Thanks but I want to know "for sure" as it is one of the least talked about functions (at least to my knowledge).
I used to mine alt coins on an Avalon. While the first firmware revisions made it incredibly hazardous to the machines health. (Fans would clock to the absolute minimum and the machine would have a runaway heat escapade.)
The eventual revisions of firmware made it (relatively stable).
I want to check in and see if the latest hardware like the S3, S4 and S5 plays well with alt coin pools without having any calamities. (based only on SHA256)
P.S. I am going to make a thread soon to list the (relatively recent) hardware that supports this specific feature. Mostly so that HW manufactures take it into account or at the very least warn their users that it might end up in a meltdown due to newly discovered bugs.
Topic: ANTMINER S5: 1155GH(+OverClock Potential), In Stock $0.319/GH & 0.51W/GH - page 262. (Read 451048 times)
December 29, 2014, 01:25:18 AM
December 29, 2014, 01:19:32 AM
Miner Experience Revolution – Manage your miner with ease
- Miner status monitoring
- Pool configuration modification
- Firmware upgrade
- Share administrative privilege over the web
Can the S-5 hash any alt coin that are based on SHA256? (on Alt Coin Pools)
Does the internal or controller software allow it?
(Is it capable?)
It should be able to mine any SHA256 coin.
December 29, 2014, 01:07:17 AM
Miner Experience Revolution – Manage your miner with ease
- Miner status monitoring
- Pool configuration modification
- Firmware upgrade
- Share administrative privilege over the web
Can the S-5 hash any alt coin that are based on SHA256? (on Alt Coin Pools)
Does the internal or controller software allow it?
(Is it capable?)
December 29, 2014, 12:03:14 AM
this page warms the cockles of my old heart 
good to see BMT and SP-T discussing things and acting together.
good to see BMT and SP-T discussing things and acting together.Yes, it's good for the community to have at least 2 decent manufacturers.
sadly, that's it. We don't have any more honest outfits out there. I have mad respect for both of them for making quality products and providing good support. My interactions have always been professional and pleasant with them. Kudos to both of you.
I see the two of them head and shoulders above them all the other builders.
+1 to this. I have to agree.
December 28, 2014, 11:49:36 PM
this page warms the cockles of my old heart good to see BMT and SP-T discussing things and acting together.
good to see BMT and SP-T discussing things and acting together.Yes, it's good for the community to have at least 2 decent manufacturers.
sadly, that's it. We don't have any more honest outfits out there. I have mad respect for both of them for making quality products and providing good support. My interactions have always been professional and pleasant with them. Kudos to both of you.
I see the two of them head and shoulders above them all the other builders.
December 28, 2014, 10:46:26 PM
this page warms the cockles of my old heart good to see BMT and SP-T discussing things and acting together.
good to see BMT and SP-T discussing things and acting together.Yes, it's good for the community to have at least 2 decent manufacturers.
sadly, that's it. We don't have any more honest outfits out there. I have mad respect for both of them for making quality products and providing good support. My interactions have always been professional and pleasant with them. Kudos to both of you.
December 28, 2014, 09:37:22 PM
It would be nice if Bitmain could verify weather dogie was doing this with or without their consent and/or knowledge. If so, why?
Bitmain?
Bitmain?
Thats a meta issue (accusing the moderators of being biased), you can discuss that in the meta thread you already opened.
December 28, 2014, 09:24:00 PM
this page warms the cockles of my old heart good to see BMT and SP-T discussing things and acting together.
good to see BMT and SP-T discussing things and acting together.Yes, it's good for the community to have at least 2 decent manufacturers.
December 28, 2014, 08:05:04 PM
mmm if this were around $325ish i'd be pushing over small children to be the first in line for batch 2 
+1.01 ...me too...
$325 ...shipped...
ZiG
December 28, 2014, 06:10:28 PM
mmm if this were around $325ish i'd be pushing over small children to be the first in line for batch 2
December 28, 2014, 05:20:39 PM
since the fixed chip voltages limit modification without variable PSUs
this caught my attention. 'variable PSUs'. Do they make a psu that you can limit the amount of voltage unit will draw?I have not been able to change the wattage draw from the S3. I also purchased an S5 to see if it is any better....
