It is hard to believe. Bitcoin made its remarkable debut back in 2009. Since then, the world of cryptocurrencies is now accessible by almost anyone looking to get some rewards. One of these crypto coins is the DashCoin. Although less known and popular than Bitcoin, Dash mining can be more profitable than most coins, even Bitcoin. Dash is fast, secure, and is an excellent alternative to Bitcoin, hence the interest in this device by miners. 

About D3 (15Gh)

Bitmain Antminer D3 (17.5Gh) is an Application Specific Integrated Circuit miner with the X11 algorithm and a maximum hash rate of 17.5Gh/s. It is an addition to Bitmain's Antminer brand. Following the demand for Dash ASIC miners, Bitmain in 2017 released the Antminer D3 series. This miner has a power consumption of 1200W, which is lower than its previous models. Bitmain is arguably the leading cryptocurrency manufacturing company in the industry. They have a range of mining rigs, not just for Bitcoin or Dash but several other altcoins, cementing their position.

Hashrate

The Hashrate of a miner is the number of problems the device can solve in one second. The high the hash rate, the more efficient and productive it is. For the Antminer D3, it comes with a full hash rate of 15Gh/s. 

Algorithm

Mining for cryptocurrencies merely verifies blocks on the crypto blockchain so that new transactions can be added and verified. It helps cryptocurrencies in staying decentralized and lets miners earn coins for themselves. Miners need to solve some complex mathematical problems with the help of different algorithms. The coin solely depends on the algorithm. 

The Antminer works with the X11 algorithm, which is well known. This algorithm is ideal for the miner; the D3 can mine up to 24 coins with it. With this algorithm, users are guaranteed some income with few coins. The mining efficiency is high because of the D3's average power consumption. There is no official information about the chip type, chip count. The Antminer D3's top coin is Dash. 

Dash (previously known as Darkcoin, or XCoin before that) was created with the sole purpose of adding anonymity to Bitcoin. After some years, Dash has become well known. At the time, it was ASIC resistant (meaning only CPUs and GPUs mined it), but ASIC developers found a way to integrate Dash mining with their devices. Now, users can enjoy mining Dash and make profits. 

Power Consumption

Power consumption is an essential aspect of miners that interested buyers want to know. Mining is not an all-out profitable venture, and losses may happen along the way. The one significant factor that can bring losses is the excessive use of the power of miners. Since Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASICs) perform heavy tasks like solving complex mathematical algorithms, the miners tend to consume higher power. And the more the power consumption, the higher the electricity cost, which affects profitability. The Antminer D3 consumes about 1200W of energy, which is slightly less than the previous models.  

Power Supply

While most miners come with the standard built-in power supply, some miners require you to buy the Power supply units separately. The Antminer D3 belongs to this category, which means you need to get a power supply unit suitable enough to power the miner.

Heating and Air Circulation

One severe complication that often happens to miners is overheating. Like any device that carries out hefty amounts of work, the Antminer D3 is susceptible to high temperatures and overheating. The Antminer D3 has two fans attached to the front and rear sides for the sole purpose of cooling and air circulation. The device also comes with heat sinks inside the framework, which absorb the device's heat. If the temperature manages to heat up too much, there is a power surge to the fans that make them automatically spin faster and cool the device. There's a  downside, and this is one of the reasons ASIC miners consume lots of power.

Warranty

Although miners have a long life, a reasonable warranty period is always appreciated. For the Antminer D3, you get a warranty period of six months. You can get the product replaced or repaired entirely, But the warranty can be voided by conditions such as overclocking or indiscriminate opening of the device. 

Profitability

As with all miners, profitability or ROI depends on current market conditions. To accurately calculate the profitability, you should deduct the electricity cost after a day's work. But bear in mind that electricity rates differ based on area.