Innosilicon A5 DashMaster
Full Specifications
| Model | Innosilicon A5 DashMaster |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Innosilicon |
| Algorithm | X11 |
| Coins Mined | Dash (DASH) |
| Hashrate | 32.5 GH/s |
| Power Consumption | 750 W |
| Efficiency | 23076.9 J/TH |
| Dimensions | 135 x 158 x 400mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg |
| BTU Output | 2559 BTU/hr |
| Equivalent Heater | Half a standard space heater (2,559 BTU/hr) |
| Daily Power Cost | $1.26/day |
| Monthly Power Cost | $37.80/mo |
| Circuit Requirement | Standard 120V 15A |
| Release Date | 2017-10-01 |
| Status | Active |
Heater-Class Miner
At 750W, this miner outputs approximately 2559 BTU/hr of heat — equivalent to a standard electric space heater. Every watt consumed by an ASIC miner is converted to heat with 100% efficiency, making it a space heater that also mines Bitcoin.
During heating season, miner heat can offset part of the heat a room would otherwise need from another electric heater. The economics depend on your electricity rate, room heat demand, BTC price, network difficulty, and noise constraints.
Profitability Calculator
Electricity $/kWh
| Province/Region | Rate |
|---|---|
| Quebec | $0.0735/kWh |
| Ontario | $0.1300/kWh |
| Alberta | $0.1650/kWh |
| British Columbia | $0.1283/kWh |
| Manitoba | $0.0988/kWh |
| Saskatchewan | $0.1859/kWh |
| New Brunswick | $0.1274/kWh |
| Nova Scotia | $0.1777/kWh |
| Prince Edward Island | $0.1740/kWh |
| Newfoundland | $0.1353/kWh |
| US Average | $0.1600/kWh |
BTC Price: $64,490
Daily Profitability
| Period | Revenue | Electricity Cost | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | $0.00 | $1.26 | -$1.26 |
| Weekly | $0.00 | $8.82 | -$8.82 |
| Monthly | $0.00 | $37.80 | -$37.80 |
| Yearly | $0.00 | $459.90 | -$459.90 |
Adjusted Daily Profit --
Note: Heating offset estimates the value of heat replacing an electric space heater during the heating season (~6 months/year in Canada). Actual savings depend on your heating setup and climate.
Home Mining Assessment
- Score: 22/100 (Poor)
- Heat Output: 750W / 2559 BTU
- Power Draw: 750W (0.8kW)
- Recommendation: Dedicated 120V circuit
The Innosilicon A5 DashMaster is best suited for dedicated mining spaces for residential use. It produces 2559 BTU/h of heat output, making it suitable for supplemental space heating. It is most economical to run as a space heater or for hobby and learning setups rather than for pure profit. Its waste heat can be ducted into a room, turning money you would otherwise spend on heating into hashrate.