ANTMINER S3+ Discussion and Support Thread

[brush242]

Yet there would be signs the tape had been removed and replaced.  There was quite a bit of additional USPS Priority Mail tape but there was no signs of repackaging that jumped out at me.  What I find curious is the Bitmain box dimensions difference. 

not saying it happened, but you would be amazed how easily tape comes off on something that sits in a freezer, then reattaches when warmed.
but either way bitmain mines these before selling them.  I think they actually mine the whole stock load as they are building out the next batch. like build batch 7 mine them all and not sell them till batch 8 is ready, mine batch 8's till batch 9 is ready to replace them.

What precisely is your source for this statement? Is that BITMAIN's stated policy?

As much as BFL and others were scamming, there was also an enormous amount BS flying around that simply wasn't true. Some people stated x BS fully believing it was true, and many more bought x BS because they were afraid that it might be true.

Which is why I am curious.

[Nite]

I agree that the beeping is annoying when the internet or pool goes down, I would remove the speaker but at the same time I don't want to void the warranty.... maybe after the miners pay themself off as I use them I will consider it, but not yet, only had mine running for about a week now.

[aarons6]

yeah im not going to break the speaker :/

i just wish there was a switch somewhere that turns it off completely.

[cloh76]

I stuck those little pads on each of the speakers and it didnt really make much of a difference.  They are still loud.  I have just learned to live with it, however I wish there was a fix so we could disable it.

[mdude77]

I stuck those little pads on each of the speakers and it didnt really make much of a difference.  They are still loud.  I have just learned to live with it, however I wish there was a fix so we could disable it.

I think it goes to show Bitmain isn't targeting Mr. Home Hobby User, but Mr. Big Datacenter.

M

[jackbox]

I ordered two Antminer S3+ units for delivery to Thailand. The only shipping option was UPS. Both units were shipped last Wednesday. They both came to Thailand on Friday but only one was delivered. Apparently, one unit was left on the plane and went on quite an odyssey. UPS didn't even apologize for their screw-up. So here is the journey one of the units took. For a journey that should have been about 1,733 Km the package traveled approximately 24,146 Km (15,004 miles). I am glad I finally got it today. There was gash that cut through the box but the inner foam protected the unit. Right now it is hashing and seems to be working per specs.

Bangkok, Thailand    11/10/2014    10:31 A.M.    Delivered
Bangkok, Thailand    11/10/2014    1:01 A.M.       Out For Delivery
Bangkok, Thailand    11/09/2014    10:02 P.M.    Import Scan
Bangkok, Thailand    11/09/2014    7:03 A.M.       Arrival Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/09/2014    5:19 A.M.       Departure Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/09/2014    1:55 A.M.       Arrival Scan
Mumbai, India       11/08/2014    6:27 P.M.       Departure Scan
Mumbai, India       11/08/2014    5:25 P.M.       Arrival Scan
Koeln, Germany    11/08/2014    4:23 A.M.       Departure Scan
Koeln, Germany    11/07/2014    8:14 P.M.       Arrival Scan
Mumbai, India       11/07/2014    4:17 P.M.       Departure Scan
Mumbai, India       11/07/2014    12:10 P.M.    Arrival Scan
Bangkok, Thailand    11/07/2014    8:52 A.M.       Departure Scan
Bangkok, Thailand    11/07/2014    6:06 A.M.       Arrival Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/07/2014    4:26 A.M.       Departure Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/07/2014    12:34 A.M.    Export Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    11:15 P.M.    Arrival Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    10:56 P.M.    Departure Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    6:58 P.M.       Origin Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    5:18 P.M.       Pickup Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    1:31 A.M.       Order Processed: Ready for UPS

[dlowings]

In general, what is the consensus on the last batch of miners ? Are they hitting and keeping their target hash range  +/- ?

[klondike_bar]

I ordered two Antminer S3+ units for delivery to Thailand. The only shipping option was UPS. Both units were shipped last Wednesday. They both came to Thailand on Friday but only one was delivered. Apparently, one unit was left on the plane and went on quite an odyssey. UPS didn't even apologize for their screw-up. So here is the journey one of the units took. For a journey that should have been about 1,733 Km the package traveled approximately 24,146 Km (15,004 miles). I am glad I finally got it today. There was gash that cut through the box but the inner foam protected the unit. Right now it is hashing and seems to be working per specs.

Bangkok, Thailand    11/10/2014    10:31 A.M.    Delivered
Bangkok, Thailand    11/10/2014    1:01 A.M.       Out For Delivery
Bangkok, Thailand    11/09/2014    10:02 P.M.    Import Scan
Bangkok, Thailand    11/09/2014    7:03 A.M.       Arrival Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/09/2014    5:19 A.M.       Departure Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/09/2014    1:55 A.M.       Arrival Scan
Mumbai, India       11/08/2014    6:27 P.M.       Departure Scan
Mumbai, India       11/08/2014    5:25 P.M.       Arrival Scan
Koeln, Germany    11/08/2014    4:23 A.M.       Departure Scan
Koeln, Germany    11/07/2014    8:14 P.M.       Arrival Scan
Mumbai, India       11/07/2014    4:17 P.M.       Departure Scan
Mumbai, India       11/07/2014    12:10 P.M.    Arrival Scan
Bangkok, Thailand    11/07/2014    8:52 A.M.       Departure Scan
Bangkok, Thailand    11/07/2014    6:06 A.M.       Arrival Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/07/2014    4:26 A.M.       Departure Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/07/2014    12:34 A.M.    Export Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    11:15 P.M.    Arrival Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    10:56 P.M.    Departure Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    6:58 P.M.       Origin Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    5:18 P.M.       Pickup Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    1:31 A.M.       Order Processed: Ready for UPS

the good news is that UPS probably spent $50 of time and jet fuel to transport it all those extra trips

