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So, I was looking into ASIC miners and wanted to know if it would be possible to build one from basic parts (processors, etc.)? What processors would I be able to get ahold of that would work? What programming. Would be needed? I just want to build a machine that will run the SHA256 and be less expensive and more effective than brand name miners. Is this possible?
No, this is not possible. An ASIC is Application Specific, meaning that the code to do the hash is literally hard wired. That is what makes it so efficient, but it is not easy to make at home. It cannot be made from off the shelf parts, you need a foundry, clean room, and a bunch of other industrial level stuff that you can't get by yourself. It would definitely not be less expensive and more efficient than other miners. What you are suggesting is like an FPGA, which has already been used and passed. They are not as good as efficient. So the only real options would be buying a high end ASIC in order to profit? |
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So, I was looking into ASIC miners and wanted to know if it would be possible to build one from basic parts (processors, etc.)? What processors would I be able to get ahold of that would work? What programming. Would be needed? I just want to build a machine that will run the SHA256 and be less expensive and more effective than brand name miners. Is this possible?
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Why don't you think about buying a bigger miner? More terahashes?
I'd like to have a setup that can get me at least 10TH/s, but the ASIC miners are so expensive for something that would get me over 1TH/s. Are the USB ones as good as the full units? (of course, having several together in a usb hub) |
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Depends on your power costs mostly. Yes, ASIC is the only way to go. The r-box is very likely not going to be profitable in any way for you.
Currently, I'm not paying anything as far as power costs (which is nice), but what would be a good starting rig? Would several USB ASIC's be better than a single large unit? well anything will work then. they get very hot though  as a new guy just buy the best $$/GH RATIO and u will do fine i think remember some use ALOT of power and need special attention to power outlets cables and the like Would this be profitable enough to add another unit every few months or so? I've seen a lot of people using various setups and saying that they get only a few cents a day worth of bitcoins. |
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Depends on your power costs mostly. Yes, ASIC is the only way to go. The r-box is very likely not going to be profitable in any way for you.
Currently, I'm not paying anything as far as power costs (which is nice), but what would be a good starting rig? Would several USB ASIC's be better than a single large unit? When you say "...not paying anything as far as power costs...", do you mean you power is included in your rent or you are not paying power costs because you are not currently bitcoin mining? The power is included in the rent |
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Depends on your power costs mostly. Yes, ASIC is the only way to go. The r-box is very likely not going to be profitable in any way for you.
Currently, I'm not paying anything as far as power costs (which is nice), but what would be a good starting rig? Would several USB ASIC's be better than a single large unit? |
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Hello everyone, I just recently started looking into bitcoin mining and began looking around at some ASIC miners. I'm planning on getting a new computer in the near future and wanted to know if investing in something like the Rockminer R3 box would be worth it? I've read that mining has been getting less profitable as time goes on, but is there a way to set up a mining rig that is fairly inexpensive and will yield a reasonable output? Lastly, is ASIC the only effective way to go about mining now? Any input is appreciated. Thank you.
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