{"title":"Crypto Mining Machines | GPU Rigs \u0026 Bitcoin ASICs | Setup \u0026 Warranty","description":"\u003cp\u003eBitcoin ASIC miners (Antminer, Avalon) and 8 × CMP 50HX GPU mining rigs. Written quotes, a 12-month hardware warranty and optional setup support. Mining income is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"8-nvidia-cmp-50hx-gpu-mining-rig-pearl-quantus-config-options-1-year-warranty","title":"8 × NVIDIA CMP-50HX GPU Mining Rig | Pearl \u0026 Quantus Config Options | Warranty","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEight dedicated mining GPUs. One serviceable machine. Real technical support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MikePC CMP 50HX rig brings eight NVIDIA CMP 50HX mining cards together on an eight-slot direct-slot mining chassis. It is supplied as a complete system, can be configured for supported GPU coins such as Pearl and Quantus, and comes with a 12-month seller hardware warranty. Installation, mining software deployment, pool setup and efficiency tuning are available as separately quoted services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a single-algorithm ASIC, a GPU rig can be reconfigured as networks and software change. That flexibility is the main reason to choose this platform. It is not a promise of income.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 × NVIDIA CMP 50HX, 10GB each.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is 80GB of VRAM in total across eight separate cards. It is not one shared 80GB GPU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-slot chassis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cards sit directly in the mining board, so there is no tangle of eight riser kits to fail. Each card can be reached, tested and replaced individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurable coin profiles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl and Quantus profiles are offered, subject to network, driver and miner compatibility checks at delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficiency-minded tuning.\u003c\/strong\u003e We tune for sustainable net performance after electricity, not just the highest number on screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-month seller hardware warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e from delivery, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuman support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional remote or on-site help, scoped and agreed in writing before any work begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFull description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGPU mining rewards the right hardware matched to the right electricity price. This rig is built for buyers who want a lower-cost, dedicated mining platform they can maintain themselves, or have us set up and tune for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is based on an eight-slot B75\/B85-class mining motherboard with a matching CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SS, an appropriately rated continuous-duty power supply arrangement, chassis cooling fans and eight NVIDIA CMP 50HX cards. CMP cards are purpose-built mining hardware. They are not gaming cards and are not suitable as a general AI workstation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the rig runs a mining-oriented Linux operating system over wired Ethernet, it is built to be left running and managed remotely once configured. We document the exact parts, serial numbers, software versions and test results for the machine you order, so you know precisely what you own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComponent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGPUs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 × NVIDIA CMP 50HX, 10GB each; board manufacturer and condition confirmed on quote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal VRAM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80GB (8 × 10GB, separate cards)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatform\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight-slot direct-slot mining board (B75\/B85 class), matching CPU and CPU cooler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8GB RAM \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e512GB SSD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuous-duty PSU arrangement with suitable cables; exact output, connectors and Australian input compliance confirmed before supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChassis fans; airflow checked during burn-in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNetwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWired Ethernet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible Linux \/ mining OS; miner licences and platform fees, if any, scoped separately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRisers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect-slot design does not automatically require risers; the quote lists every included cable and accessory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12-month MIKE PC AU Replacement hardware warranty from delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard power note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe MSI CMP 50HX specification is 225W per card with dual 8-pin power connectors, and other board versions can differ. Eight cards at that rating add up to 1,800W for the GPUs alone, before the motherboard, CPU, fans and PSU losses. Lowering the software power limit reduces draw, but it is not a substitute for correctly sized PSUs and circuits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhich coins can it mine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl and Quantus are different workloads. The same card needs a coin-specific driver, miner and validation for each, so they are alternative operating profiles. The rig does not earn full output from both at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePearl:\u003c\/strong\u003e a compute-oriented mining design. \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Pearl protocol proposal we reviewed (PIP-3) was still a draft and suggests newer GPU classes that do not list the CMP 50HX. We reconfirm Pearl support before every sale. A protocol change may require switching to another supported coin, with no guarantee of similar income.