I'm looking to get an ASIC miner that's as affordable and will burn through somewhere near the same amount as a regular space heater with the colder days ahead. I already know that the device won't be profitable, but my main use for it is as a heater and the BTC earnings on the side just serve as bonus (especially since I'll only turn it on when it's cold), hence my wanting it to cost/consume as close to a regular space heater as possible. I've heard of some folks switching out fans and installing underclocking firmware to repurpose miners to achieve this and, while I have no experience with such, I have built a couple gaming PC's and always love to learn new skills. I'd like a unit I can plug into a regular wall outlet (US), and recommendations or resources you guys suggest?
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21 sats \ 3 replies \ @Bee_Aye 18 Nov
i think youre gonna want an s9, still kinda the best in class for cheap hardware and will generate enough heat.
watch @BTCsessions video, best place to start and im halpy to answer follow ups ive built multiple of these 🤙
here is the link: https://www.btcsessions.ca/post/stay-warm-and-save-money-repurpose-your-bitcoin-miner-into-a-space-heater
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @8fdec67e48 OP 18 Nov
I'm currently considering an S9, S19K or Avalon Nano 3. The 3 seems nice and plug n play/cheap which is definitely appealing to me, plus it seems much smaller as well (I'm pursuing minimalism so stuff that takes up less space is ideal) any thoughts on these?
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Bee_Aye 18 Nov
i can only speak for the s9 space heater experience, which even with a 3d printed case is kindof an eyesore and certainly takes up more space than the avalon. i think the avalon isnt going to be a serious source of heat. the s9 will legitimately heat a common area in an apt for example easily, whereas the nano i think maybe could keep ur feet warm under a desk just based on what ive read about it. the s19 never gone that route seems pretty difficult to reasonably run that in ur house due to electricity demand, noise and size.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @8fdec67e48 OP 20 Nov
Good to know, I appreciate the insight!
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18 sats \ 0 replies \ @daum3ns 18 Nov
There is the 21energy space heater:
https://21energy.com/
But it's not cheap and i don't know if they ship to the us..
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