So, you've decided to create an ASIC farm. Where to start? Of course, with the purchase of devices. But what criteria to pay attention to when choosing apart from the supported coins? Which ASICs are the most recommended in 2022? Find answers in this article.

Criteria for choosing ASICs

Let's take a closer look at what criteria you should choose devices.

Overclocking and energy efficiency

The overclocking and energy efficiency of an ASIC directly affect your profit and the payback speed of the device, so be sure to check what overclocking profiles are available on a particular device and how much power they consume before purchasing. Look for the most beneficial combinations, and improve them. For example, the Hiveon ASIC firmware will help you not only to increase the hashrate and at the same time to keep the power consumption at the current level. Using it, you can also reduce power consumption (the hashrate will not change) or maximize the hashrate (the power consumption will also increase).

Availability of spare parts

Be sure to find out if you can get spare parts for your potential ASIC in your area. If so, also check their prices. Remember that ASICs have virtually no interchangeable parts: for example, if you have a Bitmain device, Innosilicon parts will not work for you. But on the other hand, Bitmain models have the same fans — they are interchangeable. The same applies to the control boards of the Bitmain S17 and T17 series.

Considering this circumstance, choose those ASICs for which you can get spare parts as quickly as possible. If your device breaks down, you will be able to repair it quickly and to avoid downtime and loss of profit.

Warranty of the device

What is the warranty period of your potential ASIC? What cases are not covered by the warranty? Look for devices with the most favorable warranty conditions and be sure to find out if there is a warranty service center in your area. Having a post-warranty center will also be a plus.

The complexity of management

Look for easy-to-manage devices, so that you will be able to pay more attention to the mining process, rather than complex settings. Consider devices that are compatible with Hiveon OS — it will help to make management even easier.

Price

The price of a device depends on its performance, but in any case, ASICs are usually quite expensive. To find the most cost effective option, compare offers from several suppliers. Also, do not buy new models immediately after they enter the market. Better wait a bit. The price will decrease, and reviews will appear on the Internet.

Top-10 ASICs in 2022

Bitmain Antminer S9k

Algorithm: SHA-256
Hashrate up to 13.5 TH/s
Advanced heat transfer system
Stability
Fans are interchangeable

Bitmain Antminer S9 SE

Algorithm: SHA-256
Hashrate up to 16 TH/s
Ease of setup
Stability
Effective heat dissipation
Fans are interchangeable

Innosilicon A10 Pro+

Algorithm: Ethash
Hashrate up to 720 MH/s
Stability
Low noise level
The power supply is always included

Bitmain Antminer S19

Algorithm: SHA-256
Hashrate up to 95 TH/s
Stability
Innovative power supply APW12
Fans are interchangeable

Bitmain Antminer S19 Pro

Algorithm: SHA-256
Hashrate up to 110 TH/s
Stability and reliability
There is a power saving mode
Improved cooling system
Fans are interchangeable

Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro

Algorithm: SHA-256
Hashrate up to 80.1 TH/s (the device is easy to overclock)
Fans are interchangeable
Is compatible with the Hiveon ASIC firmware

Bitmain Antminer L3+ / L3++

Algorithm: Scrypt
Hashrate up to 504 MH/s / 580 MH/s respectively
Fans are interchangeable
Is compatible with the Hiveon ASIC firmware
Low noise level
Low energy consumption (800 W / 940 W respectively)

Bitmain Antminer Т17 old generations

Algorithm: SHA-256
Hashrate up to 56TH/s (the device is easy to overclock)
Fans and control boards are interchangeable
Is compatible with the Hiveon ASIC firmware

Innosilicon T3

Algorithm: SHA-256
Hashrate up to 43 TH/s
Reliability
Improved cooling system

Whatsminer M20S

Algorithm: SHA-256
Hashrate up to 68 TH/s
High efficiency
Reliability

Once you've purchased your devices, you can improve their factory hashrate and power consumption levels. Also choose a reliable pool to make your income more stable. These two steps are described in more detail in this article. After that, you just have to connect everything and start mining. Remember to take care of your farm. Monitor the temperature, ensure heat dissipation, and regularly clean your ASICs from dust. This will help them live longer, and you will avoid unexpected costs for repairs or the purchase of new devices.