NerdQX prototype unveiled: The world's first 4-ASIC open-source home miner for efficiency, overclocking, and safety

NerdQX is the world's first open-source home miner with four ASIC processors, designed from the ground up for three operating modes: overclocking, underclocking, and maximum efficiency – each with high operational reliability, precise power design, and sophisticated cooling.

• Four ASIC BM1370 processors with clock speeds up to 1000 MHz
  • Unique in open-source home mining worldwide – ready for performance or economy mode.
• New PCB design with significantly increased copper and optimized conductor tracks
  • The entire layout of the NerdQX has been redesigned electrically and thermally. The use of a significantly higher copper ratio in the conductor tracks significantly improves the current carrying capacity of the board – even under permanently high ASIC loads. The wider spacing and targeted routing ensure stable power supply, reduced heat loss, and more even temperature distribution, while at the same time greatly improving efficiency.
• Dedicated cooling of the VREGs with custom-made heat sinks
  • Unlike previous DIY miners, where voltage regulators often remain completely uncooled, NerdQX sets a new standard here: The VREGs have been mechanically offset to enable the best possible airflow and heat dissipation. In combination with a customized, thermally adapted heat sink, the resulting power loss is efficiently dissipated – a concept that has previously only been used in industrial mining rigs. This measure not only extends the service life of the components, but also allows safe overclocking without the risk of thermal instability in the power range for the first time.
• XT60 power connector
  • Industry standard: extremely low contact resistance, high current carrying capacity, and reliable contact - even in mobile or vibration-prone setups.
• Mini automotive fuse, set to the NerdQX power rating of 15 amps
  • Robust, cost-effective, and easy to replace – provides additional protection against short circuits or overcurrent without the need for complicated safety mechanisms, while allowing for simple visual checks of functionality.
• 4-pin PWM connector for up to three fans or AiO cooling
  • Modular, efficient, prepared for quiet or aggressive cooling strategies.
• Rounded PCB corners for better protection and a high-quality overall impression
  • A detail that makes safety and manufacturing quality visible.
• Proprietary open-source firmware
  • The NerdQX firmware is based on the established open source NerdQaxe++ firmware, but has been specifically enhanced for the new design and architecture of the NerdQX. These adjustments allow the NerdQX to be precisely controlled in the range from underclocking to high-performance operation without compromising security or transparency.
• High-performance power supply with stable 12V output – even under under high load
  • Unlike many previous DIY home miners, which can experience voltage drops under high ASIC loads, the NerdQX relies on a powerful power supply that delivers a consistently stable 12V voltage even under aggressive overclocking. This constant supply voltage is crucial for the safe operation of the four BM1370 ASICs at clock speeds of up to 1000 MHz and prevents instability or thermal overload due to inefficient power supply.
• Significantly improved sensor technology for temperature monitoring of all four ASICs
  • Precise temperature measurement allows perfect control over thermal development during cooling. In addition to the not entirely accurate temperature measurement of the ASIC, the NerdQX allows direct measurement and output of the current temperature per ASIC processor for the first time.

The complete plans and design documents for NerdQX (circuit diagrams, PCB layout, firmware, etc.) will be published as open source as soon as all tests have been completed and validated. However, the developers emphasize that this step may not take place until after the launch in order to provide clean documentation and tested versions. The goal remains a fully traceable, replicable, and modifiable platform for the open hardware community.

The NerdQX is currently in the final validation phase. The last fine adjustments to firmware profiles, safety parameters, and thermal limits are being made with complete precision.

The first functional prototype already impressively demonstrates what this system is capable of.

Release date: The launch is imminent. Very imminent.

And when the time comes, PlebBase.com will accompany the official launch as an official media partner with a detailed test report, benchmarks, and all technical details.