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Overclocking ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 STRIX 8GB

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Hi, it’s been awhile since I posted to this forum. I am looking at the non factory overclocked ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 STRIX 8GB. (STRIX-GTX1080-8G-GAMING).

It’s specs are:
OC Mode — GPU Boost Clock : 1771 MHz , GPU Base Clock : 1632 MHz
Gaming Mode (Default) — GPU Boost Clock : 1733 MHz , GPU Base Clock : 1607 MHz

The next model up I was looking at is the ASUS ROG GeForce GTX 1080 STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING

It’s spec are:

OC Mode — GPU Boost Clock : 1936 MHz , GPU Base Clock : 1784 MHz
Gaming Mode (Default) — GPU Boost Clock : 1898 MHz , GPU Base Clock : 1759 MHz

I can get a good deal on the first model from a friend. The STRIX-GTX1080-8G-GAMING would be about $85 less than the STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING. Do you think that it would be a good deal and could I overclock it any to match the speed of the higher model? Any advice would be great. I currently have a Asus 27″ G-gsync 144mhz but I would like to eventually get a 4k monitor. Thanks.

David

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I’ve managed a +150 stable overclock on my STRIX-GTX1080-8G-GAMING so it nearly matches the A8G others are claiming the performances can be matched, but mine falls short by a few mhz. It still boosts to around 2050 in games and benchmarks. I suppose you just have to take the chance to see.

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I have the AGs. I flashed bios to OG and now they boost at default OC mode to 2025. I can take them up to 2076 but they back down to 2050 for gaming. Memory I can do 11,000. Not bad for SLi on air to be honest.

I doubt you can do better with either the 8G, AG or OG. It is all luck of the draw. Btw, my AG wouldn’t go beyond 2012 without the OC bios so remember to flash the card to OC bios once you get it.

Also, to be honest there is no real difference between 2025 MHz vs. 2076 MHz except some bench scores. So if your card goes to 2000 or above, you are golden.

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Hey Cop, would you happen to have a guide for this process? I have the A8G 1080 and would like to push it a little farther. Thanks!

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https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/183797/asus-gtx1080-8192-160522 Here is a link to oc bios

https://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/2709/nvflash-5-292-0-for-windows nvflash link

below is a link to a guide on how to do it. works for 1080 too
http://www.overclock.net/t/1523391/easy-nvflash-guide-with-pictures-for-gtx-970-980
Edited by Reckit — 8/31/16 at 2:19am

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