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ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£840VRAM:11 GBMemory bus width:352 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):250 W

ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC 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 OC

6.3/10

▼Worse than 70% of graphics cards

6.2

▼Worse than 87%

6.0

▼Worse than 74%

8.7

▲Better than 76%

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%
2.8
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%
2.8
Floating-point performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.1
1080p
1080p
4.1/ 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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Score components
55.0%
2.8
Floating-point performance
25.0%
6.8
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.0
1440p
1440p
4.0/ 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%
2.8
Floating-point performance
30.0%
6.8
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.1
4K
4K
4.1/ 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%
2.8
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 OC

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Performance

4.4

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Memory

6.2

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR5X

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Platform & Features

7.8

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Connectivity & Media

7.6

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Max digital resolution

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Power & Cooling

8.8

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Power consumption while under peak load

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PCIe power spec

300 W

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Design

7.1

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298x 134x 53 mm

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

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

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Supports ECC memory
This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
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 multi-GPU linking
This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
8.9% higher user score
User score
8.7/ 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 OC
the average graphics card
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.71 vs 8.000).
8.71 vs 8

8.9% higher user score
User score
8.7/ 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 OC
the average graphics card
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.71 vs 8.000).
8.71 vs 8
2.13x more popular
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC is more popular than the average graphics card (8.97 vs 4.2).
8.97 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

Supports ECC memory
This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
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
8.1% higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (484.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
484.4 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.

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 OC worse than the average graphics card?

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32.8% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1683 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,683 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.
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
18.3% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1569 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,569 MHz vs 1,920 MHz

16% worse value for money
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.2 vs 7.2).
6.2 vs 7.2
58.5% more expensive
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£840 vs £530).
£840 vs £530

32.8% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1683 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,683 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
18.3% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1569 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,569 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
46.6% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (12.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
12.06 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
15.4% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (138.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
138.1 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
28.5% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (10500 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
10,500 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

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.
Older PCIe version
This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
3.0 vs 4.0
No AI upscalers
This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
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.
No vs yes
Worse SAM support
This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
Older DirectX version
This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
12 vs 12 Ultimate
Older encoder generation
This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
6 vs 8
No sampler feedback
This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
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
Older FSR version
This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
1.0 vs 3.1
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 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
Older DisplayPort version
This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
1.4 vs 1.4a
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

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
33.3% higher board power limit
This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (300 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
300 W vs 225 W

9.11 mm higher card profile
This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (134.1 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
134.11 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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pk.ign.com

06/07/2017

Summary of the review

Asus ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition Review

The Asus ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition is a massive, high-end flagship graphics card designed for 4K and VR gaming. In terms of pros, the card delivers outstanding performance and runs slightly faster than the EVGA SC2 and Founder's Edition due to its higher boost clock speed of 1,949MHz. Its completely redesigned MaxContact cooling technology uses six heat pipes and a 40% larger heatsink area, keeping heavy benchmarking temperatures exceptionally low at around 68 degrees while remaining practically silent. Additionally, it stands out with extensive customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting, unique FanConnect II headers to control case fans based on GPU temperatures, and the reintroduction of a DVI port alongside dual HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPorts. However, the card carries several distinct cons that buyers should consider. Its physical size is a notable drawback; at 11.7 inches long and two inches thick, it occupies 2.5 PCIe slots, making it bulkier than competing options. Price and availability are also significant issues, as its $779 MSRP is much higher than the Founder's Edition, and third-party price gouging often pushes it...

