Ethereum: Bitmain Antminer U3 Keeps Running, Leaving Some to Wonder

A recent update on the Ethereum mining subreddit has left many enthusiasts baffled. A user who claims to be running two Antminer U3 rigs on Linux Ubuntu has been experiencing a particular issue that has been puzzling miners around the world.

The user, whose identity is being withheld due to concerns about potential harassment or backlash from other users, reports that he has been successfully mining Ethereum with the U3s for several weeks without incident. However, this comes at a price: both Antminer U3 rigs are running continuously and neither has been shut down.

“I have tried everything to fix the problem,” the user writes. “I have updated my drivers, checked for hardware issues, and even rebooted the entire system. But nothing seems to work.” »

The user goes on to explain that his setup is dedicated, with a new short USB cable, cold room ambient temperatures (5°C/41°F), and optimal power settings. Despite these precautions, both rigs still work.

“Dedicated power supply” – the first part of this title – suggests that the user has taken every precaution to optimize the power consumption of his setup.

The new “short USB cables” – a second part – implies that something in the cables used for power transfer could be causing problems. Using short USB cables may not be the only variable at play, as it is possible that the problem lies elsewhere in the system.

“Cold room ambient 5 degrees Celsius (heat sinks do not exceed 40 degrees)” – another part of this title – is a clever observation about the temperature conditions in which the user has been running his rigs. The fact that the heatsinks don’t go above 40°C/104°F suggests that there may be an environmental issue rather than a hardware issue.

Finally, “I couldn’t run once” – a final part of this headline – leaves the reader wondering what could be causing such frustration. Is it a software issue? Is it a faulty component? Or perhaps something more sinister?

The community has been left baffled, with many urging the user to provide further clarification or evidence about the issue.

As one commenter notes: “If you have an issue with your rigs and can’t reproduce it yourself, what does that tell you about the problem?”

While waiting for a response from the user, it’s clear that he has thoroughly enjoyed his Antminer U3 rigs. However, as we all know, Ethereum mining is not without its risks, and there may be more to this story than meets the eye.

UPDATE: The original author of this article has now reported that he was able to remotely access one of the U3 rigs using TeamViewer, revealing a mysterious “memory leak” issue.

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