Swedish ASIC miner company kncminer.com - page 377.

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Quote from: xstr8guy on June 19, 2014, 09:01:04 PM

Quote from: faetos on June 19, 2014, 08:46:33 PM

Quote from: xstr8guy on June 19, 2014, 08:36:24 PM

Maybe a bit off-topic but still relevant to the thread...

But what does "gimp" mean when used to describe the Neptune? I've always known it to mean handicapped. But does it have another meaning here?

It is a line in the movie "Pulp Fiction" by Quentin Tarantino. It's a very unpleasant scene, but the gimp is locked up and used in situations by two crooks to do nasty stuff to their captors. Here's a bit on it from npr - video is unpleasant (don't click if you're squeamish or have some righteous indignation), but you'll understand the reference of what KnC is doing to its customers: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/24/315251305/bring-out-the-gimp-the-man-behind-the-mask-in-pulp-fiction

Big big Tarantino fan so I get the reference now. Thanks!

I'm a big fan too! Thanks for the info!

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Glow Stick Dance!

Quote from: tolip_wen on June 19, 2014, 09:01:52 PM

Quote from: MICRO on June 19, 2014, 02:06:07 PM

Whats the cheapest KNCminer u can get ?

Sam Cole?

WAHAHA! Best. Answer. Ever.

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Quote from: MICRO on June 19, 2014, 02:06:07 PM

Whats the cheapest KNCminer u can get ?

Sam Cole?

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Glow Stick Dance!

Quote from: faetos on June 19, 2014, 08:46:33 PM

Quote from: xstr8guy on June 19, 2014, 08:36:24 PM

Maybe a bit off-topic but still relevant to the thread...

But what does "gimp" mean when used to describe the Neptune? I've always known it to mean handicapped. But does it have another meaning here?

It is a line in the movie "Pulp Fiction" by Quentin Tarantino. It's a very unpleasant scene, but the gimp is locked up and used in situations by two crooks to do nasty stuff to their captors. Here's a bit on it from npr - video is unpleasant (don't click if you're squeamish or have some righteous indignation), but you'll understand the reference of what KnC is doing to its customers: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/24/315251305/bring-out-the-gimp-the-man-behind-the-mask-in-pulp-fiction

Big big Tarantino fan so I get the reference now. Thanks!

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Quote from: xstr8guy on June 19, 2014, 08:36:24 PM

Maybe a bit off-topic but still relevant to the thread...

But what does "gimp" mean when used to describe the Neptune? I've always known it to mean handicapped. But does it have another meaning here?

It is a line in the movie "Pulp Fiction" by Quentin Tarantino. It's a very unpleasant scene, but the gimp is locked up and used in situations by two crooks to do nasty stuff to their captors. Here's a bit on it from npr - video is unpleasant (don't click if you're squeamish or have some righteous indignation), but you'll understand the reference of what KnC is doing to its customers: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/24/315251305/bring-out-the-gimp-the-man-behind-the-mask-in-pulp-fiction

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Glow Stick Dance!

Maybe a bit off-topic but still relevant to the thread...

But what does "gimp" mean when used to describe the Neptune? I've always known it to mean handicapped. But does it have another meaning here?

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Quote from: faetos on June 19, 2014, 08:09:03 PM

Quote from: CYPER on June 19, 2014, 07:57:53 PM

It feels so f***ing great that I made the only logical choice and asked for a refund.
There are some really delusional people in this thread thinking that waiting for the Neptune is a good thing.
A Neptune will never mine 22BTC, NEVER.
Most customers will start mining at over 15 billion difficulty.

Btw I remember back in November when I ordered mine I was expecting difficulty to be at around 10 billion maximum, but then again I was expecting delivery in April/May.

I thought it would only be 2-3 billion and I really thought I would get it in April, too. As soon as Bitcoinorama let loose they were still in the design phase in Feb and realized they had done absolutely nothing in Nov and Dec. I knew then that 'ol Avenger was right and Q1 was a marketing ploy. Punched out and turned the refund into a house. Much more enjoyable experience than what you folks are going to go through. I really just hope that no one gets hurt from these BBQ boxes. It's one thing to bring out that gimp and really f' your customers, but it's another thing altogether if a fire breaks out and God forbid someone gets seriously hurt or killed.

