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pokeyjones

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Quote from: Caracas on February 25, 2015, 10:39:48 AM

Anything cheap I just want to learn more and I currently am lucky enough to have a no electricity setup and really just want to play around with stuff.

I don't know much, but maybe a

Antminer S1
Rockbox
Many USB miners?

I want something(s) that combine to equal around 160-180gh/s to play with, so perhaps recommend something.

"currently am lucky enough to have a no electricity setup"

find out the maximum amount of free electricity setup you have, then spend as much as possible on as much hashing as possible and mine for free.

cxboyminer

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where are you located?

sidehack

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Quote from: Caracas on February 26, 2015, 06:41:32 PM

Quote from: sidehack on February 26, 2015, 02:47:55 PM

Looks like he's wanting at least $70 apiece for the S3s, and probably $40-50 for a PSU that'd run both of them. That'd get you about 880GH for a little over $200 shipped within the US. He's got 4x S3 and two PSUs here.

Would he split that to 100 even? for one of them ?

Yeah probably. The miners are going to be shut off at the end of the month, so if you wanted any I could ship 'em out Monday. Pretty sure I have the factory packaging from the S3s still, and they fit nicely in a box with the PSU. I shipped a bunch of S1/PSU combos last summer without any problems.

pokeyjones

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Quote from: Caracas on February 26, 2015, 06:41:32 PM

Quote from: sidehack on February 26, 2015, 02:47:55 PM

Looks like he's wanting at least $70 apiece for the S3s, and probably $40-50 for a PSU that'd run both of them. That'd get you about 880GH for a little over $200 shipped within the US. He's got 4x S3 and two PSUs here.

Would he split that to 100 even? for one of them ?

Not a damn bit of my business, but if you can swing $100 try to swing $200 and pickup that deal. Close to 900GH/s turn key to your door (with relevant miners) is not bad at all. If you want to really learn mining you may want to go a different route. I say this because I am a moron and managed to get 12x S1's running without breaking anything or screaming or crying or really any mistakes. I had my S5's unboxed up and running in 5 minutes. Bitmain products are awesome like that.

If you wanted to dick around some more get some miners that need cgminer or similar and raspberry pi. If you are an enthusiast/geek you'll likely have more fun going that route.

(list to others over my advice)

Caracas

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Quote from: sidehack on February 26, 2015, 02:47:55 PM

Looks like he's wanting at least $70 apiece for the S3s, and probably $40-50 for a PSU that'd run both of them. That'd get you about 880GH for a little over $200 shipped within the US. He's got 4x S3 and two PSUs here.

Would he split that to 100 even? for one of them ?

sorryforthat

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Quote from: Blazed on February 25, 2015, 10:43:15 AM

Quote from: Caracas on February 25, 2015, 10:39:48 AM

Anything cheap I just want to learn more and I currently am lucky enough to have a no electricity setup and really just want to play around with stuff.

I don't know much, but maybe a

Antminer S1
Rockbox
Many USB miners?

I want something(s) that combine to equal around 160-180gh/s to play with, so perhaps recommend something.

Honestly you can score a used S3 for cheap. I would recommend that as a cheap intro miner over the S1.

I suggest this option. I got a few on craigslist not too long ago.

The first was an S3 with a corsair 650w which I picked up for 100 dollars.

In my town there are 5 S3s for sale without power supply for 300 dollars for the lot. Ive been contemplating buying it.

sidehack

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Looks like he's wanting at least $70 apiece for the S3s, and probably $40-50 for a PSU that'd run both of them. That'd get you about 880GH for a little over $200 shipped within the US. He's got 4x S3 and two PSUs here.

sidehack

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Quote from: Caracas on February 26, 2015, 12:03:31 PM

Quote from: Neonecrox13 on February 25, 2015, 03:43:01 PM

If your just getting started, then I do suggest this I just found

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Bitmain-Antminer-S1-ASIC-Bitcoin-Miner-WITH-POWER-SUPPLIES-180-200-GH-/281610915777?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4191518fc1

And no its not mine Tongue

But if your planning on buy a s3, you will still have to get the powersupply and they are costly as well.

I want to pay with BTC so Ebay doesn't really work

.

Quote from: sidehack on February 25, 2015, 04:31:01 PM

I have a hosting customer that's looking to sell some S3, and we also sell server PSUs for cheap. I could see about a bundle cost if that's interesting.

I would love this.

I'll check with the guy and let you know what pops out.

Neonecrox13

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Quote from: Caracas on February 26, 2015, 12:03:31 PM

Quote from: Neonecrox13 on February 25, 2015, 03:43:01 PM

If your just getting started, then I do suggest this I just found

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Bitmain-Antminer-S1-ASIC-Bitcoin-Miner-WITH-POWER-SUPPLIES-180-200-GH-/281610915777?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4191518fc1

And no its not mine Tongue

But if your planning on buy a s3, you will still have to get the powersupply and they are costly as well.