[pekatete]

In general, what is the condenses on the last batch of miners ? Are they hitting and keeping their target hash range  +/- ?

Ahem, was that meant to read consensus? Well, S3+'s are solid units, (including S3's later than batch 6) and bitmain have perfected their art with respect to these devices, with the sole exception of the firmware update shenanigans. Properly powered, they hit and exceed their rated hash-speed without batting an eyelid. I personally think more can be squeezed out of the S3+'s by re-doing the top heat-sink and using heatpads rather than the paste.

[cloh76]

In general, what is the consensus on the last batch of miners ? Are they hitting and keeping their target hash range  +/- ?

My Batch 11 are doing well - steady, consistent, and no issues Just like my batch 8 and batch 9 Miners. 

[lluixi]

Hi People.

Can i replace original fans with this one?

http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/fans/glidestream-120.html

I want more silence inside my home...xDDD And the Winter is coming...xD Less rpms and noise, more heat inside my home.

I will check the temperatures not going up to 50 degrees or more...

Thanks in advance.

[klondike_bar]

Hi People.

Can i replace original fans with this one?

http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/fans/glidestream-120.html

I want more silence inside my home...xDDD And the Winter is coming...xD Less rpms and noise, more heat inside my home.

I will check the temperatures not going up to 50 degrees or more...

Thanks in advance.

They likely won't be sufficient for cooling and you'll see lower hashrate or errors. You need at least 120cfm, 150cfm ideally

The s3 already has some pretty topnotch fans for airflow/noise ratio

[brush242]

Hey All,

Has there been any further discussion/confirmation that S3+ B11s are shipping with louder fans?

I'm considering replacing my S1s with S3s, but NOT if the fans are louder. Anyone have any thoughts, links, experiences?

Some points to head off the mindless, "who in their right mind...", comments from the usual suspects:

• I am well aware of the blunt force calculations concering ROI.
• I am not crazy for ordering them and having them shipped no matter what you happen to think.
• You have no idea what I pay for power, or how I use the heat.
• This is a hobby that I enjoy.

So, other than that, all comments welcome.

Thanks in advance!

[raskul]

Hey All,

Has there been any further discussion/confirmation that S3+ B11s are shipping with louder fans?

I'm considering replacing my S1s with S3s, but NOT if the fans are louder. Anyone have any thoughts, links, experiences?

Some points to head off the mindless, "who in their right mind...", comments from the usual suspects:

• I am well aware of the blunt force calculations concering ROI.
• I am not crazy for ordering them and having them shipped no matter what you happen to think.
• You have no idea what I pay for power, or how I use the heat.
• This is a hobby that I enjoy.

So, other than that, all comments welcome.

Thanks in advance!

the fans on the s3+ are far quieter than the s1

[brush242]

Has there been any further discussion/confirmation that S3+ B11s are shipping with louder fans?

I'm considering replacing my S1s with S3s, but NOT if the fans are louder. Anyone have any thoughts, links, experiences?

Some points to head off the mindless, "who in their right mind...", comments from the usual suspects:

• I am well aware of the blunt force calculations concering ROI.
• I am not crazy for ordering them and having them shipped no matter what you happen to think.
• You have no idea what I pay for power, or how I use the heat.
• This is a hobby that I enjoy.

So, other than that, all comments welcome.

Thanks in advance!

the fans on the s3+ are far quieter than the s1

Right, and thank you. But there were several posts recently in this thread that noted that B11 fans were signficantly louder than prior batches of B3+.

I was wonder if there was any other discussion thereof, or if anyone knew of a change, et cetera, that was more specific.

Thanks again.

[jackbox]

I ordered two Antminer S3+ units for delivery to Thailand. The only shipping option was UPS. Both units were shipped last Wednesday. They both came to Thailand on Friday but only one was delivered. Apparently, one unit was left on the plane and went on quite an odyssey. UPS didn't even apologize for their screw-up. So here is the journey one of the units took. For a journey that should have been about 1,733 Km the package traveled approximately 24,146 Km (15,004 miles). I am glad I finally got it today. There was gash that cut through the box but the inner foam protected the unit. Right now it is hashing and seems to be working per specs.

