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EVGA 08G-P4-6288-KR GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid Gaming 8GB

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Experience Ultimate Gaming with Hybrid Cooling Technology The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW HYBRID GAMING is a high-performance graphics card designed for enthusiasts. With its all-in-one watercooling solution and advanced features, it delivers exceptional gaming experiences with low temperatures an...

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Overview

Experience Ultimate Gaming with Hybrid Cooling Technology

The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW HYBRID GAMING is a high-performance graphics card designed for enthusiasts. With its all-in-one watercooling solution and advanced features, it delivers exceptional gaming experiences with low temperatures and stable performance.

  • Brand: EVGA
  • Model: 08G-P4-6288-KR
  • Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1080 FTW HYBRID GAMING
  • Memory: 8GB GDDR5X
  • Cooling: All-In-One Watercooling with 10CM FAN
  • Features: RGB LED, 10 Power Phases, Double BIOS, DX12 OSD Support
  • Operating System Support: Windows 10 32/64bit, Windows 8 32/64bit, Windows 7 32/64bit

Key Features

Real Base Clock: 1721 MHz / Real Boost Clock: 1860 MHz; Memory Detail: 8192MB GDDR5X

EVGA Hybrid - "All in One Cooling" w/o the Hassle, Just Plug and Play! Keep GPU 20-30C Cooler!

Completely adjustable RGB LED and DX12 OSD Support using EVGA Precision XOC

What you see is what you get! – No additional software required to achieve listed clock speeds

Double BIOS. All with the lowest latency and plug-and-play compatibility with leading VR headsets.

Form Factor: Plug-in Card

Specifications

Chipset
NVIDIA GTX 1080
Real Base Clock
1721 MHz
Real Boost Clock
1860 MHz
Video Memory
8192MB GDDR5X
Cooling
EVGA Hybrid (All in One Liquid Cooling)
LED
Adjustable RGB LED
Features
Double BIOS, DX12 OSD Support, Plug-and-play VR compatibility
Software
EVGA Precision XOC
Form Factor
Plug-in Card

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features high factory-overclocked speeds with a Real Base Clock of 1721 MHz and a Real Boost Clock of 1860 MHz.
  • Equipped with EVGA Hybrid cooling, an all-in-one liquid cooling solution designed to keep the GPU 20-30°C cooler.
  • Offers 8192MB (8GB) of GDDR5X memory, providing ample bandwidth for high-resolution gaming and demanding textures.
  • Completely adjustable RGB LED lighting allows for customization to match personal preferences or system aesthetics.
  • Includes a Double BIOS feature, providing a backup and enhancing flexibility for overclocking or troubleshooting.
  • Supports DX12 OSD (On-Screen Display) using EVGA Precision XOC, allowing for real-time monitoring and adjustments.

👎 Cons

  • As an older generation GTX 1080 card, its performance is significantly outpaced by newer RTX 20, 30, and 40 series GPUs.
  • The "All in One Cooling" system, while effective, still requires radiator placement and fan connections within the PC case.
  • While RGB LED is adjustable, the aesthetic appeal of the "Hybrid" design might not suit all PC builds.
  • The GDDR5X memory, while good for its time, is slower and less efficient than the GDDR6 and GDDR6X found in newer cards.
  • The plug-in card form factor might be larger than some modern GPUs due to the integrated liquid cooling components.

Frequently Asked Questions

The EVGA Hybrid cooling system is an "All in One Cooling" solution designed to keep the GPU significantly cooler, typically 20-30°C lower, without the hassle of custom liquid loops.
Yes, this card offers the lowest latency and plug-and-play compatibility with leading VR headsets, making it suitable for virtual reality experiences.
The Double BIOS feature offers a backup BIOS, which can be useful for troubleshooting or experimenting with different firmware versions or overclocking profiles.
No, the product description states that no additional software is required to achieve the listed clock speeds, ensuring out-of-the-box performance.
The RGB LED lighting is completely adjustable using EVGA Precision XOC software, allowing you to personalize the card's appearance.
This EVGA GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid Gaming card uses 8192MB (8GB) of GDDR5X video memory.