5 Hours in and they are still up. Stock clocks 442 gh/s each in the webui. Mining on WestHash.com (The North American version of NiceHash)
WestHash is showing 930 GH/s avg 5 min accepted speed. No rejects
Looking at the graphs on WestHash...and it looks like it running between 890 gh/s to 1000 gh/s
Firmware is 7-28-2014
Temps 40-43
I might try to overclock in a week. Gonna let these burn in and join the other 2 units later this week.
Bitmain you rock!
But damn if only there was a wifi antennae built into these suckers....
Topic: ANTMINER S3+ Discussion and Support Thread - page 319. (Read 710164 times)
My B3 units are veritable lemons, I need to restart them every 1/2 hour to keep it over 400gh. My B5 units are all hashing 440gh at stock clocks after 4.5 hours.
Mine was almost doing the same, hashrate dropping as it warmed up, until I dropped the clock speed to 212.5. The hashrate went up slightly to now a steady 425 GH. Perhaps in doing so it kept the temperatures down and that keeps the chips stable.
I have had mine running now for 24 hours without having to restart it every couple of hours.
Not feasible for me as my controller board's Ethernet interface is completely dead - so it's not even possible to get into it with the default IP address to configure anything let alone see the logs.
Other people have comparatively minor issues and at least get some hashing out of their units. Mine is completely dead in the water going on a week now, extending to at least another week.
I have 3 S1 units, and thought about swapping the controller from them, but they're still profitable and I don't want to muck anything up that is actually still running.
BITMAIN - PLEASE JUST SEND REPLACEMENT BOARDS TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM AND HAVE ESTABLISHED THAT IS THEIR PROBLEM. WAITING 2+ WEEKS FOR A SOLUTION KILLS OUR PROFITABILITY.
But apparently the only thing that seems to matter to them is their own profitability.
You could try the wifi. If you place your S3s right next to your router, your router should see them.
And how do I configure the wifi if I can't even log in via the Ethernet interface?
There is no link on the ethernet port, and the wifi is disabled by default so there is no way to get into the board to give it any alternate configuration.
Good point. Have you looked for damage to it? Maybe it could be repaired with a little sodder.
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I had a look. Nothing different between that board and the other 2 controllers on the other units. I also tried playing with the reset button but that didn't have any effect.
Bitmain, still no word on my email yet about getting my orders out... Ty.
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and...
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Both orders 2 x S3 for a combined total of 2.72 BTC.
00120140801211254237fmCrdwd106E4
and...
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Both orders 2 x S3 for a combined total of 2.72 BTC.
Bitmain,
Could you let us know about the upgrade kits for S1s and S2s? When will these be available? I'd like to upgrade all of my S1s. Also, will the DC/DC component be fixed in these?
Could you let us know about the upgrade kits for S1s and S2s? When will these be available? I'd like to upgrade all of my S1s. Also, will the DC/DC component be fixed in these?
Hey Bitmain, you were talking about S1 and S2 upgrades coming out in August. Its August now. Where are they ?
Not feasible for me as my controller board's Ethernet interface is completely dead - so it's not even possible to get into it with the default IP address to configure anything let alone see the logs.
Other people have comparatively minor issues and at least get some hashing out of their units. Mine is completely dead in the water going on a week now, extending to at least another week.
I have 3 S1 units, and thought about swapping the controller from them, but they're still profitable and I don't want to muck anything up that is actually still running.
BITMAIN - PLEASE JUST SEND REPLACEMENT BOARDS TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM AND HAVE ESTABLISHED THAT IS THEIR PROBLEM. WAITING 2+ WEEKS FOR A SOLUTION KILLS OUR PROFITABILITY.
But apparently the only thing that seems to matter to them is their own profitability.
You could try the wifi. If you place your S3s right next to your router, your router should see them.
And how do I configure the wifi if I can't even log in via the Ethernet interface?
There is no link on the ethernet port, and the wifi is disabled by default so there is no way to get into the board to give it any alternate configuration.
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Good point. Have you looked for damage to it? Maybe it could be repaired with a little sodder.
It's not burning but it's hot and not warm. In fact, it got hot within a minute after it started hashing. It'd probably be OK but I wouldn't leave it running unattended though.
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it's probably better to use CX750M anyway.
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A CX750 for a single S3 at stock clock is overkill IMO; even for an OC'd one. If it's a good deal, sure, why not? I think it has already been affirmed by someone in here who successfully OC'd an S3 with a CX500 with no issues.