Bangkok, Thailand    11/10/2014    10:31 A.M.    Delivered
Bangkok, Thailand    11/10/2014    1:01 A.M.       Out For Delivery
Bangkok, Thailand    11/09/2014    10:02 P.M.    Import Scan
Bangkok, Thailand    11/09/2014    7:03 A.M.       Arrival Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/09/2014    5:19 A.M.       Departure Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/09/2014    1:55 A.M.       Arrival Scan
Mumbai, India       11/08/2014    6:27 P.M.       Departure Scan
Mumbai, India       11/08/2014    5:25 P.M.       Arrival Scan
Koeln, Germany    11/08/2014    4:23 A.M.       Departure Scan
Koeln, Germany    11/07/2014    8:14 P.M.       Arrival Scan
Mumbai, India       11/07/2014    4:17 P.M.       Departure Scan
Mumbai, India       11/07/2014    12:10 P.M.    Arrival Scan
Bangkok, Thailand    11/07/2014    8:52 A.M.       Departure Scan
Bangkok, Thailand    11/07/2014    6:06 A.M.       Arrival Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/07/2014    4:26 A.M.       Departure Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/07/2014    12:34 A.M.    Export Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    11:15 P.M.    Arrival Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    10:56 P.M.    Departure Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    6:58 P.M.       Origin Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    5:18 P.M.       Pickup Scan
Shenzhen, China    11/05/2014    1:31 A.M.       Order Processed: Ready for UPS

the good news is that UPS probably spent $50 of time and jet fuel to transport it all those extra trips

Yea. I kept mentioning to my brother how much extra fuel they are wasting taking it everywhere the plane went for the weekend.

[jackbox]

Hey All,

Has there been any further discussion/confirmation that S3+ B11s are shipping with louder fans?

I'm considering replacing my S1s with S3s, but NOT if the fans are louder. Anyone have any thoughts, links, experiences?

Some points to head off the mindless, "who in their right mind...", comments from the usual suspects:

• I am well aware of the blunt force calculations concering ROI.
• I am not crazy for ordering them and having them shipped no matter what you happen to think.
• You have no idea what I pay for power, or how I use the heat.
• This is a hobby that I enjoy.

So, other than that, all comments welcome.

Thanks in advance!

the fans on the s3+ are far quieter than the s1

I have 3 S3 coupons good for two more days. Good for .035 btc off each unit. One coupon per unit ordered. PM if you want them. Need to order quickly to use them.

[cloh76]

Has there been any further discussion/confirmation that S3+ B11s are shipping with louder fans?

I'm considering replacing my S1s with S3s, but NOT if the fans are louder. Anyone have any thoughts, links, experiences?

Some points to head off the mindless, "who in their right mind...", comments from the usual suspects:

• I am well aware of the blunt force calculations concering ROI.
• I am not crazy for ordering them and having them shipped no matter what you happen to think.
• You have no idea what I pay for power, or how I use the heat.
• This is a hobby that I enjoy.

So, other than that, all comments welcome.

Thanks in advance!

the fans on the s3+ are far quieter than the s1

Right, and thank you. But there were several posts recently in this thread that noted that B11 fans were signficantly louder than prior batches of B3+.

I was wonder if there was any other discussion thereof, or if anyone knew of a change, et cetera, that was more specific.

Thanks again.

I originally posted that my B11 were louder then my batch 8 and 9, but since then they have tapered off and run at fairly the same db as my original S3+s. 

[Nite]

since this is my first S3+ miner I'm using I can't comment on noise of earlier units, but I can tell ya that my first S3+ does have loud fans on it, they were running at medium and highest speed when I first got it during testing and sitting on my table, but I since fixed that by putting the miner under my table since the air is cooler along the floor which helps keep the fan speed down and its barely tolerable since it now runs at low to medium speed

another thing that will help is keep the miner in a room thats at least 72F or lower, if the ambient temp in the room is too high, then the fans will be noisy as well.

Or if you want to really get creative, build like a duct behind all your S3 miners exaust fans and plug a dryer vent to it and the heat will go out of the house instead of surrounding the miners in the room lol

as for ordering miners, I didn't get mine direct from China, I bought it off amazon from a third party seller called MiningSolutions (based in New Jersey USA), he is one of the trusted ones on thier and always has the latest batch in stock and sells out very quick as well. Gonna order my next one from him as soon as I can

[jackbox]

Has there been any further discussion/confirmation that S3+ B11s are shipping with louder fans?

I'm considering replacing my S1s with S3s, but NOT if the fans are louder. Anyone have any thoughts, links, experiences?

Some points to head off the mindless, "who in their right mind...", comments from the usual suspects:

• I am well aware of the blunt force calculations concering ROI.
• I am not crazy for ordering them and having them shipped no matter what you happen to think.
• You have no idea what I pay for power, or how I use the heat.
• This is a hobby that I enjoy.

So, other than that, all comments welcome.

Thanks in advance!

the fans on the s3+ are far quieter than the s1

Right, and thank you. But there were several posts recently in this thread that noted that B11 fans were signficantly louder than prior batches of B3+.

I was wonder if there was any other discussion thereof, or if anyone knew of a change, et cetera, that was more specific.

Thanks again.

My Antminer S3+ is my first hardware miner. I have had it just over 24 hours. The fans are very loud when at full speed. When the chip temps are in the low 40's C the fans are at 2400 and 2100 rpm and they are loud. Even with a loud aircon unit on you can still hear the fans.