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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£870VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:384 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):360 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 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.

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC

8.1/10

▲Better than 69% of graphics cards

7.4

▲Better than 57%

8.0

▲Better than 69%

8.7

▲Better than 75%

7.8
Gaming
Gaming
7.8/ 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%
6.9
Floating-point performance
25.0%
7.4
VRAM
20.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
7.4
Video editing
Video editing
7.4/ 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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Score components
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
7.4
VRAM
20.0%
6.9
Floating-point performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
7.5
1080p
1080p
7.5/ 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%
6.9
Floating-point performance
25.0%
7.4
VRAM
10.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
7.6
1440p
1440p
7.6/ 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.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
6.9
Floating-point performance
30.0%
7.4
VRAM
15.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
7.8
4K
4K
7.8/ 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%
6.9
Floating-point performance
35.0%
7.4
VRAM
20.0%
10
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC

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Performance

8.0

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

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PassMark (G3D) result

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Floating-point performance

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Memory

7.7

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR6X

GDDR version

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Platform & Features

9.5

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

PCIe lanes

DirectX version

Vulkan version

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Connectivity & Media

9.2

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Max displays supported

Max digital resolution

DisplayPort outputs

DisplayPort version

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Power & Cooling

7.7

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

Recommended PSU wattage

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PCIe power spec

350 W

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Design

6.7

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Size

320x 129x 55 mm

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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC vs the average graphics card

Why is GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC better than the average graphics card?

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40 more compute units
This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
80 vs 40
40 more ray tracing cores
This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
80 vs 40
2.04x higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (912 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
912 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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
136 more TMUs
This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
320 vs 184
176 more AI cores
This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
320 vs 144
128 bit wider memory bus
This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
384 bit vs 256 bit
43.5% higher texture rate
This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (547.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
547.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s

8.4% 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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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC
the average graphics card
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.68 vs 8.000).
8.68 vs 8
2.13x more popular
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC is more popular than the average graphics card (9 vs 4.2).
9 vs 4.22

40 more compute units
This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
80 vs 40
40 more ray tracing cores
This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
80 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
136 more TMUs
This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
320 vs 184
176 more AI cores
This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
320 vs 144
43.5% higher texture rate
This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (547.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
547.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
55.2% higher FP32 performance
This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (35 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
35.02 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
8.05x higher BF16 performance
This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (285.6 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
285.61 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS
58.2% higher ray tracing score
This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (14500 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
14,500 points vs 9,166 points
14.3% higher pixel rate
This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (186.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
186.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
5,888 more FP32 units
This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,240 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
10,240 vs 4,352
87.5% higher compute score
This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (22642 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
22,642 points vs 12,074 points

2.04x higher memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (912 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
912 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
128 bit wider memory bus
This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
384 bit vs 256 bit

Includes LHR limiter
This graphics card includes an LHR limiter, the average graphics card does not.

Why is GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC worse than the average graphics card?

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31.7% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1710 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
60% larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
8 nm vs 5 nm
67.4% higher TDP
This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (360 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
360 W vs 215 W
No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
32.1% slower VRAM clock
This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1188 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
64.4% higher board power limit
This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (370 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
370 W vs 225 W
13.3% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1665 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,665 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
35 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (320 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
320 mm vs 285 mm

64.2% more expensive
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£870 vs £530).
£870 vs £530

31.7% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1710 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
13.3% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1665 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,665 MHz vs 1,920 MHz

32.1% slower VRAM clock
This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1188 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
75% smaller L2 cache
This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (6 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
6 MB vs 24 MB

60% larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
8 nm vs 5 nm
2 older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
June 2021
2,021 vs 2,023
2.13x larger GPU die
This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (628 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
628 mm² vs 295 mm²
Older encoder generation
This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
7 vs 8
Older FSR version
This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
3.0 vs 3.1

No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
2 fewer monitors per output type
This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
1 vs 3
Narrower encode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
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

67.4% higher TDP
This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (360 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
360 W vs 215 W
64.4% higher board power limit
This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (370 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
370 W vs 225 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
63.6% higher peak power draw
This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (360 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
360 W vs 220 W
66.7% higher idle power draw
This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (20 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
20 W vs 12 W
6 °C higher idle temperature
This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (43 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
43 °C vs 37 °C

35 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (320 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
320 mm vs 285 mm
0.2 slot/s wider design
This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
4 mm higher card profile
This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (129 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
129 mm vs 125 mm

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wepc.com

06/09/2024

Summary of the review

Gigabyte RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC 12G Review - WePC If you want to gather more performance data, I can pull up a list of YouTube video reviews or check t...

Gigabyte RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC 12G Review Summary The Gigabyte RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC 12G is a powerful, gaming-focused graphics card that positions itself as Nvidia's flagship gaming GPU, effectively bridging the performance gap between the RTX 3080 and the workstation-oriented RTX 3090. In benchmarking tests, the card shows its biggest performance uplifts at 4K resolution with Ray Tracing enabled, yielding a 14% frame rate increase in Shadow of the Tomb Raider and a 12% increase in Cyberpunk 2077 compared to a standard RTX 3080. At a lower 1080p resolution without Ray Tracing, the performance difference drops to a negligible 3% to 7%. While it closely rivals the gaming frame rates of the more expensive 24GB RTX 3090, its 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM is specifically tailored for pure gaming workloads rather than heavy, memory-intensive production tasks. The card features several distinct hardware pros and cons relative to Nvidia's standard Founder's Edition (FE) model. On the positive side, it delivers a moderate out-of-the-box factory overclock with a 1710 MHz boost clock speed, includes an extra HDMI 2.1 port (offering...

