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I predict that many of these GPUs will continue to mine just on different chains.

The rewards on other chains aren't enough to sustain all the GPUs.

GPU mining was a thing long before the recent high ETH valuations

But would you _want_ a GPU that had a former life as a cryptominer? Running all those computations 24/7 probably takes a bit out of the life expectancy.

Actually yes. Gpu miners undervolt their cards these days and mining is a consistent load on the cards.

The mining cards experience less stress and wear compared to gaming.

IIRC, Mining can be intensive on VRAM, which can shorten cards' lifespans.

You can replace the fans and repaste the die.

I’m curious about the prices though like don’t expect anything firesale-y

Isn't the whole point that outrageous processing power is no longer a prerequisite.

Yes, and all of the GPUs currently being used will be available at fire sale prices.

Yep. So now you may be able to pick up GPUs for MSRP, unlike the last few years.

right, so presumably there will be a lot of idle GPUs that miners will sell / less demand for new GPUs?