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Avg. price:~£250VRAM:11 GBMemory bus width:352 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):250 W

ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming

6.2/10

▼Worse than 73% of graphics cards

7.1

▼Worse than 58%

5.9

▼Worse than 75%

8.8

▲Better than 80%

3.9
Gaming
Gaming
3.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for gaming performance.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
2.7
Floating-point performance
25.0%
6.8
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.2
Video editing
Video editing
6.2/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for video editing performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
6.8
VRAM
20.0%
2.7
Floating-point performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.0
1080p
1080p
4.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1080p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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55.0%
2.7
Floating-point performance
25.0%
6.8
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.9
1440p
1440p
3.9/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1440p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
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Score components
50.0%
2.7
Floating-point performance
30.0%
6.8
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.0
4K
4K
4.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 4k performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
2.7
Floating-point performance
35.0%
6.8
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming

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Performance

4.2

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Memory

6.1

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR5X

GDDR version

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Platform & Features

7.5

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Connectivity & Media

7.7

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Max digital resolution

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Power & Cooling

8.8

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

Recommended PSU wattage

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PCIe power spec

250 W

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Design

7.1

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Size

298x 134x 52.5 mm

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ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming vs the average graphics card

Why is ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming better than the average graphics card?

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96 bit wider memory bus
This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (352 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
352 bit vs 256 bit
24 more ROPs
This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
88 vs 64
40 more TMUs
This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
224 vs 184
2 more GPUs supported
This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
2 vs 0
1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0
Supports NVLink
This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
10.6% higher user score
User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
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ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming
the average graphics card
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.85 vs 8.000).
8.85 vs 8
Supports multi-GPU linking
This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.

10.6% higher user score
User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
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ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming
the average graphics card
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.85 vs 8.000).
8.85 vs 8
2.12x cheaper
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming is cheaper than the average graphics card (£250 vs £530).
£250 vs £530
2.06x more popular
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming is more popular than the average graphics card (8.69 vs 4.2).
8.69 vs 4.22

24 more ROPs
This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
88 vs 64
40 more TMUs
This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (224 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
224 vs 184

96 bit wider memory bus
This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (352 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
352 bit vs 256 bit
8% higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (484 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
484 GB/s vs 448 GB/s

2 more GPUs supported
This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
2 vs 0
Supports multi-GPU linking
This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
Supports NVLink
This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.

1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0

7.7% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
600 W vs 650 W

Why is ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming worse than the average graphics card?

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35.8% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1607 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,607 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
3.2x larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
16 nm vs 5 nm
No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
12 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
28 vs 40
144 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
0 vs 144
42.1% slower memory speed
This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (11010 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
11,010 MHz vs 19,000 MHz

35.8% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1607 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,607 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
12 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (28 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
28 vs 40
144 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
0 vs 144
22.2% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1493 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,493 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
49.8% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (11.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
11.34 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
69.6% lower ray tracing score
This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (2791 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
2,791 points vs 9,166 points
13.4% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (141.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
141.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
18.1% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (18548 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
18,548 points vs 22,653 points
26.1% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (10850 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
10,850 points vs 14,678.5 points
99.4% lower FP16 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
0.18 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
7% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (354.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
354.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s

42.1% slower memory speed
This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (11010 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
11,010 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
91.7% smaller L2 cache
This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
2 MB vs 24 MB
1 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (11 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
11 GB vs 12 GB
21.4% slower VRAM clock
This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1376 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
1,376 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
62.5% smaller L1 cache
This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
48 vs 128

3.2x larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
16 nm vs 5 nm
No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
Older PCIe version
This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
3.0 vs 4.0
6 older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2017 vs 2023).
March 2017
2,017 vs 2,023
No mesh shaders
This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
Worse SAM support
This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
Older encoder generation
This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
4.0 vs 8
Older DirectX version
This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
12.1 vs 12 Ultimate
No sampler feedback
This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
59.7% larger GPU die
This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (471 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
471 mm² vs 295 mm²
47.6% fewer transistors
This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (12000 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
12,000 million vs 22,900 million

No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
No AV1 decoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
2 vs 3
No DSC support
This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
Narrower decode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
Older HDMI version
This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
2.0b vs 2.1
Narrower encode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
Older HDCP version
This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
2.2 vs 2.3
Older NVDEC generation
This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
3 vs 6

46.7% higher board power limit
This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (330 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
330 W vs 225 W
16.3% higher TDP
This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
250 W vs 215 W
3.6 dB noisier under load
This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
39 dB vs 35.4 dB

