GPU's lifespan while mining

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Hi there,
I just bought a 1080 Ti Founder's edition, and started mining.
As I knew it would utilize my GPU to it's max, I used MSI Afterburner to limit the temperature to 75 degrees Celsius (linked to power limit which happened to be 77%).
I've also used MSI Afterburner to let the program control the fan speed of the card.
So stats are: 77% power limit, 75 degrees C temperature limit and fan speed controlled by the program ( usually about 69%)
My question is.. does all of this is necessary?
This card is brand new, and I have a 3 years warranty on it.
Should I remove all the limits I've put on it and let it run wild? (while there no limit it runs at 84 degrees C constantly when mining of course)
To notice that I keep it running almost the whole day every day.

Thanks for your help in advance!
 
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Theoretically, a GPUs fan should be capable of 100% use for the length of it's warranty.
In the real world, that's rarely ever tested outside of mining.

One of the biggest concerns from manufacturers is the abuse of the RMA process for components that have been overworked...... but technically you're within your rights to do so.
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Theoretically, a GPUs fan should be capable of 100% use for the length of it's warranty.
In the real world, that's rarely ever tested outside of mining.

One of the biggest concerns from manufacturers is the abuse of the RMA process for components that have been overworked...... but technically you're within your rights to do so.
 
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So I can basically let it run at its full potential 24/7?
 
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That would be my understanding, yes.

you'd have to read the specifics of any RMA "rules"..... but I'd be very surprised if a GPU manufactured could deny an RMA/repair/replacement on the basis that the fan ran at 100% for a prolonged period of tim.e I'd imagine that has to be a possibility for sales in a warmer climate.
 
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