Computer tech refurbs GPU clogged with tar and nicotine from 17 years of use by a smoker — 'I am not blowing on that; I’m getting cancer from this' says repair technician

A computer technician refurbished a heavily tar and nicotine-clogged Asus 9800GT Matrix GPU that was used by a smoker for 17 years. The technician meticulously cleaned the GPU, including the main board, heat sink, and other components, using degreaser, water, and a heat gun. After reassembly, the GPU appeared brand new and was tested to run at around 16 FPS on benchmarking software and 5 FPS in Crysis. Despite its age and limited gaming capabilities, the refurbished GPU showcases a unique design and historical significance in computing.