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July 06, 2015, 08:09:14 PM |
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The rumors I have heard regarding Bitmain hardware (i.e. the Antminer S3, S4, S4+.... series) is that they will announce the S7 this month (i.e. July). The price, and specification are not disclosed at the present time, nor is any delivery schedule, order quantities, etc. I've read that there isn't an S6 current planned, and that Bitmain produced the S4+ instead.
In terms of other gear, Spondoolies makes the various SPxx line of miners. I think the largest is roughly 5+ TH and is called the SP35 (I think?). The SP20 for example, is no longer being produced, nor do I think the SP10 is.
Each piece of gear has it's own speed, power, noise, voltage (i.e. 120V or 240V), and packaging specifics.
A couple of preliminary questions you should ask yourself:
If your electricity cost exceed $.15 (i.e. 15 cents) per KWH, then you will mine at a loss.
Do you have, or are you willing to install, something beyond 120V (in the USA)?
What about noise and heat where you plan to run it? Some devices run quite load, and produce lots of heat.
Lots to read on the various sub forums (e.g. Hardware) to find out more about various options.
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