Zotac RTX 5080 Solid Overclocking, Thermals, Noise, & Gaming vs. Founders Edition (Review)
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Date: 2025-02-11
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Eonymia
This is actually something I 've been interested in seeing more of: modern reviews of smaller and lesser-known partner models like Galax (or their million subcompanies that sell the same card with different stickers, like I think KFA2 and Gainward), Inno3D and PNY etc. It's always a pain to find any reviews for their cards and for example the PNY XLR-8 4080 RGB only had like one review (techpowerup, where it seemed suspiciously quiet). And that's without even getting into the MSRP models of said brands.
As an aside, on that PNY 5080 the RGB version actually has a different cooler design with more heatpipes, iirc, than the non-rgb variant despite them looking and costing basically the same, which pretty easily flies under the radar since they're so similar otherwise.
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This is actually something I 've been interested in seeing more of: modern reviews of smaller and lesser-known partner models like Galax (or their million subcompanies that sell the same card with different stickers, like I think KFA2 and Gainward), Inno3D and PNY etc. It's always a pain to find any reviews for their cards and for example the PNY XLR-8 4080 RGB only had like one review (techpowerup, where it seemed suspiciously quiet). And that's without even getting into the MSRP models of said brands.
As an aside, on that PNY 5080 the RGB version actually has a different cooler design with more heatpipes, iirc, than the non-rgb variant despite them looking and costing basically the same, which pretty easily flies under the radar since they're so similar otherwise.
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HappyDiggers
Can you confirm if all the wires of the 12v-2x6 cable are connected to a single shunt resistor on the GPU pcb Actually Hardcore Overclocking did a video on this regarding FE models and it may be the basis for the 4090/5090 multi flame feature. With the 3090 cards Nvidia still used 3 shunt resistors, load balanced the wires and could detect if one of the wires wasn't connected properly. Those features were cut from the 4000/5000 series it seems.
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Can you confirm if all the wires of the 12v-2x6 cable are connected to a single shunt resistor on the GPU pcb Actually Hardcore Overclocking did a video on this regarding FE models and it may be the basis for the 4090/5090 multi flame feature. With the 3090 cards Nvidia still used 3 shunt resistors, load balanced the wires and could detect if one of the wires wasn't connected properly. Those features were cut from the 4000/5000 series it seems.
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kamikaze00007
I'd like to push for Nvidia doing a recall on these 50 series cards altogether and replacing the power connector with the tried-and-true older PCIe connectors before doing a relaunch with actual stock. That fire-hazard connector needs to be eliminated. Buildzoid's recent video explaining why this connector will always be a problem tells you all you need to know at this point.
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I'd like to push for Nvidia doing a recall on these 50 series cards altogether and replacing the power connector with the tried-and-true older PCIe connectors before doing a relaunch with actual stock. That fire-hazard connector needs to be eliminated. Buildzoid's recent video explaining why this connector will always be a problem tells you all you need to know at this point.
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lil----lil
I remember when AMD finally beat Intel in core/dollar/wattage performance ratio, _everyone_ felt elated and the market awarded AMD accordingly. Looking at today's GPU market it is unbelievably depressing. One company can charge 1K/2K for a GPU for minimal gain from last gen AND you have to put up with real fire hazard. WHERE IS THE AMD for GPU we need today Smh.
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I remember when AMD finally beat Intel in core/dollar/wattage performance ratio, _everyone_ felt elated and the market awarded AMD accordingly. Looking at today's GPU market it is unbelievably depressing. One company can charge 1K/2K for a GPU for minimal gain from last gen AND you have to put up with real fire hazard. WHERE IS THE AMD for GPU we need today Smh.
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ErynTzun
I appreciate the tear downs to give us a view how good or bad each company is doing. I'm exXtremely not going that buy any 50 series despite the fact that I can afford them now. The prices are absurd, MSRP, board partner, and scalping. Why even bother this generation. I feel bad for anyone in high need of upgrading or replacing a dead card trying to even find one.