At 85% efficiency, the CX500 with an 80% load (20% headroom) on its single +12V rail draws around 429W at the wall. Though I don't intend to permanently run my S3s OC'd, I will be testing it sometime and will post my results. I just hope I have the "lucky" units.
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My CX600 cables got warm too when I tried to put a 250mhz S3 on it. I went back to the CX500 as the cables are much better quality.
One of my units will only hash at 440 which is fine.
The other is OC'ed to 250mhz hashing at 500GH/s for a few days now, without issue, on the CX500 with only 2 cables.
Hey all. I ordered 4 units and 1 of the four units 8 asics never init; they are not over clocked. Ive had my fair share of running S1's so was used to the occasional reboot to resolve asics that drop offline. However these never come online and I've rebooted so many times I'm just ready to send it back for replacement.
The question i have is, how long does it generally take to receive a response back from bitmain? My initial question was sent to them using the website form over at bitmaintech.com on july 30th, and also another message sent on august 3rd. Im starting to worry at this point, thus me questioning the forums. Has anyone successfully submitted an RMA request and have any comments from experience on the process in general and how long do things take to get moving and to receive replacement?
The question i have is, how long does it generally take to receive a response back from bitmain? My initial question was sent to them using the website form over at bitmaintech.com on july 30th, and also another message sent on august 3rd. Im starting to worry at this point, thus me questioning the forums. Has anyone successfully submitted an RMA request and have any comments from experience on the process in general and how long do things take to get moving and to receive replacement?
See my earlier post. I have a unit that is 100% useless because the controller board is shot. It took a week before they saw fit to send me a shipping label. I have to send them the faulty part first, and THEN when they receive it they'll send me the replacement. I'll be 2 weeks+ before I get the bloody thing running. So much for profitability.
Not feasible for me as my controller board's Ethernet interface is completely dead - so it's not even possible to get into it with the default IP address to configure anything let alone see the logs.
Other people have comparatively minor issues and at least get some hashing out of their units. Mine is completely dead in the water going on a week now, extending to at least another week.
I have 3 S1 units, and thought about swapping the controller from them, but they're still profitable and I don't want to muck anything up that is actually still running.
BITMAIN - PLEASE JUST SEND REPLACEMENT BOARDS TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM AND HAVE ESTABLISHED THAT IS THEIR PROBLEM. WAITING 2+ WEEKS FOR A SOLUTION KILLS OUR PROFITABILITY.
But apparently the only thing that seems to matter to them is their own profitability.
You could try the wifi. If you place your S3s right next to your router, your router should see them.
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And how do I configure the wifi if I can't even log in via the Ethernet interface?
There is no link on the ethernet port, and the wifi is disabled by default so there is no way to get into the board to give it any alternate configuration.
I'm running 4 S3s at stock frequency on a single Enermax MAXREVO 1500W.
They all are hashing at 440-445.
Temp are between 43-46C.
They are drawing 1402W at the wall, so there isn't much head room.
They all are hashing at 440-445.
Temp are between 43-46C.
They are drawing 1402W at the wall, so there isn't much head room.
Got my Batch 3 ants today up and hashing like a champ. Thanks gain Bitmain for making it so easy. Both up hashing at 470gh/s and 440gh/s on stock clocks. One got a little damaged during shipping or packaging the exhaust fan had a corner chipped off but everything else seems fine and dandy.
hey folks,
I've been looking around for a power supply suitable for overclocking a single unit. I will run the unit stock for a time, then oc it sometime later. I would like a power supply suitable for both modes of operation. So far, I find plenty of 2x pcie units, but very few 4x pcie units (ive been told oc'ing requires all 4 pcie cables to be connected.) Can someone please point me to a suitable product that has 4 pcie connectors for ocing (or point me to a unit that can do it with two cables)? It would be greatly appreciated, this has caused me a great deal of confusion. Pardon if this has been covered before.
~Green
I've been looking around for a power supply suitable for overclocking a single unit. I will run the unit stock for a time, then oc it sometime later. I would like a power supply suitable for both modes of operation. So far, I find plenty of 2x pcie units, but very few 4x pcie units (ive been told oc'ing requires all 4 pcie cables to be connected.) Can someone please point me to a suitable product that has 4 pcie connectors for ocing (or point me to a unit that can do it with two cables)? It would be greatly appreciated, this has caused me a great deal of confusion. Pardon if this has been covered before.
~Green
I oc'ed one of my units using only 2 cables and is doing 500Gh/s happily. Others have reported issues with using 4 cables and the way I look at it is, the S1 only uses 2 cables and they draw more power so it should be a non-issue.
