ANTMINER S3+ Discussion and Support Thread

[Maidak]

If you get the evga 1300 watt psu's they come with an adapter piece that switches the PSU on. Only PSU i've ever seen that included this and it looks like a well built power supply. I can't wait to hook them all up on tuesday!

I think so too...only PSU with such a feature.

My 850 evga g2 came with one, I think they might be putting them in all their g2 line now

I stand corrected.  Actually, this feature was exclusive only to the EVGA SuperNOVA 1500 Classified (learned about it during the golden BFL days ).  It's good that they are now including it in most if not all of their SuperNOVA line.

Does anyone know the page to the new specs and shipping date times? Also i'm having a sample 1404 watt server PSU http://puu.sh/aku6J/5d8b4fbbd5.jpg the mass production version will be hard soldered directly into the PCB they are going to run about $140 USD each and have 6 pci cables. In order for me to get them at the $140 range I'll need to crowd fund it. Would this be of any interest to the community?

[iikun]

My Lepa PSU doesn't work with paperclip (or on/off switch) but works when connected to mo/bo :/ Looks like it'll have to be sold

[hurricandave]

My Lepa PSU doesn't work with paperclip (or on/off switch) but works when connected to mo/bo :/ Looks like it'll have to be sold

Most of the time you just need to add a small instant load like a case fan for the paperclip to work.

[Junkbarman]

If you get the evga 1300 watt psu's they come with an adapter piece that switches the PSU on. Only PSU i've ever seen that included this and it looks like a well built power supply. I can't wait to hook them all up on tuesday!

It also came with my 3 EVGA power supplies I bought for these miners, so I'm guessing it might be an EVGA thing.

[iikun]

My Lepa PSU doesn't work with paperclip (or on/off switch) but works when connected to mo/bo :/ Looks like it'll have to be sold

Most of the time you just need to add a small instant load like a case fan for the paperclip to work.

I tried it with a scryptminer too but no go. I'll try a fan instead, maybe its something weird. thx
Fortunately my larger Lepa works fine with a jumper

[Tupsu]

My Lepa PSU doesn't work with paperclip (or on/off switch) but works when connected to mo/bo :/ Looks like it'll have to be sold

Your LEPA  is broken. My two  LEPA G1600 work with paperclip. But two G1600 has already been sent back to the factory.

[visdude]

Wish I could buy one of these but as a poor university student I definitely can't. My tuition of $4,800 could definitely buy some mining power.. Lol

If you live in a dorm with "FREE" electricity, you might be able to work a deal with someone. You host their miners and you get a cut of the earnings.  

That'd be a good idea.. wish I knew someone, lol!
I'd host it for free even, I don't care!

I actually have some miners hosted in different households.  I pay them in BTC for the power cost at the end of each month based on the prevailing exchange rate then.  I got them involved in BTC at least; so I guess that's good.  Of course, I have to set up everything for them including a secure wallet for the BTC that I pay them.

[Omarko]

anyone bought from these guys ?

http://www.bitmainantminer.com/

I placed an order and paid with paypal right away but have not received any confirmation of the order etc and its been 24hrs.

Just for peace of mind would be good to hear from others who ordered from them. Thanks.

[regedit]

i cant access their website, paypal has buyer protection you can open a dispute within 30days 

[hurricandave]

anyone bought from these guys ?

http://www.bitmainantminer.com/

I placed an order and paid with paypal right away but have not received any confirmation of the order etc and its been 24hrs.

Just for peace of mind would be good to hear from others who ordered from them. Thanks.

What did you order? The real Bitmain hasn't even announced pricing for batch 4 yet, let alone a shipping date, they just started shipping batch 2.

[Omarko]

What did you order? The real Bitmain hasn't even announced pricing for batch 4 yet, let alone a shipping date, they just started shipping batch 2.