9 mm higher card profile
This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (134 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
134 mm vs 125 mm
13 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (298 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
298 mm vs 285 mm

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27/12/2017

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ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Review: Top of the pack

Here is a specific summary of the ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti review from PC Perspective: The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti is a premium flagship graphics card featuring the NVIDIA GP102 architecture, which maintained its rank as the dominant high-end consumer gaming GPU throughout most of 2017. Designed as a consolidation of ASUS's top-tier graphics lineups, this massive card features a 2.5-slot wide design equipped with a triple-fan cooling system and six heat pipes. Performance-wise, the GP102 GPU boasts 3,584 GPU Cores, 224 Texture Units, and 88 ROP Units, paired with 11GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit interface to offer 11.3 TFLOPS of peak compute power. The reviewer notes that it significantly outperforms rivals like the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and Vega 56, as well as lower-tier Pascal architectures, making it a definitive choice for demanding titles like Grand Theft Auto V, Hitman, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. A standout pro of this card is its "0dB Technology," which allows the triple cooling fans to remain completely off until the GPU reaches 55 degrees...

ign.com

06/07/2017

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Asus ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition Review

Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC Review Summary The Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition is a premium, flagship graphics card designed for elite performance in 4K gaming and virtual reality (VR). It delivers exceptional raw power, slightly outperforming competitors like the EVGA SC2 with load clock speeds consistently reaching 1,949MHz. A major standout of the card is its completely redesigned MaxContact cooling technology, which uses a massive 2.5-slot heatsink and six heat pipes attached to a copper spreader. This heavy-duty thermal setup keeps benchmarking temperatures impressively cool under 68 degrees while running practically silent. Additionally, it features high-end extras like two built-in fan headers to sync case cooling to the GPU, a restored DVI port alongside dual HDMI and DisplayPorts, and an extensive Aura Sync RGB lighting setup that illuminates the entire shroud and backplate. Despite earning an outstanding 9.6 "Editors' Choice" rating, the graphics card does come with a few notable drawbacks. Its physical footprint is absolutely massive—measuring 11.7 inches long and taking up 2.5 PCIe slots—meaning it may struggle to fit into smaller...

rog.asus.com

27/07/2017

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Gaming at 4K: The Strix GTX 1080 and 1080 Ti face off - ROG

The ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti delivers a substantial performance leap over the standard Strix GTX 1080, establishing itself as a highly capable single-GPU solution for 4K gaming at Ultra settings. Equipped with the GP102 GPU, 1,024 more CUDA cores, and an extra 3GB of high-speed GDDR5X memory, the card achieves smooth gameplay across demanding titles. Benchmarks show it pushing Overwatch past 120 FPS and stabilizing demanding games like DOOM, The Witcher 3, and Grand Theft Auto V above 40 to 50 FPS where the older GTX 1080 frequently lagged or stuttered below 30 FPS. Beyond raw power, its standout features include a robust 2.5-slot cooling system with dust-resistant fans, a 0dB silent operation mode under 55°C, dual onboard fan headers for GPU-linked case cooling, and customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting. Despite its strengths, the review highlights notable drawbacks, primarily centered around its massive physical footprint and high thermal output. The card occupies 2.5 motherboard slots, demanding significant chassis space, and generates a massive amount of heat during extended gaming sessions. Additionally, while it performs significantly better than its predecessor,...

enostech.com

30/04/2017

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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti - EnosTech.com

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bit-tech.net

11/04/2017

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digitalfoundry.net

01/05/2017

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techpowerup.com

15/03/2017

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The ASUS GTX 1080 Ti Strix OC is a premium, factory-overclocked card (1570 MHz base) featuring an upgraded 2.5-slot cooler, resulting in low 69°C temperatures and quiet 33 dBA operation. Its design includes dual 8-pin connectors, FanConnect II headers, and a VR-friendly port layout, though it demands a substantial 280W of power. Drawbacks include a high price point compared to the Founders Edition and a massive, 3-slot footprint that may require extra case support. Furthermore, the strict 280W power limit can restrict maximum performance during heavy loads, note TechPowerUp.