The issue is what your wires handle. Using 2 seperate 6pins is different than using 1 cable with 2 6pins on the end.
Using 225 for the clock, the majority of my units barely get 450 GH/s. The ones set to 218.75 are set there because they did worse on 225. 200-204 are batch 1 units and 209-214 are batch 4.
Every unit I have tried to set at 250 was throwing X's or would just hash lower than 440 GH/s. I messed around with the other clocks as well, but none of these units like anything above 225.
All of these are running on 750 watt server PSU's from sidehack. I have 6 PSU's, they are hooked up with 2 S3's for 1 PSU and the last S3 has its own PSU.
5s Avg HW
S1:200 0d 2h 20m 8s 450.45 435.62 0 0.0004% 0 256 U 0.0297 0 3300 3300 3060 51 51 50 219
S1:201 0d 2h 21m 11s 452.84 437.54 0 0.0005% 0 256 U 0.1475 0 2880 2880 2520 47 47 47 219
S1:202 0d 2h 20m 13s 442.98 453.93 0 0.0002% 0 256 U 0.3198 0 3240 3240 3000 50 50 48 225
S1:203 0d 2h 20m 15s 429.61 439.07 0 0.0002% 0 256 U 2.4955 0 2940 2940 2880 49 49 49 219
S1:204 0d 2h 20m 11s 448.9 427.5 0 0.001% 0 256 U 0.0922 0 3180 3180 2940 49 49 49 212
S1:209 0d 2h 21m 15s 417.3 448.07 0 0.0303% 0 256 U 0.5762 0 9780 6120 9780 49 49 48 225
S1:210 0d 2h 20m 14s 424.87 452.97 0 0.017% 0 256 U 0.3723 0 6240 6240 6000 49 49 48 225
S1:211 0d 2h 21m 13s 437.72 449.65 0 0.006% 0 256 U 0.3497 0 6420 6420 4260 50 49 50 225
S1:212 0d 2h 21m 16s 454.23 447.41 0 0.0125% 0 256 U 0.3513 0 6540 6000 6540 48 48 48 225
S1:213 0d 2h 21m 18s 471.27 448.77 0 0.0172% 0 256 U 0.5408 0 7620 6840 7620 49 49 48 225
S1:214 0d 2h 21m 20s 416.89 449.17 0 0.0721% 0 256 U 0.1986 0 10260 7140 51 49 51 225
Every unit I have tried to set at 250 was throwing X's or would just hash lower than 440 GH/s. I messed around with the other clocks as well, but none of these units like anything above 225.
All of these are running on 750 watt server PSU's from sidehack. I have 6 PSU's, they are hooked up with 2 S3's for 1 PSU and the last S3 has its own PSU.
5s Avg HW
S1:200 0d 2h 20m 8s 450.45 435.62 0 0.0004% 0 256 U 0.0297 0 3300 3300 3060 51 51 50 219
S1:201 0d 2h 21m 11s 452.84 437.54 0 0.0005% 0 256 U 0.1475 0 2880 2880 2520 47 47 47 219
S1:202 0d 2h 20m 13s 442.98 453.93 0 0.0002% 0 256 U 0.3198 0 3240 3240 3000 50 50 48 225
S1:203 0d 2h 20m 15s 429.61 439.07 0 0.0002% 0 256 U 2.4955 0 2940 2940 2880 49 49 49 219
S1:204 0d 2h 20m 11s 448.9 427.5 0 0.001% 0 256 U 0.0922 0 3180 3180 2940 49 49 49 212
S1:209 0d 2h 21m 15s 417.3 448.07 0 0.0303% 0 256 U 0.5762 0 9780 6120 9780 49 49 48 225
S1:210 0d 2h 20m 14s 424.87 452.97 0 0.017% 0 256 U 0.3723 0 6240 6240 6000 49 49 48 225
S1:211 0d 2h 21m 13s 437.72 449.65 0 0.006% 0 256 U 0.3497 0 6420 6420 4260 50 49 50 225
S1:212 0d 2h 21m 16s 454.23 447.41 0 0.0125% 0 256 U 0.3513 0 6540 6000 6540 48 48 48 225
S1:213 0d 2h 21m 18s 471.27 448.77 0 0.0172% 0 256 U 0.5408 0 7620 6840 7620 49 49 48 225
S1:214 0d 2h 21m 20s 416.89 449.17 0 0.0721% 0 256 U 0.1986 0 10260 7140 51 49 51 225
hey folks,
I've been looking around for a power supply suitable for overclocking a single unit. I will run the unit stock for a time, then oc it sometime later. I would like a power supply suitable for both modes of operation. So far, I find plenty of 2x pcie units, but very few 4x pcie units (ive been told oc'ing requires all 4 pcie cables to be connected.) Can someone please point me to a suitable product that has 4 pcie connectors for ocing (or point me to a unit that can do it with two cables)? It would be greatly appreciated, this has caused me a great deal of confusion. Pardon if this has been covered before.
