Is it still possible to source chips nowadays? Updates from Googling:
Avalon:
https://ehash.com/product/a3222-20pcs/ doesn't work. Seems like they only sell actual miners.
Bitmain Tech: Seems like they only sell actual miners.
InnoSilicon: Looks like they might. Has anyone obtained new or old gen chips from them?
SFARD: Read the entire 82 pg drama filled thread. Seemed promising but a dead end?
Spondoolies: These guys have shut up shop.
http://www.spondoolies-tech.com/blogs/newsI'm a hardware/software enthusiast but it seems like a mission and a half to trudge down this path.