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3001  Economy / Computer hardware / Re: 2 x 60 GH/s Technobit HEX16B 16 chip Bitfury rev.2 based bitcoin miner on: November 21, 2014, 09:12:38 AM
Where are you based and how much shipped to UK please?
Hello I am from Slovakia, if you pay full price 70€  the shipping is free. Thanks

Hi there thanks for your reply but I just bought another miner yesterday so not looking for any more right now.
3002  Economy / Goods / Re: Cracked Iphone 6 on: November 21, 2014, 08:05:05 AM
Picture of phone with your username on and will you use escrow? Usual minimum requirements for people to take you seriously when selling on here.
3003  Other / Off-topic / Re: Would you sell your account for $$$? on: November 21, 2014, 07:48:08 AM
No I would never sell my account, I don't think it should be allowed either.

I think so too, but there is no way to prevent it. : /
If they aren't sold here, they will be somewhere else. Like this, at least it's done in the open, and everyone knows about it.

Problem is that account creation and selling are what some people do for a living. Not only on this forum, on lots of others too. I firmly believe that the only reason someone will pay good money for an established account is to try and scam someone for more than they paid for the account. I don't believe the rubbish that account sellers bang on about people buying established accounts so they get accepted for signature campaigns, what a load of old bollocks.

Yes, a senior member account will get you into almost all campaigns, and receiving the maximum. More than that or accounts with trust are more likely to be used to try and scam people. : /
But while there is the incentive to do it and no easy way to stop it, it's at least good that everyone knows that it happens and that they should be careful even with older users.

I agree people are much more aware of it now and unless a user is active and well known then the use of escrow is a must with any buying or selling. I really don't believe anyone would buy an account with the intention of simply using it for signature campaigns, it just doesn't add up. For me the only reason people buy an account with status is with the intention of ripping someone off later.
3004  Other / Off-topic / Re: Study finds marijuana can increase your IQ on: November 21, 2014, 06:52:44 AM
I smoked pot sociably in my late teens and early twenties with friends. I enjoyed it at first when it made us laugh but found towards the end it just made me paranoid and lazy even for the next few days after. Stopping smoking it was one of the best things I ever did. My personality changed back to the active, sociable, outgoing person I was and am now, not the shy, nervous, paranoid, lazy wreck I had become.

Fair play to anyone that can operate as normal with pot in their system, I know I couldn't. Some of my friends still smoke it on a regular even daily basis 20 years on and have families, jobs etc. it hasn't affected them the way it did me but everyone's different I suppose.

I agree that cannabis is best used medicinally, in moderation.  Smoke when it benefits your well being, not when its that time to smoke.  Anxiety can become present depending on different variables such as if youre smoking sativa vs indica, or if the weed is organic or not.  I used it for anxiety and it helped but weed is not something to use indefinitely for your issues, its something to be used at moments its needed.  After extensive use, it can bring back your anxiety.

I personally enjoy being sober these days with an occasional smoke, but I cannot say I regret ever smoking cannabis.  I probably would have killed myself (or tried) as a teen if Mary Jane didnt give me guidance and a fresh perspective on life.

The best thing about not smoking is the vividness of dreams.  But I cannot deny cannabis helped my mental and physical health tremendously.

I find that weed grounds you to an extent.  Smoke when she brings you up, not when youre already flying.

Moderation is key.

I think you've hit the nail on the head when you say medicinally and moderation. I don't think there's any doubt that medicinally it can have huge benefits to the person or patient and if anything makes someone that's ill or in a difficult place feel better then that's great.

If it helped you through a difficult stage of your life and you say you probably would have killed yourself without it then there's not a lot more to say about its benefit to people that need it, you are a prime example. I'm glad it helped you an and its very brave for you to say that somewhere like this.

Me and my friends never did anything in moderation so it was usually mixed with copious amounts of alcohol and other 'party' substances which also had a bearing on its effects especially the following day. I don't regret smoking pot, we had some real laughs and ridiculously serious, in-depth conversations for hours about the most stupid things.

Looking back they were good times and I wouldn't change them at all. In fact if I could press a button and go back for a weekend I'd do it without a second thought Grin (probably most weekends actually).
3005  Other / Off-topic / Re: Study finds marijuana can increase your IQ on: November 20, 2014, 10:27:22 PM
I smoked pot sociably in my late teens and early twenties with friends. I enjoyed it at first when it made us laugh but found towards the end it just made me paranoid and lazy even for the next few days after. Stopping smoking it was one of the best things I ever did. My personality changed back to the active, sociable, outgoing person I was and am now, not the shy, nervous, paranoid, lazy wreck I had become.