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I appreciate the tear downs to give us a view how good or bad each company is doing. I'm exXtremely not going that buy any 50 series despite the fact that I can afford them now. The prices are absurd, MSRP, board partner, and scalping. Why even bother this generation. I feel bad for anyone in high need of upgrading or replacing a dead card trying to even find one.
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gamersnexus
Nvidia is now Apple. Why Apple is selling a new iPhone that is only slightly better in performance than the previous model.
So if you really want something new, you have to skip a series/model.
Same with Nvidia: Performance 40 series to 50 series is relatively low, but more expensive.
So skip the 50 series and wait for the 60 series.
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Nvidia is now Apple. Why Apple is selling a new iPhone that is only slightly better in performance than the previous model.
So if you really want something new, you have to skip a series/model.
Same with Nvidia: Performance 40 series to 50 series is relatively low, but more expensive.
So skip the 50 series and wait for the 60 series.
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T33K3SS3LCH3N
Three months ago, I bought a used 4080 for 800 to build a PC for my little brother.
At that time I was swaying between performance probably won't change nuch in the coming years, so this should have good value and maybe I should wait for the 5080 after all. At least used card prices should drop then.
Used 4080 now cost over 1000
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Three months ago, I bought a used 4080 for 800 to build a PC for my little brother.
At that time I was swaying between performance probably won't change nuch in the coming years, so this should have good value and maybe I should wait for the 5080 after all. At least used card prices should drop then.
Used 4080 now cost over 1000
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docholliday6296
I got this card on launch through Newegg. It is an amazing card, and performs excellent! My only complaint is that I wanted a bios switch that was actually a physical switch and not a button... If I corrupt one of bios some day, will I be able to use that button to switch it while its not plugged in to a board Things to think about.
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I got this card on launch through Newegg. It is an amazing card, and performs excellent! My only complaint is that I wanted a bios switch that was actually a physical switch and not a button... If I corrupt one of bios some day, will I be able to use that button to switch it while its not plugged in to a board Things to think about.
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netherza
These cards seem to have some kind of argb connector that's exposed (that beige connector), I have the Palit Gamerock (yuk!) and it exposes a direct argb header
I wish card oem's could expose the fan PWM signal like that to make it easier for my fan controller to increase and decrease the case fans as the gpu is working
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These cards seem to have some kind of argb connector that's exposed (that beige connector), I have the Palit Gamerock (yuk!) and it exposes a direct argb header
I wish card oem's could expose the fan PWM signal like that to make it easier for my fan controller to increase and decrease the case fans as the gpu is working
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RubiGMM
Got this exact card for $971 on day one, a bit below MSRP. And It's been great ever since. At $1200 any 5080 is just incredibly dumb, but If you can find this model for MSRP, or even lower like I did, It's honestly a great purchase. great performance too. I've got a modest 400/800 OC and it's close to 4090 performance.
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Got this exact card for $971 on day one, a bit below MSRP. And It's been great ever since. At $1200 any 5080 is just incredibly dumb, but If you can find this model for MSRP, or even lower like I did, It's honestly a great purchase. great performance too. I've got a modest 400/800 OC and it's close to 4090 performance.