tweaktown.com

19/06/2017

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

The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC is an exceptional custom graphics card that delivers enthusiast-class performance with stellar thermal efficiency. Built on a 2.5-slot design, it introduces MaxContact technology for superior GPU cooling and utilizes a triple patented wing-blade fan system that stops completely under low workloads to ensure silent operation. Performance-wise, the card easily handles 4K gaming at 60 FPS+ and hits massive frame rates at lower resolutions, offering performance comparable to or exceeding the more expensive Titan X (Pascal). It is equipped with robust 10 phase power delivery, multi-GPU SLI support, and extra diagnostic features like dedicated onboard fan and LED strip headers. Pros and Cons Cons: The bulky 2.5-slot form factor occupies significant case space where a slimmer 2-slot design would be preferred; it requires heavy power connectivity via dual 8-pin PCIe connectors; and dual-GPU configurations are highly dependent on diminishing game-side SLI software support. If you need more details about this hardware, please let me know

enostech.com

30/04/2017

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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti O11G is a factory-overclocked flagship graphics card that delivers top-tier performance, easily handling demanding 4K and high-refresh 1440p gaming configurations. Built on NVIDIA's Pascal architecture, this triple-slot beast features a massive 11GB of GDDR5X VRAM, 3,584 CUDA cores, and a highly engineered 2.5-slot width cooling solution that expands fin stack surface area by 40%. Underneath its aggressive plastic shroud, ASUS employs MaxContact technology for twice the surface contact with the GPU core, alongside three IP5X dust-resistant wing-blade fans featuring 0dB technology for silent operations under a 55°C threshold. Aesthetic customisation is fully integrated through Aura Sync RGB lighting covering both the shroud and the printed metal backplate, while dual HDMI ports natively support streamlined VR cable management. Key Pros & Cons The card earns high praise for its robust feature set, though its market position presents clear trade-offs: Pros: Superior out-of-the-box raw performance that reliably outperforms rivals in gaming metrics. Pros: Exceptionally quiet acoustics measuring at an impressive 40dB under peak default testing conditions. Pros: Outstanding thermal efficiency that keeps max load...

bit-tech.net

11/04/2017

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Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ROG Strix OC Review

The Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ROG Strix OC is a premium, high-performance graphics card built on Nvidia's Pascal architecture, designed to deliver exceptional out-of-the-box speeds. Shifting away from previous DirectCU cooling designs, Asus introduced a massive 2.5-slot, 1.3kg cooling system featuring 'MaxContact' technology—a nickel-plated block that increases surface area by 40 percent to handle the GPU's high thermal demands. Performance is driven by a robust, custom 10-phase power delivery system on the PCB, boosting clock speeds up to 1,683MHz in standard Gaming Mode and 1,708MHz in OC mode. It also integrates customisable RGB Aura Sync lighting and an innovative FanConnect II system that links chassis fans directly to the GPU's thermal sensors. Pros and Cons Pro: Exceptional factory-overclocked speeds over the reference Founders Edition. Pro: Advanced custom cooling design that significantly boosts heat dissipation surface area. Pro: Premium build quality with a highly robust 10-phase power delivery custom PCB. Pro: Versatile display outputs including a dual-link DVI-D port omitted on reference models. Con: High price tag of £800/ $799, commanding a distinct premium over competitors. Con: Massive physical footprint...

techpowerup.com

15/03/2017

Summary of the review

ASUS GTX 1080 Ti Strix OC 11 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review for the ASUS GTX 1080 Ti Strix OC highlights it as a premium card, delivering significant out-of-the-box overclocking and superior thermal performance via a quiet, redesigned triple-fan cooler. Key benefits include Aura Sync RGB, an integrated backplate, and useful features like fan headers and a DVI port. Drawbacks identified in the review include its bulky 2.5-slot design, increased power consumption compared to reference models, and a relatively high price point affecting its performance-per-dollar ratio. Additionally, the standard power limit was found to be slightly restrictive, creating minor bottlenecks, though the overall performance remains high.

igorslab.de

12/09/2017

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Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC in review - igor’sLAB The listed reviews provide comprehensive performance analyses.

The Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC is evaluated as a highly refined custom-engineered graphics card that successfully addresses the thermal limits of Nvidia’s original Founders Edition. Built using a custom 5 phase power design on a shared hybrid-card platform topology, the card operates with an ex-works Power Target restricted to a balanced 275 watts. In terms of performance pros, this restraint ensures the GPU operates in a "conspicuously unobtrusive" manner; it remains exceptionally quiet and cooler than reference models during high-resolution WQHD and UHD gaming loops, making full use of its massive 2.5-slot physical design, sandwich-style stabilization frame, and triple 9cm axial cooling fans. It additionally offers high structural build quality and includes visual and practical enhancements such as integrated RGB lighting accents, a custom backplate, and dual VR-friendly HDMI 2.0 outputs. YouTube · However, the review outlines noticeable limitations and functional cons, particularly regarding software parameters and push-to-the-limit overclocking. The review explicitly points out that the factory software's automated "OC-mode" is overly optimistic, frequently failing to raise the power target sufficiently to guarantee high-frequency stability without...

digitalfoundry.net

01/05/2017

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Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC review: top-tier SLI tested - Digital Foundry

The Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC graphics card is a premium, factory-overclocked component designed to push PC gaming into native 4K resolutions at a stable 60 frames per second. Built using the GP102 processor, it matches the CUDA core count of the Titan X Pascal but enhances base and boost clocks to 1480MHz and 1582MHz respectively. In benchmark testing, a single Strix card regularly achieved a 5% performance increase over Nvidia's reference Founders Edition card in various titles, showing clear benefits from its elevated 11.1GHz memory bandwidth. When configuring two of these GPUs together in SLI, the setup effectively locks gameplay at a flawless 60fps across demanding maximum settings, though scaling gains vary considerably between 42% and 83% depending on the specific title's engine support. A major advantage of this aftermarket design is its robust triple axial fan assembly, which operates up to 3x quieter and maintains cooler load temperatures (70-75°C) than the Founders Edition reference blower design. It also features integrated Asus Aura RGB lighting and proprietary FanConnect2 headers to automatically manage chassis fans based on GPU...

pcper.com

27/12/2017

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

Yes, the ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti is evaluated as a premier, high-end graphics card that stands at the top of its pack for performance and cooling efficiency. It utilizes the powerful GP102 GPU, featuring 3584 GPU cores and 11GB of GDDR5X memory, maintaining its rank as the defacto choice for high-end gamers over competitors like AMD's RX Vega series. A major highlight of the card is its massive 2.5-slot cooler array equipped with six heat pipes, a triple-fan setup, and "0dB Technology" that keeps the fans completely silent until the GPU hits 55°C. Additionally, it introduces high-utility features like dual 4-pin fan headers to control case intake fans via GPU temperatures, dual 8-pin power connectors for enhanced overclocking headroom, full RGB customisation, and an improved port selection that restores the dual-link DVI connector alongside four DisplayPorts and a full-size HDMI port. However, the card's physical footprint and price point serve as its main drawbacks. It is significantly larger in all dimensions compared to both the NVIDIA Founder's Edition and EVGA ICX alternatives, being 1.23 inches longer and 0.9...

ign.com

06/07/2017

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Asus ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition Review - IGN

The Asus ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition is a massive, high-end 2.5-slot graphics card that delivers outstanding 4K and VR gaming performance. Built with advanced MaxContact cooling technology and patented dust-resistant "wing-blade" fans, the card remains exceptionally cool—hovering in the upper 50s to mid-60s during standard use—and runs practically silent even under heavy benchmarking stress. Standout features include Asus FanConnect II, which provides two 4-pin headers to sync case fans directly to the GPU temperature, and a vibrant Aura Sync RGB system that illuminates the entire card with customizable lighting effects. Performance-wise, it holds a slight clock speed edge over the Founders Edition, maintaining a stable 1,949MHz under load. Despite its "Amazing" 9.6/10 review score, the card has a few notable drawbacks. Its physical dimensions are enormous at 11.7 inches long and two inches thick, requiring significant case space. While the hardware features excellent thermal overhead, the specific review sample showed disappointing manual overclocking headroom, crashing anytime it was pushed past 1,974MHz toward the 2,000MHz mark. Additionally, the bundled GPU Tweak II software interface is criticized for...

wccftech.com

11/04/2017

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ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1080 Ti OC Graphics Card Review - Wccftech

The ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC is an exceptionally powerful 11 GB graphics card that comfortably delivers playable frame rates at 4K resolution. Based on NVIDIA’s 16nm FinFET Pascal architecture (GP102 core), this flagship model is factory overclocked and features three distinct software profiles: Silent, Gaming, and OC. Architecturally, it boasts 3,584 CUDA cores, an 11 Gbps memory speed, and a 352-bit bus interface that yields 484 GB/s of bandwidth, which can exceed 500 GB/s when manually overclocked. On the physical and aesthetic side, the card incorporates a highly efficient ASUS DirectCU III heatsink paired with Wing-Blade fans supporting 0dB silent operation below 55°C, an integrated ASUS AURA Sync RGB lighting system on both the shroud and backplate, an on-board RGB header, and accessible power connectors equipped with LED status indicators. Reviewers highlight several notable strengths and weaknesses regarding its overall value and design. On the positive side, the card delivers up to a 40% performance leap over the GTX 1080 Founders Edition—offering an especially massive upgrade path for older GTX 980 Ti users—while showcasing excellent energy...

hexus.net

30/03/2017

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Review: Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC - HEXUS.net

The HEXUS.net review highlights the Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC as a premier custom graphics card that significantly improves upon Nvidia's Founders Edition. It features an upgraded cooling design that increases the heatsink surface area by 40% and utilizes a 2.5-slot thick layout, measuring 300mm in length and 134mm in height. Performance is elevated via out-of-the-box factory overclocks, presenting a base clock of 1,569MHz and a boost clock of 1,683MHz alongside an 11GB GDDR5X frame buffer. Furthermore, users can activate an advanced "OC profile" through the Asus GPU Tweak software to push the boost clock up to 1,708MHz. Unique premium additions include "FanConnect II" for syncing case fans directly to the GPU temperature, dynamic Aura RGB lighting, a 10 power delivery phase with dual eight-pin connectors, and extra display outputs like dual HDMI 2.0 and DVI. The card boasts several major pros but also carries noticeable cons. On the positive side, it delivers whisper-quiet operation because the three "wing-blade" fans completely shut off when temperatures drop below 55ºC. The robust build includes a rock-solid die-cast baseplate and...

guru3d.com

31/03/2017

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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Review - Guru3D

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC 11GB is a highly customized graphics card based on Nvidia’s Pascal "GP102" architecture, featuring 3,584 CUDA cores, a 352-bit memory bus, and 11GB of fast GDDR5X memory yielding 484 GB/s of bandwidth. Built using a fully automated production line for a cleaner PCB, the card features an upgraded 10 power phase design using premium Super Alloy Power II components. Power is delivered via dual 8-pin connectors, and unlike the reference Founders Edition, this variant retains a highly requested DVI port alongside its standard display connectivity. Performance testing indicates the card effortlessly commands the Ultra HD gaming domain, delivering top-tier framerates in highly demanding contemporary titles. A major highlight of this review is the completely overhauled cooling solution, which ditches the older Direct Touch design for a traditional baseplate layout utilizing "MaxContact Technology". This mirror-finish block boasts 40% more contact area to keep the beastly GPU running efficiently under 70°C. Prominent pros include its exceptionally quiet operation, robust structural backplate, programmable RGB shroud lighting, and a 0dB passive mode that shuts the...

hardwareluxx.de

06/07/2017

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Neun Modelle der GeForce GTX 1080 Ti im Test

