Mining hardware, read without the hype

Pequet studies the physical layer behind proof-of-work networks: compute boards, thermal paths, power supplies, firmware, and the facilities that connect them.

Technician examining an open mining chassis with circuit boards and cooling ducts on a workbench

What a specification can hide

Published efficiency is measured under conditions. Ambient temperature, power conversion, pool software, rejected shares, maintenance intervals, and electricity contracts can change the practical picture.

Use our reading framework to distinguish a laboratory number from an operating observation. This page is educational and does not recommend a purchase.

Comparison lens

QuestionWhy it mattersEvidence to seek
Compute densityRack planning and service accessMeasured dimensions and airflow diagram
Power pathElectrical safety and conversion lossRated input, PSU model, circuit limits
Thermal behaviorStable operation across seasonsFan curve and ambient test conditions
Industrial air cooling corridor with temperature sensors and orderly cable trays

Cooling as a system

Air movement is a facility decision, not merely a fan specification. We map intake, exhaust, filtration, noise, and service pathways.

Close view of a mining control board connected to a laptop displaying firmware logs

Software and firmware

Version history, update procedures, telemetry, and access controls deserve the same scrutiny as silicon.