Aftermarket or Regular GPU

Prometheus_1 · May 21, 2017

Definitely going to buy a 1080ti, just not sure if I really want or need a aftermarket card such as the Asus Strix ROG, or just go with the Founders Edition, I'm good on space for the aftermarket (I think lol) and I play games in 4k but dont ever overclock...

Phaaze88 · May 22, 2017

It depends. For one, what kind of case do you have? How's the spacing inside it? Adequate airflow,etc?
Power supply. Can your current one drive a 1080ti and the rest of your system? 600w is the minimum, with aftermarket cards drawing more power than founders.

Prometheus_1 · May 22, 2017

Phaaze88 :

I have an Alienware Aurora R4 ALX, don't laugh... I had a Titan X (Maxwell) which fit fine, but theres this weird ass plastic airflow thingy that is there, and im not sure if the card will run into it... Thanks for the quick response, and the PSU is plenty 875w

Phaaze88 · May 22, 2017

Prometheus_1 :

Oh yea, that psu is definitely big enough! As for the plastic shroud, it can be removed, and you probably should, since it doesn't even help with airflow at all.
Some of the 1080tis won't fit into that case. Try not to go over 11.25 x 5.25in(286 x 134mm), or the card may not fit without some mods.

Prometheus_1 · May 22, 2017

Phaaze88 :

Prometheus_1 :

Oh yea, that psu is definitely big enough! As for the plastic shroud, it can be removed, and you probably should, since it doesn't even help with airflow at all.
Some of the 1080tis won't fit into that case. Try not to go over 11.25 x 5.25in(286 x 134mm), or the card may not fit without some mods.

Kobe Eveleigh · May 23, 2017

I would suggest an aftermarket GPU. It will run at a lower temperature & with less noise than Founder's Edition and you can get an aftermarket GPU with a factory overclock.

CRO5513Y · May 23, 2017

Agreed, aftermarket have better coolers and typically have higher factory overclocks (faster).

Just check Asus' website. They list their ROG STRIX both outperforming the Founder's whilst running cooler and quieter. Link > https://www.asus.com/au/Graphics-Cards/ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING/

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