Antminer L3++ Review 2023 – is It Better Than Antminer L3+?

The Bitmain mining device Antminer L3++ employs the Scrypt algorithm. This miner has a hashrate of 580 MHz/s and consumes 942 watts of power.

Antminer L3++ Overview

What is Antminer L3++

The LTC Pod only has about a quarter of the Antminer L3++’s hash rate, so why pay more for it? However, there are two benefits.

The LTC Pod can draw up to 200 watts of power at a time. In contrast, the Antminer L3++ consumes 1,200 watts of power. The LTC Pod might end up being a better deal in the long run if electricity is expensive where you live.

Second, unlike a conventional ASIC, the LTC Pod is quiet and doesn’t produce a lot of heat. You can actually use it in your living room or office, which is not possible with an ASIC that is as loud as a hairdryer.

Antminer L3++ Detailed Specifications

The table below show the specifications of Antminer L3++ (580Mh/s).

Do’s and Don’ts of a New Antminer L3++

Do’s to Follow

1. Look for cosmetic damage or loosened heat sinks on the Antminer L3++ miner.

2. Install the miner in an area with unimpeded airflow and no dust.

3. Wear anti-static PPE or discharge static electricity while installing or maintaining the miner.

4. When setting up or servicing Antminer L3++, unplug the miner. The control board will be harmed if this doesn’t happen.

5. Use a power source that can produce 20% more power than what the miner needs. The hash rate will be low if the power source’s actual output is insufficient to supply miners with the energy they need.

6. Correctly attach the PSU’s D/C power 6-pin connectors’ positive and negative ports to the miner’s control board and hash boards.

7. Utilize a single PSU for Antminer L3++. Although the miner can draw power from a variety of PSUs, each hash board can only do so from a single PSU.

Sequence is not important when connecting the 6-pin power connectors to the miner because they are interchangeable.

8. Power the control board after the hash boards. If you are using a single PSU to power a single miner, you can turn it on as soon as the control board and hash boards are connected.

9. Make sure the Antminer L3++ is properly grounded and earthed.

Don’ts to Follow

1. Use of the Antminer L3++ should never be done in a small or enclosed space. Anything obstructing the miner’s airflow is forbidden.

2. Avoid using the miner in areas with high levels of humidity, salt content, or condensation.

3. In extremely hot environments, avoid using the Antminer L3++. It is advised that the working environment be kept between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius.

4. Avoid using a water curtain (for cooling) when there is a lot of dust present because the water vapor will stick to the area of dust accumulation and corrode the hash boards.

5. Because the control board will be burned, PoE function switches and routers are not permitted.

6. As the fan and control board connectors are directly connected to the IC pins, they should not be touched. Without an ESD, touching these connectors will damage the IC, which will cause the miner to malfunction.

7. A damaged Antminer L3++ should not be used.

Conclusion

Even though it is now two years old, the Antminer L3++ is still a good choice for anyone just starting out in Litecoin mining. It is a good first purchase because a new model costs about $300. An average power draw of 1,200 Watts is required for the Antminer L3++ to operate at 580 MH/s.

Although a used Antminer L3++ can be purchased for roughly half the cost, you should exercise caution when doing so. Used ASIC miners frequently fail, and the seller may not always be willing to replace the broken machine.