Topic: ANTMINER S5: 1155GH(+OverClock Potential), In Stock $0.319/GH & 0.51W/GH - page 248. (Read 451048 times)
January 04, 2015, 08:27:31 AM
Just got notice from Bitmain that my Batch 2 have shipped. Things have already changed a lot since I ordered, but am looking forward to receiving the miner.
January 04, 2015, 05:04:01 AM
UPDATED http://rgsneddon.thescribe.eu/#post117
My S5 has died in a puff of electrical smoke.
After some investigations yesterday, I have concluded:
my S5 was running along-with an SP20 on a 1600EVGA 80+ gold PSU
cabling was all 14AWG (2 x double headed pci-e cables on S5 and 4 single headed pci-e cables on the SP20 - all 14AWG)
The SP20 was underclocked and pulling only ~700w - the S5 was set at 218FREQ, so was also quite heavily underclocked. There is no way that these were maxing out the PSU capabilities.
One of the cable sockets which was attached to the S5 had melted at the PSU side and the controller board on the S5 is fried.
The miner now powers up but won't send/receive packet data. I can only presume the lan function on the controller is dead.
furthermore: the SP20 is still mining although the GUI is gone and I need to ssh manually start cgminer in terminal/putty to run it.
SP20 recovered but still no GUI. it now mines on reboot with no need to ssh cgminer command.
I'll be recovering the SP20 today, I fear that the only thing that will recover the S5, is a new controller board, but i'm not that technically minded to be able to replace it, so....
S5 is shelved, if anyone thinks they can get it working, feel free to make me an offer on it. I'm sticking with my Spondoolies miners.
My S5 has died in a puff of electrical smoke.
After some investigations yesterday, I have concluded:
my S5 was running along-with an SP20 on a 1600EVGA 80+ gold PSU
cabling was all 14AWG (2 x double headed pci-e cables on S5 and 4 single headed pci-e cables on the SP20 - all 14AWG)
The SP20 was underclocked and pulling only ~700w - the S5 was set at 218FREQ, so was also quite heavily underclocked. There is no way that these were maxing out the PSU capabilities.
One of the cable sockets which was attached to the S5 had melted at the PSU side and the controller board on the S5 is fried.
The miner now powers up but won't send/receive packet data. I can only presume the lan function on the controller is dead.
furthermore: the SP20 is still mining although the GUI is gone and I need to ssh manually start cgminer in terminal/putty to run it.
SP20 recovered but still no GUI. it now mines on reboot with no need to ssh cgminer command.
S5 is shelved, if anyone thinks they can get it working, feel free to make me an offer on it. I'm sticking with my Spondoolies miners.
January 04, 2015, 04:17:58 AM
If I had $500 to invest into a bitcoin venture, would this be the best way to go? Can anyone suggest alternatives or is this the best? This is sort of for me but also for some folks I know thinking of getting into bitcoin.
Seems like this is a pretty hot item. Opinions? Thank you.
Seems like this is a pretty hot item. Opinions? Thank you.
With the current exchange rate and where the difficulty is heading it might be better to wait or just buy bitcoin itself as some are suggesting here. Spend that time learning how to calculate mining profitability if you haven't done so yet. If after 2-4 weeks you see a good opportunity and fully understand the risks - try it. But generally speaking small-scale mining is very unlikely to be profitable these days. More of a hobby perhaps.
January 04, 2015, 03:43:28 AM
At this time the best bet is to simply buy bitcoin and hold it. That will most likely yield you the greatest return.
Just make sure you are prepared to hold it. Bitcoin just recently was at $280. If you had bought it a week or two ago, you would have paid more.
January 04, 2015, 03:11:44 AM
If I had $500 to invest into a bitcoin venture, would this be the best way to go? Can anyone suggest alternatives or is this the best? This is sort of for me but also for some folks I know thinking of getting into bitcoin.
Seems like this is a pretty hot item. Opinions? Thank you.