kitguru.net

02/06/2021

Summary of the review

Nvidia RTX 3080 TiGo to product viewer dialog for this item. Review ft. Gigabyte, Inno3D, Palit

The Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti functions as a slightly cut-down version of the flagship GA102 silicon, featuring 80 Streaming Multiprocessors and 10,240 CUDA cores—rendering a minimal 2.4% core reduction compared to the premium RTX 3090. Designed to target top-tier gaming performance, the graphics card matches the RTX 3090 with a 350W Total Graphics Power rating and utilizes a matching 384-bit memory bus interface. The testing encompasses both Nvidia's standard Founders Edition cooler design alongside custom triple-fan partner card iterations from Gigabyte, Palit, and Inno3D to evaluate thermal capabilities, acoustics, and real-world clock speed variations across a massive 12-game suite. A primary benefit highlighted in the review is the card's exceptional computational footprint, boasting 320 Tensor cores, 80 RT cores, and a high-speed 912 GB/Sec memory bandwidth that ensures powerful real-world gaming and ray-tracing performance close to flagship standards. However, a major drawback includes a heavily halved memory configuration down to 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM compared to the RTX 3090's 24GB, alongside a memory data rate that runs fractionally slower at 19Gbps. Additionally, the reference boost clock speed is slightly lower...

guru3d.com

02/06/2021

Summary of the review

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC review - Guru3D

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC review evaluates a slightly factory-overclocked graphics card featuring a custom PCB and a 2.7-slot WindForce triple-fan cooling system. Built on NVIDIA’s 8nm Ampere architecture, this model bridges the gap between the RTX 3080 and 3090, carrying 10,240 shader processors and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory running at 19 Gbps. Out of the box, it delivers a modest boost clock of 1710 MHz (up from the 1665 MHz reference speed) and operates with a 360W TDP. A notable design feature is its Dual BIOS configuration, allowing users to choose between Performance and Silent cooling profiles while maintaining the exact same rendering capabilities. The review highlights several prominent pros and cons for this specific hardware release. On the positive side, the card offers an excellent memory capacity of 12 GB and features a high shader core count that places its performance close to the premium flagship RTX 3090. It also benefits from a semi-passive fan design that eliminates noise under light loads, a robust four-year warranty upon online registration, and dual HDMI 2.1 outputs...

mmorpg.com

02/06/2021

Summary of the review

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Review - The New Gaming King?

The MMORPG.com review crowns the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti as a powerful Ampere-based GPU, delivering substantial 4K gaming performance and exceptional ray tracing capabilities. It offers a significant generational uplift over previous cards and boasts excellent out-of-the-box performance, while being easy to overclock for enthusiasts. However, the review notes a poor price-to-performance value, as the steep premium price makes it hard to justify over the standard RTX 3080. Additional drawbacks include high power consumption and significant challenges regarding market availability and inflated street prices.

tg24.sky.it

24/06/2021

Summary of the review

Recensione scheda video NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The Sky TG24 review outlines the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti as a highly anticipated, enthusiast-class GPU powered by the Ampere architecture that targets hardcore gamers and creative professionals alike. The card delivers a substantial generational leap in visual processing speed and raw computing capability. Testing across demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Control Ultimate Edition, and Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition proved the card can run heavy workloads smoothly and without hesitation. The evaluation focuses heavily on NVIDIA's specialized hardware capabilities, particularly its advanced real-time ray tracing for hyper-realistic lighting and shadow effects, alongside AI-driven DLSS 4K rendering which drastically increases frame rates without compromising native image quality. Additionally, the review notes the card's benefit to video editors and 3D animators through the NVIDIA Studio platform, 12 gigabytes of high-speed GDDR6X VRAM, and AI audio/video enhancements provided by the NVIDIA Broadcast suite. The reviewer balances this performance appraisal by explicitly listing clear pros and cons. The primary benefits (Pros) include its exceptional computing power, reduced system latency—slashed by up to 60% via NVIDIA Reflex technology to bolster competitive...

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What we like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC

Elite 4K and 1440p gaming performance, rivaling the RTX 3090 in many benchmarks.
Efficient triple-fan Windforce 3X cooling system that keeps temps consistently in the 60s-70s Celsius under load.
Includes a dual BIOS switch allowing users to toggle between OC and Silent modes.
Features two HDMI 2.1 ports, providing one more than the standard Founders Edition.
Quiet operation thanks to semi-passive fan-stop technology during low-load tasks.
Solid industrial build quality with a full-length metal backplate for structural rigidity.

What we don't like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC

High MSRP and poor price-to-performance value compared to the base RTX 3080.
Large physical footprint (320mm length) which may not fit in smaller or compact cases.
Reports of reliability issues, including sudden failure/death of some units after several months of use.
Gigabyte's RGB Fusion software is frequently cited as buggy or difficult to use.
Noticeable coil whine reported by some users, especially when running at high frame rates.
Significant power draw and heat output can noticeably increase the temperature of smaller rooms.

Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 10,240 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost speed of 1710 MHz. It is equipped with 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 384-bit memory interface, delivering a massive 912 GB/s bandwidth for smooth 4K gaming and intensive creative tasks. Key characteristics include the Windforce 3X cooling system with alternate spinning fans, a protective metal backplate, and dual BIOS for toggling between OC and Silent modes. Main pros include its exceptional 4K rendering capabilities that rival the flagship RTX 3090, efficient thermal management under load, and a 4-year warranty upon registration. However, notable cons include its high power consumption (350W TDP) requiring at least an 800W power supply, a physically large three-slot footprint that may limit case compatibility, and historical reports from some users regarding long-term reliability issues.

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