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantus:\u003c\/strong\u003e uses QPoW with Poseidon2 hashing. Before you rely on it, we verify the target network, miner, pool and a successful small withdrawal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin support is conditional on the network, driver and miner version validated at delivery. Protocol changes can remove support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow the rig is set up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the process we follow, and what you should expect at each stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStage 1: Hardware build and inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord the exact bill of materials and serial numbers of the board, CPU, RAM, SSD, PSUs and all eight GPUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect cosmetic and repair condition of every part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat the eight CMP 50HX cards in the direct-slot board and connect the dual 8-pin power cables to each card. Cables are checked for correct PSU rails and secure connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the CPU cooler, RAM, SSD and chassis fans, and tidy cabling so airflow is not obstructed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStage 2: Operating system and drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the mining OS (Linux-based) on the SSD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the correct NVIDIA driver and confirm all eight cards are detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdate the BIOS settings the board needs for multi-GPU operation, including the PCIe configuration for eight cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the system to start automatically and recover after a power loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStage 3: Miner and coin profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the miner for the chosen coin (Pearl or Quantus), at a version validated for that network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate the worker configuration and connect it to the pool endpoint or node.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour wallet and payout address are customer-controlled.\u003c\/strong\u003e We never need your seed phrase or private keys. Payout addresses are never changed without your authorisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm accepted shares and a successful small payout or withdrawal before the profile is called ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStage 4: Burn-in and tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun a stability test of up to 72 hours, watching temperatures, fan speeds, rejected shares and crashes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure wall power draw and compare accepted hashrate against power for each profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust power limits, core and memory settings and fan curves to find a stable, efficient operating point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord final software versions, settings and measured results in your handover sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStage 5: Delivery and installation at your site\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rig is packed and delivered. Freight and insurance are quoted separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt your site you need a suitable location, power and wired internet. Optional on-site installation covers placement, network setup and commissioning. Travel and licensed electrical work are separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter power-on, remote monitoring and approved updates can be set up if you want them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePower, electrical and site requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a standard desk-PC load.\u003c\/strong\u003e With eight cards under mining load, continuous draw is far higher than a normal computer and can exceed what an ordinary household circuit is meant to carry all day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a \u003cstrong\u003elicensed electrician\u003c\/strong\u003e assess the supply, circuit, plugs and connectors before the rig is switched on. Fixed wiring work must be done by a licensed electrician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a \u003cstrong\u003edry, ventilated space\u003c\/strong\u003e with room for hot exhaust air to leave. Mining heat does not disappear, so a closed cupboard is unsuitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003ewired Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e for reliable operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider \u003cstrong\u003enoise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight cards and fans are audible. Where the rig will run near living areas, ask for a site assessment. We can recommend placement, ducting and fan options, but we do not quote a fixed decibel figure before testing, and lower-noise settings may reduce hashrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning costs:\u003c\/strong\u003e work out your electricity cost per day at your tariff before buying. We can help with a separate profitability assessment based on your actual quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat is included, and what is separate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuoted separately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRig as listed on your written quote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreight, insurance and any import or customs costs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12-month seller hardware warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn-site installation, travel and licensed electrical work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumented BOM and serial numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMining OS and miner deployment, if not listed on the quote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandover notes with tested settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePool optimisation and hashrate \/ efficiency tuning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOngoing monitoring and remote technical assistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooling and noise-reduction modifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe written quote states exactly what is included. Anything not listed is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12-month seller hardware warranty applies from delivery and is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, which are not excluded. It covers hardware faults on the components listed in your warranty document. It is separate from paid installation and tuning services, and you do not need to buy a support plan to make a valid claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warranty is not an earnings guarantee and does not promise lifelong coin compatibility. Please contact MIKE PC AU Sales \u0026amp; Inquiry for more Info.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs mining income guaranteed?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Coin prices, rewards, network difficulty, uptime and protocol changes all affect results, and a rig can earn less than its running cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this 80GB of GPU memory?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is 80GB in total, made of eight separate 10GB cards. It does not behave as a single 80GB GPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for gaming or AI?