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Repurposing an Old GPU for Crypto Mining

Crypto Basics intermediate 5 min read $0.01 Updated 2026-07-31

Getting an old GPU mining: checking profitability against electricity cost on whattomine.com, updating drivers, choosing NVIDIA mining software (T-Rex, GMiner, NBMiner), creating a wallet and joining a pool, configuring the miner, and undervolt/overclock tuning while keeping the GPU under 85°C.

An old NVIDIA or AMD GPU can still earn crypto if you point it at the right algorithm. This guide covers checking profitability first, the popular NVIDIA miners, joining a pool, and the overclock/undervolt tweaks that improve efficiency.

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