## 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.