Gtx 1080 G1
Gtx 1080 G1
I recently purchased the product from the provided link. I'm unsure about its performance and would appreciate some feedback, especially regarding whether returning the card for a better one is advisable. I've also done some 3Dmark tests and would like your opinions. Firestrike (Not OC) and OC versions are available at the given URLs. Your insights would be valuable as you're new to overclocking.
Generally they are all the same. How much OC is dependent on the chip itself.
However, do note the G1 while has a custom PCB and rather decent cooling system on VRM,is quite limited power wise. This is a budget GTX 1080, I have one, it has only 1 x 8 pin so it's very close to FE in term of power. From my own experience voltage and power is the limiting factor for this model.
Also it's likely you get Micron VRAM, not very good for Overclocking. I had on mine and it can leads to bsod or black screen when I increase memory clock to +600 and above.
My own score
http://www.3dmark.com/fs/12176486
Overall I'm impressed with the card. It was one of the cheapest GTX 1080 when I got it, as gigabyte was having discount on the model. It was...
as previously mentioned, the key factor is how well it performs for your intended use. The issue with 3dmark is that most top results come from users who have heavily customized their GPU and CPU. A brief review of the top 174 entries with the 6700K shows they all exceed 20000, with the 174th having a CPU clocked at 4.8ghz.
Your OC looks quite strong. Mine is almost identical on my Strix 1080 and it handles games excellently. Your card is clocking over 2100 mghz—that's impressive.
I also have a 6700k and I gave mine a light tweak to 4.6. It runs games smoothly. In fact, I haven’t encountered any issues with it.
On your system, I believe you’re pushing it to its limits as much as your GPU allows. You should either enjoy it or consider upgrading to a 1080ti if needed. Upgrading your RAM might also help—my setup uses Trident Z 3200 and it performs very well. It’s also often on sale.
But I’m just talking about this. I think your system is solid.
Your OC looks quite strong. Mine is almost identical on my Strix 1080 and it performs excellently. Your card is exceeding 2100 mghz—that's impressive. I also have a 6700k and gave mine a light OC to 4.6. It runs games smoothly. In fact, I haven't encountered any issues with it. On your system, I believe you're pushing it to its limits. You should either enjoy it or upgrade to a 1080ti if needed. Upgrading your RAM might also help... I'm using Trident Z 3200 and it runs very well. It's also often on sale. But let's not go off track. I think your setup is solid.
Mine performs quite well... But a bit like yours... I believe mine scores +160 on the chip and +600 on the mem. I can push it a bit higher, but I always enjoy testing my limits before settling back down... When I run Heaven or Furmark, it hits 2126 mhz. It never exceeds 66c either, which is satisfying for me...
I own the advanced version, not the OC. From what I understand, the main difference is that Asus OC cards are more expensive, and I didn’t want to pay an extra 100 dollars for them.
I’m fully happy with my card... I like it. I know there are faster options out there, but mine handles everything on ultra settings so far. I play at 1080p. I notice it starts to lag a bit at 4k, but enver drops below 30 fps—my minimum for smooth gameplay. If you’re playing that, you might need something quicker...
Hope this helps...
Adamscurr shares his experience about his card performance and specifications. He mentions his chip and memory speeds, noting he can go higher but prefers testing before committing. He explains the 2126 MHz frequency and its stability, and compares it to other cards. Adam also discusses his satisfaction with the advanced version over the original, and notes that while faster cards exist, his card handles ultra settings well. He mentions potential issues with 4K resolution and suggests checking if others are experiencing similar problems.
I believe you're improving more than me then... I played BF1 today... Around 90 fps... After switching to 4k it fell to roughly 25, which I don't think is playable.
If you're maintaining 90 to 120, you're doing quite well.
Adam
Edit: I also tried firestrike and improved with a score of 18447 for the sake of it...
Generally they are all the same. How much OC is dependent on the chip itself.
However, do note the G1 while has a custom PCB and rather decent cooling system on VRM,is quite limited power wise. This is a budget GTX 1080, I have one, it has only 1 x 8 pin so it's very close to FE in term of power. From my own experience voltage and power is the limiting factor for this model.
Also it's likely you get Micron VRAM, not very good for Overclocking. I had on mine and it can leads to bsod or black screen when I increase memory clock to +600 and above.
My own score
http://www.3dmark.com/fs/12176486
Overall I'm impressed with the card. It was one of the cheapest GTX 1080 when I got it, as gigabyte was having discount on the model. It was even cheaper than many turbo/FE model. For the lower price e, lower power consumption and relatively short length I say this is a budget champ.