option for chinese chips if i order large amount. The Stratix chips are for project validtion.

regards Georgi.