Swedish ASIC miner company kncminer.com

[faetos]

only solution - get refunds. These people suck, plain and simple. Stop being dumbass doormats funding these tools and putting up with being treated like dogs.

[Phoenix1969]

ok, just curious … what is all the angst about … the datacenter ?

From news on 4/08/2014:

[Phoenix1969]

What delivery date did KNC promise for the Neptune ?

I didnt get 18 working boards, I got 18 boards and NO PASTE OR WIRE, unable to test without the paste

great knc I can even see the paste smudges on the boards where you have tried to clean the chip

OMG. You're not back from the store yet?
Get with the program.
What do you want?....  To wait for them to ship you paste and wire?
The coin you could have made today would have already covered the cost of paste and wire...
and nobody is going to show up at your door to assemble it.
It's up to you how much you want to lose by dilly-dallying around.

[edgar]

Right, I've followed that chain of events/thoughts pretty well so far, and I am familiar with organofcorti's claims too.

The data hall is full of jupiters, not neptunes, right ?

And it is hash power from this hall which makes it possible for KNC to provide you with a plan B in case Neptune is late, right ?

So basically,  many of you cancelled your Neptune orders for refunds or for FrankenJupiter pain when Neptune wasn't late, and those of you who didn't got rewarded with the promise of a 2 for 1 deal.

And you cancelled because KNC built a data hall out of company profits and started mining bitcoin just like everybody else ?

The only complexity in this story seems to be their promise not to mine with more than 5% of the hashrate they sell …  I guess if organofcorti's analysis is correct, the claim that they broke this promise must be true.

Good luck to all of you miners hoping to have bitcoin mining all to your self.

Good luck understanding what is obvious when you ignore what is obvious!

did KnC offer 2 for one Neptunes for NO reason??

Are they holding back the 3TH that were paid for MONTHS ago for no reason??

Did they lie about not having enough module ports/control boards/etc etc for no reason??

Are they mining with more than 10% of the ENTIRE network for no reason?? (Not less than 5% of what they have sold)

Did they ship out boxes and boxes of used/damaged hardware for no reason??

Did they then resend out more boxes of used/damaged hardware wrapped in a bit of wire for no reason??

Did they tell investduhs who spent a miminum of 10 THOUSAND USD to 'just push it back in place with a pencil' for no reason??

Did they rivet the cases shut with multiple warnings that opening them will result in the loss of the '90 day warranty' for no reason??

Has Phonie X the helpful scammer turned up out of the blue with a buttload of 'support' for no reason??

Like i said....

Good luck understanding what is obvious when you ignore what is obvious!

[BitJrive]

So I went all "datorhall" on my set up. Was able to drop my temps by over 10c.  chugging away at 3.5 TH/s
https://i.imgur.com/tIGX0oz.jpg

[s1gs3gv]

Edgar, hysteria does not suite you.

The Swedes do seem to value loyalty highly. This story could almost be set in the context of the epic Nordic/Mediterranean personality differences.

It looks like those of you who got emotional about KNC entering the mining business and converted their Neptune orders to FrankenJups before Neptune was late shot themselves in the foot and also got messed with by KNC.

[ninjenten]

are there any new updates with KNC? 

[s1gs3gv]

So I went all "datorhall" on my set up. Was able to drop my temps by over 10c.  chugging away at 3.5 TH/s

You should have used Elfa shelving L)L

[L1ttleBit]

KnC's recent sucking may have something to do with the timing of this:

--->>>  Swedes to give six-hour workday a go

http://www.thelocal.se/20140408/swedish-workers-to-test-six-hour-work-days

But I mean seriously, KnC -- what the heck is going on.   So you shipped the Super Jupiters to get back at your best customers?

Swedes.

[BitJrive]

Was not going to wait for anything else before I got these damn things up and running. I actually use the shelf I have to squeeze the sinks to the boards better than the shit cases they sent the boards in.

[BitJrive]

I used the foam that came in the cases to line up the boards and add uniform pressure against the shelves. So I basically sandwiched them using the adjustable shelves. All the cards work but the bean head didn't know how to count to 18 when he was counting the data cables so I got shorted 1.

[bittawm]

So I went all "datorhall" on my set up. Was able to drop my temps by over 10c.  chugging away at 3.5 TH/s

how is this getting 3.5 when its only 17 boards

[Searing]

Man is KNC sticking it to the FrankenJupiter Folks big time..they really really don't want to refund that nice *you should get a Neptune Refund* cash and send them
used parts.


