Step into the Future of Graphics Prepare yourself for an unforgettable gaming experience with the Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming OC GPU, powered by the all-new NVIDIA GeForce Ampere architecture boasting 2nd Generation RT cores and 3rd Generation Tensor Cores to bring you the biggest graphical performance leap of the modern era. The RTX 3080 Gaming OC features the renowned WindForce 3x cooling system to keep all that power in check with its alternate spinning unique bladed fans to give you whisper quiet unprecedented high efficiency heat dissipation. A protective metal backplate not only enhances the aesthetics of the card but also enhances the structure to provide full protective coverage and with support for RGB Fusion 2.0 you have access to 6.7M customisable colour options and numerous lighting effects, you can choose lighting effects or synchronise with other AORUS devices. Welcome to the future of gaming with GeForce 3080. Its official Nvidia have introduced an improved hash rate limiter to newly manufactured graphics cards; reducing their effectiveness for mining cryptocurrency and bringing more graphics cards back into the hands of gamers, GeForce RTX GPUs have introduced a range of cutting-edge technologies — RTX real-time ray tracing, AI-powered DLSS frame rate booster, NVIDIA Reflex super-fast response rendering for best system latency, and many more — created to meet the needs of gamers and those who create digital experiences. Identified by a \"Lite Hash Rate or LHR Label\" Nvidia believe this additional step will get more GeForce cards at better prices into the hands of gamers everywhere. 8704 Cuda Cores 1440 MHz Core Clock 1800 MHz Boost Clock 10GB GDDR 6X Memory WINDFORCE 3X COOLING SYSTEM The WINDFORCE 3X cooling system features 2 x 90mm and 1 x 80mm unique blade fans, alternate spinning, 7 composite copper heat pipes, a large copper plate direct touch GPU and 3D active fan and Screen cooling, which together provide high efficiency heat dissipation. The Alternate Spinning can reduce the turbulence of adjacent fans and increase air pressure. The adjacent fans turn in the opposite direction so that the airflow direction between the two fans is the same. The 3D Active Fan offers semi-passive cooling, and the fans remain off when the GPU is in a low load or low power game. UNIQUE BLADE FAN The airflow is spilt by the triangular fan edge, and guided smoothly through the 3D stripe curve on the fan surface. Graphene nano lubricant can extend the life of sleeve bearing fan by 2.1 times, close to the life of double ball bearing, and is quieter. SCREEN COOLING Extended heatsink design allows air flow to pass through, providing better heat dissipation. LARGE COPPER PLATE & HEAT-PIPE With direct contact to the GPU and VRAM, the large copper plate combines the composite heat pipes to efficiently transfer heat generated from the interior cores to the heat sink RGB FUSION 2.0 With 16.7M customisable color options and numerous lighting effects, you can choose lighting effects or synchronise with other compatible AORUS devices. PROTECTION METAL BACK PLATE The metal back plate not only provides an aesthetical shape, but also enhances the structure of the graphics card to provide complete protection. DUAL BIOS Silent mode will provide a quieter experience. The mode switch requires a reboot to take effect. The default is OC mode. EXTREME DURABILITY AND OVERCLOCKING The graphics card uses the better power phase design to allow the MOSFET to operate at lower temperature, and over-temperature protection design and load balancing for each MOSFET, plus the Ultra Durable certified chokes and capacitors, to provide excellent performance and a longer system life. FRIENDLY PCB DESIGN Fully automated production process ensures top quality of the circuit boards and eliminates sharp protrusions of the solder connectors seen on the conventional PCB surface. This friendly design prevents your hands from getting cut or inadvertently damaging components when making your build. AORUS ENGINE The cutting edge intuitive interface allows you to adjust the clock speed, voltage, fan performance and power target in real-time according to your game’s requirements. DLSS AI Acceleration Max FPS. Max Quality. Powered by AI. NVIDIA DLSS is groundbreaking AI rendering that boosts frame rates with uncompromised image quality using the dedicated AI processing Tensor Cores on GeForce RTX. This gives you the performance headroom to crank up settings and resolutions for an incredible visual experience. The AI revolution has arrived to gaming. DLSS ON RTX. It’s On.Only NVIDIA’s