[Review] Avalon 6 Miner - Winter Mining - Notlist3d - Also FAQ and Help - page 30.

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Quote from: nhando on December 07, 2015, 12:54:03 AM

We need special Server PSU to support this right Phillip? Seems like it's not an option for EVGA G2 per Notlist3d. Trying to figure out which server PSU that is the quietest that can support this overclocking. Really interested in this capability and also am waiting on longer data on the stability of it at the OC rate.

Also, it may be different if the EVGA's are running on 220+ volts, I just do not have the setup to test that out. Hopefully that will change soon Wink

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It is very stable with 12.6 volts for me using the 750's. The ones I have on those PSU's have been running since they arrived at 3.8-4.0 Th. I have tried using higher quality wires vs. lower gauge wires and it seems to have little difference in the hash rate but made a small difference in the voltage. I suspect Finsky is correct about them except it didn't raise enough to actually kick up the hash rate.

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We need special Server PSU to support this right Phillip? Seems like it's not an option for EVGA G2 per Notlist3d. Trying to figure out which server PSU that is the quietest that can support this overclocking. Really interested in this capability and also am waiting on longer data on the stability of it at the OC rate.

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Quote from: Prelude on December 07, 2015, 12:10:54 AM

How's overclocking on these guys? Same string design principal as S5/S7 right? Upping the voltage on S7s really gives them wings. Wondering if these will have similar results. What frequency controls are offered?

it will auto over clock to 4000gh with volts at 12.6. Freq 500

This gear auto clocks based on

volts
temps
fan speed
freq control

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How's overclocking on these guys? Same string design principal as S5/S7 right? Upping the voltage on S7s really gives them wings. Wondering if these will have similar results. What frequency controls are offered?

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The negative so far of the daisy chained configuration is that it appears that the whole chain has to mine from one pool.

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Quote from: nhando on December 06, 2015, 05:29:56 PM

Wow, this thing is just getting better and better. I would say this is a definite huge plus for the PI controller and and many farms as you don't need to manage via a ton of IP addresses, run those cables and need a huge switch.

@Notlist3d or Phillip - Most likely gear toward Notlist3d but can you see if you can overclock it to 4TH like the others are referencing by changing the voltage. I want to see if this is possible with the EVGA and if yes, how much watt will it draw, I think I read something like 1200 watts but I didn't see any confirmation because the guy who ran that test said his Kill-A-Watt was dead.

Right now I don't have any server PSU's to do it. I have been looking at a few but have not ordered one yet. I needed a PSU quick so I went with EVGA 1300 works fine for regular running, but no OC through input voltage.

Right now I will probley try to see if I can get to a week without rebooting or any issues at all. It should go good and no issues. But still testing stability.

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Wow, this thing is just getting better and better. I would say this is a definite huge plus for the PI controller and and many farms as you don't need to manage via a ton of IP addresses, run those cables and need a huge switch.

@Notlist3d or Phillip - Most likely gear toward Notlist3d but can you see if you can overclock it to 4TH like the others are referencing by changing the voltage. I want to see if this is possible with the EVGA and if yes, how much watt will it draw, I think I read something like 1200 watts but I didn't see any confirmation because the guy who ran that test said his Kill-A-Watt was dead.

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Quote from: nhando on December 06, 2015, 05:23:40 PM

Can you go into more detail your testing? Are you saying when you connect the 2nd unit, since it's being controlled by the same PI controller, it's all plug and play. The additional Hash rate will just get added to the pool no additional configuration? Since it's the same PI controller, does this mean we only need 1 network connection and 1 IP address only for the entire cluster? If that is the case, then this will be super Awesome.

Yes it is that simple. That's why I really liked it. You can either plug in usb of PI or chain them one to another with port on front of miner. I choose USB just as I spaced them out a little more. But they just as easily could have done a chain.

But it's plug and play. You already did the setup for the first miner. You now just plug extra miners in either of the two possible way's and it get's detected and mines with all your settings still in tact. Everything from networking to pool's.

So yes 1 IP for up to 50 of these things. So expandibility is pretty impressive to me at least.

As far as testing there are a few things I would still like to do. But first I'm running at default with the two. I would really like to get a week or so and show stability. I think stability is a pretty important test.

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Can you go into more detail your testing? Are you saying when you connect the 2nd unit, since it's being controlled by the same PI controller, it's all plug and play. The additional Hash rate will just get added to the pool no additional configuration? Since it's the same PI controller, does this mean we only need 1 network connection and 1 IP address only for the entire cluster? If that is the case, then this will be super Awesome.

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Testing two has goon very smooth. It's been a few hours over a day and both seem to be working great.

So far very good marks on expand-ability. Being able to just plug it in and zero setup on the additional units is a nice time savor.

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Quote from: nhando on December 06, 2015, 03:44:18 PM

Hoping that I actually do have 2 x 15 Amp outlets instead of 2 outlets sharing 1 x 15Amp circuit. My house is older and the labeling on the breaker panel is not great. Also not sure if they share the garage circuit with another room either. Will find out soon once my Avalon 6 arrives as I will put it on 1outlet and the 3 Antminers on the other outlet which interesting they made it GFI for 1 but not for both.

My guess would be one circuit shared to the two outlets (and possibly lights and who knows what else). all outlets downstream from the gfci are protected as well, thats why only 1 gfci.

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Quote from: nhando on December 06, 2015, 03:44:18 PM

@Sabercat - How much did you pay to upgrade the power in your garage to support a dozen Avalons in there?

not much. i just had to buy a few more breakers. 200 amp service is standard in this area. i had everything else. 6 outlets 12 gauge wire - 240v each. my fuse panel is only 3 feet from them.

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Quote from: wolverine5pl on December 06, 2015, 03:50:46 PM

Where to buy in uk?

Nowhere that I know of in the UK. Best bet is from Europe.

http://asicminer-shop.de/Avalon-6-33-TH-s_1

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Where to buy in uk?

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Hawkfish,

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm only looking to add about 2 Avalon Max in the garage so if I can get away with not having to spend $400 for new outlet / breakers, it would be more ideal. Hoping that I actually do have 2 x 15 Amp outlets instead of 2 outlets sharing 1 x 15Amp circuit. My house is older and the labeling on the breaker panel is not great. Also not sure if they share the garage circuit with another room either. Will find out soon once my Avalon 6 arrives as I will put it on 1outlet and the 3 Antminers on the other outlet which interesting they made it GFI for 1 but not for both. But if I do upgrade, it would probably make sense for me to make a 220V outlet in the garage so that it can handle Electric car charging in the future too?

P.S Heat is not an issue in my garage right now as it's quite cold in there. Summer wise the miners will be moving to a different place.

@Sabercat - How much did you pay to upgrade the power in your garage to support a dozen Avalons in there?

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true. I've got a dozen running in my garage and even with it being cold out its hard to keep them cool without opening the overhead door. I've got all my windows open, but they make a LOT of heat.

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Quote from: sabercatt on December 06, 2015, 12:34:03 PM

thats going to generate a lot of heat. hope you have windows you can leave open or plan on leaving the garage door open.

Also depends on location. It is getting into winter mining for a lot of people. This makes it much easier and cheaper to cool down miners.

I ran all summer just with big amounts of CFM and a good exhust. It's a lot more work during the summer then the free winter air.

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thats going to generate a lot of heat. hope you have windows you can leave open or plan on leaving the garage door open.

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I'm testing it tomorrow the noise level if its to loud i will sell 4 a 6 miners.I will place the miners in the garage and under my roof.1 miner is running now and its not loud.

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