ASICMINER: Entering the Future of ASIC Mining by Inventing It

[gramma]

Interesting thread on OCing our little USBs:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=241652.100

[corbs132]

I purchased 100 USB Block Erupters, what are the chances I can get in on the new prices? I've been trying to get a hold of friedcat for weeks.

[runeks]

I wonder if the Intel CPU SHA extensions will have any effect on ASIC mining ?

On chip SHA2 extensions in the Intel CPU : http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/intel-sha-extensions

Could be big news

I feel fairly confident saying that this will have no effect whatsoever on ASIC mining. The only purpose of these extensions is to reduce power consumption from SHA-2 hashing. That's it. There is no need - from Intel's perspective - to increase the speed of hashing in any way. The only operation that needs SHA-256 hashing faster than 10 MH/s (~5 Gbit/s) is Bitcoin mining, and Intel is not adding this extension for Bitcoin miners.

In any case, if these CPUs really were able to mine Bitcoins, buying a $500 computer (which fits one or, if you get a special motherboard, two CPUs) is like buying a house because it has the same doors as those in your own house, which need replacement. Or buying a new car with a tank full of gas because your own car is low on gas.

Nothing will ever beat dedicated ASICs.

[TheFuneral]

I purchased 100 USB Block Erupters, what are the chances I can get in on the new prices? I've been trying to get a hold of friedcat for weeks.

what price did you pay for the 100 USBs ?

[VolanicEruptor]

I purchased 100 USB Block Erupters, what are the chances I can get in on the new prices? I've been trying to get a hold of friedcat for weeks.

You gotta be quick in this game, son.. prices drop FAST

[vlaoou321]

Amoy bit about the pre-order announcement (July 30)
A new blade because there is little problem to be solved, the factory is temporarily unable to meet delivery schedules, new blade shipments will continue to be delayed.
Two previous pre-orders shipped on schedule, but the product to use 12.8G blade replacement (new unopened just from the factory assembly line), can stabilize around overclocked to 12.8G, voltage and good heat dissipation can be close to 13G. (New blade can not be overclocked)
   In addition, in order to repay customers and compensation reserve, price 3BTC, which is 15.88BTC / Taiwan, has been booked all customers will put extra part BTC returned the same day shipment, please contact the respective purchase agent.
3 blade presale stopped, and later no longer pre-sale. (In fact, does not agree with the pre-baked cat is entirely agent behavior

[yuchuanzhen]

Amoy bit about the pre-order announcement (July 30)
A new blade because there is little problem to be solved, the factory is temporarily unable to meet delivery schedules, new blade shipments will continue to be delayed.
Two previous pre-orders shipped on schedule, but the product to use 12.8G blade replacement (new unopened just from the factory assembly line), can stabilize around overclocked to 12.8G, voltage and good heat dissipation can be close to 13G. (New blade can not be overclocked)
   In addition, in order to repay customers and compensation reserve, price 3BTC, which is 15.88BTC / Taiwan, has been booked all customers will put extra part BTC returned the same day shipment, please contact the respective purchase agent.
3 blade presale stopped, and later no longer pre-sale. (In fact, does not agree with the pre-baked cat is entirely agent behavior

here you are: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=264754.0

[yuchuanzhen]

Amoy bit about the pre-order announcement (July 30)
A new blade because there is little problem to be solved, the factory is temporarily unable to meet delivery schedules, new blade shipments will continue to be delayed.
Two previous pre-orders shipped on schedule, but the product to use 12.8G blade replacement (new unopened just from the factory assembly line), can stabilize around overclocked to 12.8G, voltage and good heat dissipation can be close to 13G. (New blade can not be overclocked)
   In addition, in order to repay customers and compensation reserve, price 3BTC, which is 15.88BTC / Taiwan, has been booked all customers will put extra part BTC returned the same day shipment, please contact the respective purchase agent.
3 blade presale stopped, and later no longer pre-sale. (In fact, does not agree with the pre-baked cat is entirely agent behavior

here you are: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=264754.0

Just some point:
First of all,the pre-order is rockxie's idea.And,he won't do it any more.Never.Ever.
Second,the New&Mini blade still have some problems to be solved.So,more delays.Can't tell the ETA.
Third,the pre-order will be replace by the old blade. Or,refund.

[Franktank]

Amoy bit about the pre-order announcement (July 30)
A new blade because there is little problem to be solved, the factory is temporarily unable to meet delivery schedules, new blade shipments will continue to be delayed.
Two previous pre-orders shipped on schedule, but the product to use 12.8G blade replacement (new unopened just from the factory assembly line), can stabilize around overclocked to 12.8G, voltage and good heat dissipation can be close to 13G. (New blade can not be overclocked)
   In addition, in order to repay customers and compensation reserve, price 3BTC, which is 15.88BTC / Taiwan, has been booked all customers will put extra part BTC returned the same day shipment, please contact the respective purchase agent.
3 blade presale stopped, and later no longer pre-sale. (In fact, does not agree with the pre-baked cat is entirely agent behavior

here you are: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=264754.0

First of all,the pre-order is rockxie's idea.And,he won't do it any more.Never.Ever.
Second,the New&Mini blade still have some problems to be solved.So,more delays.Can't tell the ETA.
Third,the pre-order will be replace by the old blade. Or,refund.

