Definition
Noise level is one of the most critical factors for home mining. Stock industrial ASIC miners operate at 75-85 dB, which is uncomfortable for residential environments. Sound levels above 70 dB can cause hearing discomfort with prolonged exposure.
Home miners reduce noise through: fan replacement (Noctua fans: 20-40 dB), enclosures/sound boxes, immersion cooling (near silent), or choosing inherently quiet hardware like the Bitaxe (fanless or small fan, under 40 dB). D-Central’s home mining score factors in noise level as a key component.
In Simple Terms
Miner sound output in decibels. Stock ASICs are 75-85 dB but can be reduced to under 40 dB for home use.
The sound output of a miner measured in decibels. Stock ASIC miners are 75-85 dB (like a lawn mower), while modified or open-source miners can be under 40 dB.