Bitfury B8 is another one from the Bitfury Company, and this comes with a maximum power consumption of 6400W. There’s a maximum hash rate of 49 Th/s, which is lower than other miners in the B series. The miner was released in December 2017 and has been in the game for a while. You can mine over 42 coins with this miner, making it one of the powerful units in the market. Mining Rig Rentals is the top coin, followed closely by Freecash and HashCryptos.

About Bitfury B8 Features and Specifications

The miner weighs 37000g and makes it one of the heaviest in the market. With this weight comes the pressure to perform and thus the high power consumption. Power consumption of 6400W warrants a miner with such a large weight. It comes with a 6U rack format and uses the Ethernet interface. The size of the unit is measured at 440*270*650mm. Other mineable coins found on this miner include Acoin, Curecoin, and Unbreakable.

There are large mining pools that are associated with this miner. These mining pools include AntPool, SlushPool, and ViaBTC.  You can get this miner direct from the manufacturer or selected stores.

Algorithm of Bitfury B8

The B8 Bitfury uses SHA-256 Algorithm, which enables it to mine over 40 coins. There are 42 coins to mine with this algorithm. Most miners favor this algorithm due to the versatility of coin mined. 6 chipboards support the algorithm

on this miner with a size of 16nm. There’s a chip count of 576, and the chip’s name is BF16BTC162. The minimum voltage is 48V while the maximum voltage is 57.6V.

Efficiency of the B8 Miner

With such high power consumption, one expects the efficiency to be high. The miner has one of the lowest efficiency levels the industry has to offer. It comes with an efficiency rating of 0.131j/Gh. The efficiency is enough to mine profitable coins that include DigiByte, NiceHash, and Prohashing.

Hash rate of the Bitfury B8

49 Th/s is the hash rate that comes with this miner. The hash rate is also lower than any other in the B series. What the miner lacks in hash rate, it compensates with high power consumption. The hash rate ensures miners get all the coins, but with higher power consumption.

Humidity and temperature settings

For optimum performance, the miner must use minimum humidity levels of 5 percent and a maximum of 95 percent. Temperature is vital as a highly efficient cooler helps with overclocking. The minimum temperature is minus 10 degrees centigrade, while the maximum is 40 degrees centigrade. There are 6 fans to help with cooling in case of overclocking.

Noise and sound capabilities

The miner comes with 86 decibels, which means that this is best for industrial use. For those who plan to mine at home, ensure there are no neighbors around. The miner is best for large farm mining where noise levels don’t count for much.

The Profitability of the Bitfury B8

Just as with any miner, profitability depends on various factors. Top among these factors include market conditions (coin prices) and electricity rates in your area.

Warranty of the B8

There’s a 180-day warranty provided by the manufacturer. Other stores provide different warranties. Ensure you read the terms and conditions to know the warranty coverage.