Re: Futurebit Apollo II BTC Founders Edition Full Node Review - PIC HEAVY
thanks, I figured it out now and setup custom pool.
I am going to open up the case and see if there is any chance to figure out how to water cool these using a computer 360 AIO.
the device is fantastic BUT ... even in ECO mode and fan at 2200rpm its LOUD to sit on your desk in office or bedroom. on Balanced mode and fan at 3300rpm its VERY loud and unless you you have a house and can keep it in garage away from you, its just not practical to have in an apartment. The Turbo mode is ridiculously loud, like a jet taking off.
frankly even in Balanced mode, I dont see the longevity of the fan spinning at such high RPMs for months and years and the amount of dust it will collect with so much air being sucked in will require regular maintenance / cleaning as it will otherwise overheat.
its a great device but the cooling just doesnt work above ECO mode and needs watercooling solution.
the device cost me $2000 Australian dollars after shipping and taxes. A 360 AIO costs $100 so Im surprised they have not offered it as an option with an external box attached to the Apollo II with the fan and radiator. I would be very happy with that as who cares about aesthetics.
I am going to open up the case and see if there is any chance to figure out how to water cool these using a computer 360 AIO.
the device is fantastic BUT ... even in ECO mode and fan at 2200rpm its LOUD to sit on your desk in office or bedroom. on Balanced mode and fan at 3300rpm its VERY loud and unless you you have a house and can keep it in garage away from you, its just not practical to have in an apartment. The Turbo mode is ridiculously loud, like a jet taking off.
frankly even in Balanced mode, I dont see the longevity of the fan spinning at such high RPMs for months and years and the amount of dust it will collect with so much air being sucked in will require regular maintenance / cleaning as it will otherwise overheat.
its a great device but the cooling just doesnt work above ECO mode and needs watercooling solution.
the device cost me $2000 Australian dollars after shipping and taxes. A 360 AIO costs $100 so Im surprised they have not offered it as an option with an external box attached to the Apollo II with the fan and radiator. I would be very happy with that as who cares about aesthetics.
I'd be curious to see how you make out with this and how much it really helps with the cooling! They do run hot but no hotter than a S19 would.
Balanced is where I am running mine currently and using the solo mining pool aspect heavily with just over 9PH pointed to it.