Zotac just created the perfect single-slot GTX 1080 Ti, then ruined it
Jacob Ridley
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Is it finally time for the DVI port to rest its weary eyes? Zotac think not. If it wasn’t for a single DVI port, their recently launched GTX 1080 Ti ArcticStorm Mini would be a single-slot miniature powerhouse.
Here are the best gaming monitors around, and they aren’t DVI-dependent.
I have fond memories of DVI, it has been a faithful companion, waiting for the day when, for some godforsaken reason, you need to utilise your rig with a monitor that’s just a little past its prime. But DisplayPort is no spring chicken either – it can do everything DVI can do and more, takes up less room, and is prevalent on Nvidia’s top GPU tech. I have my grumbles with DisplayPort, especially with finding well-made cables, but it’s undeniably the top choice for display connectivity for the foreseeable future.
The Zotac ArcticStorm Mini is the world’s smallest liquid-cooled 1080 Ti, and it’s quite stunning in the looks department. It features copper coldplates, precision micro-channels, and standardised tubing fittings to slot right into your current liquid-cooling loop. Offering maximum performance at a fraction of the usual size – this card is anNvidia GTX 1080 Ti after all – it’s the greatest gaming pixel-pusher money can buy, yet Zotac’s card features one crippling downside.
At the expense of a single-slot GTX 1080 Ti design, we receive a single DVI-D slot, capable of pushing 1080p 144Hz. How many users will be opting for gaming at 1080p with this enthusiast card, even at the 144Hz that DVI can offer, and even then, on a monitor that only features DVI ports, and cannot utilise an adapter? Forget the three DisplayPort, 4K 144Hz capable, outputs, who needs ‘em?
If you desperately need DVI on your hydrated GTX 1080 Ti, then Zotac offer the full-sized ArcticStorm model which features the output, alongside fittings that protrude upwards from the card, occupying the double-slot design.
With the Mini, Zotac even went as far to redesign these same liquid cooling fittings to be near-flush to the height of the card, the perfect setup for a single slot design. Yet, infuriatingly, they never went as far to remove the DVI output.
If you need a single-slot card, you can either take a hacksaw to your brand-new Zotac beast, or, if you aren’t afraid of pulling a reference design card (that lacks the DVI output), instead fit it with a single-slot waterblock, with at least EKWB offering a suitable replacement.
If you don’t want to get rid of your DVI-dependent equipment, there is an abundance of GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards with the port, and hey, more power to you. But maybe the top-tier, enthusiast, GTX, custom-liquid cooled, miniature, GTX 1080 Ti card, can forego the ageing and rather bulky output, at least just this one time.
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OUTSHINE
THE COMPETITION
ROG Strix GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti gaming graphics cards are packed with exclusive ASUS technologies, including all-new MaxContact Technology that is 2X more contact with GPU for improved thermal transfer, and Patented Wing-Blade IP5X-Certified Fans for maximum airflow and longer fan lifespan.
While ASUS FanConnect II features 4-pin, hybrid-controlled headers connected to system fans for optimal system cooling. ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED synchronization enables a gaming system personalization and VR-friendly HDMI ports let gamers easily enjoy immersive virtual reality experiences. ROG Strix GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti also has GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster that provides intuitive performance tweaking and instant gameplay streaming.
LEVEL UP PERFORMANCE
Resolution: 1920 x 1080, Setting: Extreme
Resolution: 2560 x 1440, Setting: Ultra
GAME COOL
AND PLAY SILENT
40% More Heat Dissipation Area
Up to 30% Cooler and 3X Quieter Gaming Performance
New ROG Strix graphics are constructed with a 2.5-slot width, providing 40% more heat sink surface area for heat dissipation compared to previous 2-slot designs for dramatically cooler and quieter performance.
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MaxContact Technology
2X More Contact with GPU for Improved Thermal Transfer
MaxContact is an industry-first GPU cooling technology, featuring an enhanced copper heat spreader that directly contacts the GPU.
MaxContact utilizes precision machining to provide a surface that makes up to 2X more contact with the GPU than traditional heat spreaders, resulting in improved thermal transfer.
Patented Wing-Blade Design
Max Air Flow with 105% More Air Pressure
Patented wing-blade fans delivers maximum air flow and 105% greater static pressure over the heat sink, while operating at an up to 3X quieter volume than reference cards.
