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Board Hardware
Re: AntMiner S2 1TH/s Miner (1w/GH/s)
by
Xian01
on 15/03/2014, 23:43:17 UTC
I feel that Bitmain is skimping on the PSU.  Assuming that they're using Enermax ERV1000EWT-G 80 Plus Gold which is approximately 90% efficient at around full load (996W or 83A total on the 12V rail), the S2 would be drawing around 900WDC (1000WAC at the wall*90%) from this PSU.  That's a 90% (900W/996W) continuous load 24/7.  That's too close for comfort.  A 1200W PSU (75% load) would be more appropriate.  

 I share your concern. It would be good to have the option to purchase one without a power supply so we can use our own 1200+ supplies.

 I plan to pick one of these up after the first batch has been reviewed.