Fair play to anyone that can operate as normal with pot in their system, I know I couldn't. Some of my friends still smoke it on a regular even daily basis 20 years on and have families, jobs etc. it hasn't affected them the way it did me but everyone's different I suppose.
3006  Other / Off-topic / Re: what most beautiful woman in the world ? on: November 20, 2014, 08:09:38 PM
Ha ha only pulling your leg buddy. She's gorgeous, I'm a sucker for tanned blondes with blue eyes Tongue
3007  Other / Off-topic / Re: Can you quit your job tomorrow and be happy? on: November 20, 2014, 08:05:47 PM
No way couldn't afford to. I'll be working till I'm 65 / 70 ( I'm 41 now ).
3008  Other / Off-topic / Re: what most beautiful woman in the world ? on: November 20, 2014, 08:02:51 PM
Girl from my town and also a professional basketball player



She's very pretty, only problem is she's 7' 9" Cheesy
3009  Other / Off-topic / Re: Do you like kids? on: November 20, 2014, 07:59:35 PM
Only kid I like is my daughter, I hate the rest Cheesy
3010  Other / Off-topic / Re: Would you sell your account for $$$? on: November 20, 2014, 07:14:37 PM
No I would never sell my account, I don't think it should be allowed either.

I think so too, but there is no way to prevent it. : /
If they aren't sold here, they will be somewhere else. Like this, at least it's done in the open, and everyone knows about it.

Problem is that account creation and selling are what some people do for a living. Not only on this forum, on lots of others too. I firmly believe that the only reason someone will pay good money for an established account is to try and scam someone for more than they paid for the account. I don't believe the rubbish that account sellers bang on about people buying established accounts so they get accepted for signature campaigns, what a load of old bollocks.
3011  Other / Off-topic / Re: what most beautiful woman in the world ? on: November 20, 2014, 10:59:59 AM
Lucy Verasamy, weather girl on my local TV station:





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wetqPastuQ
3012  Other / Off-topic / Re: Would you sell your account for $$$? on: November 20, 2014, 10:36:53 AM
No I would never sell my account, I don't think it should be allowed either.
3013  Bitcoin / Hardware / Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive ASICMiner Tube Setup [HD] on: November 20, 2014, 08:20:55 AM
If anyone can help that would be great Smiley.

I've changed the front stock fan on one of my tubes for 2 Corsair fans, one front, one rear. I did this to reduce noise in my small office which it has done by probably 80%.

I'm wondering because the stock ( front ) fan is 110 cfm and I've swapped it for 2 Corsair air series SP120 PWM high performance edition high pressure fans ( front and rear in push / pull configuration ) each rated at 62.74 cfm whether I'm getting better cooling / airflow because 62.75 x 2 = 125.5 or is it still cooling less than the stock fan?

I cant imagine having 2 x 62.75 fans one in front of the other would double airflow. I'm assuming the airflow would stay the same for some reason Huh

Any help appreciated.

Two things at play here, the relationship between cfm and pressure, and two in series. A fan acts the same as a pump when its on that enclosed heatsink.

Fans are rating at a cfm for a certain static pressure it has to overcome. In the case of the stock fan, it likely had a higher than normal resistance through the length of the tube and so was running at a lower cfm than 110. In the case of the 2x Corsairs, its likely they had much less of a reduction as they're both doing ~half the work to overcome the static pressure.

When pumps are run in series, head pressure goes up and the flow rate slightly. In our system, this means a minor/moderate increase in cfm and much less reduction in cfm from static pressure.

tldr, both systems will meet in the middle (110 down, 63 up), but its hard to tell what the middle is.

Thanks again for your time and detailed reply, that makes perfect sense Smiley

Here is a link to a working setup using a random CP2102

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=865503.msg9597271#msg9597271

Have fun.

Thanks for the link nice use of the fan Smiley. On a side note I'd make sure none of that wiring is near anything flammable Wink. When modifying wiring be extra careful with location because it can cause a fire risk unless you know what you're doing and its done to a high standard.
3014  Bitcoin / Hardware / Re: Block Erupter Tube Sales Information Thread [Round4, Price at <1btc per TH/s] on: November 20, 2014, 08:02:56 AM
Does anyone know if there's any way to check unit operating temp? I've replaced the stock fan on my tube with 2 x Corsair high performance fans because of the noise and it has reduced hugely, but they don't seem to be moving as much air through as the stock fan. I obviously don't want to damage anything by overheating, I'm running it @270 for now until I know its not overheating.
Thermal/IR hand held heat sensor

Thank you I'll add one to my shopping list Smiley
Funny I just bough this one on Amazon after realizing there was such a thing.

Not recommending anything as I have no benchmark but the unit seems solid.

Thanks for that I didn't realise they were so inexpensive. I wonder where you point it to get readings?

It has a 12 to 1 ratio imagine that as a cone coming from the lens it gets bigger the further you go. There is a laser, that points to the center.

