Which custom 1080 should i get?

[TechMinerUK]

So you're saying the extreme with the extra connector is a waste of money?

That's not what he said and you know it, he's merely saying that the 6+2 phase is superior to the FE 5+1 phase regardless of the power supplied to it/limit. So if you had 6+2 with 6 pin + 8 pin that would be better

 

[Gigabyte-Gaming]

So you're saying the extreme with the extra connector is a waste of money?

I'm saying that just putting 6+8 on a card doesn't make it more overclockable than a card with just an 8 pin and that media should uncover that.
There's plenty other factors to consider. A card with 2x 8 pin with crappy cooling with throttle like crazy.

 

[andybird123]

That's not what he said and you know it, he's merely saying that the 6+2 phase is superior to the FE 5+1 phase regardless of the power supplied to it/limit. So if you had 6+2 with 6 pin + 8 pin that would be better

But the person he quoted said to discount the G1 because it only had a single 8-pin and the other cards listed have both more phases and more connectors than the G1... his response is essentially that any more power than the G1 has is unlikely to provide a benefit

 

[NirK]

I'm saying that just putting 6+8 on a card doesn't make it more overclockable than a card with just an 8 pin and that media should uncover that.
There's plenty other factors to consider. A card with 2x 8 pin with crappy cooling with throttle like crazy.

But the xtreme has more power connectors?

 

[Gigabyte-Gaming]

But the person he quoted said to discount the G1 because it only had a single 8-pin and the other cards listed have both more phases and more connectors than the G1... his response is essentially that any more power than the G1 has is unlikely to provide a benefit

I'm saying that making a decision based solely on one card being 8 and another 6+8 is just wrong.

 

[Kaapstad]

I'm saying that making a decision based solely on one card being 8 and another 6+8 is just wrong.

The rest of the PCB needs to be up to scratch or the extra power connectors are pointless.

 

[Gigabyte-Gaming]

The rest of the PCB needs to be up to scratch or the extra power connectors are pointless.

Exactly. And the cooling needs to be able to handle the additional heat as well.

 

[Safetytrousers]

I've gone for the EVGA FTW, because it has 2x8 pins and EVGA have great customer related policies. I sold a 780 ti and the buyer said it stopped working after 2 weeks. I found out and was able to tell him that EVGA would still repair or replace it despite it now being second hand, which I though was great.
(The NVIDIA 780ti page still says 'GeForce® GTX 780 Ti is the best gaming GPU on the planet')

 

[Safetytrousers]

The rest of the PCB needs to be up to scratch or the extra power connectors are pointless.

I for reasons of stupidity was using 1x8 and 1x6 in my 2x8 MSI 980ti. I was having great trouble driving my x34 monitor with a long DP lead and having fps quirks. Now using all 16 pins my issues are totally solved.
So even if an unmodified EVGA FTW can't be overclocked better because of 2x8 pins I think those pins are still beneficial.

 

[TechMinerUK]

I've gone for the EVGA FTW, because it has 2x8 pins and EVGA have great customer related policies. I sold a 780 ti and the buyer said it stopped working after 2 weeks. I found out and was able to tell him that EVGA would still repair or replace it despite it now being second hand, which I though was great.

I must admit I'm very tempted for the EVGA 1080 but I want to get it installed quickly with a WB and there's no news on the offerings for the AIB cards *Sigh*

Also wanted to see AMD's cards but fear they aren't going to be out soon enough for my build

 

[Matty8787]

which version of the KFA2?

The one at 549.99 twin cooler.

Also what is the difference with the Ichill x3 vs x4 I can't see a difference except price.

 

[studulike]

I would prefer Gigabyte Xtreme 2X8 pin over G1 1x8pin even you said it doesn't matter .

 

[andybird123]

The rest of the PCB needs to be up to scratch or the extra power connectors are pointless.

I think the other cards in the OP all have e.g. 12 or 14 phases as well

Although i see the OCUK website is up to its usual tricks - the G1 is listed as 8+2 but the rep is saying its 6+2

 

[TechMinerUK]

I would prefer Gigabyte Xtreme 2X8 pin over G1 1x8pin even you said it doesn't matter .

So would I but it comes down to if you want immediate compatibility with waterblocks, cheaper price or more power. The first world issues of early adopters

 

[andybird123]

The one at 549.99 twin cooler.

Also what is the difference with the Ichill x3 vs x4 I can't see a difference except price.

Same board, the x4 has an extra small fan which is on a heatpipe that comes off the VRMs i think

 

[TechMinerUK]

Same board, the x4 has an extra small fan which is on a heatpipe that comes off the VRMs i think

I do wonder if that will make a tangible difference, it's like those little fans they used to stick on motherboard heat sinks

 

[Gigabyte-Gaming]

I would prefer Gigabyte Xtreme 2X8 pin over G1 1x8pin even you said it doesn't matter .

And you would be making the right choice.

I think the other cards in the OP all have e.g. 12 or 14 phases as well

Although i see the OCUK website is up to its usual tricks - the G1 is listed as 8+2 but the rep is saying its 6+2

I didn't look it up before posting, so it should be 8+2 like you said.
Thanks for the correction, I'll edit my post

 

[Matty8787]

Same board, the x4 has an extra small fan which is on a heatpipe that comes off the VRMs i think

Go with the x3 then.

Last question: I have an asus P8z68-Vpro mobo and a r5 Fractal Design case will a 3 slot gpu fit as I only ever gone dual?

 

[TechMinerUK]

Go with the x3 then.
Last question: I have an asus P8z68-Vpro mobo and a r5 Fractal Design case will a 3 slot gpu fit as I only ever gone dual?

Yes it will

 

[studulike]

And you would be making the right choice.



I didn't look it up before posting, so it should be 8+2 like you said.
Thanks for the correction, I'll edit my post

Gigabyte-Gaming , Do you know when will you send the cards out to OCUK ?