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Topic: Block erupter cube OR antminer S1 (Read 1212 times)

Pea
newbie
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July 05, 2014, 04:32:02 PM
#12
Thanks for the help

Up and running at the moment .. I am using BTC Guild Pool ..is that a good decision, or would i benefit from Slush's pool more ?

One quick question for those using BTC Pool ..

Within the worker there is a minimum difficulty by default it is on 4 ...

Should I leave it as is if mining with 1x Antminer S1 ? Does it make a difference ?

Many thanks.
legendary
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Merit: 8075
'The right to privacy matters'
July 04, 2014, 08:53:49 AM
#11
Great, that fills me with confidence Smiley

New to mining so I think this will be a good unit to get me into it and just have a "play" around ..

As long as I dont loose too much money i'll be happy.

Thanks for the help.

yes it is a good starter miner and there are more then one thread on setup.


it restarts after a blackout.

it allows for 3 pools in case a pool drops .

setup info

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/setup-troubleshoot-bitmain-antminer-s1-180ghs-miner-344970

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/an-attempt-to-create-a-more-complete-freq-value-chart-for-the-ant-miner-chip-589429


a few you tubes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akw9GAeIH5k ----  setup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72FU4Z_n0B4 ----- clock speed changes use it with my thread above
Pea
newbie
Activity: 15
Merit: 0
July 04, 2014, 07:56:29 AM
#10
Great, that fills me with confidence Smiley

New to mining so I think this will be a good unit to get me into it and just have a "play" around ..

As long as I dont loose too much money i'll be happy.

Thanks for the help.
hero member
Activity: 519
Merit: 500
July 04, 2014, 07:49:47 AM
#9
Great,

I have managed to pick one up with around 8 weeks use for £125 ..

Is that a good enough deal ?

Cheers.


Not a bad deal.  Since this next jump will be minimal you might make your money back.  Don't expect a profit.  if it comes it will be icing on the cake.
Pea
newbie
Activity: 15
Merit: 0
July 04, 2014, 05:10:40 AM
#8
Great,

I have managed to pick one up with around 8 weeks use for £125 ..

Is that a good enough deal ?

Cheers.
sr. member
Activity: 341
Merit: 250
July 04, 2014, 01:09:26 AM
#7
S1 is the most solid robust piece of mining kit ever made and undervolt possible
Pea
newbie
Activity: 15
Merit: 0
July 03, 2014, 02:17:48 PM
#6
Thanks guys, Antminer S1 it looks like it is then !

Will try and find one cheaper ... so they are worth around £200ish then ?

And would I make my money back + profit before the difficulty got too hard ?

Cheers.
member
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Merit: 10
July 02, 2014, 03:58:31 PM
#5
S1 offcorse, cube comes with too many problems and getting hotter too
member
Activity: 64
Merit: 10
July 02, 2014, 10:22:04 AM
#4
Personally I would chose the Antminer S1. It looks like in a few days you'll probably be able to pick one up on Ebay ~$150.

Either way you have to have a PSU on, by looking at the Block Erupter Cube setup. It would seem the best use of power would be the S1.
Pea
newbie
Activity: 15
Merit: 0
July 01, 2014, 05:59:21 AM
#3
Yeh that price was used and included vat (eBay)

Would you say the block erupter cube is not worth it now ? Due to the difficulty ?

Would you suggest an antminer S1 as the bare minimum ?

Will try and source one cheaper what sort out price would you say I should be looking at ?

Cheers.
DrG
legendary
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Merit: 1035
July 01, 2014, 05:35:25 AM
#2
I know you have VAT but 225 pounds sounds was overpriced for the S1, especially since most people are having to undervolt/underclock them now.  Try looking in the marketplace and buy one locally - should be a lot cheaper.
Pea
newbie
Activity: 15
Merit: 0
July 01, 2014, 04:56:07 AM
#1
Hi.

Just getting back into mining after previously mini in with GPU.

I can get 2x block erupter cubes for £125 or an antminer s1 for £225

What would you guys go for ? I can see that the antminer hashes a lot higher, but is it worth the initial investment ?

Any help appreciated.
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