I hold the lens about 15mm away from the chip I'm getting about 65 decC. At the front and 75 at the back can't remember now.

There are cheaper models, an easy justification for my latest project.


Ok thanks very much that sounds perfect Smiley
3015  Bitcoin / Hardware / Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive ASICMiner Tube Setup [HD] on: November 20, 2014, 12:01:43 AM
If anyone can help that would be great Smiley.

I've changed the front stock fan on one of my tubes for 2 Corsair fans, one front, one rear. I did this to reduce noise in my small office which it has done by probably 80%.

I'm wondering because the stock ( front ) fan is 110 cfm and I've swapped it for 2 Corsair air series SP120 PWM high performance edition high pressure fans ( front and rear in push / pull configuration ) each rated at 62.74 cfm whether I'm getting better cooling / airflow because 62.75 x 2 = 125.5 or is it still cooling less than the stock fan?

I cant imagine having 2 x 62.75 fans one in front of the other would double airflow. I'm assuming the airflow would stay the same for some reason Huh

Any help appreciated.
3016  Bitcoin / Hardware / Re: Block Erupter Tube Sales Information Thread [Round4, Price at <1btc per TH/s] on: November 19, 2014, 11:52:38 PM
Does anyone know if there's any way to check unit operating temp? I've replaced the stock fan on my tube with 2 x Corsair high performance fans because of the noise and it has reduced hugely, but they don't seem to be moving as much air through as the stock fan. I obviously don't want to damage anything by overheating, I'm running it @270 for now until I know its not overheating.
Thermal/IR hand held heat sensor

Thank you I'll add one to my shopping list Smiley
Funny I just bough this one on Amazon after realizing there was such a thing.

Not recommending anything as I have no benchmark but the unit seems solid.

Thanks for that I didn't realise they were so inexpensive. I wonder where you point it to get readings?
3017  Economy / Computer hardware / Re: Selling 100 Spondoolies SP30 Yukon miners with hosting on: November 19, 2014, 11:39:16 PM
I agree please don't compare ebay prices to what you will get on here. If you want ebay prices...... Wink
3018  Bitcoin / Hardware / Re: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive ASICMiner Tube Setup [HD] on: November 18, 2014, 08:53:59 PM
Is there any way of telling operating temperature of these do you know? I can't see it in software stats anywhere.

No that's why you have to be careful, BE200s don't have onboard thermal sensors.

Ok thanks I thought that might have been the case.

RE your PM about airflow, anything we put on will be less than the stock as the stock prioritises low temperatures over anything else. That doesn't mean that our solution isn't sufficient though.

Yes that makes sense really, I'm sure most people aren't bothered by the noise especially if its in a 'mining facility'.

To be honest I'm absolutely amazed in the reduction in noise now with the 2 Corsair fans over the stock fan. Thank you so much for suggesting the idea!

I'd say the noise has reduced by 80% and is now hardly noticeable in the corner of my small office. As I mentioned before the stock fan was giving me a headache after half an hour being in the room.
3019  Bitcoin / Pools / Re: [∞ YH] solo.ckpool.org 0.5% fee anonymous solo bitcoin and free testnet mining! on: November 18, 2014, 07:55:06 PM
If you're having trouble understanding how it works, try this explanation I just came up with Smiley

Pick an enonce and a merkle, some other info and a hash.
Use some transfer USBuckets, watch the ASIC give a bash.
Random microeons for a nonce of Bitcoin cash.
Grab that payout, then on the town, for a well earned party splash.

Thats just confused me even more thanks for the nice rhyme though Cheesy

I think he's applying for a job as a Hallmark card writer for cryptography geeks.

I think so too Cheesy
3020  Bitcoin / Pools / Re: [∞ YH] solo.ckpool.org 0.5% fee anonymous solo bitcoin and free testnet mining! on: November 18, 2014, 07:54:47 PM
So with solo mining does your miner pick a random unsolved block and try to solve some mathematical equation? Same as with pooled mining but you keep most of the reward?
Close...

We're always trying to solve the same unsolved block with different random data with a mathematical function in order to generate a block worth of bitcoin into a particular address, usually the pool's address. In this special pool variant you're actually trying to generate the bitcoin into your own address (hence why you have to use a bitcoin address as your username).

Ok great thank you I get it a bit more now, so every pool worker and solo miner around the world is trying to solve the same block at the same time ?
Correct, but simply put they all use a different inputs one of which is the address they are mining to. In a pool your mining to the pools address and when solo mining to your own. Solo ckpool is a combination of both where the reward is split between the block finder and the pool. Thats why it doesn't matter how much hash the pool has but it only matters how much hash you point towards it.

Ok great thanks very much Smiley
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