I ordered the S3 and it says :

UPDATE: Batch 1,2, 3 Sold Out. Now selling Batch 4, shipping on/before July 30, 2014

which is why I ordered.

why would they say that if they dont have stock as if thats true what you say (Bitmain only shipping batch 2), then thats a scam. Unless by the batch 1, 2, 3 they mean the batches THEY are getting from Bitmain, not actual Bitmains batches.

[aurel57]

What did you order? The real Bitmain hasn't even announced pricing for batch 4 yet, let alone a shipping date, they just started shipping batch 2.

I ordered the S3 and it says :

UPDATE: Batch 1,2, 3 Sold Out. Now selling Batch 4, shipping on/before July 30, 2014

which is why I ordered.

why would they say that if they dont have stock as if thats true what you say (Bitmain only shipping batch 2), then thats a scam. Unless by the batch 1, 2, 3 they mean the batches THEY are getting from Bitmain, not actual Bitmains batches.

I would say you got scammed. The real Bitmain sales site is https://www.bitmaintech.com/product.htm?from=bitcointalk&user=BITMAIN

[Omarko]

I would say you got scammed. The real Bitmain sales site is https://www.bitmaintech.com/product.htm?from=bitcointalk&user=BITMAIN

damn I hope thats not the case although googling their address comes up with another company name :

http://virtualmining.com/use-bitcoin-miner-to-earn-some-bitcoins-for-your-services/

http://www.hashalot.com/

so I guess I have been scammed. Although, how come nobody picked this up before I I tried to google this mob and nobody is reporting as scam. hmmm .... how long does Paypal take to refund my money ?

[aurel57]

I would say you got scammed. The real Bitmain sales site is https://www.bitmaintech.com/product.htm?from=bitcointalk&user=BITMAIN

damn I hope thats not the case although googling their address comes up with another company name :

http://virtualmining.com/use-bitcoin-miner-to-earn-some-bitcoins-for-your-services/

http://www.hashalot.com/

so I guess I have been scammed. Although, how come nobody picked this up before I I tried to google this mob and nobody is reporting as scam. hmmm .... how long does Paypal take to refund my money ?

did you use a credit card with PayPal? I only use my Discover Card with PayPal. You can then stop payment thru the credit card and not rely on PayPal which can be slow to react.
 

[Omarko]

did you use a credit card with PayPal? I only use my Discover Card with PayPal. You can then stop payment thru the credit card and not rely on PayPal which can be slow to react.
 

too late, it was already charged to my card.

I am just surprised nobody picked up that this would be a scam (thats if it is a scam but of course I dont want to be in denial!).

[kabopar]

My B1 order seems to be stuck in China

Location    Date    Local Time    Activity
Shenzhen, China    19/07/2014    23:56    Arrival Scan
   19/07/2014    23:55    Departure Scan
   19/07/2014    23:13    Origin Scan
   19/07/2014    18:10    Collection Scan
China    19/07/2014    2:16    Order Processed: Ready for UPS

Scheduled Delivery Updated To:
    Wednesday, 23/07/2014

Its already late on 21/07 now, there is no holiday today in China....UPS  please move....

[xingqiaoyin]

did you use a credit card with PayPal? I only use my Discover Card with PayPal. You can then stop payment thru the credit card and not rely on PayPal which can be slow to react.
 

too late, it was already charged to my card.

I am just surprised nobody picked up that this would be a scam (thats if it is a scam but of course I dont want to be in denial!).

Well at least you used paypal... They tend to side with buyer in this case.

[Omarko]

Well at least you used paypal... They tend to side with buyer in this case.

so should I just file a dispute now ? Wont they just try to contact the seller who will say, they item is not for sale until 30/7 so wait ?

damn I feel bit foolish now !

[mazedk]

Well at least you used paypal... They tend to side with buyer in this case.

so should I just file a dispute now ? Wont they just try to contact the seller who will say, they item is not for sale until 30/7 so wait ?

damn I feel bit foolish now !

better dispute already i think

[vulgartrendkill]

Anybody else's units sound incredibly loud when hashing?

On idle mine are very nice and quiet but as soon as hashing strats and the fans go up to 1900 rpm, they sound like they are going to take off!