1080ti asus rog strix review tech
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Today we are reviewing ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1080Ti OC Gaming card with 11GB of GDDR5X. Right now this is the best graphics card one can get when it comes to pure gaming performance. Show The ASUS ROG Strix releases are always highly anticipated by gamers as these aftermarket cards are well known for some of the best GPU clock rates with whisper quiet and coolest operations using enhanced aftermarket cooling solutions and featuring some of the best RGB lighting on the market. ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1080Ti OC Gaming card is also packed with all-new MaxContact Technology that provides 2X more contact area with GPU silicon for improved thermal transfer, and Patented Wing-Blade IP5X-Certified Fans for maximum airflow and longer fan lifespan. Now let's see can ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1080Ti card deliver us with the premium GTX 1080Ti experience. Features
40% More Heat Dissipation Area Up to 30% Cooler and 3X Quieter Gaming Performance New ROG Strix graphics are constructed with a 2.5-slot width, providing 40% more heat sink surface area for heat dissipation compared to previous 2-slot designs for dramatically cooler and quieter performance. MaxContact Technology 2X More Contact with GPU for Improved Thermal Transfer MaxContact is an industry-first GPU cooling technology, featuring an enhanced copper heat spreader that directly contacts the GPU. MaxContact utilizes precision machining to provide a surface that makes up to 2X more contact with the GPU than traditional heat spreaders, resulting in improved thermal transfer. Patented Wing-Blade Design Max Air Flow with 105% More Air Pressure Patented wing-blade fans delivers maximum air flow and 105% greater static pressure over the heat sink, while operating at an up to 3X quieter volume than reference cards. IP5X-Certified Dust Resistance Longer Fan Lifespan The fans in ROG Strix graphics cards are certified under the International Protection Marking (IP code) as IP5X dust resistant for improved reliability and a longer lifespan. This stringent certification process ensures ROG Strix graphics cards provide optimal fan performance, even under severe conditions. ASUS FanConnect II Optimal System Cooling ASUS FanConnect II features two 4-pin, hybrid-controlled headers that can be connected to both PWM and DC system fans for optimal system cooling. The connected fans reference both the GPU and CPU, operating automatically based on the one with the higher temperature. A comprehensive set of tuning options allow you to tune fan speeds for efficient cooling. ASUS Aura Sync Outshine The Competition Featuring Aura RGB Lighting on both the shroud and backplate, ROG Strix graphics cards are capable of displaying millions of colors and six different effects for a personalized gaming system. ROG Strix graphics cards also feature ASUS Aura Sync, RGB LED synchronization technology that enables complete gaming system personalization when the graphics card is paired with an Aura-enabled gaming motherboard. VR-friendly HDMI Ports Easily Enjoy Immersive Virtual Reality Experience ROG Strix graphics cards have two HDMI ports for connecting a VR device and display at the same time, so you can enjoy immersive virtual reality experiences anytime without having to swap cables. GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster Intuitive Performance Tweaking Redesigned with an intuitive, all-new UI, GPU Tweak II makes overclocking easier and more visual than ever, while still retaining advanced options for seasoned overclockers. With one click, the new Gaming Booster function maximizes system performance by removing redundant processes and allocating all available resources automatically. SpecificationsPackageThe STRIX GTX 1080Ti comes in a box securely packaged with actual product picture, STRIX graphics and features highlights on front and the back of the box. Inside the boxAlong with the GFX card box also includes Software installation CD, quick start guide, one PCI-e power cable and two ROG Velcro cable tie straps. LooksCard is having great looks with complete black theme. In front we have a big triple fan cooling with patented wing-blade fans mounted on to the new maxcontact technology heatsink. Back of the card have a thick back-plate with complete coverage of the PCB. Beside etched graphics backplate also have a large ‘Republic of Gamers' logo with RGB lighting which can be fully customized. Due to the thick cooling solution card is a 2.5 slot design and you will need 3 standard slots available to accommodate the card inside your PC. Unlike the GTX 1080 Ti ‘founders edition' which features 1 X 6-pin and 1 X 8-pin PCI-E power connectors, this Strix card features 2 X 8-pin PCI-E power connectors, which along with the PCI-E lane's power provides this card with a total of 375w of power. At the rear of the card we have lot of connectivity options consisting of 2 X DisplayPort 1.4 connections, 2 X HDMI 2.0 ports and a DVI-D connector. On the case inside end of the card we can see the new Asus Fanconnect II headers – a unique feature allowing you to connect two 4-pin CPU / GPU PWM-controlled fans. InsideRemoving the heatsink reveals all nickel plated cooling solution with seven copper pipe fused onto a big copper base which is finely milled to give the GPU silicon perfect flat contact with the heatsink. Whole PCB is given rigidity with strong aluminum frame also acting as cooler for the memory chips. Nicly layout PCB with 10+2 Phase designed power section using International Rectifier's IR 3555M a integrated PowIRstage® contains a synchronous buck gate driver IC which is co-packed with control and synchronous MOSFETs and a Schottky diode to further improve efficiency and each phase has output current capability of 60A. TestingTest system configuration - CPUIntel Core i7 6700K Board ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Formula RAM2 X 8GB Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600Mhz SSD SAMSUNG 830 SSD CoolerThermaltake Custom LCS GFX ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1080Ti PSUThermaltake 1250W DisplayAsus PB287Q OSWindows 10 BenchmarksOverclockingOC Mode Temperatures Room Temperature: 30C In idle, the temperature is real good and at full load running 3D Mark Fire Strike temperature was ok and fans were not loud at all. Power ConsumptionWattage reading as per displayed by APC Pro 1000VA (Model no. BR1000G-IN) UPS. Pros
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ConclusionIn conclusion I would like to say that the ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080Ti OC Gaming graphics card is the fastest air cooled graphics card out there. With ASUS custom cooling solutions and features provided with this card makes this card a truly outstanding graphics card and make it worthy of our PC TeK Reviews EXCELLENCE Award. Is GTX 1080ti still good in 2023?The GTX 1080 Ti is still an extremely powerful GPU and will run games at ultra settings at 1080p at 60 + fps. It will run games at 4K at decent settings also. However, with the release of the GTX 3000 series and RX 6000 series from AMD on the horizon, the 1080 Ti will drop in value significantly. Is the GTX 1080 Ti still a good card?It can still do quite well with modern games but is not ready for 1440p or 4K gaming with the latest titles on the market today. If you're on a budget, the GTX 1080 Ti handles 1080p quite well still. However, if you're looking for raytracing and DLSS, you'll need a newer GPU. What temps should a 1080 Ti Strix run at?Idle temp is arround 20-25c depending on room temp, and playing pubg for hours the highest temp ive seen is 67c, and it normally stays on 64-65c with the fan profile on auto and all settings to ultra ingame. Why is 1080ti so expensive?1080ti has been out of production since last Feb and no supply with high demand raises prices. Slow boats across the Pacific bring new meaning to 'snail mail. |
