# Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus

## Full Specifications

| Specification                      | Details                       |
|------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Model                              | Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus      |
| Model Number                       | AL-BOX II Plus                |
| Manufacturer                       | Goldshell                      |
| Algorithm                          | Blake3                        |
| Coins Mined                        | Alephium (ALPH)               |
| Hashrate                           | 1 TH/s                        |
| Power Consumption                  | 480 W                         |
| Efficiency                         | 480 J/TH                      |
| Dimensions                         | 198*150*87 mm                 |
| Weight                             | 2.2 lbs                       |
| BTU Output                         | 1638 BTU/hr                   |
| Equivalent Heater                  | Small personal heater (1,638 BTU/hr) |
| Daily Power Cost                   | $0.81/day                     |
| Monthly Power Cost                 | $24.19/mo                     |
| Circuit Requirement                | Standard 120V 15A             |
| Release Date                       | 2024-09-01                    |
| MSRP                               | $129.00                       |
| Status                             | Active                         |

## Quick answer  
The Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus is a Blake3 miner rated about 1 TH/s at roughly 480 W. Runnable at home with proper airflow and noise control; best in a dedicated space.

## Profitability Calculator

- **Electricity $/kWh**  
  - Custom Rate Que:  
    - 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**: $64,259  
- **Daily ALPH Mined**: 143,186.16 ALPH  
- **Breakeven Electricity**: $426.5622/kWh  
- **Cost to Mine 1 ALPH**: $0.01 / 1K ALPH  
- **Network Hashrate Share**: 1729.28%  
- **Break-even Estimate**: < 1 day

| Period  | Revenue      | Electricity Cost | Profit        |
|---------|--------------|------------------|---------------|
| Daily   | $4,914.00   | $0.81            | $4,913.19     |
| Weekly  | $34,397.98  | $5.64            | $34,392.33    |
| Monthly | $147,419.91 | $24.19           | $147,395.72   |
| Yearly  | $1,793,608.93| $294.34          | $1,793,314.59 |

**Heat Output**: 1638 BTU/hr  
Adjusted Daily Profit: --  
Heating offset estimates the value of heat replacing an electric space heater during heating season (~6 months/year in Canada).

## Home Mining Assessment
**Score**: 67/100  
**Classification**: Good  
**Heat Output**: 480W / 1638 BTU  
**Power Draw**: 480W (0.5kW)

The Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus is a Blake3 cryptocurrency miner manufactured by Goldshell. It delivers a hashrate of 1 TH/s with a power consumption of 480W, achieving an efficiency of 480 J/TH.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What are the current mining economics for the Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus?**  
At $0.07/kWh, the Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus currently shows an estimated daily net cost of $0.78 before pool fees and hardware cost. Lower electricity rates, network changes, BTC price changes, or useful heat recovery can change the result.

**Can I mine Bitcoin at home with the Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus?**  
Yes, the Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus scores 67/100 for home mining viability. It produces 0 dB of noise and draws 480W. It is suitable for home environments with appropriate placement considerations.

**Can the Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus heat my home?**  
The Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus outputs approximately 1638 BTU/hr of heat.

**What power supply does the Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus need?**  
The Goldshell AL-BOX II Plus draws 480W of power. You need a power supply rated for at least 528W with appropriate voltage (200-240V AC). Always use a quality PSU from a reputable manufacturer.