This Hardwareluxx review evaluates nine custom models of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, which remains the fastest graphics card on the market ahead of AMD's upcoming Radeon RX Vega launch. The tested lineup covers a diverse range of cooling configurations, including standard air cooling, all-in-one water cooling, and full custom water blocks. Architecturally, all models share identical underlying GP102 Pascal core specifications—featuring 3,584 shader units and 11 GB of GDDR5X VRAM on a 352-bit bus—but they diverge slightly in factory overclocking. Clock speeds span from a modest 1,620 MHz boost on the water-cooled ZOTAC Arctic Storm up to a high 1,746 MHz boost on the Gigabyte AORUS Xtreme Edition 11G. Prices for these premium models vary significantly, ranging from €775 for entry-level options like the KFA2 EXOC to over €930 for specialized water-cooled designs. Pros and Cons Pros: The tested lineup delivers unmatched high-end gaming performance across numerous real-world game benchmarks and synthetic tests. Custom models like the Gigabyte AORUS Xtreme Edition provide impressive out-of-the-box factory overclocks. Additionally, the inclusion of robust thermal designs—ranging from massive air coolers to...

computerbild.de

20/04/2018

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Im Test: Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC

The Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC is an upper-tier graphics card based on Nvidia's "Pascal" architecture, featuring 3,584 shader units, a boost clock up to 1,607 MHz, and a generous 11 GB of GDDR5X VRAM on a 352-bit interface. In benchmark tests conducted using an Intel Core i9-7900X platform, the card demonstrated high-level performance across multiple resolutions, delivering a smooth 59 frames per second (fps) in demanding titles at 4K resolution. When downscaling to WQHD resolution, the frame rate rose significantly to 106 fps, and it peaked at an impressive 143 fps under standard Full HD conditions, confirming that the hardware possesses ample computational reserves for future gaming titles. Physically, the card requires substantial chassis space due to its 29.8 cm length and dual-slot thickness. Review evaluation highlights several specific advantages and drawbacks regarding its thermal design and acoustics. On the positive side, the graphics card provides exceptional processing speeds for 4K, WQHD, and Full HD configurations, a wide array of connectivity options including two DisplayPorts, two HDMI ports, and one DVI port, and completely silent operation...

ginjfo.com

05/04/2017

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Strix GeForce 1080 Ti OC Edition d'Asus, Test complet - GinjFo

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC Edition review on GinjFo highlights a powerful, custom-cooled card capable of 4K gaming, featuring three-fan cooling, 0dB silent operation, and Aura Sync RGB lighting. Key advantages include exceptional cooling efficiency and high-performance, factory-overclocked speeds. However, the card has a premium price, a large footprint requiring ample case space, higher power consumption, and limited additional manual overclocking headroom.

hardwaresfera.com

2017

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ASUS RoG GTX 1080 Ti Strix Gaming OC Graphics Card

The HardwarEsfera review highlights the ASUS ROG GTX 1080 Ti Strix Gaming OC as a premium, highly customized Pascal GP102 card, featuring a robust 10 phase VRM and a massive, efficient DirectCU III triple-fan cooler. Key advantages include significant temperature reductions, 0dB silent operation under light loads, Aura Sync RGB lighting, and dual HDMI ports suitable for VR setups. Conversely, the analysis notes the card's substantial 2.5-slot size and extreme weight can cause motherboard sag, requiring careful case clearance check. The card demands high power through two 8-pin connectors and comes at a premium price point, positioning it specifically for 2K/4K gaming rather than standard resolutions.

profesionalreview.com

31/03/2017

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Asus GTX 1080 Ti Strix Review en Español (Análisis completo)

The Asus GTX 1080 Ti Strix is a high-end custom graphics card powered by the 16 nm FinFET Pascal GP102 GPU architecture, featuring 3584 CUDA cores and 11 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus. In terms of physical design, the card is quite bulky, measuring 29.8 x 13.4 x 5.25 mm and requiring 2.5 slots of expansion space. It features an upgraded robust VRM with a 10 + 2 Phase Super Alloy Power II power delivery system, drawing power via two 8-pin PCI Express connectors to handle heavily overclocked speeds. Out of the box, the card is factory overclocked up to 1974 MHz, and it can be manually pushed closer to the 2.1 GHz hardware limit using Asus GPUTweak II software, making it a reliable powerhouse for smooth gaming at 4K UHD resolutions and seamless VR performance with headsets like the HTC Vive. The card stands out due to several significant performance and design advantages, balanced by only minor practical trade-offs. Its main advantages include superior build quality, an innovative DirectCU III cooling solution with three 92mm Wing-Blade...

