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Gigabyte GV-N1080AORUS-8GD R2 GeForce GTX 1080 Graphics Card
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Dominate Gaming with AORUS GraphicsThe Gigabyte AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G Graphic Card delivers exceptional gaming performance with advanced cooling and high-speed memory. Experience smooth, immersive gameplay with this powerful graphics card. Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1080 Memory: 8GB GDDR5X...
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Overview
Dominate Gaming with AORUS Graphics
The Gigabyte AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G Graphic Card delivers exceptional gaming performance with advanced cooling and high-speed memory. Experience smooth, immersive gameplay with this powerful graphics card.
- Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1080
- Memory: 8GB GDDR5X
- Memory Interface: 256-bit
- Cooling: WINDFORCE STACK with Blade Fan Design
Key Features
New pascal architecture
8 GB 256-bit GDDR5
Virtual reality ready
Standard mode (Dual-link DVI-D*1, DP1.4*3, HDMI 2.0B*1) VR mode (Dual-link DVI-D*1, DP*1, HDMI*3)
Core Clock: boost: 1936 MHz / base: 1784 MHz in OC mode boost: 1898 MHz / base: 1759 MHz in gaming mode
Specifications
Graphics Processor
GeForce GTX 1080
Architecture
Pascal
Video Memory
8 GB GDDR5
Memory Interface
256-bit
Core Clock (OC Mode, Boost)
1936 MHz
Core Clock (OC Mode, Base)
1784 MHz
Core Clock (Gaming Mode, Boost)
1898 MHz
Core Clock (Gaming Mode, Base)
1759 MHz
VR Ready
Yes
Standard Mode Outputs
Dual-link DVI-D1, DP1.43, HDMI 2.0B1
VR Mode Outputs
Dual-link DVI-D1, DP1, HDMI3
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Incorporates the New Pascal Architecture, which delivers improved performance and power efficiency.
- Equipped with 8 GB of 256-bit GDDR5 memory, providing ample capacity for high-resolution textures and complex scenes.
- Designed to be Virtual Reality Ready, ensuring a smooth and immersive experience for VR applications.
- Offers flexible display outputs with specific configurations for Standard mode and VR mode, accommodating different setups.
- Features high core clock speeds in both OC mode (boost: 1936 MHz / base: 1784 MHz) and Gaming mode (boost: 1898 MHz / base: 1759 MHz).
👎 Cons
- The memory type is GDDR5, not the GDDR5X found in some other GTX 1080 variants, which can impact bandwidth.
- Detailed information regarding the cooling solution, such as fan configuration or heatsink design, is not provided.
- Specific power requirements (e.g., PCIe power connectors) are not listed, making PSU planning less straightforward.
- The feature set does not detail any proprietary software or RGB lighting customization options.
- Information about the number of simultaneous display outputs is not explicitly stated in the features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What architecture does this Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card use?
This graphics card uses the New Pascal Architecture, designed to deliver strong performance for gaming and graphics applications.
Is this graphics card suitable for virtual reality setups?
Yes, the Gigabyte GV-N1080AORUS-8GD R2 is Virtual Reality Ready, ensuring compatibility and performance for VR experiences.
What are the clock speeds for this graphics card in its various modes?
In OC mode, it has a boost clock of 1936 MHz and a base clock of 1784 MHz; in gaming mode, it features a boost clock of 1898 MHz and a base clock of 1759 MHz.
How much video memory is included with this graphics card?
The card is equipped with 8 GB of 256-bit GDDR5 video memory, providing robust support for demanding games and applications.
What display outputs are available on this graphics card?
For standard mode, it offers Dual-link DVI-D1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4, and 1x HDMI 2.0B. For VR mode, it features Dual-link DVI-D1, 1x DisplayPort, and 3x HDMI.
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