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DASH mining over the last year has undergone a huge network speed increase. Bitmain’s Antminer D3 ups that increase with a 15 GH/s X11 miner. While DASH and other coins are made to be ASIC resistant, when it becomes profitable enough to support the R&D and tapeout process, ASICs can be made for almost any algorithm. For the X11 algorithm that coins like DASH use, active development and rising value in the last year have seen several companies create small batches of X11 ASICs. The Antminer D3 brings a new manufacturer into the market. Let’s go over the specs.

Also read: Antminer D3 Specifications • Hash rate: 15 GH/s (variation of ±5% is expected) • Chips: 180 X11 chips • Power consumption: 1200W (at the wall, with Bitmain’s APW3 PSU, 93% efficiency, 25°C) • Dual exhaust fans • 10 PCI-e power connections • Ethernet connectivity • Weight: 5.5 kg • Price: Bitmain APW3++ Power Supply Unit • Tested using Bitmain APW3++ 1600 watt PSU • The APW3++ can deliver a maximum power of only 1200W if it is connected to a 110V mains power supply. Time To Mine 1 Cryptonex CNX there. • To obtain the rated power of 1600W, the APW3++ must be connected to a 220-240V mains power supply.

Unpacking the Hardware The D3 arrived safe and sound in the usual Bitmain safe pack system. The D3 has three boards with 60 chips per board. For this test, we used the APW3++ PSU from Bitmain as the D3 is rated for 1200 watts of power draw at 15GH/s; the APW3++ is rated up to 1600 watts and works on 110v or 220v. Each board needs three power connections and one to the controller board for 10 total. The D3 uses the familiar S9 dual fan design in a push-pull which helps create an even airflow over the heatsinks.

Antminer D3 Simple Setup Setup is simple. As with all Bitmain miners you’ll find the familiar control panels — as usual, setting up a custom password is first thing. We tested the D3 on suprnova.cc pool and P2Pool nodes.

The results were very similar on each pool, with the P2Pool node having a 1 percent improvement due to being a local node. The Antminer D3 sustained 16.2 GH/s at 1186 watts from the wall at default settings. Ambient temps in the data center are 68F, which also meant the fans were running at 3200 RPM putting out 74 dB at 4 ft. As with the Antminer L3+, they can ramp up to much louder outputs in hotter conditions. How Did It Run? The Antminer D3 ran very stable over the course of our tests. The DASH network has seen most of the X11 hash power being deployed to it in a short amount of time.

The Bitmain APW3++ PSU is another worthy entry into the market of PSUs created specifically for mining. It is not loud, and has 10 dedicated PCI-e connections. It also not very large — roughly ⅓ smaller than desktop PSUs, putting it more in line with server PSUs.

The ability to run at 1600 watts on 220v gives plenty of overhead for running D3s, S9s and other miners. Conclusion: Another Solid Bitmain Product The Antminer D3 is another solid ASIC miner from. Ease of use, compatibility, build quality all make it a recommended buy. Bitmain begins shipping very soon, with the first batches already sold out months ago. DASH is the third major coin that Bitmain is producing ASIC miners for.

We are looking forward to what is coming next. Image Gallery. Scott is the Editor-in-Chief and content manager at Bitsonline.com, and was Editor-in-Chief at Bitcoin.com News and Bitcoinist (until December 2016) plus Inside Bitcoins, BTC.com and others. He began Bitcoin mining in 2010, becoming a prominent figure in that community. He turned to cryptocurrency journalism in 2013 after a spinal injury left him disabled, and he remains active in mining and other discussions. Scott has over 20 years of IT, Systems and Network Administration, and Business Management experience — which he now applies to his work in the Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency industry.

We prefer to mine with as many as we can. Running a large scale mining operation is not as easy as it sounds and we often purchase more than we can run. We do believe these will be profitable at the price we’re selling – without depending on any increase in the underlying value of the coin. That means you will mine more Dash than you could purchase with an equal amount of money. If Dash increases in value, then that’s great – but it shouldn’t be part of the profitability estimation. If the value of Dash stays the same, then mining will still be the better option. If Dash drops, then everyone is hurting, but at least the people with an AntMiner D3 have the option to switch to other X11 based coins or sell the hardware itself to recoup their investment.

