Bitmain Antminer E3 (180Mh) Review

The Bitmain Antminer E3 (180Mh) is an ASIC mining device produced by Bitmain and released in July 2018. It has a hash rate of 180Mh/s with a power consumption of 800W. This mining device has increased efficiency of 4.444j/Mh. The Antminer E3(180Mh) is the first Ethereum based Asic miner produced by Bitmain. It operates with the Ethash Algorithm and mines ETH. 

Properties of Bitmain Antminer E3 (180Mh)

The Bitmain Antminer E3(180Mh) comes with a weight of 1300g and has a Noise level of 75db. This Noise level is high for a miner and can pose as a discouraging factor for purchasing it.

The implication of the Noise level is seen in its effect on the environment. Except the mining device will not be located in a residential area, the Noise level will contribute to noise pollution in the environment. The mining device also comes with 4fans built by its side. These fans help keep the device's temperature within the range of 0-40 degrees celsius. 

The benefit of having the fans is to keep the mining device functioning at an optimal level. This has a direct effect on the efficiency of the device, and as such very important to take note of it before purchasing. 
The power cord to this device is not included in the purchase, but Bitman advice that you find one with at least 10A from your local market.

Power consumption of the Bitmain Antminer E3 (180Mh)

The Antminer E3 was built to consume the power of 800W with a voltage of 12v. This power consumption is relatively low and is an encouraging factor for new miners to purchase. For miners with a low Budget for Electricity, this miner will pass as a good option. Miners with low power consumption tend to be a great option for new miners because the electricity budget is a huge factor in determining whether the miner makes a profit or not.

Power supply Connection of Bitmain Antminer E3 (180Mh)

You will need an ATX PSU with sufficient six-pin PCIe connectors. All PCIe connectors on a hashing board need to be connected to the PSU for the hashing board to operate. Don't connect more than one PSU to the same hashing board. Bitmain recommends the APW7 to power the Antminer E3.
Separate power supply to control board: there will be one additional six-pin PCIe connector on the IO board, which must be connected to the PSU to get power. It would be best if you were sure to power on the miner only after all PCIe connectors are connected to the power supply. 

The Profitability of Bitmain Antminer E3

You will still get a profitable miner even today, even after its release in 2018. The Antminer E3 comes with a profit ratio of three digits. It has a profit ratio of 888 percent and an annual return percentage of 726 percent. These are some of the features that make it an interesting Ethereum miner. It goes without saying that most miners will be looking for it. You better get it before stores run out.

The manufacturer is full of confidence with the miner and offers a 44 day payback period on it. 

The profitability based on the power consumption and the voltage is relatively low; it has an estimated $3.39 per day, $101.63 per month, and $1,219.54 per year profitability. Compared to other Miners, the profitability of the Antminer E3 is great, with an average of $3.39/day, the cost of production, and cost used in buying electricity, it shows to be a great source of income for miners. This is a great choice for miners on a Budget or new miners starting.

Price: On the main Bitmain website, the price goes for $1162. This is relatively high for new miners considering the profitability.