I particularly like the statement that a broken resistor should not effect performance...un-frigging believable

(man glad I did not go that route)

anyway here is the link

http://forum.kncminer.com/forum/main-category/hardware/41095-knc-s-response-to-me-pathetic

and below is a copy/paste


Please review our Terms and Conditions that you agreed to prior placing the order: here: https://www.kncminer.com/pages/tandc
We would also like to inform you that we are business to business company and are not business to consumer.
You may request to replace ASIC that has issue with yellow DC/DC. Engineers intentionally installed more resistors that ASIC needed, therefore, if the board missed couple of resistors, it should not influence on performance of the board anyhow.
Also, resending you directions for installation of the ASICs:
The link to the video demonstration on how to mount the ASIC boards in the case can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/wq0fl657n3...430_200829.mp4
Please note that this is a provisional video and we will provide a more clear and detailed video as soon as possible.
Below are the steps to take to assemble the miner.
1) The controller board can be placed outside of the case on a non conductive surface. To put the miner together you will need to first apply the thermal paste to the chip, you should put a thin line of the paste on one side of the chip and then spread out the past using a small flat spatula or similar. The thermal paste should be applied evenly on the chip.
2) You can then place the cooler in the case and then connect up the fan cable to the ASIC board and place it on the cooler. Once you have the ASIC board placed and aligned with the cooler, you can then place small white feet on the asic board to hold it in place.
3) The cables for the controller board can only be put in one way, there is a small notch on one of the connectors and this is the side that should be connected to the controller board. The other end connects to the ASIC board with the cable coming out of the case.

Best regards |
Med vänlig hälsning
Anna Jagdhar


Just re-read the above still can't believe how bad they are screwing the Franken Jupiter Folks....

Searing

[RoadStress]

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Just re-read the above still can't believe how bad they are screwing the Franken Jupiter Folks....

Searing

You didn't paste what is relevant

Kurt commented
We are issuing refunds, but refund with bank transfers are delayed. To combat this delay we are now offering BTC refunds to all customers, regardless of their original payment method.
 

Go ahead!

[raskul]

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Just re-read the above still can't believe how bad they are screwing the Franken Jupiter Folks....

Searing

You didn't paste what is relevant

Kurt commented
We are issuing refunds, but refund with bank transfers are delayed. To combat this delay we are now offering BTC refunds to all customers, regardless of their original payment method.
 

Go ahead!

take your bitcoins

[Searing]

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Just re-read the above still can't believe how bad they are screwing the Franken Jupiter Folks....

Searing

You didn't paste what is relevant

Kurt commented
We are issuing refunds, but refund with bank transfers are delayed. To combat this delay we are now offering BTC refunds to all customers, regardless of their original payment method.
 

Go ahead!

ok I"m obviously missing something here in the give and take as far as I've heard..the Franken Jupiter people by taking them CAN'T get a refund

now if you ment they also are turning to btc to get around the fact the bank xfer  is delayed I take you point get a refund

but man ...feel sorry for the franken jupiter folks with no Refund option..just the steady stream of back and forth RMA with broken parts loop (likely)

no slam here but unless I missed a memo?

Searing

p.s. I know one thing for damn sure...the 'BTC to all customers' sure as heck don't apply to those ordering a Titan (sigh...in my youth of 2013 when KNC stood on a golden hill...innocence lost....my poor noobie 2013 self....used and abused by BFL ...betrayed by KNC it seems.....it is turning into a frigging 'soap opera"....

[bittawm]

Kurt stop ignoring my question;

if we want to refund and send this JUNK back can we do that?

simple yes or no??

can we send all this JUNK BACK FOR A REFUND OR NOT?
Hi,

No refunds will be issued on the Jupiter 3TH/s miners. However, as I stated in my previous post, if you are experiencing any problems we will of course replace any faulty items and work with you to get your miner up and running.

[Searing]

Kurt stop ignoring my question;

if we want to refund and send this JUNK back can we do that?

simple yes or no??

can we send all this JUNK BACK FOR A REFUND OR NOT?
Hi,

No refunds will be issued on the Jupiter 3TH/s miners. However, as I stated in my previous post, if you are experiencing any problems we will of course replace any faulty items and work with you to get your miner up and running.

crap that clears that up...RMA tag with KNC...likely no fun at all

 (good thing I did not get a Titan....er DOH! damn it ...er never mind)

Searing

[aramaic]

Today I spoke again for my refund with this assholes.

They create new tactic for this week. Now Kurt said:

"Here is a link to our terms and conditions: https://www.kncminer.com/pages/tandc
As I stated previously, we do not have a refund policy. However, we are processing all refund for Neptune orders but there are delays in refunds via bank transfer.

BTC refunds are being processed faster. If you would like to convert your current refund to a BTC refund, please contact our support team. "

http://

Hey Kurt ,

This screenshot is for you:

It showing your refund notes for Neptune, remember?

http://s22.postimg.org/wfg07hoyp/Neptune_Refund.jpg

Check what you promised, then think for a second and check what you have done from this what was promised?

ONE BIG NOTHING

I agree ,

You are one big nothing and you go in history after your recent epic fails.

SCAM and FRAUD now you are and cheap bastards also.

[RealMalatesta]

Every time one thinks that KnC can not get lower, they prove that we are wrong. Claiming they do not have a refund policy, but wrote when I ordered my Neptunes:

All refunds will be refunded in dollars and you can refund up to shipment

(see here: https://web.archive.org/web/20131212133634/https://www.kncminer.com/categories/miners

They promote transfers in BTC, because

"BTC refunds will be sent much faster since the time in transit is hours, not days like with bank transfer."

However, no refund for me - and obviously many others - in a timely manner, although I accepted a refund in BTC.

This smells. I have contacted two lawfirms in Sweden and asked for their opinion. I'm more than willing to get this legal road, and the more people with similar cases, the more likely it won't cost too much.

I'll post the lawfirm's responses once they arrive....