RTX platform includes dedicated RT Cores for ray tracing and Tensor Cores for AI that enable groundbreaking technologies at breakthrough speed. Experience today’s biggest blockbusters like never before. RTX. It’s On. NVIDIA Reflex Dynamically Reduces System Latency Victory Measured in MillisecondsNVIDIA Reflex delivers the ultimate competitive advantage. The lowest latency. The best responsiveness. Powered by GeForce RTX™ 30 Series GPUs and NVIDIA® G-SYNC® monitors. Acquire targets faster, react quicker, and increase aim precision through a revolutionary suite of technologies built to optimise and measure system latency for competitive games. Create as Fast as your Imagination Up Your Creative GameTake your creative projects to a new level with GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs. Delivering AI-acceleration in top creative apps. Backed by the NVIDIA Studio platform of dedicated drivers and exclusive tools. And built to perform in record time. Whether you’re rendering complex 3D scenes, editing 8K video, or livestreaming with the best encoding and image quality, GeForce RTX GPUs give you the performance to create your best. Transform any Room Into your Home Studio Stream Like a Boss Live streamers can now level up their game even further with the new NVIDIA Broadcast app. It upgrades any room into a home broadcast studio by transforming standard webcams and microphones into smart devices through the power of AI. The Broadcast app offers three AI-powered features which are: Noise Removal, Virtual Background and Auto frame so the focus always remains on you. DirectX Raytracing Allows Incredibly Realistic Graphic Effects DirectX 12 Ultimate offers features like ray tracing and variable rate shading DirectX Raytracing allows games to simulate how light works in real life, providing incredibly realistic and beautiful graphics effects like global illumination, reflections, and shadows. NVIDIA has partnered closely with Microsoft to enable full DXR support on GeForce GPUs. GeForce RTX GPUs were designed from the start for the extreme demands of ray-tracing workloads. Specialised RT cores, found only on GeForce RTX graphics cards, provide billions of rays per second of performance, and up to 3X the frame rates with DXR games and applications. This makes ray tracing at real-time frame rates possible for the first time. GeForce RTX 30 Series Features 8K Gaming 8K HDR GamingStep up to the ultimate 4K gaming experience with the GeForce RTX and enjoy today’s biggest games in amazing detail. GeForce Experience GeForce ExperienceThe essential companion to your GeForce graphics card. Capture and share videos, screenshots, and livestreams. Keep your drivers up to date and optimize your games. Game Ready Drivers Game Ready DriversGet the highest levels of performance, and the smoothest experience possible, from the moment you start playing. Virtual Reality Virtual RealityTake your VR experiences to a whole new level with the powerful new GeForce® RTX GPUs. You can count on the lowest latency and highest performance with VR. NVIDIA G-Sync & HDR NVIDIA G-SyncGet smooth, tear-free gameplay at refresh rates up to 360 Hz, plus HDR and more. NVIDIA G-SYNC gaming monitors are the ultimate go-to equipment for enthusiast gamers. NVIDIA Ansel NVIDIA AnselTurn your screenshots into art with this powerful in-game photo mode that captures 360, HDR, and super-resolution photos. Key Specifications Chipset     GeForce RTX 3080 Edition     GAMING OC Rev2.0 Manufacturing process     8 nm Microarchitecture     Ampere Cores & Clocks Cores     8704 Core Clock     1440 MHz Boost Clock     1800 MHz Video Memory (VRAM) Memory Size     10GB Memory Type     GDDR6X Memory Clock     19000 MHz Memory Bus     320 Bit Cooling Cooling Solution     Tri Fan (3) Cooler Design     WINDFORCE 3X Included/Fitted Backplate     No I/O & Connectivity Interface     PCIe 4.0 (x16) Connectivity     3 x DisplayPort 1.4 Visuals GeForce VR Ready     Yes Multi-Way Graphics Support     Not Supported Microsoft DirectX Support     12 API HDCP Ready     No Max. Concurrent Displays     4 Displays Maximum Digital Resolution     7680x4320 @ 60Hz (8K UHD) Maximum Analog (VGA) Resolution       Ray-Tracing Real-Time Ray Tracing     Yes NVIDIA RT Cores     68 NVIDIA Tensor Cores     272 RTX-OPS       Rays Cast       Power & Thermals Graphics Card Power Connectors     2 x 8-pin PCIe Graphics Card TDP/Power     320W Minimum Recommended PSU     750 W Maximum GPU Temperature     93 °C Physical Width     2.5 Slot Low Profile Compatible     No Low Profile Support     N/A Dimensions     320 x 129 x 55 mm Package Type     Retail