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Re: [Ann] US based Avalon ASIC chips and assembly: 576 remaining
by
Beastlymac
on 05/06/2013, 03:47:43 UTC
There's a lot of good stuff here but its not easily deciphered... If you buy a DIY kit assembled, if you assemble it correctly, would you be able to just begin mining? How much does one DIY kit cost (est)? Will it come with everything needed to run it?
Chips available: 576

Summary of services offered:


  • Chips: Avalon 110nm ASIC chips.

  • Assembly: Includes assembly of ASICs, PCB based on the Klondike K16 design, and necessary PCB components.

  • Full kit: Includes the assembly service and a DIY kit which includes: heat sink, standoffs, fan, screws, thermal paste, and USB cable.

  • Fully assembled unit: Includes assembly of one Klondike K16 ASIC board and all DIY kit parts fully assembled.

  • Testing: Includes one fully assembled Klondike K16, firmware pre-installation, and stability testing.

  • Hosting: Rent space in a secure, monitored, climate controlled environment while retaining full ownership of unit.


*All services may be used separately or in conjunction with other offers, including chips or assembly purchased from an outside source



Pricing


  • Chips:
    Avalon ASIC chips may be ordered for BTC0.086. This fee is due immediately upon order placement.
  • Assembly:
    The total price for assembly is $95. This includes $35 for the PCB and board related components, and $60 for assembly, to be paid in BTC.
  • Assembly and DIY Kit:
    The DIY kit and fully assembled PCB are $123.5, to be paid in BTC.
  • Fully Assembled Unit:
    The fully assembled unit, including all necessary hardware, is $133.5, to be paid in BTC.
  • Hosting:
    Hosting fees are tentatively set at 8% plus the cost of electricity. A setup fee may be unavoidable, due to the sizable infrastructure costs associated.
  • Testing:
    Testing fees to be released.


* Assembly, Assembly and DIY Kit, and Fully Assembled Unit prices do not include the price of Avalon ASIC chips, and are not due at the time of chip purchase.

*Prices do not include shipping.

*Power supply not included.

*The prices above, not including the ASIC chips, are tentative and subject to change pending finalization of all parts required. This includes Testing and Hosting.  Each item whose price has not been finalized includes an increased margin reflecting this uncertainty, and may be reduced.

* Any USD fees incurred from receipt of ASIC chips from Avalon will be calculated upon arrival and distributed evenly based on the amount of chips purchased per person, payable in BTC prior to shipping to final destination. These include but are not limited to import tax, customs duties, and merchandise processing fees associated with receipt of shipment from Avalon. Depending on the HS code Avalon uses in shipping, the estimated total is $404.82.

* All purchases are processed in a First in, First out queue.


You get everything that you need to run the kloindike except a power supply