Not sure I buy that argument. If people are buying then that means they aren’t sure if the coin will increase or decrease in value (i.e. Only thing you can be sure of is they are taking more risk than someone paying retail and by default you’re putting them at a larger risk because of the exhorbitant price you’re charging.

Not sure how you can say you believe these will still be profitable but then go on to say if the price decreases ppl are screwed. You bought more than you needed knowingly and for that reason you’ve hogged the supply and are basically scalping. Only thing is you bought these for 2600 usd and selling them for 4 times the amount making sure you make 4 times the profit in case you aren’t able to mine a significant profit. So it works well for you but not so much for others you’re selling too.

Thanks Scott for your invaluable information on D3’s. I am in the US and will be getting a few D3’s in November. I have a few questions, 1st: I heard that the PSU’s I ordered from Bitmain will not work with my house voltage, is that true and if so, how can I make them work with my house voltage. 2nd: I saw on Youtube, users using a step-up power transformer (1000watt), do you recommend them (fire hazard?) I have children so, I want to be reduce any risk of fires, shock, etc 3rd: EVGA 1600watt PSU, what are your thoughts on them?

4th: Do you recommend I have an electrician install several 220V outlets to avoid the house wiring damage? If yes, would the PSU’s from Bitmain then work or do I need an adapter? Scott, thanks again and I look forward to your reply. Hi Peter, Thanks.

Here are some answers. 1- The PSUs from Bitmain do work on 110v in the US but only at 1200 watts, they will go up to 1600 watts if connected to 220v. So it will run the D3 on 110v and I tested on both 110v and 220v with no issues so far. 2- As for the step up transformers I cannot really say as it depends on how things are setup there, your skills with things like that. 1000 watts is not enough to run the D3 anyways. 3- I use a ton of EVGA Supernova PSUs 1300 watts and 1600 watts. They are great PSUs.

Solid with great warranty. 4- As for rewiring your house that is up to you. I cannot recommend it or not.

That being said if you do you there are many options for connections like PDUs that run on 220v and more. If you are just starting out mining I would read on some of the forums and groups about mining. If you are getting several of the D3s you will definitely want to discuss with an electrician wiring for them. As most US homes have 110v 10 to 20 amp breakers which would run 1 D3 safely. If you are doing many you will need a dedicated area that you can cool properly either with airflow or AC. You will most likely need a sub panel for the miners and 220v would be the way to go. Then you also would be better off getting 220v PDUs and the proper cables to power the miners.

Definitely plan carefully and consult with an electrician. I hope this helps. Scott, thanks so much for invaluable information. After reading through your tips and suggestions above, I am leaning towards the EVGA’s but regarding the Bitmain PSU’s I ordered, the specs on them are 1200watts max on 110V. Now, the D3 specs states that it has an output of 1200watts now correct me if I’m wrong but shouldn’t I have some type of buffer so that the PSU does not stay at that constant 1200watts? Now, back to the EVGA models, it what scenario would you select the EVGA 1600 over the 1300 model and vice versa? And which EVGA model would you pair with the L3+ and D3.

And last but not least, I take it from your experience with the EVGA, they would be fine with my 110v wiring which so happens to be my house wiring. Thanks so much for all your insight Scott!

Your house electrical service size will dictate whether or not you can add any 220V circuits. You will basically need clean, unused 110V, 20 amp circuits to run these miners in a residence.

A 110v 20A circuit will give you a total of about 2,200 watts available. Out of those 2200 watts, it is not wise to use more than about 80% of the total service load.

But, I had to add another 200 amp service to my home electric service and work with the power company to change my residential service to a commercial account. This gives me a split AC unit, several floor AC units, along with 4 20 amp 220V circuits and 4 30 amp 220V circuits. Since the circuits are 220V, I have 4400 watts available for each 20A circuit and 6600 watts available on each 30A service.

I run 10 Antminer D3s on the 20A alone. I don’t recommend using the transformers in your home. I’ve experimented with them and they burn up eventually (most of the time). IMHO, your best bet is to put as many appliances, etc on one circuit (check wattage requirements and stay 20% below max). Then, that will leave some circuits unloaded that you can use.

I recommend having your miners plugged into GFCI receptacles (or in line with one, or on a power bar with one). This will keep your miners safe in case of a power surge or when someone turns on a hair dryer on your miner circuit. Of course, in moisture, etc this will help protect you and your home. If there is a lightly used circuit somewhere in the house that you cannot get to, you can use a commercial type extension cord to reach them.