guru3d.com

31/03/2017

Summary of the review

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The Guru3D review highlights the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition as a premier, high-end powerhouse engineered for flawless Ultra HD (4K) and high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming. Key pros praised in the review include its highly customized PCB design and its advanced MaxContact triple-fan cooling system, which drops full-load temperatures down to a chilly ~67°C—more than 10°C cooler than the reference Founders Edition model. Additionally, the GPU offers excellent acoustic comfort, operating completely silently under 55°C and emitting a barely audible ~39 dBA under intense gaming workloads. Aesthetic appeal is further bolstered by extensive ASUS Aura Sync RGB illumination across the shroud and the premium metal backplate, alongside the integration of dual FanConnect II headers to synchronize your PC case cooling with the graphics card's thermal state. Conversely, the review notes a few key drawbacks, starting with a steep premium price tag that makes it an expensive investment for mainstream builders. The physically massive 2.5-slot footprint and heavy metal construction create a bulky hardware profile that may cause graphics card sag and requires a roomy chassis with excellent...

pctechreviews.com.au

11/10/2018

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Still Epic: ASUS STRIX GTX 1080Ti OC If you want to look at more coverage, I can compile a list of video benchmarks and video reviews specifically tes...

The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition remains a high-performance, quiet, and cool-running GPU, even over a year post-launch, thanks to its 2.5-slot MaxContact heatsink and 1,708 MHz factory-overclocked speeds. Key advantages include ASUS FanConnect II headers, Aura Sync RGB lighting, and superior performance for 4K and high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming. However, the review highlights significant drawbacks, including a premium price point, a 30 cm length that limits case compatibility, and a 2.5-slot design that may cause thermal issues in tight SLI setups. Additional cons include limited headroom for manual overclocking and criticisms regarding the clunky ASUS GPU Tweak II software.

pk.ign.com

06/07/2017

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The Asus ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition is a flagship graphics card designed for high-end 4K and VR gaming, notable for its massive 2.5-slot design and a premium price tag of $779 MSRP. On the positive side, the card delivers outstanding, top-tier performance that slightly edges out competitors like the EVGA SC2 due to its higher factory clock speeds, hovering around 1,949MHz under load. Its completely redesigned MaxContact cooling technology—featuring six heat pipes and a 40 percent larger heatsink area—keeps operating temperatures exceptionally low, mostly in the upper 50s to mid-60s, while maintaining practically silent fan operation. Additional standout features include Asus FanConnect II, which offers two 4-pin headers to sync case fans directly to the GPU temperature, and a highly customizable, vibrant Aura Sync RGB lighting system that covers the shroud and backplate. Conversely, the card has a few notable drawbacks, primarily its massive physical footprint at 11.7 inches long and two inches thick, making it larger than other 1080 Tis and requiring significant case space. While the card runs cool, the specific review sample demonstrated...

tweaktown.com

19/06/2017

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ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC Review - ROG To The Limit

The TweakTown review awards the ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC a 95% rating, highlighting its exceptional performance for 4K and VR gaming, supported by a 2.5-slot cooler utilizing MaxContact Technology for efficient, quiet operation. Key pros include the robust FanConnect II system and comprehensive Aura Sync RGB lighting, offering a premium aesthetic and high-end cooling, according to analysis from TweakTown and KitGuru. Conversely, the card's 2.5-slot, 12-inch design makes it unsuitable for smaller PC cases, and it commands a high price premium over reference models. Additionally, maximizing the aesthetic value of the card requires investment in a broader ecosystem of compatible ASUS components.

guru3d.com

31/03/2017

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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Review

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition 11GB is a highly customized graphics card based on Nvidia’s Pascal architecture, utilizing the GP102 GPU with 3,584 CUDA cores and 11GB of high-speed (11 Gbps) GDDR5X memory. Guru3D highlights that the card offers excellent out-of-the-box performance, arriving pre-configured in an aggressive OC mode with a 1,569 MHz base clock and a 1,683 MHz turbo clock. Architecturally, it mirrors the elite Titan X but operates on a 352-bit wide memory interface with 88 ROPs and 224 Texture Units, delivering an impressive 484 GB/s of effective memory bandwidth. This powerhouse configuration makes it uniquely suited for flawless high-end gaming in the Ultra HD/4K domain across major titles. A major pro of this graphics card is its highly effective and silent cooling solution. ASUS replaced its traditional Direct Touch design with MaxContact Technology, featuring a mirror-finish baseplate that improves thermal transfer by providing twice the contact area with the GPU. Supported by three dust-resistant IP5X certified fans, the card remains under 70°C under load and features a passive mode that stops the...

igorslab.de

12/09/2017

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Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC in review - igor´sLAB

The Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC Review by igor´sLAB evaluates a heavily customized graphics card that ditches the older DirectCU heatpipe contact approach for a new baseplate system integrated into a massive 2.5-slot cooler. Built on an custom PCB design adapted from the premium Poseidon Platinum hybrid line, the card utilizes a 5 phase power delivery system and dual 8-pin PCIe power connectors to reliably feed its factory-overclocked core. Performance benchmarks focus strictly on high-load environments like WQHD (1440p) and UHD (4K) to avoid CPU bottlenecks, proving that the card delivers exceptional, top-tier frame rates that easily outperform the Nvidia Founders Edition and trade blows with the Titan X Pascal. Financially and physically, it remains a serious flagship offering with a length of 30.0 cm, a weight of 1,263 grams, and an out-of-the-box power target set to a reasonable 275 watts. The review highlights several prominent pros and cons regarding the card's thermal and electrical engineering. On the positive side, its massive triple-fan cooling solution allows the card to operate in a "conspicuously unobtrusive" and quiet manner...

tvtech.it

28/04/2017

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Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080Ti OC | Video | Recensione Se stai cercando dei benchmark o dei dati prestazionali specifici su questa scheda in un gioco in pa...

The TVtech review provides a detailed evaluation of the Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080Ti OC, the first custom-designed GeForce GTX 1080Ti graphics card tested in their laboratory. The evaluation highlights the card's strong performance advantages over the standard Nvidia Founders Edition, primarily driven by its robust out-of-the-box factory overclocking. Alongside its performance gains, the review notes excellent build quality, premium thermal management, and highly silent operations as its standout pros under load. However, these notable premium enhancements come with specific structural trade-offs. The review explicitly mentions the physical footprint of the card as its primary con, noting that it falls short of the Founders Edition strictly when it comes to overall dimensions. Because it utilizes a massive custom cooling setup, the card requires considerably more physical space inside a chassis, making it far bulkier and potentially harder to fit into smaller computer cases.

hwupgrade.it

28/04/2017

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Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080Ti OC: meglio della Founders Edition

The review from Hardware Upgrade provides a comprehensive analysis of the Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080Ti OC, highlighting it as a premier custom-designed graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture. Operating on the GP102 GPU with 3,584 CUDA cores and 11 GB of GDDR5X memory, the card offers two primary factory configurations: Gaming Mode (1,569 MHz base / 1,683 MHz boost) and a software-activated OC Mode via GPUTweakII (1,594 MHz base / 1,708 MHz boost). The review details a heavily modified structural design, including a custom 10 phase power delivery system and a reinforced dual-plate aluminum heatsink structure linked by 5 heatpipes. Additionally, it notes the inclusion of FanConnect headers to control case fans directly via GPU temperatures and dual HDMI ports intended to seamlessly accommodate VR headsets alongside regular displays. The review outlines a distinct set of pros and cons when comparing this custom card to Nvidia’s reference Founders Edition. On the positive side (pros), the Asus Strix model delivers superior out-of-the-box gaming performance and frames per second due to its aggressive factory overclocks. Its triple-fan configuration and enhanced...

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What we like about ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming

Exceptional 4K and 1440p gaming performance for its generation
Highly effective and quiet triple-fan cooling system (DirectCU III)
Premium build quality with a reinforced frame to prevent GPU sag
Aura Sync RGB lighting and aesthetically pleasing backplate
Unique FanConnect II headers allow the GPU to control case fans
Substantial 11GB of GDDR5X VRAM provides excellent longevity

What we don't like about ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming

Large 2.5-slot footprint may not fit in smaller or compact cases
Historically high price point compared to reference models
Some users reported noticeable coil whine under high load
Lacks modern features like hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing and DLSS
High power consumption, requiring dual 8-pin connectors
RGB software (Aura Sync) can occasionally be buggy or difficult to sync

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING is a flagship-tier graphics card powered by the NVIDIA Pascal architecture and the GP102 GPU, featuring 3,584 CUDA cores and 11GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus. Designed with a 2.5-slot width, it utilizes a triple 'wing-blade' fan setup and MaxContact technology to provide superior thermal contact and near-silent operation under light loads. Its primary pros include exceptional 4K gaming performance, an automated 'Auto-Extreme' manufacturing process for increased reliability, and versatile connectivity with dual HDMI 2.0 ports and FanConnect II headers for external case fan control. However, the card’s substantial physical size may require a large chassis, its high power requirements necessitate dual 8-pin connectors, and it lacks modern hardware-accelerated ray tracing (RT) and DLSS features found in newer generations.

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