~Green
I've been looking around for a power supply suitable for overclocking a single unit. I will run the unit stock for a time, then oc it sometime later. I would like a power supply suitable for both modes of operation. So far, I find plenty of 2x pcie units, but very few 4x pcie units (ive been told oc'ing requires all 4 pcie cables to be connected.) Can someone please point me to a suitable product that has 4 pcie connectors for ocing (or point me to a unit that can do it with two cables)? It would be greatly appreciated, this has caused me a great deal of confusion. Pardon if this has been covered before.
~Green
I oc'ed one of my units using only 2 cables and is doing 500Gh/s happily. Others have reported issues with using 4 cables and the way I look at it is, the S1 only uses 2 cables and they draw more power so it should be a non-issue.
The issue is what your wires handle. Using 2 seperate 6pins is different than using 1 cable with 2 6pins on the end.
Just got my first two antminer s3 and just got them set up. So far they hashing at 450 gh/s avg with jumps to 500 gh/s with a avg on nicehash at 950 gh/s for both of them. It's only been 2 hours. I got them at stock clocks.
Nothing below 440 gh/s yet...looks like batch 5 is solid like a rock!
Thanks bitmain!
Also my second batch already shipped! Should have it Wednesday.
Folks use DHL if you are in the USA or Canada!
DHL rocks!
Sucks that you don't answer PM's or respond to quotes in the current thread. Nothing below 440 gh/s yet...looks like batch 5 is solid like a rock!
Thanks bitmain!
Also my second batch already shipped! Should have it Wednesday.
Folks use DHL if you are in the USA or Canada!
DHL rocks!
My B3 units are veritable lemons, I need to restart them every 1/2 hour to keep it over 400gh. My B5 units are all hashing 440gh at stock clocks after 4.5 hours.
How do you have batch 5 units already if they ship on August 7th!?
These are stats from B4 S3s after hashing for about 33 hours at stock clock. To the S3 experts in here, do you see anything that stands out which needs to be addressed other than the hilarious fan speeds or are they pretty much running within spec and performing as expected?
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-1_zps11b8a00f.jpg
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-2_zps1f13d617.jpg
Each is powered by a Corsair CX500 (non-modular version) which seems to be fine. I first tried its modular sibling, the CX500M, but the single flat modular PCIe harness/cable got hot very quickly. So, I strongly suggest to not use a Corsair CX500M (modular) to power an S3.
As much as I like Corsair products, I think they dropped the ball on the CX500M. Instead of having 2 separate modular PCIe harnesses from the PSU, each with a single PCIe power connector like the CX500, the CX500M only has a single PCIe harness that cascades or splits into 2 PCIe power connectors. It's merely cosmetic (modular - less clutter) rather than functional. What were they thinking? But then again, Corsair most likely expected the CX500M to power a mATX or a Mini-ITX HTPC/Gaming platform with a single mid-range GPU that requires 2 PCIe power connectors and not an S3 in a 24/7 operation.
With an 80 Plus Bronze PSU (CX500), power draw at the wall (using Kill A Watt) ranges from 358W at 28C (82F) ambient room temperature to 365W at 35C (95F).
At an ambient room temperature of 35C (95F), the S3 temperature hovers around 45C (113F). I am not sure how accurate the temperature sensor in the S3 is but a 10C delta is excellent for an air-cooled device.
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-1_zps11b8a00f.jpg
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-2_zps1f13d617.jpg
Each is powered by a Corsair CX500 (non-modular version) which seems to be fine. I first tried its modular sibling, the CX500M, but the single flat modular PCIe harness/cable got hot very quickly. So, I strongly suggest to not use a Corsair CX500M (modular) to power an S3.
As much as I like Corsair products, I think they dropped the ball on the CX500M. Instead of having 2 separate modular PCIe harnesses from the PSU, each with a single PCIe power connector like the CX500, the CX500M only has a single PCIe harness that cascades or splits into 2 PCIe power connectors. It's merely cosmetic (modular - less clutter) rather than functional. What were they thinking? But then again, Corsair most likely expected the CX500M to power a mATX or a Mini-ITX HTPC/Gaming platform with a single mid-range GPU that requires 2 PCIe power connectors and not an S3 in a 24/7 operation.
