In the field of cryptographic computing equipment, the IceRiver brand has always been known for its high performance and low power consumption. Recently, its latest masterpiece, the IceRiver AE1 Lite miner, was officially released, featuring 300M hashrate, 500W power consumption and ultra-quiet design, claiming to "redefine the home mining experience". As one of the first users to experience it, this passage will conduct an in-depth unboxing evaluation.
1. Unboxing first experience: minimalist design, ingenuity in details
Outer packaging: IceRiver AE1 Lite uses industrial-grade corrugated cardboard boxes, with eye-catching IceRiver LOGO and "300M/500W" logo printed on the surface, and the product model, voltage range (100-240V AC) and energy efficiency ratio (0.6M/W) are clearly marked on the side, which is suitable for the global power grid environment.
Accessory list: miner body, power cord, Ethernet cable, quick start guide. It is worth mentioning that the power cord adopts a modular design and supports multiple national standard plugs, which is convenient for cross-border transportation.
Appearance design:
Dmensions: 205×110×202mm, net weight is 4.02kg, and the volume is only equivalent to a game console, which can be easily placed on the desktop or bookshelf.
Material: The all-metal body is equipped with honeycomb heat dissipation holes, which not only ensures heat dissipation efficiency but also reduces noise.
Interface: The back of the interface is equipped with 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, DC power interface and status indicator light, and the layout is simple.
2. Performance test: 300M computing power, amazing energy efficiency ratio
Actual hashrate test:
After connecting to the mining pool, the Iceriver AE1 Lite quickly enters the working state. Through the background monitoring of the mining pool, its real-time computing power is stable at 300M±5% (i.e. 285M-315M), which is exactly the same as the official nominal. During the fluctuation of the computing power of the Aleo network, the mining machine can still maintain efficient output, with a daily mining volume of about 190-218 ALEO.
Power consumption test:
Using smart socket monitoring, the power consumption of the whole miner is stable at 500W±10% (450W-550W), and the power consumption for 24 hours is about 12 degrees. Calculated at an industrial electricity price of $z0.08/kWh, the daily electricity bill cost is only $0.96, and the energy efficiency ratio is as high as 0.6M/W, far exceeding the same type of mining machines.
3. Silent Revolution: 40 dB library-level experience
Iceriver AE1 Lite focuses on the concept of "home silent miner", and its noise control is impressive.
Noise Test:
The measured noise is 1 meter away from the mining machine, and the decibel meter shows that the operating noise is only 35-45 decibels (equivalent to a whisper or library environment).
Technical analysis:
The three-layer silencing architecture uses sound insulation cotton, noise reduction fans and honeycomb guide holes to effectively block high-frequency noise.
The dual-turbo fan reduces noise through dynamic speed regulation while maintaining heat dissipation efficiency (the fan speed is only 1500RPM when fully loaded).
Actual scenario:
Miner is placed in the bedroom for operation, and the operating sound is almost inaudible at night, truly realizing "mining and life do not interfere with each other".
4. Heat dissipation and stability: no pressure at high load for a long time
Although the power consumption is only 500W, the heat dissipation design of Iceriver AE1 Lite still needs attention.
Cooling Solution:
The sides and bottom of the fuselage are covered with cooling fins, which form a three-dimensional wind circulation with dual turbo fans.
Actual Temperature:
The measured temperature is at 25℃ room temperature. After long-term operation, the surface temperature of the fuselage is about 45℃, and the outlet temperature is about 55℃.
Suggestion:
It is recommended that if the ambient temperature exceeds 35℃, it is recommended to place it in a ventilated place or use a cooling bracket to avoid overheating and frequency reduction.
5. User experience: plug and play, novice-friendly
The deployment process of Iceriver AE1 Lite is extremely simple:
Connection of network:
Connect to the network and insert the network cable, and the miner automatically obtains the IP address.
Bind mining pool:
Scan the QR code on the fuselage through the Glacier official APP, enter the mining pool account to complete the configuration.
The remote monitoring:
APP displays the computing power, power consumption, temperature and revenue data in real time, and supports remote restart and firmware upgrade.
6. Summary: The first choice for home mining
Advantages:
Extreme energy efficiency 300M hashrate + 500W power consumption, energy efficiency leading the industry. Ultra-quiet design Library-level noise control, suitable for home environment. Easy to deploy Plug and play, even novice users can easily get started.
Purchase advice:
If you are looking for an efficient and low-cost home mining experience, the Icerier AE1 Lite is the best choice in the current market. Its silent design and terrifying computing power can be called "the perfect balance between computing power and comfort."