But, be aware that the length of the cord can impact the amount of power available. I am not an electrician so be sure to consult with one about your situation, if warranted. Remember, in general, Voltage X Breaker Amp = available wattage on that circuit. 110V X 20A = 2200 watts. 220V X 20A = 4400 watts, etc. Would be glad to answer any other questions you might have.

For the X11 algorithm that coins like DASH use, active development and rising value in the last year have seen several companies create small batches of X11 ASICs. The Antminer D3 brings a new manufacturer into the market.

Let’s go over the specs. Also read: Antminer D3 Specifications • Hash rate: 15 GH/s (variation of ±5% is expected) • Chips: 180 X11 chips • Power consumption: 1200W (at the wall, with Bitmain’s APW3 PSU, 93% efficiency, 25°C) • Dual exhaust fans • 10 PCI-e power connections • Ethernet connectivity • Weight: 5.5 kg • Price: Bitmain APW3++ Power Supply Unit • Tested using Bitmain APW3++ 1600 watt PSU • The APW3++ can deliver a maximum power of only 1200W if it is connected to a 110V mains power supply. • To obtain the rated power of 1600W, the APW3++ must be connected to a 220-240V mains power supply. Unpacking the Hardware The D3 arrived safe and sound in the usual Bitmain safe pack system. The D3 has three boards with 60 chips per board. For this test, we used the APW3++ PSU from Bitmain as the D3 is rated for 1200 watts of power draw at 15GH/s; the APW3++ is rated up to 1600 watts and works on 110v or 220v. Each board needs three power connections and one to the controller board for 10 total.

The D3 uses the familiar S9 dual fan design in a push-pull which helps create an even airflow over the heatsinks. Antminer D3 Simple Setup Setup is simple. As with all Bitmain miners you’ll find the familiar control panels — as usual, setting up a custom password is first thing. We tested the D3 on suprnova.cc pool and P2Pool nodes. The results were very similar on each pool, with the P2Pool node having a 1 percent improvement due to being a local node. The Antminer D3 sustained 16.2 GH/s at 1186 watts from the wall at default settings. Ambient temps in the data center are 68F, which also meant the fans were running at 3200 RPM putting out 74 dB at 4 ft.

As with the Antminer L3+, they can ramp up to much louder outputs in hotter conditions. How Did It Run? The Antminer D3 ran very stable over the course of our tests. The DASH network has seen most of the X11 hash power being deployed to it in a short amount of time.

This is good from the standpoint of securing the network, and selling more miners to more people helps decentralize the network. Previously, there was only a small number of miners who were able to get any of the small batches of the competitions units. The Bitmain APW3++ PSU is another worthy entry into the market of PSUs created specifically for mining. It is not loud, and has 10 dedicated PCI-e connections. It also not very large — roughly ⅓ smaller than desktop PSUs, putting it more in line with server PSUs. The ability to run at 1600 watts on 220v gives plenty of overhead for running D3s, S9s and other miners. Conclusion: Another Solid Bitmain Product The Antminer D3 is another solid ASIC miner from.

Ease of use, compatibility, build quality all make it a recommended buy. Bitmain begins shipping very soon, with the first batches already sold out months ago. DASH is the third major coin that Bitmain is producing ASIC miners for. We are looking forward to what is coming next. Image Gallery.

Scott is the Editor-in-Chief and content manager at Bitsonline.com, and was Editor-in-Chief at Bitcoin.com News and Bitcoinist (until December 2016) plus Inside Bitcoins, BTC.com and others. He began Bitcoin mining in 2010, becoming a prominent figure in that community. He turned to cryptocurrency journalism in 2013 after a spinal injury left him disabled, and he remains active in mining and other discussions. Scott has over 20 years of IT, Systems and Network Administration, and Business Management experience — which he now applies to his work in the Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency industry.

If Dash drops, then everyone is hurting, but at least the people with an AntMiner D3 have the option to switch to other X11 based coins or sell the hardware itself to recoup their investment. Not sure I buy that argument. If people are buying then that means they aren’t sure if the coin will increase or decrease in value (i.e. Only thing you can be sure of is they are taking more risk than someone paying retail and by default you’re putting them at a larger risk because of the exhorbitant price you’re charging. Not sure how you can say you believe these will still be profitable but then go on to say if the price decreases ppl are screwed.