With an 80 Plus Bronze PSU (CX500), power draw at the wall (using Kill A Watt) ranges from 358W at 28C (82F) ambient room temperature to 365W at 35C (95F).
At an ambient room temperature of 35C (95F), the S3 temperature hovers around 45C (113F). I am not sure how accurate the temperature sensor in the S3 is but a 10C delta is excellent for an air-cooled device.
strange, I run S1 on CX500M at 275 mhz for more than a month and a half (slightly overclocked; ~400W) and it was OK with wire a bit hot, but not burning, although i had an extra fan providing more airflow around the miner-maybe this was the difference.
It's not burning but it's hot and not warm. In fact, it got hot within a minute after it started hashing. It'd probably be OK but I wouldn't leave it running unattended though.
it's probably better to use CX750M anyway.
A CX750 for a single S3 at stock clock is overkill IMO; even for an OC'd one. If it's a good deal, sure, why not? I think it has already been affirmed by someone in here who successfully OC'd an S3 with a CX500 with no issues.
At 85% efficiency, the CX500 with an 80% load (20% headroom) on its single +12V rail draws around 429W at the wall. Though I don't intend to permanently run my S3s OC'd, I will be testing it sometime and will post my results. I just hope I have the "lucky" units.
hey folks,
I've been looking around for a power supply suitable for overclocking a single unit. I will run the unit stock for a time, then oc it sometime later. I would like a power supply suitable for both modes of operation. So far, I find plenty of 2x pcie units, but very few 4x pcie units (ive been told oc'ing requires all 4 pcie cables to be connected.) Can someone please point me to a suitable product that has 4 pcie connectors for ocing (or point me to a unit that can do it with two cables)? It would be greatly appreciated, this has caused me a great deal of confusion. Pardon if this has been covered before.
~Green
For overclocking to 250Mhz you should be fine with just 2 cables. I've been looking around for a power supply suitable for overclocking a single unit. I will run the unit stock for a time, then oc it sometime later. I would like a power supply suitable for both modes of operation. So far, I find plenty of 2x pcie units, but very few 4x pcie units (ive been told oc'ing requires all 4 pcie cables to be connected.) Can someone please point me to a suitable product that has 4 pcie connectors for ocing (or point me to a unit that can do it with two cables)? It would be greatly appreciated, this has caused me a great deal of confusion. Pardon if this has been covered before.
~Green
These are stats from B4 S3s after hashing for about 33 hours at stock clock. To the S3 experts in here, do you see anything that stands out which needs to be addressed other than the hilarious fan speeds or are they pretty much running within spec and performing as expected?
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-1_zps11b8a00f.jpg
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-2_zps1f13d617.jpg
Each is powered by a Corsair CX500 (non-modular version) which seems to be fine. I first tried its modular sibling, the CX500M, but the single flat modular PCIe harness/cable got hot very quickly. So, I strongly suggest to not use a Corsair CX500M (modular) to power an S3.
As much as I like Corsair products, I think they dropped the ball on the CX500M. Instead of having 2 separate modular PCIe harnesses from the PSU, each with a single PCIe power connector like the CX500, the CX500M only has a single PCIe harness that cascades or splits into 2 PCIe power connectors. It's merely cosmetic (modular - less clutter) rather than functional. What were they thinking? But then again, Corsair most likely expected the CX500M to power a mATX or a Mini-ITX HTPC/Gaming platform with a single mid-range GPU that requires 2 PCIe power connectors and not an S3 in a 24/7 operation.
With an 80 Plus Bronze PSU (CX500), power draw at the wall (using Kill A Watt) ranges from 358W at 28C (82F) ambient room temperature to 365W at 35C (95F).
At an ambient room temperature of 35C (95F), the S3 temperature hovers around 45C (113F). I am not sure how accurate the temperature sensor in the S3 is but a 10C delta is excellent for an air-cooled device.
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-1_zps11b8a00f.jpg
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-2_zps1f13d617.jpg
Each is powered by a Corsair CX500 (non-modular version) which seems to be fine. I first tried its modular sibling, the CX500M, but the single flat modular PCIe harness/cable got hot very quickly. So, I strongly suggest to not use a Corsair CX500M (modular) to power an S3.