nexthardware.com

12/07/2017

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ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC

The NextHardware review awards the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC a 5/5 rating, highlighting its exceptional performance and top-tier build quality, specifically noting the efficient 2.5-slot MaxContact cooling system and robust 10 phase VRM. Key advantages include nearly silent acoustic levels, Aura Sync RGB lighting, and custom FanConnect II headers for improved thermal management. Drawbacks identified include the card's significant size, which may not fit in smaller cases, and a premium price point compared to standard models. Additionally, the powerful cooling solution requires a well-ventilated chassis to handle the high heat dissipation.

nexthardware.com

12/07/2017

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ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC - Nexthardware

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC is a premium graphics card featuring a massive, 2.5-slot cooling system with MaxContact technology and IP5X-certified fans to enhance heat transfer and longevity. Key advantages include exceptionally low operating temperatures, quiet acoustics, and reinforced construction to prevent PCB sag. However, the card’s significant weight and size may create installation issues in smaller cases, while the aggressive factory overclock necessitates dual 8-pin connectors and high power consumption. The implementation of FanConnect II allows for improved system thermal management, though it demands a robust power supply. YouTube ·

joypad.ch

22/05/2017

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Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Strix - Joypad.ch

The Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Strix Review by Joypad.ch details a high-end graphics card built on Nvidia’s Pascal GP102 architecture, featuring 11 GB of GDDR5X memory, 3584 CUDA cores, and a 352-bit bus width. The card offers two performance profiles: Gaming Mode (1569 MHz base / 1683 MHz boost) and OC Mode (1594 MHz base / 1708 MHz boost). During testing, it achieved outstanding benchmark results, scoring 8,142 points in 3DMark Time Spy and 6,810 in Fire Strike Ultra. In real-world gaming tests, the card absolutely crushed titles at 1080p—even hitting a hard engine limit of 200 FPS in Doom—and delivered near-60 FPS performance at 4K resolution on demanding games like The Witcher 3, Ghost Recon Wildlands, and Rise of the Tomb Raider. The primary pros highlighted in the review include its monstrous power and "uncompromising" performance, which positions it as the absolute best choice for 4K gaming on the market without needing to step up to the poorly priced Titan Xp. The review praises its premium feature set, including unique 4-pin chassis fan headers that regulate case fans...

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What we like about ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC

Excellent 4K and 1440p gaming performance, outperforming the Titan X Pascal in several benchmarks.
Highly efficient triple-fan cooling system (MaxContact Technology) that keeps the card significantly cooler than reference models.
Quiet operation with 0dB technology that stops fans completely under low loads.
Premium build quality with a reinforced internal brace to prevent GPU sag.
Extensive feature set including customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting and dual VR-friendly HDMI ports.
Unique FanConnect II headers allowing the GPU to control system case fans directly based on its temperature.

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

Premium pricing compared to other GTX 1080 Ti models and the Founders Edition.
Large physical footprint (2.5-slot design) that may require a spacious case and potentially block SLI configurations on some motherboards.
Reports of audible coil whine in certain high-FPS gaming scenarios.
GPU Tweak II software criticized by some users for being unintuitive or clunky to use.
Aging architecture that lacks modern features like hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing and DLSS found in newer RTX series cards.

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti Gaming OC is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's 16nm Pascal architecture, featuring 3,584 CUDA cores and 11GB of ultra-fast GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus. In OC Mode, it reaches a base clock of 1,594 MHz and a boost clock of 1,708 MHz, delivering exceptional 4K gaming performance and approximately 484 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its massive 2.5-slot cooling system utilizes triple wing-blade fans and MaxContact technology for silent, efficient operation, while dual HDMI 2.0 ports cater to VR enthusiasts. Key pros include its superior factory overclocking, quiet 0dB fan technology, and Aura Sync RGB aesthetics; however, its substantial size can make installation difficult in smaller cases, and it carries a higher price premium compared to the Founders Edition.

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