You bought more than you needed knowingly and for that reason you’ve hogged the supply and are basically scalping. Only thing is you bought these for 2600 usd and selling them for 4 times the amount making sure you make 4 times the profit in case you aren’t able to mine a significant profit. So it works well for you but not so much for others you’re selling too. Thanks Scott for your invaluable information on D3’s. I am in the US and will be getting a few D3’s in November.

I have a few questions, 1st: I heard that the PSU’s I ordered from Bitmain will not work with my house voltage, is that true and if so, how can I make them work with my house voltage. 2nd: I saw on Youtube, users using a step-up power transformer (1000watt), do you recommend them (fire hazard?) I have children so, I want to be reduce any risk of fires, shock, etc 3rd: EVGA 1600watt PSU, what are your thoughts on them? 4th: Do you recommend I have an electrician install several 220V outlets to avoid the house wiring damage? If yes, would the PSU’s from Bitmain then work or do I need an adapter? Scott, thanks again and I look forward to your reply. Hi Peter, Thanks. Here are some answers.

1- The PSUs from Bitmain do work on 110v in the US but only at 1200 watts, they will go up to 1600 watts if connected to 220v. So it will run the D3 on 110v and I tested on both 110v and 220v with no issues so far. 2- As for the step up transformers I cannot really say as it depends on how things are setup there, your skills with things like that. 1000 watts is not enough to run the D3 anyways. 3- I use a ton of EVGA Supernova PSUs 1300 watts and 1600 watts.

They are great PSUs. Solid with great warranty.

4- As for rewiring your house that is up to you. I cannot recommend it or not.

Then you also would be better off getting 220v PDUs and the proper cables to power the miners. Definitely plan carefully and consult with an electrician. I hope this helps. Scott, thanks so much for invaluable information.

After reading through your tips and suggestions above, I am leaning towards the EVGA’s but regarding the Bitmain PSU’s I ordered, the specs on them are 1200watts max on 110V. Now, the D3 specs states that it has an output of 1200watts now correct me if I’m wrong but shouldn’t I have some type of buffer so that the PSU does not stay at that constant 1200watts? Now, back to the EVGA models, it what scenario would you select the EVGA 1600 over the 1300 model and vice versa? And which EVGA model would you pair with the L3+ and D3. And last but not least, I take it from your experience with the EVGA, they would be fine with my 110v wiring which so happens to be my house wiring. Thanks so much for all your insight Scott!

Your house electrical service size will dictate whether or not you can add any 220V circuits. You will basically need clean, unused 110V, 20 amp circuits to run these miners in a residence. A 110v 20A circuit will give you a total of about 2,200 watts available. Out of those 2200 watts, it is not wise to use more than about 80% of the total service load.

So, for each unloaded 110V, 20A circuit, you will be able to utilize about 1,760 amps. This will run one miner and maybe an extra electric fan, etc for cooling per circuit. I used to run 10 Spondoolies SP-31 units in my home. But, I had to add another 200 amp service to my home electric service and work with the power company to change my residential service to a commercial account. This gives me a split AC unit, several floor AC units, along with 4 20 amp 220V circuits and 4 30 amp 220V circuits.

Since the circuits are 220V, I have 4400 watts available for each 20A circuit and 6600 watts available on each 30A service. I run 10 Antminer D3s on the 20A alone. I don’t recommend using the transformers in your home.

I’ve experimented with them and they burn up eventually (most of the time). IMHO, your best bet is to put as many appliances, etc on one circuit (check wattage requirements and stay 20% below max). Then, that will leave some circuits unloaded that you can use. I recommend having your miners plugged into GFCI receptacles (or in line with one, or on a power bar with one).

This will keep your miners safe in case of a power surge or when someone turns on a hair dryer on your miner circuit. Of course, in moisture, etc this will help protect you and your home. If there is a lightly used circuit somewhere in the house that you cannot get to, you can use a commercial type extension cord to reach them. But, be aware that the length of the cord can impact the amount of power available.

Ethereum ETH Mining Simulator on this page. I am not an electrician so be sure to consult with one about your situation, if warranted. Remember, in general, Voltage X Breaker Amp = available wattage on that circuit. 110V X 20A = 2200 watts. 220V X 20A = 4400 watts, etc.

Would be glad to answer any other questions you might have.