ASICs ForestMiner EPU 1-C, 2-C, XC
08.08.2023
ForestMiner has been manufacturing ASICs for Ethereum since 2019. Presently, their ForestMiner EPU 1-C, 2-C, and XC models stand out as some of the most energy-efficient Ethash and Etchash ASICs available for ETC, CLO, OCTA, and ZIL coins.
Kryptex PPS+ Pool is the best pool that has tested and supports ForestMiner EPU 1-C, 2-C, XC ASICs.
Important note! ForestMiner ASICs have 5.5 GB of video memory, which makes them unable to mine coins with large DAG file sizes (e.g. ETHW, which requires a minimum of 6 GB).
ForestMiner ASICs — Specifications and Size
| Model | Algorithm | Coin | Hashrate | Consumption | Dimensions (cm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPU 1-C | Ethash, Etchash | ETC, CLO, OCTA, ZIL | 2800 Mh/s (±10%) | 3700 Watt (±10%) | 61,2 x 36 x 13,9 | 28,4 kg |
| EPU 2-C | Ethash, Etchash | ETC, CLO, OCTA, ZIL | 3600 Mh/s (±10%) | 3500 Watt (±10%) | 61,2 x 36 x 13,9 | 28,4 kg |
| EPU XC | Ethash, Etchash | ETC, CLO, OCTA, ZIL | 4250 Mh/s (±10%) | 3315 Watt (±10%) | 61,2 x 36 x 13,9 | 28,4 kg |
ForestMiner EPU 1-C, 2-C, XC Hashrate
ForestMiner ASICs’ hashrate varies from 2800 Mh/s to 4250 Mh/s depending on the model.
ForestMiner EPU 1-C can make 2800 Mh/s on Etchash (ETC) algorithm, which is equal to the hashrate of 28 graphics cards Nvidia RTX 3080, consuming 2 times less — only 3,7 kWt versus 6,4 kWt.
ForestMiner EPU XC is almost the most powerful ForestMiner ASIC for Etсhash coins (analogue of Antminer E9 Pro 3680 Mh/s or iPollo V1 3600 Mh/s).
ForestMiner EPU XC can make 4250 Mh/s, which is equal to the hashrate of 43 graphics cards Nvidia RTX 3080, consuming 3 times less — only 3,3 kWt versus 9,7 kWt.
What to Mine on ForestMiner ASICs?
ASICs ForestMiner EPU 1-C, 2-C, XC can mine almost any coins on the Ethash and Etchash algorithm. They also support dual-mining with ZIL.
ForestMiner EPU 1-C, 2-C, XC Profitability
Currently, the profitability of ForestMiner ASICs varies from $5.6/day to $8.9/day, depending on the model, and excluding electricity costs.
We recommend to check the actual profitability in our mining calculator, where you can also calculate the profitability including your electricity costs.
| Model | Hashrate | Consumption | Profit w/o El. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPU 1-C | 2800 Mh/s (±10%) | 3700 Watt (±10%) | ~5,6$ / day |
| EPU 2-C | 3600 Mh/s (±10%) | 3500 Watt (±10%) | ~7,54$ / day |
| EPU XC | 4250 Mh/s (±10%) | 3315 Watt (±10%) | ~8,9$ / day |
Check the profitability of ForestMiner ASICs on the mining calculator.
ForestMiner ASICs Settings
Go to “ACC Config” tab to setup your ASIC.
| TYPE | SCHEME | ACCOUNT | SERVER | PASSWORD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ETC |
Stratum1+TCP |
ETC_WALLET_ADDRESS.WORKER_NAME |
etc.kryptex.network:7777 |
x or leave blank |
OCTA(ETH) |
Stratum1+TCP |
OCTA_WALLET_ADDRESS.WORKER_NAME |
octa.kryptex.network:7777 |
x or leave blank |
ACCOUNT — The wallet address and worker name specified like this:
0x3BF96862802EFe07B51c4E18D8232d8439aec373.forestminer1 where
0x3BF96862802EFe07B51c4E18D8232d8439aec373— your wallet address;forestminer1— Your ASIC name.
Please ensure that all lines are configured with the same settings, so that the ASIC will resume operation in case the connection is lost.
Click “OK” to save the settings and start mining.
Monitor your ASIC’s work on the “Home” page. Here you will see your hashrate, statistics of accepted shares and all related information.
You can find the detailed instructions for a specific ForestMiner ASIC model on the developer's website — https://www.forestminer.io/
ForestMiner EPU 1-C, 2-C, XC Firmware Update
If necessary, you can update or change the firmware yourself, for this:
- Go to the manufacturer's website: https://www.forestminer.io/
- Find the "SUPPORT" block and submit a ticket requesting the firmware version.
ForestMiner provides personalised support for each user and provides the necessary firmware on request.
