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Checkout test item (1 TH/s)
In stock · $30 all-in, delivered, installed and hosted in Argentina · Firsthand · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The Checkout test item (1 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Firsthand. It runs at 1 TH/s while drawing 30 W, an efficiency of 30 J/TH. It is in stock, delivered and hosted at one of our sites.
More on this machine: Checkout test item price history · Checkout test item profitability history
Checkout test item profitability
As of Sep 24, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $83,170.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000000 BTC | $0.04 | $0.04 | -$0.01 |
| Weekly | 0.000003 BTC | $0.27 | $0.31 | -$0.04 |
| Monthly | 0.000014 BTC | $1.19 | $1.36 | -$0.17 |
| Yearly | 0.000172 BTC | $14.29 | $16.34 | -$2.05 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $95,110. Year 1 return: -7%.
Checkout test item price history
From $32 in Oct 2019 to $3 in Mar 2025 (-91%).
| Month | Price per unit | Price per TH |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | $29 | $28.76 |
| Nov 2019 | $28 | $28.30 |
| Dec 2019 | $30 | $29.57 |
| Jan 2020 | $26 | $25.76 |
| Feb 2020 | $22 | $21.50 |
| Mar 2020 | $23 | $22.73 |
| Apr 2020 | $25 | $25.32 |
| May 2020 | $24 | $23.63 |
| Jun 2020 | $26 | $25.67 |
| Jul 2020 | $27 | $27.08 |
| Aug 2020 | $26 | $25.70 |
| Sep 2020 | $31 | $30.83 |
| Oct 2020 | $37 | $36.90 |
| Nov 2020 | $67 | $66.89 |
| Dec 2020 | $83 | $83.24 |
| Jan 2021 | $106 | $105.56 |
| Feb 2021 | $118 | $118.17 |
| Mar 2021 | $118 | $118.37 |
| Apr 2021 | $93 | $92.57 |
| May 2021 | $63 | $62.62 |
| Jun 2021 | $76 | $76.37 |
| Jul 2021 | $98 | $98.30 |
| Aug 2021 | $100 | $99.53 |
| Sep 2021 | $104 | $104.27 |
| Oct 2021 | $106 | $106.08 |
| Nov 2021 | $101 | $101.04 |
| Dec 2021 | $93 | $93.18 |
| Jan 2022 | $88 | $88.02 |
| Feb 2022 | $80 | $79.63 |
| Mar 2022 | $75 | $74.82 |
| Apr 2022 | $65 | $65.06 |
| May 2022 | $44 | $44.32 |
| Jun 2022 | $35 | $35.25 |
| Jul 2022 | $34 | $34.16 |
| Aug 2022 | $30 | $30.48 |
| Sep 2022 | $24 | $23.67 |
| Oct 2022 | $19 | $18.67 |
| Nov 2022 | $15 | $14.87 |
| Dec 2022 | $14 | $14.10 |
| Jan 2023 | $15 | $15.15 |
| Feb 2023 | $15 | $15.37 |
| Mar 2023 | $16 | $16.42 |
| Apr 2023 | $16 | $15.97 |
| May 2023 | $15 | $14.92 |
| Jun 2023 | $14 | $14.31 |
| Jul 2023 | $14 | $13.95 |
| Aug 2023 | $13 | $13.03 |
| Sep 2023 | $11 | $11.23 |
| Oct 2023 | $11 | $10.75 |
| Nov 2023 | $10 | $9.95 |
| Dec 2023 | $11 | $11.03 |
| Jan 2024 | $12 | $12.05 |
| Feb 2024 | $11 | $11.20 |
| Mar 2024 | $11 | $10.82 |
| Apr 2024 | $9 | $9.06 |
| May 2024 | $7 | $6.72 |
| Jun 2024 | $7 | $6.72 |
| Jul 2024 | $7 | $6.71 |
| Aug 2024 | $5 | $5.22 |
| Sep 2024 | $3 | $2.95 |
| Oct 2024 | $3 | $3.18 |
| Nov 2024 | $4 | $3.64 |
| Dec 2024 | $3 | $3.39 |
| Jan 2025 | $4 | $4.39 |
| Feb 2025 | $4 | $4.43 |
| Mar 2025 | $3 | $3.20 |
Where to host the Checkout test item
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $95,110 | -$0 | $30 | -7% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 3.9¢ | 73.6% | $61,821 | $0 | $30 | 9% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $95,110 | -$0 | $30 | -7% |
Checkout test item specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Firsthand |
| Model | Checkout test item |
| Release date | — |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 1 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 30 W |
| Efficiency | 30 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
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Checkout test item FAQ
How much does the Checkout test item cost?
The all-in price of the Checkout test item (1 TH/s) is about $30 per machine, delivered, imported, installed and hosted in Argentina with a two-month hosting deposit. That is the machine itself at $30 ($30.00 per TH/s, the Hong Kong price) plus shipping, infrastructure, import duty, customs, setup and the deposit.
Is the Checkout test item (1 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 24, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Checkout test item (1 TH/s) is calculated to lose $0.01 daily, $0.17 monthly and $2.05 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $83,170. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.
What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the Checkout test item?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Checkout test item costs about $95,110 in Argentina, and $95,110 in UAE and $61,821 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $83,170, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the year 1 return of the Checkout test item?
At current bitcoin price and difficulty, the Checkout test item returns -7–9% in its first year at our sites, after electricity, against everything paid up front: the machine, shipping, import, infrastructure, setup and hosting deposit. You keep the machine and every bitcoin it mines. It always changes.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the Checkout test item?
The Checkout test item produces 1 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 30 W, giving an efficiency of 30 J/TH.
Is the Checkout test item air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Checkout test item is air-cooled with fans. In the UAE we run air-cooled machines in immersion tanks instead, which keeps them cool in desert heat.
Where can the Checkout test item be hosted?
We can host the Checkout test item in UAE (6.0¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (3.9¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.0¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
How has the price of the Checkout test item changed?
The Checkout test item sold for $32 in Oct 2019 and $3 as of Mar 2025, down 91%. Over that time it ranged from $3 to $119.