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. CMP cards are mining hardware and are not designed for gaming, graphics or general AI workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I run it at home?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes but only if your electrical supply, ventilation, heat and noise conditions suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you need my wallet seed phrase?\u003c\/strong\u003e Never. Keep your seed phrase and private keys private. Remote access is only used with your approval and can be revoked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs setup included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only if it is listed on your quote. Setup and tuning are optional paid services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if a coin stops being supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e We can review other supported coin profiles for the hardware. We cannot guarantee comparable income.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order fewer cards?\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom 4-card and 6-card builds can be quoted. These are build-to-order options, not confirmed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCall to action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild My GPU Mining Quote.\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us your electricity rate, install location, available power supply and preferred coin. We will confirm condition, parts, price, freight and services in writing before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRequired notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMining income is not guaranteed. Results depend on electricity cost, coin price, network difficulty, uptime and protocol changes. Coin compatibility is checked at delivery and may change. Specifications are references, and photographs are for illustration only unless they show the actual unit. Any payback or earnings figure must be shown with its date, assumptions and risks, and recalculated for your actual purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eReturn on investment: historical model and calculations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus: historical illustration only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The earnings inputs come from the 17\/10\/2026 investor model. The payback periods below are recalculated for a A$4,999 machine price. They are not a measured result from this rig, not a current quote and not a promise. Always show the date, capital basis and assumptions next to any payback figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapital basis: A$4,999, the customer’s purchase price for the machine. Freight, installation, electrical work, cooling and taxes are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a 30-day procurement and deployment delay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssumes 95% routine uptime, a 5% income deduction for combined fees, a 10% annual per-card fault probability, repair delays and a replacement-card budget. These assumptions come from the old model, which was built on a $4999 capital base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin prices, unit output and exchange rates are frozen. Income tax, import taxes, premises, labour, extra cooling and electrical upgrades are excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical per-card reference outputs: Pearl 82 TH\/s (656 TH\/s for eight cards); Quantus 283 MH\/s at 167W GPU-reported (2.264 GH\/s and 1,336W GPU subtotal for eight cards). These were not reproduced under equivalent conditions and are not performance commitments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayback by electricity rate (A$4,999 capital)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eElectricity rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePearl payback\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eQuantus payback\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA$0.10\/kWh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 8.7 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 10.5 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA$0.20\/kWh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 10.9 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 13.1 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA$0.30\/kWh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 15.1 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 17.6 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe A$0.20\/kWh row uses the report’s stated daily cash flow. The A$0.10 and A$0.30 rows work backwards from the old paybacks, because the report gives no daily cash flow at those rates, so treat them as approximations (about ±0.1 month).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownside scenario:\u003c\/strong\u003e the report’s 35.65-month result (switching coin at month 3 and receiving half the alternative coin’s output) was calculated on the old A$3,650.09 capital. It can’t be rescaled to A$4,999 without re-running the day-by-day model, so don’t quote it at this price. It would be longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to recalculate for the customer’s actual price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStatic payback days = commissioning delay (30 days) + (customer’s total upfront outlay ÷ daily net cash flow), with the division rounded up. Months = days ÷ (365.25 ÷ 12). Daily net cash flow must deduct power, pool, miner and exchange fees, downtime and a maintenance allowance. If daily net cash flow is zero or negative, there is no finite payback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHistorical daily net cash flow at A$0.20\/kWh: Pearl A$16.53\/day, Quantus A$13.59\/day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCustomer total outlay (AUD)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePearl (A$16.53\/day)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eQuantus (A$13.59\/day)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA$4,999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 10.94 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 13.08 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorked examples (A$4,999):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePearl:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,999 ÷ 16.53 = 302.4, rounded up to 303 days. Add 30 days for 333 days, then 333 ÷ 30.4375 = about 10.94 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,999 ÷ 13.59 = 367.8, rounded up to 368 days. Add 30 days for 398 days, then 398 ÷ 30.4375 = about 13.08 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese are approximations from rounded daily figures, not suggested retail prices or market forecasts. The original repair allowance was not removed because of the 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt A$4,999 the Pearl case at A$0.10 and A$0.20\/kWh comes in under 12 months, but Quantus at A$0.20\/kWh does not. 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