[Exclusive Unboxing Review] The Ice River AE2 makes a stunning debut! The silent "Cold-Blooded Warrior" at 720Mh/s

The mining sector has been evolving from barbaric growth to refined operations, with keywords like "low noise, high energy efficiency, and strong stability" gradually becoming the new favorites of miners. Just when editor Li Yi was trying to find a "quiet yet capable" machine – it has appeared!
The star of today's unboxing is the brand new masterpiece from the IceRiver family: the Ice River AE2 Aleo Miner, a cold-blooded warrior that quietly gets the job done!
📦 First glance at the unboxing: square and solid, with a great texture.
In terms of appearance, the AE2 continues the industrial design language of IceRiver, featuring a sturdy overall shape and clean lines. The metal shell uses a low-reflective matte finish, making it less prone to fingerprints when held, and relatively user-friendly during transport.
The dimensions of this machine are 560×314×382 mm, and the overall volume is not small, but it boasts a clear structure and smooth airflow. The net weight of the machine is 15.5 kg, which is not light, but just the right weight – letting you know it is not a "toy."
The fan layout is very orderly: two large-diameter fans at the front are responsible for intake, and there are two small fans at the back to assist with heat dissipation. The entire system forms a stable and efficient airflow channel, truly deserving of a professional server design.
⚙️ Overview of Core Parameters
Project Parameters
Model IceRiver aeternity 2 Aleo Miner
Hash rate 720Mh/s ±5%
Power consumption 1300W ±10%
Voltage 100V-240V AC (wide input)
Interface Ethernet (ETH)
Noise level 60dB (measured slightly lower)
Temperature range 0℃ ~ 40℃
Humidity range 10% ~ 65% RH
Size 560×314×382 mm
Weight 15.5kg
Fans 4 (2 front 2 back)
🔌 Wiring Experience: Power on in one step, foolproof operation
The AE2 is equipped with a standard Ethernet interface, with the wiring area concentrated at the top and the power cable routed at the back to avoid clutter at the front.
After powering on, the fan first performs a wave of "self-check acceleration," and then transitions to stable operating mode. This machine starts very quickly, taking only about 10 seconds from pressing the power button to reading the IP, and the management backend responds promptly.
IP allocation supports DHCP automatic acquisition, no need to manually set a fixed IP, very user-friendly for beginners.
🧪 Real test performance: silent + stable, double surprise!
🔊 Noise performance: True "office-level silence"
Running the server in a closed small room, the actual noise measurement is about 58.7 decibels, which is slightly lower than the official rating, similar to the feeling of a "quiet study + fan running"; even if placed in the adjacent room, it will not cause any disturbance.
Compared to the "airplane takeoff" mode of traditional ASICs, which often reaches 75~80dB, the AE2 is simply "Zen-like practice."
🔋 Power consumption performance: precise control, energy consumption is controllable
With a stable power supply, the power consumption fluctuates slightly between 1275 and 1310W, fully meeting the nominal range. The energy efficiency ratio calculated over multiple time periods is approximately 1.8W/Mh, making it one of the top performers among current zkSNARK servers.
💻 Hashrate Stability: All-day "Online Worker"
The continuous operation test lasted for 48 hours, and the server did not experience any fluctuations in computing power or disconnections in a 24℃ environment. The backend data shows that the computing power remained stable at 718~728 Mh/s, with a very smooth curve, proving that its cooling system and chip frequency modulation are very stable.
🧊 Cooling System: Air cooling can also achieve "calm as ice"
The cooling of the Ice River AE2 does not rely on stacking fans for success, but rather is the result of the collaboration of an efficient air duct + chip self-adjusting frequency + high thermal conductivity module. Although the four fans at the front and back may seem "low-key", their temperature control performance is quite impressive:
The chip temperature should be maintained between 65℃ and 70℃.
The outlet temperature is only around 45℃.
The temperature increase in the environment is very small, making it particularly suitable for indoor arrangements or small mining environments.
✅ Summary Evaluation: Is it worth buying?
The Ice River AE2 is a "silent, stable, and energy-saving" all-in-one Aleo server. Although it is not flashy in appearance, its performance in actual operation is quite remarkable.
Recommended audience:
Noise-sensitive home/office miners;
Small computer rooms that focus on energy consumption ratio;
Early layout builders of the Aleo ecosystem, looking forward to long-term stable output;
💡 Advantages Review:
✔ Ultra-quiet operation, as silent as office equipment
✔ Stable computing power with almost no fluctuations
✔ Wide voltage input, good adaptability
✔ Easy to install and user-friendly
✔ Solid heat dissipation, compatible with various environments
In this day and age, servers are no longer just about being "fast, fierce, and accurate"; they also need to focus on "stability, quietness, and efficiency." The Ice River aeternity 2 is a breath of fresh air in this new trend.
If you are also looking for a "low-profile, efficient coin-producing" Aleo server, AE2 is worth having! #aleo#