ANTMINER S2 upgrade kit? EDIT: BITMAIN WHERE ARE YOU?!?! - page 18.

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Only thing needs to be replaced/swap is the hashing PCB.

Unscrew and remove the heatsink from the old hashing PCB, then attach the heatsink to the new PCB with thermo paste. Slide these baby into the slot and use the same control PCB and the bottom power management PCB.

Currently, no news on spar parts purchase possibilities.

Quote from: Finksy on March 11, 2015, 07:46:15 AM

Can you tell us about the controller? Will the factory S2 controller work for the upgrade, and will you have controllers available for anyone who has some that are faulty?

sidehack

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Posted this after pictures and additional details were added to Bitmain posting.

Ah, so it is a 2x18 string and the news people that said it was the same configuration as an S5 (which is to say 2x15 string) don't actually know. A 2x18 string should work just fine.

Quote from: sidehack on March 06, 2015, 08:59:41 AM

...so an S2 kit would more likely be a 2x18 string clocked around 10GH/chip per blade at 3.6TH per machine, overclock potential about 3.9TH.

I like those numbers. Now I really want to play with one. Please may I have a set of blades to test the crap out of and post a review?

Since the S2 controller is a BeagleBone at its core, I'm guessing the only requirement would be a firmware update?

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Quote from: MyRig on March 11, 2015, 07:12:10 AM

we are listening and taking info but R&D team is working to make it happen as much as they reasonably can...

S2 upgrade kit uses more chips than S5, but it is the same chip BM1834.

PSU wise, original 1000W PSU should be more than sufficient. (That is the plan) Even the slightly under-performing S2 PSU that could hash 9 PCB but not 10, would work as well.

lets wait for the R&D to say, let it open the flood gate for the sale

These are the S2 upgrade kit hashing PCB displayed in Burin, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands last week.

Can you tell us about the controller? Will the factory S2 controller work for the upgrade, and will you have controllers available for anyone who has some that are faulty?

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Yeah I guess it could be worse. Certainly not the chipping I was expecting (https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10680225) especially comparing S1 and S2 chip densities, but the numbers are still approximately okay.

If you want an independent third-party review (and by independent I mean I'll give an honest opinion even if it offends the manufacturer) it appears I have a windfall S2 chassis I wasn't expecting, and some 2KW PSUs and stout fans available, so I could build up a machine to test until it catches fire and see how good I think it is. Might even be able to voltmod and test lowerbound efficiencies and put up a forum review.

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we are listening and taking info but R&D team is working to make it happen as much as they reasonably can...

S2 upgrade kit uses more chips than S5, but it is the same chip BM1834.

PSU wise, original 1000W PSU should be more than sufficient. (That is the plan) Even the slightly under-performing S2 PSU that could hash 9 PCB but not 10, would work as well.

lets wait for the R&D to say, let it open the flood gate for the sale

These are the S2 upgrade kit hashing PCB displayed in Burin, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands last week.

sidehack

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S2 Upgrade is certainly good news, but I still feel disappointed.

Rabinovitch

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The same S5 boards/chips... Undecided

But what about their new chip, all that 0.3-0.4 Wt/Ghash?....

I hope they at least will offer this "upgrade" boards by the piece, 'cause I think that my S2 case can bear 4 of that boards with Corsair AX1200i Platinum PSU...

I think that such a possibility (to choose desireable quantity of the boards to buy) will be very, VERY convenient for all S2 owners. One would like to buy 3 boards, another (like me, with advanced PSU) would prefer to buy 4 boards... May be someone will buy 5 boards?..

May be, if it's not too late, this new boards should contain one (or two?) additional PCI-E connectors to avoid melting on the backplate?.. Dogie, please do something for us! let Bitmain hear us!..

PSU can be replaced by the owner with some cheap server PSU, it's not a huge problem if he want to occupy most (or all) of available slots on S2's backplate.....

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Urgh, in before the "I plugged 8 boards in and my motherboard and power supply melted". I was hoping there would be something to prevent that, currently we're looking at 3 boards per S2. Also not enthused about the cooling with large amounts of empty space in a 3 blade S2.

Will reserve judgement until we know the tdp of the boards.

Rabinovitch

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Good news!

quakefiend420

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http://www.miningpool.co.uk/bitmain-announces-antminer-s2-upgrade-kit/

Meech

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Seems as though we probably will pay an arm and a leg for this upgrade due to Bitmains' latest price hikes. Here's my response for info.

Bitmain (Bitmain)
Mar 10, 05:44

Hi,
Sorry, we haven't got details either, pay attention to BITMAIN's official announcement later:)

Any idea when later is? That's all we are asking since it was due out after the holiday. Back to their old games.

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Anything over $300 w/psu is too much for an S2. Bought 2 off ebay for less.

mavericklm

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Romania! sold 1 today for 275$ without shipping and the buyer told me i ask too low for it

most of the s2 are still priced above 500$
crazy prices in here! s1 goes for ~60bucks!

sidehack

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Talk to cheeseater; I think he has 3 or 4 he was looking to put on eBay this week.

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one and the last! but i prefer to sell it locally

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Quote from: mavericklm on March 09, 2015, 02:34:05 AM

1 s2 sold!

the upgrade doesn't look speedy enough for me Embarrassed

You have any more that you're looking to get rid of?

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1 s2 sold!

the upgrade doesn't look speedy enough for me Embarrassed

Meech

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I think/hope they have come around to being more reasonable and competitive with their pricing. The S5 was well priced compared to the S1 & S2. Bitmain please release some info and be leniant with your pricing.

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I am sure Bitmain will make the upgrade kits, but will they be priced well enough to be worth it? I am really doubting they will make it a very good deal for us Undecided

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Keep the thread alive! Shocked

Hopefully this week will shed some news. Nothing like saying you'll release info and then.........neh. Angry

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