The haul was originally mistaken for a couple of forgotten mining rigs, but the scavenger found the cards had survived years of storage with only minor signs of wear.

The recovery of these GPUs highlights the durability of graphics cards from the cryptocurrency mining era, even after prolonged periods of inactivity.

The discovery offers a potential source of affordable hardware for gamers looking for mid-range performance without buying new.

The cards were found in a basement, suggesting they were likely discarded or forgotten after the crypto mining boom cooled down.