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tbf I wouldn't buy a cheaper used gaming card from a miner, because of potential ware. Electronics ware off, and a mining card would have been taxed much more than any card used for gaming.



probably not, read this thread for details, but miners underclock and undervolt for efficiency. Gamers overclock for performance.


I have and the truth seems to be that if the miner took good care of the card it will probably be fine. Thats why I said "potential". This is not an acceptable risk when Im spending big on gaming hardware.

edit: just to be clear, I dont have the expertise to check the wear, so it just seems like a bad gamble to me




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