Episode notes
Let's test out the best air and water cooled solutions for the NerdQAxe++.
NerdQAxe++ Rev6: https://geni.us/NerdQAxePlusPlus
Rear Fan: https://www.solosatoshi.com/product/noctua-nf-a8-pwm-premium-quiet-fan-4-pin-80mm-brown/aff/5/
200W PSU: https://geni.us/m01VNu [Amazon]
350W PSU: https://geni.us/HNPbPyx [Amazon]
600W PSU: https://geni.us/MeanWellLRS60012
PSU Power Cable: https://www.solosatoshi.com/product/us-3-prong-ac-plug-pigtail-1-meter-18-awg/aff/5/
PSU NQ++ Power Cable: https://www.solosatoshi.com/product/xt30-female-pigtail-1-meter-18-awg/aff/5/
350W PSU Terminal cover: https://blog.fosketts.net/2020/10/18/powering-rabbits-the-mean-well-lrs-350-12-power-supply/
Quieter internal PSU fan (It has a different fan connector): https://amzn.to/47JveER
Parts to Upgrade the ASIC cooling:
Bigger heatsink: https://amzn.to/46YwqDm
Larger fan: https://amzn.to/3WThj8Z
Shroud to connect heatsink & fan: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1344901-nq-helix-for-nerdqaxe#profileId-1386223
3D Printing company: https://app.jawstec.com?ref=ariel.bravy
Thermal paste: https://amzn.to/4oPrbgo
NerdQX: https://geni.us/NerdQX
NerdQAxe++ that hit a block: https://www.reddit.com/r/BitAxe/comments/1ofhla9/i_found_a_block_a_btc_block_solo/
0:00 Intro
0:40 Cooling Options
2:17 Power Supply
3:45 Software Limitations
4:35 Stock Cooling
5:59 Big Heatsink
7:03 Big Heatsink & Fan
8:08 Hydro
9:50 Conclusions
12:45 Recommended Setups
14:13 Wrapping Up
Bitaxe Resources:
Purchase a Bitaxe Gamma (1 chip): https://geni.us/BitaxeGamma
Purchase a Bitaxe GT (2 chips): https://geni.us/BitaxeGT
Purchase a NerdQAxe++ (4 chips): https://geni.us/NerdQAxePlusPlus
Purchase a NerdQAxe+ Hydro (4 chips, watercooled): https://geni.us/NerdQAxePPHydro
Purchase a NerdQAxe Octaxe (8 chips): https://geni.us/Octaxe
Home Heaters / Miners:
Canaan Nano 3S (6 TH/s desk heater): https://geni.us/AvalonNano3S
Canaan Mini 3 (40 TH/s room heater): https://geni.us/AvalonMini3
Canaan Avalon Q (90 TH/s room heater): https://geni.us/AvalonQ
Main Site: https://bitaxe.org/
Github: https://github.com/bitaxeorg/ESP-Miner
Discord: https://discord.gg/osmu
Bitaxe Creator: https://x.com/skot9000
Follow me on Twitter / X: https://x.com/arielbravy
Follow me on Nostr: npub17utemvvg34ev7sue52hc0vzw8577en2pw687hmwm9ygjfpxeaqnq4ekdqc
AI Video Summary:
This video explores the most effective cooling and power upgrades for the Nerd QX++ Revision 6 Bitcoin miner. It tests several configurations, including stock air cooling, high-performance copper heat sinks with Noctua fans, and water cooling, to determine which setup allows for the most efficient overclocking and quietest operation.
Overclocking Reality: Stock settings provide ~4.9 TH/s. While software limits currently cap the maximum overclock at 6.5 TH/s (800 MHz), reaching this requires more robust cooling and power than the factory defaults provide. [00:29, 04:15]
Stock Cooling Performance: The Revision 6 stock cooler is surprisingly effective and essentially silent at default settings. However, when overclocked to 6.5 TH/s, the fan must run at 100% speed, which becomes loud and potentially annoying for indoor use. [04:37, 05:12]
The "Best" Air Cooling Setup: The top-performing air-cooled solution is a large copper heat sink paired with an oversized Noctua fan and a custom 3D-printed "Helix" shroud. This setup is quieter than stock and provides superior cooling for both the ASIC and the voltage regulators (VRMs). [06:01, 07:46]
Water Cooling (Hydro) vs. Air: Surprisingly, high-end air cooling outperformed the water-cooled "Hydro" solution. The air-cooled copper/Noctua setup was both cooler and significantly quieter than the Hydro’s radiator fan during overclocking. [08:10, 08:54]
Essential Power Upgrades: To overclock safely, the stock 120W power supply must be replaced. Recommended upgrades include Meanwell 12V power supplies (LRS-200 or LRS-350), as they handle the increased load without exceeding the 80% safety threshold. A 600W option is best for users planning to run 4–6 miners simultaneously. [02:18, 12:18]
Summary Recommendation: The "sweet spot" for most users is the Nerd QX++ Revision 6 with an added rear fan and an upgraded power supply. While custom copper/Noctua setups are quieter and better for hot environments, the stock front cooler is generally sufficient for most overclocking needs. [14:50, 15:01]