Seems like this is a pretty hot item. Opinions? Thank you.
At this time the best bet is to simply buy bitcoin and hold it. That will most likely yield you the greatest return.
January 04, 2015, 12:09:32 AM
If I had $500 to invest into a bitcoin venture, would this be the best way to go? Can anyone suggest alternatives or is this the best? This is sort of for me but also for some folks I know thinking of getting into bitcoin.
Seems like this is a pretty hot item. Opinions? Thank you.
Seems like this is a pretty hot item. Opinions? Thank you.
January 03, 2015, 09:05:01 PM
Has anyone tried installing a couple S3 fans (push+pull) to see how the noise level is? Am contemplating an Acrylic drop on cover to keep the air flow in the miner. A shame they didn't include a plastic one! My usage would be in-house and excessive noise would be a real issue. I can see doing some under-clocking, but I wouldn't want to go far in that direction! 
January 03, 2015, 05:49:02 PM
Is this the correct link to order S5's from Amazon via Bitmain ?
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
Wow, those resellers are lighting quick when it comes to stealing my pictures. That was... 2 days this time? I don't see the Bitmain listing any more, it may have been a test or will resume later.
Why not just put a copyright / watermark on your pictures after you take them. Embed it in the picture.
Bitmain used their own pictures in the initial listing, or had no pictures - I can't remember but mine didn't even exist then. Images are inherently copyrighted unless stated otherwise [granting an open license]. In the only two places they're published, both state that my images are copyrighted. I'm still fighting not water marking stuff because then it ruins them for the other 98% of law abiding citizens.
Either way its the internet as soon as you upload it you have to fight to get your rights back.
January 03, 2015, 05:41:39 PM
Is this the correct link to order S5's from Amazon via Bitmain ?
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
Wow, those resellers are lighting quick when it comes to stealing my pictures. That was... 2 days this time? I don't see the Bitmain listing any more, it may have been a test or will resume later.
Why not just put a copyright / watermark on your pictures after you take them. Embed it in the picture.
Bitmain used their own pictures in the initial listing, or had no pictures - I can't remember but mine didn't even exist then. Images are inherently copyrighted unless stated otherwise [granting an open license]. In the only two places they're published, both state that my images are copyrighted. I'm still fighting not water marking stuff because then it ruins them for the other 98% of law abiding citizens.
File a lawsuit against Amazon...
ZiG
January 03, 2015, 05:39:51 PM
Is this the correct link to order S5's from Amazon via Bitmain ?
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
Wow, those resellers are lighting quick when it comes to stealing my pictures. That was... 2 days this time? I don't see the Bitmain listing any more, it may have been a test or will resume later.
Yea I order mine from Bitmain on Amazon for $480. Ordered Dec 27th and received Shipping confirmirmation Dec 31st. I now having tracking info as of yesterday and it looks like they are shipping them out of Kansas City, MO.
Should be here Monday-Tuesday.
January 03, 2015, 05:37:06 PM
Is this the correct link to order S5's from Amazon via Bitmain ?
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
Wow, those resellers are lighting quick when it comes to stealing my pictures. That was... 2 days this time? I don't see the Bitmain listing any more, it may have been a test or will resume later.
Why not just put a copyright / watermark on your pictures after you take them. Embed it in the picture.
Bitmain used their own pictures in the initial listing, or had no pictures - I can't remember but mine didn't even exist then. Images are inherently copyrighted unless stated otherwise [granting an open license]. In the only two places they're published, both state that my images are copyrighted. I'm still fighting not water marking stuff because then it ruins them for the other 98% of law abiding citizens.
January 03, 2015, 05:13:53 PM
Is this the correct link to order S5's from Amazon via Bitmain ?
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
Wow, those resellers are lighting quick when it comes to stealing my pictures. That was... 2 days this time? I don't see the Bitmain listing any more, it may have been a test or will resume later.
