Bitaxe Gamma Turbo (GT)
Dual-chip Bitaxe (~2.15 TH/s). More hash, more heat and power — still lottery economics.
Overview
The Bitaxe Gamma Turbo (GT) is a dual-chip variant of the Bitaxe that puts two Bitmain BM1370 ASICs on a single board, roughly doubling the hashrate to around 2.15 TH/s. It's for enthusiasts who want the most hash they can get from a single-board Bitaxe while keeping the open-source hardware and firmware that define the project. If a standard Gamma is a solo-mining lottery ticket, the GT is two tickets in one quieter-than-industrial box.
The trade-off for that extra hashrate is exactly what you'd expect: more power draw and more heat. Two chips mean the Turbo runs warmer and needs better cooling than a single-chip Gamma, so it's a bit less desk-friendly and a bit louder under load, though still nothing like a screaming industrial ASIC. It runs the same open-source AxeOS interface.
Crucially, doubling the hashrate does not meaningfully change the economics. Against a network of hundreds of exahashes per second, going from ~1.2 to ~2.15 TH/s roughly doubles a probability that's still essentially zero — two lottery tickets instead of one. This is still not an investment; it's a hobby, a learning platform, and a long-shot at a full block reward. Buy the Turbo if you specifically want the most hash in a single Bitaxe board and can handle the extra heat and power; otherwise a standard Gamma gives you the same experience more efficiently and quietly.
Key features
- Dual BM1370 ASICs delivering ~2.15 TH/s
- Most hashrate available in a single-board Bitaxe
- Fully open-source hardware and firmware (AxeOS)
- Web dashboard for monitoring and solo-pool setup
- Higher power draw and heat than a single-chip Gamma
- Still far quieter than industrial ASIC miners
- Solo-mine for a (still tiny) chance at a full block
Specs
- hashrate ~2.15 TH/s
- chip 2x BM1370
- open Source Yes
Who it’s for
Enthusiasts who want the most hash in a single-board Bitaxe.
Bitaxe Gamma Turbo (GT): frequently asked questions
Does double the hashrate mean double the earnings?
It roughly doubles a probability that's still essentially zero against today's network. It's two lottery tickets instead of one, not a path to real income.
Is it noisier and hotter than a standard Gamma?
Yes. Two chips mean more power draw and heat, so it needs better cooling and runs a bit louder — though still far quieter than an industrial ASIC.
Why choose the Turbo over a regular Gamma?
Only if you specifically want the most hash in a single Bitaxe board. A standard Gamma delivers the same experience more efficiently and quietly.
Is it still open-source?
Yes, it runs the same open-source AxeOS firmware as other Bitaxe devices.
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