Used Crypto-Mining GPUs Are Generally Safe to Buy
Linus Tech Tips · Explainer · 11 min · 2021 · YouTube title: DON'T Buy a Used Mining GPU! - $h!t Manufacturers Say
Why it's here
HN cites it as evidence that mining does not meaningfully degrade GPUs, so used mining cards are generally fine buys.
What it covers
Linus Tech Tips looks at whether buying a used GPU that was previously used for crypto mining is a good idea, as miners prepare to sell off cards. The video discusses how mining affects wear on cards and what to watch for.