GPU Lifespan from Mining

[rangafromtonga]

There are a couple of GTX 1080's on ebay that'd be a pretty good deal, but he has had them in his mining rig for about 6 months. How much will this affect my gaming performance, I game often.

 

[jaslion]

There are a couple of GTX 1080's on ebay that'd be a pretty good deal, but he has had them in his mining rig for about 6 months. How much will this affect my gaming performance, I game often.

These cards can work fine for years to come or die the next day. They have been abused for months at who knows what settings.