Antminer L3+ Profitability

Antminer L3+ Profitability

The Antminer L3+ is a complement to Bitmain's flagship Antminer ASIC brand. It is produced by Bitmain, a giant in the mining industry. Launched in 2013, the Antminer brand has been one of the leading brands regarding technical specifications and quality of miners produced. Antminers account for more than 75% of the global mining industry.

Due to the popularity of Litecoin, there is a demand for mining hardware that can mine the coin. Bitmain has been producing and shipping the Antminer L3 series since 2016. The L3 series includes L3+ (504Mh), L3++ (580Mh), L3++ (596Mh) and L3+ (600Mh), all of which use the BM1485 ASIC chip.

The BM1485 was the first ASIC chip used to mine Litecoin. Every Litecoin miner has 288 of these chips in its framework. Litecoin miners are also known as Scrypt miners.

L3 miners can mine any coin using the Scrypt algorithm.

Features of Antminer L3+

The Antminer L3+ features a dual fan arrangement front, rear, left and right, with a suitable aluminum casing. The arrangement is consistent with the design of the previous model. It weighs about 4.4 kg, measures 188*130*352 mm, is smaller than most miners, and has the added advantage of being easy to handle and stack.

Antminer L3+ analysis and specifications

Manufacturer	Bitmain	Bitmain
Model	Antminer L3+ 504Mh/s	Antminer L3+ 600Mh/s
Top Coin	Litecoin
Size	188 * 130 * 352mm
Weight	4.4kg
Noise level	70db	75dB
Fan(s)	2
Power	800W	850W
Voltage	11.6 ~ 13.0V
Interface	Ethernet
Temperature	5 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Humidity	5 - 95 %	5 - 95 %

The fans are arranged as IP buttons, network cable sockets, and reset buttons on the front of the miner. The data cable on the top is snapped to prevent abrasion and stable data transfer. Ant L3+ is equipped with Bitmain 10nm ASIC chip, coupled with hash rate and low power consumption, making miners powerful. The miner is also equipped with an APW3-12-1600-B2 power supply unit with a conversion rate of 93%.

Antminer L3+ algorithm

Every miner's algorithm is essential as it determines the top coin and the suitable size of the device. Since L3 miners are dedicated to mining Litecoin, they use the Scrypt algorithm. Scrypt is an encryption method that takes a lot of time to choose and uses a lot of memory. It is used as Proof of Work (PoW) in many altcoins. Made for Tenebrix and released in 2011, it is the basis for Litecoin and Dogecoin based on the Scrypt algorithm.

The Scrypt algorithm is used for cryptocurrency mining, which makes it more complicated for specialized ASIC miners. In addition, coins mined from Scrypt differ from Bitcoin because Bitcoin uses the SHA-256 algorithm.

Antminer L3+ cooling method

The Antminer L3+ is equipped with a high-quality aluminum casing that protects it from dust and heat and two front and rear fans for cooling. This design is like the previous models in the L3 series. However, for efficient heat dissipation, the Antminer L3+ uses a combination of conduction and convection to cool the device.

Each chip has a high-grade aluminum heat sink inside the miner, which improves the heat absorption capacity. Two fans at the end of the duct are used to expel the hot air, cooling it immediately. This endothermic process suggests that the L3+ can operate at maximum power while keeping itself cool.

Antminer L3+ energy consumption

Known for its low power consumption, the L3+ is ideal for those who want to mine at home. The power consumption of the L3+ is around 850W, which is an added advantage for users with free electricity as it reduces electricity bills. With an electricity bill of 0.1 per KwH, users can enjoy profit after a day's work.

Antminer L3+ fan and air circulation

Ant L3+ has a 12cm fan with 12V 2.3A on the front for air intake. There is also a 12cm fan at the end of the miner to remove air and heat. These two fans do an excellent job of maintaining stable mining conditions by cooling the equipment and preventing overheating. During normal mining operations, the fan speed is 4300 rpm, which is very useful.

Antminer L3+ noise level

The noise level of most miners is around 60db to 70db, but the noise level of Antminer L3+ is 75db. Four dedicated fans are working to maintain stable mining conditions and prevent overheating from causing noise levels. Standard fan settings automatically adjust based on ambient temperature. The Antminer L3+ is suitable for mining at home because the noise level is optimized, but it is best stored on a mining farm.

Antminer L3+ overclocking function

While there is an option to overclock the performance of the L3+ chip, overclocking voids the manufacturer's warranty, and whether you want to overclock or downclock, whatever you decide to do with the clock speed interface (UI) helps monitor everything. The miner needs a suitable power supply unit to operate at maximum capacity. Unfortunately, the Antminer L3+ does not come with a plug-in power supply. A PSU is required to be purchased separately for proper operation.

Antminer L3+ profitability

The profitability of Antminer L3+ depends on electricity prices and market conditions. Therefore, profitability may change daily, depending on electricity bills; the device will profit when the market favors the top coin.

Antminer L3+ 504Mh/s profitability

Period	Day	Month	Year
Income	$0.50	$15.00	$182.50
Electricity	$1.92	$57.60	$700.80
Profit	$-1.42	$-42.60	$-518.30

Antminer L3+ 600Mh/s profitability

Period	Day	Month	Year
Income	$0.59	$17.70	$215.35
Electricity	$2.04	$61.20	$744.60
Profit	$-1.45	$-43.50	$-529.25

Disclaimer: 

The above income statement is a rough estimate based on known miner data. The actual value may be different from the table value. The above table only intends to provide insights and ideas for those who wish to purchase this.

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