Used GTX 1070

[KevinH9]

I found an ad for a used gtx 1070 in excellent condition. Would there be a less performence since it was used for 4-6 months? Or would it perform the same 

[Enderman]

 

[Vroooom]

It'll perform the same

[CheeseburgerChad]

Performance degradation itself isn't really a concern, in fact Linus did a video on that a while back. However, there's still a risk that there's something wrong with the card if you're buying it used.

[KevinH9]

1 minute ago, CheeseburgerChad said:

Performance degradation itself isn't really a concern, in fact Linus did a video on that a while back. However, there's still a risk that there's something wrong with the card if you're buying it used.

The guy said it was excellent condition as he didn’t plays as many games and didn’t game for a while it was made by ASUS

[CheeseburgerChad]

Just now, KevinH9 said:

The guy said it was excellent condition as he didn’t plays as many games and didn’t game for a while it was made by ASUS

That sounds okay then, but you can't really be certain. Did he say why he's selling it?

[alphaproject]

I wonder if he mined with it and just gave up on it.

[KevinH9]

1 minute ago, CheeseburgerChad said:

That sounds okay then, but you can't really be certain. Did he say why he's selling it?

Yes he said he doesn’t game any more so he doesn’t need it so he is selling it

[KevinH9]

Just now, alphaproject said:

I wonder if he mined with it and just gave up on it.

Would that affect its perforence

[alphaproject]

Maybe not right away, but it could affect the longevity.

[CheeseburgerChad]

1 minute ago, KevinH9 said:

Would that affect its perforence

Technically no, it just means that a lot of stress was put on the card so it might cause it to have issues sooner/be further along towards the end of its lifespan. It's highly debated whether or not buying used mining cards is okay. It's really up to you. Nobody really has proof of how mining affects long term lifespan that I'm aware of.