Crypto miners paint GDDR memory chips to hide wear & make them look better

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Cryptocurrency miners are turning to creative solutions to sell their remaining inventory of GPUs as the business of crypto mining becomes less profitable.



According to reports, miners are using thermal paint to hide the wear and tear on their GPU components, such as the die or GDDR memory, which can overheat and produce visual signs of damage, such as discoloration or melting.

Iskandar Souza and TecLab have uncovered these practices, and are warning third-party buyers to be cautious before making a purchase. Some miners are even going as far as resoldering failed GPU dies back in place and attempting to make the chips look like new. The use of thermal paint and resoldering is a deceptive practice and miners are being warned to be careful as this could lead to legal repercussions.

Crypto miners paint GDDR memory chips to hide wear & make them look better


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