0dB Technology
Game in Complete Silence
Innovative 0dB technology stops the fan completely when the GPU temperature remains below a set level*, letting you enjoy light gaming in complete silence.
*55°C for ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
IP5X-Certified Dust Resistance
Longer Fan Lifespan
The fans in ROG Strix graphics cards are certified under the International Protection Marking (IP code) as IP5X dust resistant for improved reliability and a longer lifespan. This stringent certification process ensures ROG Strix graphics cards provide optimal fan performance, even under severe conditions.
ASUS FanConnect II
Optimal System Cooling
ASUS FanConnect II features two 4-pin, hybrid-controlled headers that can be connected to both PWM and DC system fans for optimal system cooling. The connected fans reference both the GPU and CPU, operating automatically based on the one with the higher temperature. A comprehensive set of tuning options allow you to tune fan speeds for efficient cooling.
* Image for reference only. Actual PC layout may vary.
GPU Tweak II lets you easily set these ASUS FanConnect II modes:
Auto mode:
Chassis fan speeds reference GPU temperatures and operate based on the default factory setting.
Manual mode:
Allows you to set a fixed speed for connected fans.
User-defined mode:
Allows you to set chassis fans to reference either the CPU or GPU temperature to determine rotational speed. Additionally, a smart, automatic calibration routine senses the controllable range of connected fans and allows you to fine-tune speeds for efficient cooling and low noise.
PREMIUM QUALITY AND
BEST RELIABILITY
Auto-Extreme Technology
Industry-only 100% Automated Production Process
All ASUS graphics cards are now produced using Auto-Extreme Technology, an industry-exclusive, 100% automated production process that incorporates premium materials to set a new standard of quality. Auto-Extreme Technology ensures consistent graphics card quality as well as improved performance and longevity. Since the introduction of Auto-Extreme technology, reliability has improved by 30%. This new manufacturing process is also environmentally friendly, eliminating harsh chemicals and reducing power consumption by 50%.
100% automation
Remove human fallibility from production
Fortify component
overclocking stability
Advanced and stringent
quality control
Advanced components design innovation
Smooth circuit board without sharp bumps
Flux-free production
10+2 Phase Super Alloy Power II
Enhanced Durability and Efficiency
ASUS engineers have integrated premium alloy components into their graphics card designs to reinforce overall reliability.
Super Alloy Power II components greatly enhance efficiency, reduce power loss and achieve thermal levels that are approximately 50% cooler than previous designs.
PERSONALIZED GAMING STYLE
ASUS Aura Sync
Outshine The Competition
Featuring Aura RGB Lighting on both the shroud and backplate, ROG Strix graphics cards are capable of displaying millions of colors and six different effects for a personalized gaming system. ROG Strix graphics cards also feature ASUS Aura Sync, RGB LED synchronization technology that enables complete gaming system personalization when the graphics card is paired with an Aura-enabled gaming motherboard.
Experience Aura
Color and Brightness
Experience Aura Lighting Effect
Static
Always on
Breathing
Fades in & out
Strobing
Flashes on & off
Color cycle
Fades between the colors of the rainbow
Music effect
Pulses to the beat of your music
GPU temperature
Changes color with GPU load
GEAR UP FOR ULTIMATE GAMING EXPERIENCE
VR-friendly HDMI Ports
Easily Enjoy Immersive Virtual Reality Experience
ROG Strix graphics cards have two HDMI ports for connecting a VR device and display at the same time, so you can enjoy immersive virtual reality experiences anytime without having to swap cables.
Ramp up your PC with
ASUS Beyond VR Ready.
Enjoy the Flawless and Complete Gameplay
The Best Combo for Ultra-smooth Gaming
NVIDIA G-SYNC™ synchronizes the ROG Swift gaming monitor’s refresh rate to the GPU in your GeForce® GTX-powered PC, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing display stutter and input lag. With ROG Strix gaming graphics cards and ROG Swift gaming monitors, scenes appear instantly, objects look sharper, and gameplay is super smooth, giving you a stunning visual experience and a serious competitive edge.
Learn more about ASUS gaming monitors at here.
Gaming Performance, Brilliantly Boosted
Boost Game in SLI Configuration with ROG SLI HB Bridge
The all-new ROG SLI HB (High-Bandwidth) Bridge doubles the available transfer bandwidth of the previous generation to deliver gloriously detailed graphics and silky smooth gameplay. Support for multiple 2-way configurations — both 3-slot and 4-slot — provide maximum flexibility.
