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Re: A cross comparison of low power sha-256 miners you can buy today
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sidehack
on 25/04/2024, 23:25:36 UTC
I'm definitely interested in the Nano 3 but the power supply being USB C seems.... odd to me.
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I'll be following this post with interest
The reason for USB-C or more precisely, USB-C PD, is simple: It is becoming the standard for DC power delivery to small(ish) devices. ref https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/05/new-usb-c-type-2-1-standard-offers-up-to-240-w-power-delivery/
With PD's output voltage being negotiated between devices (5, 9, 12, 15, >20 & now 48v) it is a huge step to a truly 'universal' PSU.

It also means increased complexity and therefore increased likelihood of failure, which increases the likelihood that you'll have to replace it sooner and/or more often, which spells profit.