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GPU Lifespan

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Here's the thing. Is it a good theory that if a Graphics card has a fault, or will develop a fault it will be within the first few months of ownership?

I have an asus gtx 480 and it has worked flawlessy, overclocked, for a few months now.

I realise changing the cooler voids the warranty, but would really like to get something on it. It'll run 840 at stock volts so pretty sure I can get some more out of it.

Is it safe to assume that after this time, a fault developing in the near future is slim?
 
Thanks for the input guy's. This is pretty much what I thought, and you've confirmed it really for me.
While there is still obviously the chance of imminent failure, it should be much reduced as the card has been run in for a few months.

While this may has been asked before, what's the best cooler between the zalman, gelid and arctic accelero coolers? They all seem quite good from the reviews I've read, is there one that stand's out?
 
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