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		op00to on May 19, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Nvidia cripples cryptocurrency mining on RTX 3080 ... Too much heat causes flex and movement that can break solder traces, and makes it easier to let the magic smoke out.

SilverRed on May 19, 2021 [–]

Flex is caused when the temp changes. Mining cards stay at the same temp and don't move around a lot while overclocked gaming cards are getting flexed multiple times a day

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