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meyatetana2973
Sure that plug will not melt right :P Okay how is it a new GPU is only 1fps faster then that Nitro 7900xtx That is so much power lol not even a full 1% faster with there Well at least if you're on the fence that should comfort you 7900xtx 4080 owners don't even bother :P Not that you could anyways but
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Sure that plug will not melt right :P Okay how is it a new GPU is only 1fps faster then that Nitro 7900xtx That is so much power lol not even a full 1% faster with there Well at least if you're on the fence that should comfort you 7900xtx 4080 owners don't even bother :P Not that you could anyways but
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czproductions
My zotac 5080 gets here tomorrow and I'm super excited! I know people like to say don't get this because of the FE edition but let's be real, no one is getting an FE for $1000 that's just not happening Almost all the cards are going for at LEAST 50% extra, unless it's the 5090 then it's about 200% extra lol
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My zotac 5080 gets here tomorrow and I'm super excited! I know people like to say don't get this because of the FE edition but let's be real, no one is getting an FE for $1000 that's just not happening Almost all the cards are going for at LEAST 50% extra, unless it's the 5090 then it's about 200% extra lol
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heretic124
Do you have any info as to why only Founders Edition cards have the power connector angled to the side It seems like a no brainer when you're using shitty connector that can easily cause house fires to make it less stressed by turning it a little to the side. NONE of the announced cards except FE do this. Why
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Do you have any info as to why only Founders Edition cards have the power connector angled to the side It seems like a no brainer when you're using shitty connector that can easily cause house fires to make it less stressed by turning it a little to the side. NONE of the announced cards except FE do this. Why
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PinePizza
So uh.. 3070 ti, my beloved piece of trash, you will stay for now, because in EU nothing will be available anyways and everything will be overpriced. I also have lossless scaling, 7 bucks instead of 1k for framegen, seems good enough, I don't care about delay if it makes poorly optimized garbage run well.
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So uh.. 3070 ti, my beloved piece of trash, you will stay for now, because in EU nothing will be available anyways and everything will be overpriced. I also have lossless scaling, 7 bucks instead of 1k for framegen, seems good enough, I don't care about delay if it makes poorly optimized garbage run well.
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LuizCMS
Bought the non OC one for the first PC I've ever built. Paid MSRP price in Ireland, so a bit above 1100 euro.
I don't have a reference but I can say I'm enjoying it a lot!
Super quiet, runs all my games and barely fit my case but it's all there! Happy to see it being reviewed!
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Bought the non OC one for the first PC I've ever built. Paid MSRP price in Ireland, so a bit above 1100 euro.
I don't have a reference but I can say I'm enjoying it a lot!
Super quiet, runs all my games and barely fit my case but it's all there! Happy to see it being reviewed!
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ShadowDrakken
I'm kind of amazed that GPUs this massive even exist; there's no sane way to mount that horizontally even with support braces. And why don't cards this massive have dummy wings to fit in the PCI slots that they're blocking off anyway and give extra stability
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I'm kind of amazed that GPUs this massive even exist; there's no sane way to mount that horizontally even with support braces. And why don't cards this massive have dummy wings to fit in the PCI slots that they're blocking off anyway and give extra stability
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phoenixrose1995
I notice for the power cable issue, all of them are either using 3rd party cables, or they are using the older version of the power cable. I've seen the new one that comes with the 5090 and no one used it, they just use a 3rd party or the older cable
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I notice for the power cable issue, all of them are either using 3rd party cables, or they are using the older version of the power cable. I've seen the new one that comes with the 5090 and no one used it, they just use a 3rd party or the older cable
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velez910
Can you start comparing power connecter thermals Some imaging. Curious how hot the cables and ends are getting with the power levels going threw 6 pins instead of 8 pins. My brain says this is bad when the wires used seam to be the same gauge (in general)
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Can you start comparing power connecter thermals Some imaging. Curious how hot the cables and ends are getting with the power levels going threw 6 pins instead of 8 pins. My brain says this is bad when the wires used seam to be the same gauge (in general)
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BLCKVD
Don’t never buy Zotac chinese sht, my first ever Zotac, 4090 Amp Extreme Airo, came as malfunctioning one, that high end expensive product and it comes out right away malfunctioning, clear indication for me at that point to never buy Zotac chinese sht
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Don’t never buy Zotac chinese sht, my first ever Zotac, 4090 Amp Extreme Airo, came as malfunctioning one, that high end expensive product and it comes out right away malfunctioning, clear indication for me at that point to never buy Zotac chinese sht
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RocketLR
last time i touched a dirac card was when i bought a 3090. returned it straight away. horrible quality. fans rattling. even after changing the card two times. horrible thermals
returned it and spent extra on a asus strix board instead..
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last time i touched a dirac card was when i bought a 3090. returned it straight away. horrible quality. fans rattling. even after changing the card two times. horrible thermals
returned it and spent extra on a asus strix board instead..
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