Mining Calculator MicroBT Whatsminer M33S++

The MicroBT Whatsminer M33S++ is a prominent representative of an era when the mining industry seriously began to master immersion cooling on an industrial scale. Released in late 2022, this device explicitly states its specialization: the “blade” or “pizza box” form factor (482 mm wide and 2U high) is designed for dense installation in standard server racks, submerged in liquid. This is not just a miner; it’s a building block for creating high-performance and quiet computing clusters.

The main emphasis is on hashrate density. The M33S++ model was one of the pioneers that showed how immense power could be placed in a compact enclosure, completely abandoning air cooling. A noise level of 40 dB is, in essence, the silence of a server room, where only the operation of the cooling system pumps can be heard. Its weight of 27.5 kg and dimensions indicate a massive passive heat dissipation system, designed for direct contact with dielectric fluid. For data center engineers, this approach simplifies maintenance and allows for unprecedented chip operating stability.

However, time does not stand still, and today the key Achilles’ heel of the M33S++ is its energy efficiency. An indicator of 30 J/TH, with a monstrous consumption of 7260 W per unit, was acceptable in 2022, but in current realities, it loses to newer generations of miners. Such high energy consumption makes the economics of the device extremely sensitive to the price per kilowatt-hour. This machine will only be profitable in regions with very cheap or virtually free electricity.

Conclusion: The Whatsminer M33S++ is no longer a flagship, but rather a workhorse for specific tasks. It can be an excellent choice for expanding existing immersion farms at a favorable price in the secondary market. Its purchase “from scratch” is justified only if there is access to ultra-cheap electricity, where low capital cost outweighs high operating expenses. It is a powerful, reliable, but power-hungry veteran of the immersion race.