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streblo (OP)
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May 24, 2013, 02:06:07 AM |
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20 starting is high. At 22 its already 4btc/gh. Blades are 3.85 with 2-3 day global shipping :/
The starting price was high to save time. Obviously it wasn't too as, as people are bidding! They may prefer BFL chips because they are the best performers per watt (GH/J) which some people (myself included) deem a long-term advantage. Moving onward, let's use this thread is for the auction, not for discussing ASIC comparisons. Please read here for an ASIC chip comparison. Can these units be pushed/overclocked safely to 6 Gh? Also, are you in the Bay Area, or LA region.
Congrats on having units in hand and thanks for providing pictures the way you did. Helps add a lot of authenticity with so many scams boucning around
-JC
Closer to LA. I cannot comment on overclocking -- I have no idea. In my personal experience with FPGA singles and now 5GH/s ASICs, BFL has excellent customer service and I wouldn't be surprised if they entertain an overclocking community. On the other hand, this may void your warranty, so please check with BFL before doing anything like overclocking. Our current high bidders! 1 @ 22
1 @ 22BTC
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CanadianGuy
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May 24, 2013, 02:29:22 AM |
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Did I just hear that BFL has excellent customer service? That is so unbelievable this has to be a hoax...
a statement like that sounds very fishy.. BFL hasn't even proven the EXISTENCE of customer service yet.
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CanadianGuy
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May 24, 2013, 02:29:54 AM |
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Did I just hear that BFL has excellent customer service? That is so unbelievable this has to be bullshit...
a statement like that sounds very fishy.. BFL hasn't even proven the EXISTENCE of customer service yet.
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CanadianGuy
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May 24, 2013, 02:31:05 AM |
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oh wait they had that really cool 90's promo video of themselves moving empty boxes around with a forklift.
totally forgot.. my bad..
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CanadianGuy
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May 24, 2013, 02:31:32 AM |
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Did I just hear that BFL has excellent customer service? That is so unbelievable this has to be bullshit...
a statement like that sounds very fishy.. BFL hasn't even proven the EXISTENCE of customer service yet.
didn't mean to double post, sorry |
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jmutch
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May 24, 2013, 03:01:13 AM |
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triple post haha.... should leave thread this for the auction.
put opinions in other threads....obviously BFL leaves much to be desired. but japs are in hand so who cares....
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CanadianGuy
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May 24, 2013, 03:19:36 AM |
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triple post haha.... should leave thread this for the auction.
put opinions in other threads....obviously BFL leaves much to be desired. but japs are in hand so who cares....
Yes sir! Please forgive me! |
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tkone
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May 24, 2013, 03:35:14 AM |
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what so good about this, if u can just buy 1 asicminer blade and it will be almost same speed?
just wondering...
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streblo (OP)
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May 24, 2013, 03:45:55 AM |
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what so good about this, if u can just buy 1 asicminer blade and it will be almost same speed?
just wondering...
I'm not well informed on asicminer blades. This BFL 5GH/s miner comes with a power supply and enclosure. Foremost of all, in the long run, this unit may outperform the blade. Here's how: this unit is about 30% more efficient with power. As electricity costs rise relative to bitcoin revenues, profit margins go down. At some point in the future, the blade will be using more value on electricity than it is generating. The 5GH/s miner will still be profitable. |
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SilentSonicBoom
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May 24, 2013, 05:53:16 AM |
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1 @ 22.5
Any way to tell what temperature these are running at?
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streblo (OP)
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May 24, 2013, 06:25:47 AM |
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1 @ 22.5
Any way to tell what temperature these are running at?
Yes, they report the temperature to cgminer. They're at 46C and the closet they're in is about 29C (85F). The fans seem to be dynamically modulated to keep the temp around 46C. Despite the hot room, the miners' fans are low-flow and rather quiet. Cheers |
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SilentSonicBoom
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May 24, 2013, 06:27:13 AM |
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Also, closet is a crazy spot to have them mining in  |
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newguy05
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May 24, 2013, 07:10:29 AM |
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1 @ 23
can everyone just get their bids in instead of dragging this out, 24 hour per bid is pretty crazy.
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jmutch
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May 24, 2013, 07:11:55 AM |
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1@23
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tiberiandusk
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May 24, 2013, 07:16:06 AM |
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0 @ 0
"BFL has excellent customer service." Bahahahahahahaha! Comedy gold!
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streblo (OP)
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May 24, 2013, 05:35:48 PM |
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0 @ 0
"BFL has excellent customer service." Bahahahahahahaha! Comedy gold!
In my experience, BFL does have excellent customer service; your and others' experience may differ. Read more about the lifetime transferable warranty on BFL ASICs. I don't believe any other ASICs have this level of support. The warranty and best performance-per-watt offered by BFL is what makes this an excellent purchase, in my mind. Cheers! High bidders: 1@23
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newguy05
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May 24, 2013, 05:42:57 PM |
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i should be the higher bidder isn't since i bid 23 first? oh well.
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streblo (OP)
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May 24, 2013, 06:31:08 PM |
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My apologies, newguy05. I misread the bid history. You are correct High bidders: 1 @ 23
can everyone just get their bids in instead of dragging this out, 24 hour per bid is pretty crazy.
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