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1561 sats \ 27 comments \ @rblb 3 Jun bitcoin_Mining

I have a Bitaxe gamma 601, and with the arrival of the warm season, it doesn't like staying next to my almost silent server. It makes jumbo jet noises and overheats.

Do you have any tips on how to make it nearly silent for cheap? I've seen people changing the stock fan with a small noctua, does it really make any difference?

I have also a nh-d15 laying around and a 3d printer, i am open to do shenanigans with it, size and compactness are not important, i am just looking to reduce noise.

Anything that i can buy on amazon is also fine.

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158 sats \ 0 replies \ @k00b 3 Jun

It makes jumbo jet noises and overheats

lol

142 sats \ 5 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 3 Jun

I don't have a gamma, but upgrading fans definitely helped the noise on my ultra. You can also under clock it to have it run cooler in the warm season

50 sats \ 4 replies \ @rblb OP 3 Jun

did you get this fan or something else?

50 sats \ 2 replies \ @nikotsla 4 Jun

Take into account that those fans generate less noise but less airflow...

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 4 Jun

Idk if that’s necessarily true. It depends on what fan you’re replacing.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @nikotsla 4 Jun

It's a valid point, indeed.

420 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 3 Jun

That one

0 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined 3 Jun

Do you have the frequency and core voltage throttled all the way down?

42 sats \ 3 replies \ @rblb OP 3 Jun

undervolted and overclocked, trying to get the best efficiency

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 3 Jun

I get the impulse, but that produces more heat and thus more noise.

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @rblb OP 3 Jun

it shouldn't if it is undervolted though

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 3 Jun

Easy enough to check for yourself

3021 sats \ 3 replies \ @guerratotal 3 Jun

Yeah, swapping the stock fan for a Noctua definitely helps. But if noise is a real problem, you can go further. You’ve got an NH-D15 lying around — perfect! Print a mount, slap it on the chip, and you’ll drop temps a lot with almost zero noise.

Also, underclocking helps more than people think. Try 550MHz at 1100mV — runs cooler, quieter, and still mines fine.

If you wanna go full DIY, build a wooden box lined with foam or old towels. Add a couple of big slow-spinning fans (like 140mm Noctuas or Arctic) for airflow. Super quiet and cheap.

I’ve seen people even use old PC water cooling — works like magic if you’ve got parts lying around.

Bottom line: Big fans, underclock, and some DIY airflow tricks = silent Bitaxe.

5 sats \ 2 replies \ @rblb OP 3 Jun

I removed the stock heatsink and the chip was much smaller than what i anticipated, so i've ended up adding a bit of good thermal paste and mounting it with zip ties to the NH-D15.

It is the most deranged jankiest setup, but i guess it is passive cooled now...

i will add a large slow fan for good measure and call it a day 🗿

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @rblb OP 3 Jun

the temp sits around 50C with no fans

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @guerratotal 22h

Good evening, my brother. It's good to know the idea was helpful. I wasn't around because I was on vacation and doing some things with my son. But I'm glad it was helpful.

3021 sats \ 2 replies \ @istealkids 3 Jun

swap the stock fan for a Noctua NF-A4x20 5V PWM can make a noticeable difference in noise levels. Noctua fans are known for their quiet operation, and users have reported success in reducing noise with this upgrade
An Ice Tower heatsink can significantly lower temperatures, allowing for better performance and quieter operation (about 8 - 10 degrees)
If your thermal paste is old or poorly applied, replacing it with Noctua NT-H2 or Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut can improve heat dissipation

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @rblb OP 3 Jun

Ice Tower heatsink

Googling this gave me a lot of good resources, both for parts and printable mounts. But i've ended up using zip ties and an huge noctua cooler 🗿

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @istealkids 4 Jun

That's good too + (atleast with the noctua)

1021 sats \ 0 replies \ @RideandSmile 3 Jun

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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 3 Jun

I also replaced the thermal paste to help with overheating issues. It definitely helped, though you may not benefit from it if yours is good

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 3 Jun

Some people also upgrade the heat sink but I didn’t do that

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @stack_harder 4 Jun

i have a gamma with a noctua fan and i have to say, it's super quiet

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @nikotsla 4 Jun

1- Underclocking 2- Bigger heatsink 3- New thermal paste 4- More heatsinks in the board

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @SevenOfNine 3 Jun

Place it in an unused room or closet and close the door 😅

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 3 Jun

This ^^

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @The_Young_Bitcoiner 3 Jun freebie

I had the same problem when mining. What solved for me was to move it to another room, so it's noises didn't bother me anymore. It's not a technical solution, but solves the "getting bored because of the noises" problem.