1) use a 12V-9V regulator. these are about 90-93% efficient, atop efficiency losses of the 12V PSU powering it. probably $15/S5 to buy
2) buy a mains->9V power supply. most are about 80-85% efficiency and about $30/S5 to buy
IMO neither is a very good solution, but the S5 will be very useful at 0.5W/GH for quite some time anyways. IMO the next revision of the S5 (S5+, S5++) will simply include a few extra chips per chain on the board to reduce voltage and power draw of each individual chip. An interesting alternative is to build a small module of 4-8 chips that can fit inline with a PCIe connector and attach onto the IO chain to provide better efficiencies as time goes on.
December 28, 2014, 05:18:59 PM
I want a demo unit too.
bitmain approached me on the issue, likely due to participation in early batches of many previous units and some of the more useful portions of my posting history in thier threads. (whereas spondoolies effectively asked for legendary-only members to approach them instead). Either way, pretty interested to see what they produce, as I was a little cautious with this product since the fixed chip voltages limit modification without variable PSUs
no problemo, man. I got a lot of bitmain gear too, but I dont know what to think of chained design. I am curious about s5 as well, but obviously not enough to actually buy them with current prices and the new approach.
December 28, 2014, 05:09:15 PM
I want a demo unit too.
bitmain approached me on the issue, likely due to participation in early batches of many previous units and some of the more useful portions of my posting history in thier threads. (whereas spondoolies effectively asked for legendary-only members to approach them instead). Either way, pretty interested to see what they produce, as I was a little cautious with this product since the fixed chip voltages limit modification without variable PSUs December 28, 2014, 04:59:23 PM
since the fixed chip voltages limit modification without variable PSUs
this caught my attention. 'variable PSUs'. Do they make a psu that you can limit the amount of voltage unit will draw?
I have not been able to change the wattage draw from the S3. I also purchased an S5 to see if it is any better....
Unless you are looking at purchasing a large quantity of psu's that can go down to 9v, it is simply both a waste of money and too expensive to being with. If you intend to throw the power supply away in a few months or think that bitmain will build all their new miners around the variable voltage supply design, then go ahead. However it's not an industry standard so if will be difficult to sell those power supplies in the future and likely won't work with any other manufacturers.
December 28, 2014, 04:50:43 PM
since the fixed chip voltages limit modification without variable PSUs
this caught my attention. 'variable PSUs'. Do they make a psu that you can limit the amount of voltage unit will draw?
I have not been able to change the wattage draw from the S3. I also purchased an S5 to see if it is any better....
December 28, 2014, 04:29:19 PM
I want a demo unit too.
bitmain approached me on the issue, likely due to participation in early batches of many previous units and some of the more useful portions of my posting history in thier threads. (whereas spondoolies effectively asked for legendary-only members to approach them instead). Either way, pretty interested to see what they produce, as I was a little cautious with this product since the fixed chip voltages limit modification without variable PSUs
December 28, 2014, 04:06:49 PM
I want a demo unit too.
You can have one for $418 and shipping
thanks but no thanks. with btc going down better buy btc.
and I never buy the first batch of anything.
December 28, 2014, 03:22:28 PM
I want a demo unit too.
You can have one for $418 and shipping
December 28, 2014, 03:21:30 PM
I want a demo unit too.
December 28, 2014, 02:19:33 PM
We see no issues with the post! We all have to work together to keep the customer happy. Bitcoin 2.0, keep the business CLEAN and Honest!! This Forum is a big family in a way
We didn't send as many as you did, but yes, we shipped out some Demo Units to Legendary and Hero Members! We are learning the tricks fast
Some may got caught up in the holiday shipping delay/closure but they should be finally arriving on Monday or so
I got a ship notice for 3x SP20 from the GB today, and am anticipating an S5 demo unit delivery around the same time (@BMWarranty - i emailed yoshi today as i havent got any shipment or tracking details for the demo unit yet) hoping to do some nice side-by-side comparisons as both are competitively priced!We didn't send as many as you did, but yes, we shipped out some Demo Units to Legendary and Hero Members! We are learning the tricks fast
Some may got caught up in the holiday shipping delay/closure but they should be finally arriving on Monday or so
It's not fair, I shouldn't reply in your thread.
Can't resist it though. All statements are untrue.
I suggest that you'll do legendaries reviews party for the S5 to prove.
Can't resist it though. All statements are untrue.
I suggest that you'll do legendaries reviews party for the S5 to prove.
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