I want to pay with BTC so Ebay doesn't really work

.

Quote from: sidehack on February 25, 2015, 04:31:01 PM

I have a hosting customer that's looking to sell some S3, and we also sell server PSUs for cheap. I could see about a bundle cost if that's interesting.

I would love this.

This would be perfect for you since u need the ps too.

Caracas

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Quote from: Neonecrox13 on February 25, 2015, 03:43:01 PM

If your just getting started, then I do suggest this I just found

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Bitmain-Antminer-S1-ASIC-Bitcoin-Miner-WITH-POWER-SUPPLIES-180-200-GH-/281610915777?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4191518fc1

And no its not mine Tongue

But if your planning on buy a s3, you will still have to get the powersupply and they are costly as well.

I want to pay with BTC so Ebay doesn't really work

.

Quote from: sidehack on February 25, 2015, 04:31:01 PM

I have a hosting customer that's looking to sell some S3, and we also sell server PSUs for cheap. I could see about a bundle cost if that's interesting.

I would love this.

sidehack

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Curmudgeonly hardware guy

I have a hosting customer that's looking to sell some S3, and we also sell server PSUs for cheap. I could see about a bundle cost if that's interesting.

Mikestang

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Try an Antminer U3, very simple to set up, less physical foot print and noise than an S1, and 10% the electricity usage. Hash rate of a U3 is about 1/3 an S1, but it's a great place to start!

Neonecrox13

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If your just getting started, then I do suggest this I just found

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Bitmain-Antminer-S1-ASIC-Bitcoin-Miner-WITH-POWER-SUPPLIES-180-200-GH-/281610915777?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4191518fc1

And no its not mine Tongue

But if your planning on buy a s3, you will still have to get the powersupply and they are costly as well.

Blazed

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Quote from: Caracas on February 25, 2015, 03:15:31 PM

Quote from: HerbPean on February 25, 2015, 11:29:40 AM

Quote from: Blazed on February 25, 2015, 10:43:15 AM

Quote from: Caracas on February 25, 2015, 10:39:48 AM

Anything cheap I just want to learn more and I currently am lucky enough to have a no electricity setup and really just want to play around with stuff.

I don't know much, but maybe a

Antminer S1
Rockbox
Many USB miners?

I want something(s) that combine to equal around 160-180gh/s to play with, so perhaps recommend something.

Honestly you can score a used S3 for cheap. I would recommend that as a cheap intro miner over the S1.

I Second that !

how much would an s3 be?

Well here in the USA I wouldn't pay over .3, but I know you guys pay VAT so maybe .4?

Neonecrox13

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Probably $100. What are u looking for SHA or Scrypt? I'm thinking SHA256

Caracas

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Quote from: HerbPean on February 25, 2015, 11:29:40 AM

Quote from: Blazed on February 25, 2015, 10:43:15 AM

Quote from: Caracas on February 25, 2015, 10:39:48 AM

Anything cheap I just want to learn more and I currently am lucky enough to have a no electricity setup and really just want to play around with stuff.

I don't know much, but maybe a

Antminer S1
Rockbox
Many USB miners?

I want something(s) that combine to equal around 160-180gh/s to play with, so perhaps recommend something.

Honestly you can score a used S3 for cheap. I would recommend that as a cheap intro miner over the S1.

I Second that !

how much would an s3 be?

HerbPean

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Quote from: Blazed on February 25, 2015, 10:43:15 AM

Quote from: Caracas on February 25, 2015, 10:39:48 AM

Anything cheap I just want to learn more and I currently am lucky enough to have a no electricity setup and really just want to play around with stuff.

I don't know much, but maybe a

Antminer S1
Rockbox
Many USB miners?

I want something(s) that combine to equal around 160-180gh/s to play with, so perhaps recommend something.

Honestly you can score a used S3 for cheap. I would recommend that as a cheap intro miner over the S1.

I Second that !

Blazed

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Quote from: Caracas on February 25, 2015, 10:39:48 AM

Anything cheap I just want to learn more and I currently am lucky enough to have a no electricity setup and really just want to play around with stuff.

I don't know much, but maybe a

Antminer S1
Rockbox
Many USB miners?

I want something(s) that combine to equal around 160-180gh/s to play with, so perhaps recommend something.

Honestly you can score a used S3 for cheap. I would recommend that as a cheap intro miner over the S1.

Caracas

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Activity: 11

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Anything cheap I just want to learn more and I currently am lucky enough to have a no electricity setup and really just want to play around with stuff.

I don't know much, but maybe a

Antminer S1
Rockbox
Many USB miners?

I want something(s) that combine to equal around 160-180gh/s to play with, so perhaps recommend something.

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