Why not just put a copyright / watermark on your pictures after you take them. Embed it in the picture.
January 03, 2015, 05:09:22 PM
Has anyone bought from Bitmaintech before from the UK. I know you will have to pay VAT 20% on any bitcoin mining equipment but I don't know how to go about doing this?
I really want to buy an S5!
I really want to buy an S5!
You purchase like normal. At some point during delivery, UPS or DHL will tell you there's some VAT to pay. DHL you can pay online in advance (they'll text you), UPS you can pay cash on delivery or call up to pay on the day.
January 03, 2015, 05:06:51 PM
Is this the correct link to order S5's from Amazon via Bitmain ?
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
Wow, those resellers are lighting quick when it comes to stealing my pictures. That was... 2 days this time? I don't see the Bitmain listing any more, it may have been a test or will resume later.
January 03, 2015, 12:53:07 PM
Thought my pair of S5's would ship on 08 Jan. but got notice they shipped yesterday (via BitMain on Amazon).
Pretty sure the stuff on amazon is an unofficial reseller.
No, they were official Bitman sales of B2 & B3 (at a small markup.) with the same stated shipping dates.
Yes, my mistake it was supposed to be 04 Jan. (not 08 Jan.) and they ran the money and gave a shipping number on 31 December. It was though BitMain direct via Amazon. Paid $480 each before it went up to $530 something and now they're only available via aftermarket sellers (no more BitMain direct).
Interesting. Label created on 31 Dec., shipped on 02 Jan. from Kansas City, expected delivery date Wednesday.
January 03, 2015, 12:41:47 PM
Has anyone bought from Bitmaintech before from the UK. I know you will have to pay VAT 20% on any bitcoin mining equipment but I don't know how to go about doing this?
I really want to buy an S5!
Go ahead and buy one and the manner you'll be charged VAT / import duty is dependent on the carrier you use.I really want to buy an S5!
1. DHL - They'll notify you of the duty due + their handling charges as soon as they get the unit and you can pay via debit / credit card before delivery. In my experience, I paid the invoice on the day I got the notification and received the unit in 2 days.
2. UPS - Just wait for your delivery and have ready at hand either cash (drivers don't like this), a cheque or a debit /credit card to pay your duties + their charges. For the latter, the driver will give you a number to call and make payment. You will be notified of the charges when the delivery reaches your door and only after payment is completed will you get your unit. In my experience, the unit took 5 days.
3. EMS - I have no personal experience from these guys as they have just been re-added for the S5, but I have heard stories that they sometimes "forget" to charge import duties and therefore no handling charges, but I'd err on the side of a UPS'esq service.
January 03, 2015, 12:19:20 PM
Has anyone bought from Bitmaintech before from the UK. I know you will have to pay VAT 20% on any bitcoin mining equipment but I don't know how to go about doing this?
I really want to buy an S5!
Depending on the carrier, you will gen an e-mail telling you how much you will need to pay the driver or a website you need to pay at first. I really want to buy an S5!
January 03, 2015, 12:15:10 PM
Has anyone bought from Bitmaintech before from the UK. I know you will have to pay VAT 20% on any bitcoin mining equipment but I don't know how to go about doing this?
I really want to buy an S5!
I really want to buy an S5!
January 03, 2015, 10:13:32 AM
Is this the correct link to order S5's from Amazon via Bitmain ?
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
he is not bitmaintech he is a reseller.
how about here via paypal
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/paypal-group-buy-antminer-s5-usa-customer-only-480-includes-shipping-906970
this is factory direct. i think
January 03, 2015, 09:54:29 AM
Is this the correct link to order S5's from Amazon via Bitmain ?
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
http://www.amazon.com/AntMiner-S5-~1155Gh-0-51W-Bitcoin/dp/B00RBV2OE6
Notice there is a $100 premium purchasing via Amazon ? Looking to acquire another unit to test extreme underclocking and getting an S5 running quiet enough to run in a bedroom.
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