No news heading to the end of March led me to begin the refund process then. I've seen nothing yet that makes me regret that choice.

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Quote from: CYPER on June 19, 2014, 07:57:53 PM

It feels so f***ing great that I made the only logical choice and asked for a refund.
There are some really delusional people in this thread thinking that waiting for the Neptune is a good thing.
A Neptune will never mine 22BTC, NEVER.
Most customers will start mining at over 15 billion difficulty.

Btw I remember back in November when I ordered mine I was expecting difficulty to be at around 10 billion maximum, but then again I was expecting delivery in April/May.

I thought it would only be 2-3 billion and I really thought I would get it in April, too. As soon as Bitcoinorama let loose they were still in the design phase in Feb and realized they had done absolutely nothing in Nov and Dec. I knew then that 'ol Avenger was right and Q1 was a marketing ploy. Punched out and turned the refund into a house. Much more enjoyable experience than what you folks are going to go through. I really just hope that no one gets hurt from these BBQ boxes. It's one thing to bring out that gimp and really f' your customers, but it's another thing altogether if a fire breaks out and God forbid someone gets seriously hurt or killed.

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It feels so f***ing great that I made the only logical choice and asked for a refund.
There are some really delusional people in this thread thinking that waiting for the Neptune is a good thing.
A Neptune will never mine 22BTC, NEVER.
Most customers will start mining at over 15 billion difficulty.

Btw I remember back in November when I ordered mine I was expecting difficulty to be at around 10 billion maximum, but then again I was expecting delivery in April/May.

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Quote from: dropt on June 19, 2014, 07:24:37 PM

Quote from: jimrome on June 19, 2014, 07:14:13 PM

Molex has several series of minifit jr connectors. Their HCS series is spec'd in at 13A per pin: http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=minifit_plus_connector_system&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction&parentKey=minifit_products

Molex makes a crapload of connectors, many of which can handle current up to these levels, but the real question is: are they keyed to PCI-E? And in the event they're keyed to PCI-E are the PCI-E plugs on the PSU rated for those power levels? It's unlikely.

The bottom line is that it adds negligible BOM and assembly costs to double up the PCI-E connectors on the boards. Hell, even the original AM cubes had 2 PCI-E plugs and it only consumed ~320W OC'd. Cutting costs and/or poor choices in something as simple as this makes me wonder what other kind of issues are going to crop up with the design. People can sit here and argue until they're blue in the face as to whether it can or can't theoretically handle the power, but cheaping out and assuming that kind of liability is absolutely stupid. If someone's house burns down, the sign-off Engineer can be personally liable for the bad design. It's that simple. If you want to take the risk of having FIVE of these potential fire hazards running in a closet in your house unmonitored 24/7 then be my guest, but I strongly recommend against it.

^I totally agree, even upcoming 390W S3 has four PCIe connectors.

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Quote from: jimrome on June 19, 2014, 07:14:13 PM

Molex has several series of minifit jr connectors. Their HCS series is spec'd in at 13A per pin: http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=minifit_plus_connector_system&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction&parentKey=minifit_products

Molex makes a crapload of connectors, many of which can handle current up to these levels, but the real question is: are they keyed to PCI-E? And in the event they're keyed to PCI-E are the PCI-E plugs on the PSU rated for those power levels? It's unlikely.

The bottom line is that it adds negligible BOM and assembly costs to double up the PCI-E connectors on the boards. Hell, even the original AM cubes had 2 PCI-E plugs and it only consumed ~320W OC'd. Cutting costs and/or poor choices in something as simple as this makes me wonder what other kind of issues are going to crop up with the design. People can sit here and argue until they're blue in the face as to whether it can or can't theoretically handle the power, but cheaping out and assuming that kind of liability is absolutely stupid. If someone's house burns down, the sign-off Engineer can be personally liable for the bad design. It's that simple. If you want to take the risk of having FIVE of these potential fire hazards running in a closet in your house unmonitored 24/7 then be my guest, but I strongly recommend against it.

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Quote from: Bogart on June 19, 2014, 07:07:52 PM

https://i.imgur.com/DBCIP95.jpg

This was on one of my CoinCraft Desk modules, which draws around 200W.

Replacing the connectors was a pain in the butt. It took me about 4 hours from start to finish.

It's entirely possible that it simply got 'cooked' by the heat sink rather than the current.

