Bitmain to make a U4..???

[fullzero]

Bitmain still has U3's for sale.

I don't think there is any chance of them making a U4 until they sell their remaining U3.

Especially as they are making an AntRouter.

[notlist3d]

Bitmain still has U3's for sale.

I don't think there is any chance of them making a U4 until they sell their remaining U3.

Especially as they are making an AntRouter.

You do make a good point about antrouter that is kinda in the same space as U series.    I did not think about that.

But most likely we will see AntRouter.   U3 is hard to order off them as you have to order 20.  I think when they finnaly want to sell quick they will lower that min order.  Or maybe it's not worth their time for less and will not lower it.

[spazzdla]

I wonder if just selling one board and you have to make your own enclosure and cool it your self would be viable.

Strapping a board to some wood and pointing fans at it is quite easy for anyone.  Would reduce the cost massively for shipping and production as bitmain would only have to ship boards.

[notlist3d]

I wonder if just selling one board and you have to make your own enclosure and cool it your self would be viable.

Strapping a board to some wood and pointing fans at it is quite easy for anyone.  Would reduce the cost massively for shipping and production as bitmain would only have to ship boards.

They tend to like to sell products that are fully built.  Some have bought chips for projects.   That might be your best bet if your wanting a board to do all this stuff DIY.

I don't see them selling boards where you make your own enclosures though.   I see them focusing on finished products for the most part.  They also make the most money this way.

[RichBC]

It's not just a money thing, it's a support and warranty thing. As soon as the product is not complete there are so many more variables in the equation and things that the customer can mess up.

Rich

[spazzdla]

It's not just a money thing, it's a support and warranty thing. As soon as the product is not complete there are so many more variables in the equation and things that the customer can mess up.

Rich

Ahh good point.

[notlist3d]

It's not just a money thing, it's a support and warranty thing. As soon as the product is not complete there are so many more variables in the equation and things that the customer can mess up.

Rich

Ahh good point.

They have tightened down on warranty at this point.  As of my S5+ you have to get permission from them to do pretty much anything or it voids warranty.

They could sell chips to others we saw a little bit of this for the compacs made.  I hope they continue that but not sure they will at least for a while since new chip.