#Bitcoin #Mining #Overclocking #NerdQAxe
NerdQAxe++ Rev6: https://geni.us/NerdQAxePlusPlus
Rear Fan: https://www.solosatoshi.com/product/noctua-nf-a8-pwm-premium-quiet-fan-4-pin-80mm-brown/aff/5/
200W PSU: https://geni.us/m01VNu [Amazon]
350W PSU: https://geni.us/HNPbPyx [Amazon]
600W PSU: https://geni.us/MeanWellLRS60012
PSU Power Cable: https://www.solosatoshi.com/product/us-3-prong-ac-plug-pigtail-1-meter-18-awg/aff/5/
PSU NQ++ Power Cable: https://www.solosatoshi.com/product/xt30-female-pigtail-1-meter-18-awg/aff/5/
350W PSU Terminal cover: https://blog.fosketts.net/2020/10/18/powering-rabbits-the-mean-well-lrs-350-12-power-supply/
Quieter internal PSU fan (It has a different fan connector): https://amzn.to/47JveER
Parts to Upgrade the ASIC cooling:
Bigger heatsink: https://amzn.to/46YwqDm
Larger fan: https://amzn.to/3WThj8Z
Shroud to connect heatsink & fan: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1344901-nq-helix-for-nerdqaxe#profileId-1386223
3D Printing company: https://app.jawstec.com?ref=ariel.bravy
Thermal paste: https://amzn.to/4oPrbgo
NerdQX: https://geni.us/NerdQX
NerdQAxe++ that hit a block: https://www.reddit.com/r/BitAxe/comments/1ofhla9/i_found_a_block_a_btc_block_solo/
0:00 Intro
0:40 Cooling Options
2:17 Power Supply
3:45 Software Limitations
4:35 Stock Cooling
5:59 Big Heatsink
7:03 Big Heatsink & Fan
8:08 Hydro
9:50 Conclusions
12:45 Recommended Setups
14:13 Wrapping Up
Bitaxe Resources:
Purchase a Bitaxe Gamma (1 chip): https://geni.us/BitaxeGamma
Purchase a Bitaxe GT (2 chips): https://geni.us/BitaxeGT
Purchase a NerdQAxe++ (4 chips): https://geni.us/NerdQAxePlusPlus
Purchase a NerdQAxe+ Hydro (4 chips, watercooled): https://geni.us/NerdQAxePPHydro
Purchase a NerdQAxe Octaxe (8 chips): https://geni.us/Octaxe
Home Heaters / Miners:
Canaan Nano 3S (6 TH/s desk heater): https://geni.us/AvalonNano3S
Canaan Mini 3 (40 TH/s room heater): https://geni.us/AvalonMini3
Canaan Avalon Q (90 TH/s room heater): https://geni.us/AvalonQ
Main Site: https://bitaxe.org/
Github: https://github.com/bitaxeorg/ESP-Miner
Discord: https://discord.gg/osmu
Bitaxe Creator: https://x.com/skot9000
Follow me on Twitter / X: https://x.com/arielbravy
Follow me on Nostr: npub17utemvvg34ev7sue52hc0vzw8577en2pw687hmwm9ygjfpxeaqnq4ekdqc
AI Video Summary:
This video explores the most effective cooling and power upgrades for the Nerd QX++ Revision 6 Bitcoin miner. It tests several configurations, including stock air cooling, high-performance copper heat sinks with Noctua fans, and water cooling, to determine which setup allows for the most efficient overclocking and quietest operation.
Overclocking Reality: Stock settings provide ~4.9 TH/s. While software limits currently cap the maximum overclock at 6.5 TH/s (800 MHz), reaching this requires more robust cooling and power than the factory defaults provide. [00:29, 04:15]
Stock Cooling Performance: The Revision 6 stock cooler is surprisingly effective and essentially silent at default settings. However, when overclocked to 6.5 TH/s, the fan must run at 100% speed, which becomes loud and potentially annoying for indoor use. [04:37, 05:12]
The "Best" Air Cooling Setup: The top-performing air-cooled solution is a large copper heat sink paired with an oversized Noctua fan and a custom 3D-printed "Helix" shroud. This setup is quieter than stock and provides superior cooling for both the ASIC and the voltage regulators (VRMs). [06:01, 07:46]
Water Cooling (Hydro) vs. Air: Surprisingly, high-end air cooling outperformed the water-cooled "Hydro" solution. The air-cooled copper/Noctua setup was both cooler and significantly quieter than the Hydro’s radiator fan during overclocking. [08:10, 08:54]
Essential Power Upgrades: To overclock safely, the stock 120W power supply must be replaced. Recommended upgrades include Meanwell 12V power supplies (LRS-200 or LRS-350), as they handle the increased load without exceeding the 80% safety threshold. A 600W option is best for users planning to run 4–6 miners simultaneously. [02:18, 12:18]
Summary Recommendation: The "sweet spot" for most users is the Nerd QX++ Revision 6 with an added rear fan and an upgraded power supply. While custom copper/Noctua setups are quieter and better for hot environments, the stock front cooler is generally sufficient for most overclocking needs. [14:50, 15:01]
#Bitcoin #Mining #Overclocking #NerdQAxe