Quote from: jimrome on June 19, 2014, 07:14:13 PM

Quote from: rograz on June 19, 2014, 05:30:21 PM

Molex (company making the pci-e power connectors) dictates the max spec per pin to 8A according to an earlier posted PDF, so 400W is outside even the most optimistic estimates! Not saying it wont work, but why are they even gambling with this when it would cost them a few bucks tops to use 2 of them.

Molex has several series of minifit jr connectors. Their HCS series is spec'd in at 13A per pin: http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=minifit_plus_connector_system&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction&parentKey=minifit_products

Re Molex at 13A-I wonder which companies PCIe connectors are rated this high. There is no info on EVGA1300 or Corsair pins as far as I could find.

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BitFury rig: the long term effect of running 550 watts through 2 x PCI-e 6-pin connectors. The quick repair job was to solder the wires from 4 x 6-pin connectors directly to the bottom of board and this has worked fine since.

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I was thinking that too. Also is it a real mole or copy brand. That goes for the metal connector and also the quality of the plastic for the housing.

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Quote from: rograz on June 19, 2014, 05:30:21 PM

Molex (company making the pci-e power connectors) dictates the max spec per pin to 8A according to an earlier posted PDF, so 400W is outside even the most optimistic estimates! Not saying it wont work, but why are they even gambling with this when it would cost them a few bucks tops to use 2 of them.

Molex has several series of minifit jr connectors. Their HCS series is spec'd in at 13A per pin: http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=minifit_plus_connector_system&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction&parentKey=minifit_products

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This was on one of my CoinCraft Desk modules, which draws around 200W.

Replacing the connectors was a pain in the butt. It took me about 4 hours from start to finish.

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Quote from: Biodom on June 19, 2014, 06:29:31 PM

Quote from: Cablez on June 19, 2014, 05:57:17 PM

Quote from: Biodom on June 19, 2014, 05:50:35 PM

Quote from: rograz on June 19, 2014, 05:30:21 PM

Molex (company making the pci-e power connectors) dictates the max spec per pin to 8A according to an earlier posted PDF, so 400W is outside even the most optimistic estimates! Not saying it wont work, but why are they even gambling with this when it would cost them a few bucks tops to use 2 of them.

OK, so 6 pinsx8A=48AX12=576W per each PCIe cable max?
To me it sounds a bit too much, or maybe not each pin (out of 6) counts?
I am very far from being an electrical engineer, sorry.

Each PCIe connector has three 12v wire 'pairs' i.e. one hot line (yellow) with associated ground wire when connected. This then yields 3 pins at 8A which is 24A@12V= 288W per connector at rated max. Where does the rest of the power come from or is it even needed is the question?

^^^This sums it up perfectly.

Nah you forgot this,

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Quote from: Cablez on June 19, 2014, 05:57:17 PM

Quote from: Biodom on June 19, 2014, 05:50:35 PM

Quote from: rograz on June 19, 2014, 05:30:21 PM

Molex (company making the pci-e power connectors) dictates the max spec per pin to 8A according to an earlier posted PDF, so 400W is outside even the most optimistic estimates! Not saying it wont work, but why are they even gambling with this when it would cost them a few bucks tops to use 2 of them.

OK, so 6 pinsx8A=48AX12=576W per each PCIe cable max?
To me it sounds a bit too much, or maybe not each pin (out of 6) counts?
I am very far from being an electrical engineer, sorry.

Each PCIe connector has three 12v wire 'pairs' i.e. one hot line (yellow) with associated ground wire when connected. This then yields 3 pins at 8A which is 24A@12V= 288W per connector at rated max. Where does the rest of the power come from or is it even needed is the question?

^^^This sums it up perfectly.

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Quote from: samsonn25 on June 19, 2014, 06:00:50 PM

Even 8 pin connector is only 384 watts.

Actually the 8 pin ones still only have 3 yellow so you are still limited to 3x8, why the pci-e standard calls for extra ground cables on the 8 pin I'm not sure (less load on motherboard ground perhaps?)

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Quote from: samsonn25 on June 19, 2014, 06:00:50 PM

Even 8 pin connector is only 384 watts.

But to get to that rating you have to custom wire the connector. Standard PSUs only have 3 hot wires, even on a 8-pin connector. 288w is the limit.

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