As much as I like Corsair products, I think they dropped the ball on the CX500M. Instead of having 2 separate modular PCIe harnesses from the PSU, each with a single PCIe power connector like the CX500, the CX500M only has a single PCIe harness that cascades or splits into 2 PCIe power connectors. It's merely cosmetic (modular - less clutter) rather than functional. What were they thinking? But then again, Corsair most likely expected the CX500M to power a mATX or a Mini-ITX HTPC/Gaming platform with a single mid-range GPU that requires 2 PCIe power connectors and not an S3 in a 24/7 operation.
With an 80 Plus Bronze PSU (CX500), power draw at the wall (using Kill A Watt) ranges from 358W at 28C (82F) ambient room temperature to 365W at 35C (95F).
At an ambient room temperature of 35C (95F), the S3 temperature hovers around 45C (113F). I am not sure how accurate the temperature sensor in the S3 is but a 10C delta is excellent for an air-cooled device.
strange, I run S1 on CX500M at 275 mhz for more than a month and a half (slightly overclocked; ~400W) and it was OK with wire a bit hot, but not burning, although i had an extra fan providing more airflow around the miner-maybe this was the difference.
It's not burning but it's hot and not warm. In fact, it got hot within a minute after it started hashing. It'd probably be OK but I wouldn't leave it running unattended though.
it's probably better to use CX750M anyway.
These are stats from B4 S3s after hashing for about 33 hours at stock clock. To the S3 experts in here, do you see anything that stands out which needs to be addressed other than the hilarious fan speeds or are they pretty much running within spec and performing as expected?
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-1_zps11b8a00f.jpg
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-2_zps1f13d617.jpg
Each is powered by a Corsair CX500 (non-modular version) which seems to be fine. I first tried its modular sibling, the CX500M, but the single flat modular PCIe harness/cable got hot very quickly. So, I strongly suggest to not use a Corsair CX500M (modular) to power an S3.
As much as I like Corsair products, I think they dropped the ball on the CX500M. Instead of having 2 separate modular PCIe harnesses from the PSU, each with a single PCIe power connector like the CX500, the CX500M only has a single PCIe harness that cascades or splits into 2 PCIe power connectors. It's merely cosmetic (modular - less clutter) rather than functional. What were they thinking? But then again, Corsair most likely expected the CX500M to power a mATX or a Mini-ITX HTPC/Gaming platform with a single mid-range GPU that requires 2 PCIe power connectors and not an S3 in a 24/7 operation.
With an 80 Plus Bronze PSU (CX500), power draw at the wall (using Kill A Watt) ranges from 358W at 28C (82F) ambient room temperature to 365W at 35C (95F).
At an ambient room temperature of 35C (95F), the S3 temperature hovers around 45C (113F). I am not sure how accurate the temperature sensor in the S3 is but a 10C delta is excellent for an air-cooled device.
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-1_zps11b8a00f.jpg
http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/visdude/S3-2_zps1f13d617.jpg
Each is powered by a Corsair CX500 (non-modular version) which seems to be fine. I first tried its modular sibling, the CX500M, but the single flat modular PCIe harness/cable got hot very quickly. So, I strongly suggest to not use a Corsair CX500M (modular) to power an S3.
As much as I like Corsair products, I think they dropped the ball on the CX500M. Instead of having 2 separate modular PCIe harnesses from the PSU, each with a single PCIe power connector like the CX500, the CX500M only has a single PCIe harness that cascades or splits into 2 PCIe power connectors. It's merely cosmetic (modular - less clutter) rather than functional. What were they thinking? But then again, Corsair most likely expected the CX500M to power a mATX or a Mini-ITX HTPC/Gaming platform with a single mid-range GPU that requires 2 PCIe power connectors and not an S3 in a 24/7 operation.
With an 80 Plus Bronze PSU (CX500), power draw at the wall (using Kill A Watt) ranges from 358W at 28C (82F) ambient room temperature to 365W at 35C (95F).
At an ambient room temperature of 35C (95F), the S3 temperature hovers around 45C (113F). I am not sure how accurate the temperature sensor in the S3 is but a 10C delta is excellent for an air-cooled device.
strange, I run S1 on CX500M at 275 mhz for more than a month and a half (slightly overclocked; ~400W) and it was OK with wire a bit hot, but not burning, although i had an extra fan providing more airflow around the miner-maybe this was the difference.
It's not burning but it's hot and not warm. In fact, it got hot within a minute after it started hashing. It'd probably be OK but I wouldn't leave it running unattended though.
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