Quote from: arielbit on May 09, 2018, 12:26:18 AM

Quote from: gotminer on May 08, 2018, 11:52:23 PM

Quote from: fanatic26 on May 08, 2018, 11:05:15 PM

Quote from: toptek on May 08, 2018, 02:37:19 PM

I bet you can't give me one solid reason why using ASIC Is better for every one and not just the rich .

Because you have to spend $10k in hardware to match the hashrate of the z9?

Because this gives much cheaper access to mining than dedicated gpu rigs?

Because it uses 12x less power for the same hashrate as running on GPUs?

No more need for expensive power supplies and overprices graphics cards?

ASIC isnt a synonym for rich and it is exceptionally ignorant to think so when you do the math.

This machine would actually let people get in on altcoin mining at a fraction of the cost of a giant GPU rig that has 60+ failure points.

You wouldnt have to deal with buggy software, bad risers, and all the other things that keep GPU systems from having quality uptimes.

ASICs increase network speed. Increased network speed leads to a more secure network.

How many more reasons do you want? I can keep listing them.

I agree with a lot of that. Big downside for a small time farms is risk failure, even if you are under warranty. You pay all shipping and other fees. You have to deal with shitty Chinese customer service practices, which is pretty much zero customer service. The only way they get away with that shit is because of their size and lack of relevant competition.

I've heard more than enough horror stories from bitmain customers, that I shy away. If they were to change their customer service practices to mimic what we're used to in the United States, I would be more open to buying from bitmain.

customer service..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BtzaYpivFM

Wish we could do thumbs up and down on the forums like YouTube i agree it's all about sucking you in and hocking you then over time you they screw you .