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Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,210VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):320 W

Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

9.0

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

7.8

Sentiment score

▲Better than 76% of graphics cards
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

4.1

Price

▼Worse than 79%
9.0

Technical score

Technical score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

9.5

Performance

24%

9.0

Memory

12%

8.0

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

4.9

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

▲Better than 83%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
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What owners say about the Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom

Based on 204 owners sharing their experience in online comments

72%positive7%mixed21%negative

Owners love the big performance gains, smooth high-resolution gaming, and efficiency; the steep price is the main frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the card costs too much for the performance, with street prices often around $1,000 to $1,800 depending on region and model.17
  • Owners say the RTX 4090 is only a modest price step up for much more performance, so some wish they had paid for the 4090 instead.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom

Technical score
Technical score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components:

44%

9.5

Performance

24%

9.0

Memory

12%

8.0

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

4.9

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity

9.0
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

4.1

Price

6.9
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
26,000 points
This graphics card scores 26,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 79.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
17,600 points
This graphics card scores 17,600 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 78.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
34,459 points
This graphics card scores 34,459 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 86.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
20,493 points
This graphics card scores 20,493 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.8% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
48.74 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 82.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 62% of graphics cards and equal to 28.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to 22.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
716.8 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 75.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
22,400 MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 22,400 MHz, which is faster than that of 73.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
320 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 320 W, which is higher than that of 79.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.6% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
320 W
This graphics card draws 320 W under peak load, which is higher than 76.9% of graphics cards and equal to 5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 65.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 16.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
320 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 320 W, which is higher than that of 75.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
320 W
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Size
329.4x 141.6x 69.7 mm
Length
329.4 mm
This graphics card is 329.4 mm long, which is longer than 81.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
141.6 mm
This graphics card is 141.6 mm tall, which is taller than 86.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3.5 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3.5 slot/s, which is wider than 90.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 5.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
1997 g
This graphics card weighs 1997 g, which is heavier than 89% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of Graphics cards.
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Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 36 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    76 vs 40
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    76 vs 40
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 2.01x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (761.5 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    761.5 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 120 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (304 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    304 vs 184
  • 60% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (716.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    716.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 74% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (280.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    280.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 36 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    76 vs 40
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (76 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    76 vs 40
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 2.01x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (761.5 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    761.5 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 120 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (304 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    304 vs 184
  • 74% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (280.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    280.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 160 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (304 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    304 vs 144
  • 2.16x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (48.7 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    48.74 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 52.2% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (34,459 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    34,459 points vs 22,638 points
  • 14.8% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,205 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,205 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 92.4% higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (17,600 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    17,600 points vs 9,148 points
  • 75.9% higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (26,000 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    26,000 points vs 14,779 points
  • 3.22x higher INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (780 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    780 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 5,376 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (9,728 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    9,728 vs 4,352
  • 60% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (716.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    716.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    64 MB vs 24 MB
  • 17.9% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (22,400 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    22,400 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    64 MB vs 4 MB
  • 2x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (45,900 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    45,900 million vs 22,900 million
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    320 W vs 215 W
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 16.6 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (141.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    141.6 mm vs 125 mm
  • 47.2 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (329.4 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    329.4 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 45.5% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    320 W vs 220 W
  • 2.33x more expensive
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,210 vs £520).
    £1,210 vs £520
  • 2.33x more expensive
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,210 vs £520).
    £1,210 vs £520
  • 7% worse value for money
    Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.93 vs 7.4).
    6.93 vs 7.41
  • 1 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    November 2022
    2022 vs 2023
  • 20% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,400 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,400 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 28.9% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (379 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    379 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    320 W vs 215 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 45.5% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    320 W vs 220 W
  • 50% higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (18 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    18 W vs 12 W
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    320 W vs 220 W
  • 5 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (42 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    42 °C vs 37 °C
  • 1 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.5 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 16.6 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (141.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    141.6 mm vs 125 mm
  • 47.2 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (329.4 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    329.4 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 96.9% heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1997 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    1,997 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom

  • Stealthy, subdued 'Shadow Black' aesthetic that fits well in non-RGB builds
  • Excellent cooling performance with low temperatures under load, typically staying below 65°C
  • Generally quiet operation with an idle fan-stop mode for silent low-load tasks
  • High energy efficiency compared to previous generation flagship cards
  • Solid build quality featuring a thick metal backplate and sturdy structure
  • Includes useful accessories like a sag-prevention card holder and 12VHPWR adapter

What customers don't like about Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom

  • Massive physical dimensions (triple-slot, over 329mm long) which may not fit in all cases
  • High market price compared to its performance gains over the previous generation
  • Occasional reports of 'coil whine' or buzzing at high frame rates
  • Some users experienced annoying high-pitched fan hum or 'low-rpm whine'
  • Lack of extensive ARGB lighting may disappoint users seeking a more vibrant look

Verdict

The Gainward GeForce RTX 4080 Phantom is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's 5nm Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 9,728 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with a 22.4 Gbps effective clock speed. It operates with a boost clock of 2,505 MHz and a TDP of 320W, utilizing a large 3.5-slot cooler with triple 'Cyclone' fans, eight nickel-plated heatpipes, and a dual-BIOS switch for performance or silent modes. Key pros include exceptional 4K gaming and ray tracing performance, support for DLSS 3 frame generation, and excellent energy efficiency with low noise levels during operation. However, notable cons include its massive physical dimensions (329.4mm length) that may challenge smaller cases, a high price point relative to previous generations, and reports of occasional low-frequency fan hum or coil whine under high loads.

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