4 S7 on order 1st try

[j_nathan]

If I may...

I have come to appreciate "alternative media" in 2015. From goldbug rants to conspiracy toxicity the steep learning curve (for me) has been eventful, frustrating and rewarding.

Coming (what I truly hope) full circle to my former IT Roots, crypto currency just edifies my need to invest in something I can plan and attack while wrestling new challenges and not getting screwed over. So tomorrow goodbye closet Fiat presidents and hello power chomping hash monsters. My home and children will never be the same.

Honestly I'm on a high from absorbing so many interesting web personas while ingesting the tech so this is a respectful hello from the dark and a couple of simple questions regarding my buy in.

I'm pretty sure the new rig will suffice but in your opinion is 9thash enough to munch on the scrypt the next 6mths before the next round of halfing and next release of 14/16nm chipsets, for me to get a solid foot before upgrades in mid 2016.


I plan to budget another $500+ for home rewiring but could really use experienced recommendations towards wiring (2) paired  S7 or what dedicated breaker per pair is recommended.

8-10 S7 by spring is my plan (don't tell wife). But I hope the new models are out by then and we can piggyback off this buyin set to flirt with 100terahash (new chipset) by years end.

No matter what thank you for being a community worth joining and I look forward to what lies ahead with so many ridiculous variables in the markets and world alike.

They're just not ready for this.

[philipma1957]

the s7 is about 4.6 th do not order 4 if you live in the usa order 2.

consider getting a 30 amp 240 volt circuit

consider getting a 30 amp pdu.


this will run  4 s-7's


lastly
read this thread on psu's

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1284563.0

[j_nathan]

Got it Philip (I frequent Data Centers, network engi)

Regarding the 2 USA not 4?
Is it a network delay issue or node saturation?

tee
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[rockyforever]

Tripp Lite PDU1230 Power Distribution Unit PDU 1U 20 Outlets 208/240V 30 Amp is the PDU I run. I got it for less than $100 plus shipping on ebay brand new.

I run on a 240v 30 amp. I had to get an adapter for the outlet (old dryer outlet) to connect the PDU. Than I got Finsky's 2880 package deal for 2 S7s. I am waiting for the 4000W one he is putting together that Phil linked and will add another 2 S7s

[philipma1957]

Got it Philip (I frequent Data Centers, network engi)

Regarding the 2 USA not 4?
Is it a network delay issue or node saturation?

tee
eye
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Shipping issues and fees are bigger orders.

Most of us order from bitmaintech and use ups.

I do every order as a single unit I have purchased 5 or 6 so far 1 at a time and never had an issue.

If you read threads people getting 3  or 4  at a time have had issue.

If you want 4 do separate orders on the same day

I did 2 on one day 2 times

[NotFuzzyWarm]

Got it Philip (I frequent Data Centers, network engi)

Regarding the 2 USA not 4?
Is it a network delay issue or node saturation?

tee
eye
A

No, it's a matter of Customs Duty and fees. Believe they kick in at $2500 so you need to split the orders to stay under that.

As for PSU's so far I'm very happy with the 6 I've gotten from Bitmain. At a rated 1600w they put a s7 load right around the 80% max load sweetspot. Also have scads of the IBM DPS200 PSU's.