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Board Hardware
Re: AntMiner S2 1TH/s Miner (1w/GH/s)
by
davebodger
on 30/03/2014, 22:16:05 UTC
Sorry for asking something that has been asked alot, But there seams to be no answer (not that I can understand)

How can the unit draw 1Kw and only have a 1Kw PSU? This will not last long!!

Can anyone explain why this is a good move in laymen terms please.

1. the hashing unit will not draw exactly 1000W, probably a bit less.
2. they have chosen a "reliable" brand - Enermax - which is rated at 1000W continuous output (i.e. "load").
3. the draw at the wall will be load + efficiency, so say for example the hashing unit actually consumes 975W and the PSU is 90% efficient then it will draw about 1083W at the wall.
4. the PSU has been chosen because it has a long life which, although reduced because it is running close to 100%, will be longer than the hashing unit will remain profitable.

All IMHO as usual.