Mining Calculator Bitmain Antminer S17+ 73Th

Oh, the S17+… this is a real dive into history, to the very end of 2019. Back then, 73 TH/s from a single machine was a serious statement, and this model truly was a flagship that competed equally with rivals. For its time, it was a powerful and cutting-edge device that allowed miners to stay at the peak of performance.

But today, that music sounds like a requiem. The whole problem lies in the figure of 40 J/Th. This is its merciless verdict in the modern era, when even mid-range ASICs show efficiency around 20-25 J/Th. A twofold difference is not just a nuance; it’s an economic abyss. The S17+ consumes an enormous amount of energy to generate its hash rate, making it one of the first candidates for shutdown at the slightest drop in network profitability.

But even efficiency is not the main headache for the S17+ owner. The entire 17th series became infamously known for its capricious nature and reliability issues, primarily overheating and detached heatsinks from the chips. Buying such a device, especially on the secondary market, is always a lottery. It requires constant attention, temperature control, and, most likely, will require repair sooner or later.

Verdict: The Antminer S17+ is a monument to the engineering prowess of its time, but today it is an asset with extremely high risk. Its purchase can only be justified under two conditions: if it costs next to nothing and you have access to a free power outlet and your own hands for repair. For any serious industrial mining, this machine is already a thing of the past and nothing more than an exhibit for the history of mining museum.