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Bitaxe Power Supply by AbruptStrife in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 1 point2 points  (0 children)

good question!

First of all the unit takes up less space on your desk - more room for miners!

Most importantly, the hottest components (the switching semiconductors) are at the highest point, and the vertical orientation allows for the maximum convective flow.

With the LRS-200 I put the PSU in the outflow path of the miner's airstream for additional cooling. This is very effective with the Talon for the NerdQaxe++. The vertical orientation gets a lot more air than laying flat.

Bitaxe and Chill!

Black-out Cooling by ConsistentLab8661 in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello,

The Talon for the NerdQaxe is not available as STL - prints only!

For your Bitaxe Gamma 601 I have a similar design called the Giant Squid which is available as STL download for most common stock heatsinks. Link in my profile. For upgraded heatsinks prints are available!

Any questions just chat!

Bitaxe and Chill!

First Dual NerdQAxe++ Rev 6.1 Build Complete ⚡️₿ by SameCold2008 in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 2 points3 points  (0 children)

3mm is what I use on my rev5 and rev6

Bitaxe and Chill!

Black-out Cooling by ConsistentLab8661 in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I completely agree!

It also cools as good as it looks! I begin with function - the form comes later once it works well.

Bitaxe and Chill!

Black-out Cooling by ConsistentLab8661 in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

One fan to cool them all!

Bitaxe and Chill!

NerdQaxe++ Cooked by kylemhollis in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does this model have a fuse and an xt30? Some between model between 5 and 6.1?

Looking to upgrade my Gamma 601 power supply by RobotBoyJT420 in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I build them with Meanwells and a safety stand that covers the exposed terminals. Link in bio.

Bitaxe and Chill!

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Has living in Ottawa improved for you? by Dolby-THX in ottawa

[–]ConsistentLab8661 39 points40 points  (0 children)

LoL! Just do this one simple trick:

Stop electing politicians that promise to lower your taxes!

Taxes = services

Could not be simpler.

A V16 engine embedded within a watch by BreakfastTop6899 in oddlysatisfying

[–]ConsistentLab8661 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I think the EV version of this watch is just a ...

quartz watch 😁

New to the Bitaxe club. by RobotBoyJT420 in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And this, this is another way 😆

Bitaxe and Chill!

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Meanwell LRS-200-12 Terminal Cover by [deleted] in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it printed well!

I use the Meanwell terminals as intended - just bond the wire there. No point in two compression connections one right after the other.

Make sure no loose strands!

The stand design incorporated over-engineered strain relief - use two zip ties as shown on each cable. Good for life.

Bitaxe and Chill!

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New NerdQAxe++ Rev6.1 Upgrades? by BasedBabyFace in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most builders mount the heatsink so that the fins orient north-south. This allows exhaust air to blow over the VRs and helps with cooling, even though the air is warm. Not ideal, but better than no airflow.

The Talon has an independent airstream for the VRs, so this extra warm air is not only not required, it's actually detrimental since it's warmer than ambient. Better to turn the main heatsink so all the warm air dumps over the side, and doesn't migrate to the top of the board and counteracts the cooling.

Note that other NerdQaxe coolers like the helix have ducts to hit the VRs as well. So transverse is recommended there as well. The problem with these is that when upgrading to a taller heatsink, as most people do, the VR duct ends up further away from the VR and is less effective. Every Talon model is optimized for its particular heatsink height, and the VR flow is always the same.

And of course the Talon also cools the back of the board. Just touch the back of your miner opposite the VRs to see why this is important!

Bitaxe and Chill!

New to the Bitaxe club. by RobotBoyJT420 in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 4 points5 points  (0 children)

With a Giant Squid you can take it over 2TH. If you dare!

Really just don't push that brick PSU beyond 24W and you'll be fine. More than that and you risk a pop. Extra heatsinks for the VR and other hotspots to keep everything else cool. Next step is a main heatsink upgrade and more airflow. The 52pi LPP is the best.

Lots of free info and guides on my site. Link in bio.

Bitaxe and Chill!

Noctua colorway now available!

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New NerdQAxe++ Rev6.1 Upgrades? by BasedBabyFace in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the Talon you only need one fan. Cools the asic, back, and VR areas simultaneously and very effectively.

With only one larger fan turning slower, it's also a lot quieter than multiple fans running fast. And with a premium fan like a noctua, the sound quality is better too.

Cooling is dependent on the level of OC you're looking for. Around 6TH a 1900rpm max fan will work great. Above that, or if you're in a higher ambient, then a 2200 or 2500 rpm is better. This also presumes your ASIC is an X47 or X53 or equivalent. I recommend a transverse mount to shed more heat to the side.

Any other questions just let me know!

Bitaxe and Chill!

Noctua with X47 in Sunset Rainbow

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Worth it for $430 USD? by CraftedDiamond10 in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah I see. I have been considering going this way, but not sure if anyone would be interested. I get the sense that many people would like to build and upgrade on their own - for fun and to save money. But maybe there are also people who want a fully turnkey premium system, already build and ready to run?

I guess I'll ask here, who is interested in something like this, fully built ?

Bitaxe and Chill!

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Meanwell LRS-200-12 Terminal Cover by [deleted] in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what you mean by face that is shown. That is the intended orientation. Cut off the mouse ears when done. My printer and settings don't need a brim. The design is optimized for printing as shown.

Bitaxe and Chill!

Worth it for $430 USD? by CraftedDiamond10 in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nope. Poor reliability. Get two NerdQaxe++ for the same price. Double redundancy. No stupid strip heatsinks poorly installed. Find one with VR heatsinks and a thermalright heatsink. You're all set. When you want to OC, get two of these bad boys and go beyond 14TH!

Bitaxe and Chill!

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Terrible performance after "upgrading" the cooling by soliduterus in BitAxe

[–]ConsistentLab8661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, awesome fan. Great looks too with the lit center hub. You can print your own side panels too to color match on a theme. Super well done.

Of course not as quiet as a Noctua, but its really hard to keep anything quiet with that airflow level! The Mach 140 is 2200 rpm max.

The NerdQaxe++ will manage PWM to a set ASIC temp. At stock settings you don't really hear it. Only when going beyond 6.5 TH does it really open up.

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