Optiona is allways good. 16nm ASIC, 100w/THS 0.1J/GH on wall. MAX: 31THS/miner!!

[HagssFIN]

Yeah, and let's face the fact that block reward halving is most likely coming approx. in summer..

edit: this said from price aspect

[QuintLeo]

The price isn't actually bad, if it actually exists AND meets that 10TH at 0.1J/TH efficiency specs.

Unlike existing miners, it should remain profitable for a long time after the halfing this summer, even with the competition it should face.

[adaseb]

The price isn't actually bad, if it actually exists AND meets that 10TH at 0.1J/TH efficiency specs.

Unlike existing miners, it should remain profitable for a long time after the halfing this summer, even with the competition it should face.

True, with cheap power like 0.06KWH it will be profitable for the next 500 days including halving and 6% diff adjustments. Kicks miners like the S5 out of the water which will all be unprofitable in July.

[asiabtc]

The price isn't actually bad, if it actually exists AND meets that 10TH at 0.1J/TH efficiency specs.

Unlike existing miners, it should remain profitable for a long time after the halfing this summer, even with the competition it should face.

True, with cheap power like 0.06KWH it will be profitable for the next 500 days including halving and 6% diff adjustments. Kicks miners like the S5 out of the water which will all be unprofitable in July.

maybe more days.

[kilo17]

I did hear back from Bitfury in regards to the email I sent them a while back.  It says they do monitor the forum for scams. 

I referenced this thread and the returned email stated "We’re aware of the thread you reference and will take appropriate measures if necessary. Currently we have no reason to do so."

I wanted to make sure to post the response here in case it caused any problems for the OP and I hope they do in fact produce some miners for the community.

[asiabtc]

one good news.
the aisc is done.working sample is ready. all spec will very online very soon.sales will be started when stock ready.
take a look.

[HagssFIN]

Okay, now this is a nice surprise!
Is there an estimated release date, price? 

[asiabtc]

Oh wow ! Nice ! Might just have to buy one of these if the price is more reasonable than the shit Bitmain is pumping out.

option is allways good.

[sidehack]

I'd even consider if the price is decent. Wish I got samples when y'all got samples, that's way ahead of my dev.

Looks like two independent strings of 26 chips?

[HagssFIN]

Those kind of look like Antminer S1 heat sinks or am I just seeing things? 

[not.you]

I'd even consider if the price is decent. Wish I got samples when y'all got samples, that's way ahead of my dev.

Looks like two independent strings of 26 chips?

52 chips per board and 104 chips per miner then.  Do we have accurate stats on the chips to work out hashrate and wattage?

[NotFuzzyWarm]

Since this is v1.0, I suggest ditching the current data cable connectors: Looks like they use crimp pins to wires or later a ribbon cable I assume. A pain to make costing $ in un-needed labor. Use simple MCS connector and standard ribbon cable slit to width/length.

3M is a Brand name for them but there are many other suppliers all using the same standard. Easy to automate and even if done by hand takes seconds to make a cable. Place connector, lay in cable, place top, squeeze together, done. For those who like to play, easy to make any length desired. Better yet, since the sockets are SMT, less chance of damage plugging/unplugging MCS/ribbon connectors vs any with squeeze latches (Bitmains come to mind...).

Also do not see any Vcore regulator(s). Relying on PSU stability/adjustment?

[philipma1957]

one good news.
the aisc is done.working sample is ready. all spec will very online very soon.sales will be started when stock ready.
take a look.

I am willing to do a review and pay for a unit.

Looking forward to something different then the s9.

[sidehack]

I think the Avalon4.1 was about the only miner made in the last two years or so with non-hack Vcore adjustment. Not surprised to not see it.

[NotFuzzyWarm]

I think the Avalon4.1 was about the only miner made in the last two years or so with non-hack Vcore adjustment. Not surprised to not see it.

It does simplify things and gives a few % more overall eff at the cost of no local Vcore adjustment. Given that many folks use server PSUs it would be nice to have a V+ remote-sense plug for feedback to the PSU so voltage drop from PCIe lead ga/length is taken out of the picture...

Who's chips are in this? BitFury? Canaan Creative?

[sidehack]

Bitfury for sure, and if you ask me the ability to adjust Vcore is a requirement for a miner.

[valkir]

I am willing to do a review and pay for a unit.

Looking forward to something different then the s9.

Same here. I can review and paid for the unit. Let me know.

Happy to see a new miner on the market. 

[Brob12321]

So this thing only costs .42BTC did I hear that right ?  I might grab one if its really that cheap.

[NotFuzzyWarm]

Bitfury for sure, and if you ask me the ability to adjust Vcore is a requirement for a miner.

Agreed. I am more than willing to pay for the additional parts a software-adjustable buck takes and take the slight eff hit.

[Rabinovitch]

So this thing only costs .42BTC did I hear that right ?  I might grab one if its really that cheap.

I will buy 5-6 pcs at that price (depends also on shipping cost).