While we appreciate his ambitions and intent, it's good that it'll stop. ASICMiner is the only company (as of now) that can take payment and ship in a timely manner. Don't want to get into the sinkholes of "other mining companies."

[binaryFate]

First of all,the pre-order is rockxie's idea.And,he won't do it any more.Never.Ever.

Indeed, that was really stupid. There is no point to get money in advance if you don't absolutely need this money in order to finish the products. It just brings some risk to look bad, which actually happens now. I hope people will not confuse AM reliability with rockxie's one, even if I doubt it, sadly. 

[gog1]

here you are: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=264754.0
1 因新刀片还有一点问题需要解决，工厂暂时无法如期交货，新刀片出货将继续延迟。
2 前面预售的订单如期发货，不过产品改为用10G的老版本刀片替代(全新未拆封 刚刚从工厂出来)，可以稳定超频到12.5G以上，电压和散热好可以接近13G。(新刀片无法超频)
  另外，为了回馈和补偿预定客户，降价3BTC，也就是15.88BTC/台，所有已经预订的客户，将会把多出来的部分BTC在发货当天退回，请联系各自购买的代理。
3 刀片预售停止，并且以后也不再预售。（实际上这次预售烤猫并不赞同，完全是代理行为。）
4 该刀片产品规格参数与以前的老刀片产品一致，有着成熟稳定的技术，但本身不配有电源和风扇，请自行准备，具体说明请咨询代理。
5 5G订单拥有转12.8G刀片名额，也可以选择退款，详细情况请咨询各自代理。
6 新刀片(10G/5G)的发货日期和价格还未确定，请关注官方公告。
7 预售订单发货日期为8月3号之前。
8 为了更好地获得售后服务，请认准官方授权代理。http://ttbit.sinaapp.com/t/41

9 承诺：我们再也不他妈的搞预售了。。。。。 Cry

From the link given, doing my translation
1. new blade still has some issues, the factory cannot deliver on time
2. pre-orders will be filled with 10G old blade (brand new, un-opened, fresh off the production line), stable when OC to 12.G.  With good voltage and cooling, it can run at 13G (new blade cannot be OC)
 to compensate, there will be a rebate of 3 BTC, rebate will be paid out when machines are mailed
3. no more blade pre-sale, and we will never do it again (friedcat does not agree with the pre-sale, it's distributor's own decision)
4. the substitute blades will be same as the old blades, with mature process, but does not come with power-supply or fan, buyer are responsible for those, for info, contact your distributor
5. there's quota for those with 5G mini-blade order to switch to 12.8G blades (I suppose this is the old blade).  Buyer can request refunds.  Please contact your distributor
6. no ETA or price to the new blades
7. pre-orders will be sent by Aug 3
8. for better after-sale support, only buy from licensed distributor
9. Promise: We'll never have another fxxxing pre-sale

[BitAddict]

3. no more blade pre-sale, and we will never do it again (friedcat does not agree with the pre-sale, it's distributor's own decision)

I completely agree with this! Thanks friedcat for no more F*****G pre-orders.

[velacreations]

3. no more blade pre-sale, and we will never do it again (friedcat does not agree with the pre-sale, it's distributor's own decision)

I completely agree with this! Thanks friedcat for no more F*****G pre-orders.

Friedcat never did pre-orders, it's the distributor that did them, so no need to thank FC, he didn't do anything.

[Lohoris]

3. no more blade pre-sale, and we will never do it again (friedcat does not agree with the pre-sale, it's distributor's own decision)

I completely agree with this! Thanks friedcat for no more F*****G pre-orders.

Friedcat never did pre-orders, it's the distributor that did them, so no need to thank FC, he didn't do anything.

Very likely he fistfucked rockxie whoever was responsible for doing that.

[Lohoris]

9 承诺：我们再也不他妈的搞预售了。。。。。 Cry

lol @google translate:

9 commitment: We no longer engage in pre-fuck up. . . . . Cry

[aahzmundus]

Yeay!  Rockxie learned his lesson with pre-orders, called that one a while ago... now if he could only take another page out of the friedcat play book for success and NOT RELEASE INFORMATION TILL THINGS ARE READY!!!

These distributes really should just sit back and take their margin and be happy!  Why put yourself through all this extra mess?!! Why deviate from what makes ASICMINER different!

[muyuu]

Friedcat continues to be awesome one more time.

[tinus42]

Friedcat continues to be awesome one more time.

If he were to do another IPO I would put 90% of my BTC into it. Without thinking twice. 

[friedcat]

We of course don't accept pre-orders.

What we would like to make clear is that this pre-order was not initiated by rockxie himself.

[aahzmundus]

We of course don't accept pre-orders.

What we would like to make clear is that this pre-order was not initiated by rockxie himself.

Whoops!  Probably should learn to read Chinese before I make an ass of myself again XD