ASIC Cooling, Noise and Heat: How to Set Up a Mining Space

Heat must not only be moved; it must be exhausted

If a room receives 3 kW of electrical power, it receives approximately 3 kW of heat. A household fan only mixes the air; stable operation needs an organized flow from the cooler intake area to the exhaust.

Dust filters protect heatsinks but increase airflow resistance. They must be cleaned regularly, and inlet and outlet temperatures should be checked.

• do not place an ASIC in a sealed cabinet without exhaust
• separate hot and cold air paths
• monitor room and chip temperatures
• consider neighbors and noise levels

Air, water and immersion cooling

Air cooling is the simplest option but is usually the loudest. Water and immersion solutions can reduce noise and provide better heat control, but they add a pump, heat exchanger, fluid, maintenance and upfront cost.

The right option depends on scale, climate, electricity cost and whether the heat can be reused for heating.