Thanks for this information. I knew that we would need cooling but that is more than I anticipated. The noise shouldn't be too much of an issue and I'm thinking of using my garage. It would be cool in there and there would be plenty of space - it seems quite optimal. As for the energy price, I will have to find out the KW/h but I knew that was also a risk. Do you have any sources I should read about bitcoin mining or have any advice? It is something I am getting more interested in the more I read and I love the idea of a self-regulating currency.

Hello all,
I am sure there are many questions similar to this but I would very much like some help regarding bitcoin mining. I do not fully understand the concept but I have been interested in it for a long time. At my college, as a business studies student I am eligible for a £1000 GBP. I have convinced a friend to help me with this who also takes business studies so combined we have £2000 GBP. According to a bitcoin mining calculator, we could make approximately £2.60 if we bought an "Antminer S9" which from what I have gathered is one of the most popular miners. What other hardware would I need if any? Also, would I be able to run this operation from home, or would I need to move externally, perhaps to an apartment? Thank you all in advance and I am sorry again if this is obvious to you all, it's quite complex to us mortals.