ROG SLI HB Bridge features ASUS-exclusive Aura RGB lighting that displays millions of colors to express your unique gaming style, and Aura Sync technology that perfectly synchronizes lighting for a system that really shines.
Learn more at here.
GAME YOUR WAY
GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster
Intuitive Performance Tweaking
Redesigned with an intuitive, all-new UI, GPU Tweak II makes overclocking easier and more visual than ever, while still retaining advanced options for seasoned overclockers. With one click, the new Gaming Booster function maximizes system performance by removing redundant processes and allocating all available resources automatically.
Learn more at here.
Gaming Booster
One-click Performance Up
Visual effects:
Boost your performance by turning off windows visual effects.
System Services:
Automatically or manually turn off windows services or process.
Memory Defragmentation:
Re-arrange & free your system memory without closing any processes.
XSplit Gamecaster
Instant Gameplay Streaming
An included 1-year XSplit Gamecaster premium license* — a $99 USD value — lets you easily stream or record gameplay via a convenient, in-game overlay. The overlay also displays GPU clock speed, temperature, and VRM usage, and has GPU Tweak II controls, so gamers can choose a gaming profile and boost performance with just one click.
Learn more at here.
Ultimate Gaming Platform
The GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti is NVIDIA’s new flagship gaming GPU, based on the NVIDIA Pascal™ architecture. The latest addition to the ultimate gaming platform, this card is packed with extreme gaming horsepower, next-gen 11 Gbps GDDR5X memory, and a massive 11 GB frame buffer. #GameReady.
Performance
The GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti is the world’s fastest gaming GPU. 3584 NVIDIA® CUDA® cores and a massive 11 GB frame buffer deliver 35% faster performance than the GeForce GTX 1080.
NVIDIA Pascal
GeForce® GTX 10-Series graphics cards are powered by Pascal to deliver up to 3X the performance of previous-generation graphics cards, plus breakthrough gaming technologies and VR experiences.
VR Ready
Discover next-generation VR performance, the lowest latency, and plug-and-play compatibility with leading headsets—driven by NVIDIA VRWorks™ technologies. VR audio, physics, and haptics let you hear and feel every moment.
Innovative Design
Unprecedented gaming horsepower. Exceptional craftsmanship. A 7-phase dualFET power supply. All cooled by a radial fan with an advanced vapor chamber designed to for consistent performance in even the most thermally challenging environments. This is the forward-thinking innovation that makes the GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti the Ultimate GeForce.
ROG Strix is the newest recruit into the Republic of Gamers. A series of specialized gaming gear designed for the rebel in all of us, Strix exemplifies ROG’s premier performance, innovative technology, and leading quality, but with its own confident and dynamic attitude. Featuring bold designs and bright colors, this exciting new series possesses a spirit of fierce individualism that charges every gaming experience with thrilling energy.
ROG Strix equips players with the necessary speed and agility to dominate their game. A new generation of force has arrived. Join the Republic and experience the power of ROG Strix.
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04/23/2017 [12:32], Ivan Grudtsyn In recent months, EK Water Blocks, in collaboration with engineers from ASUS Republic of Gamers, has been working on a full coverage water block for the high-end ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card, which is on the market in a regular (ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-11G -GAMING) and overclocked (ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING) versions. The latter runs at core frequencies from 1569 by defaultMHz up to 1683 MHz, and when the OC preset is activated, in the range of 1594-1708 MHz.
The EK Water Blocks cooler for the ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (OC) duo is simply called EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Strix. It is available in two versions with different lid materials — Nickel (nickel-plated copper base, acrylic lid) and Acetal+Nickel (nickel-plated copper base, acetal lid). They cost the same, and the choice in favor of one or another version of the EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Strix can only be dictated by aesthetic considerations. Visually, the full-coverage water block for ASUS ROG Strix video cards based on the GP102 chip is slightly larger than the fellow EK-FC1080 GTX Ti, which is designed for graphics accelerator models with a reference design PCB (Founders Edition). The length of the newcomer is about 29.5 cm, while its predecessor is 27 cm. The EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Strix is similar in design to the EK-FC1080 GTX Ti. In particular, the design of the terminal and the internal structure of the unit are the same. The ASUS card solution stands out with a number of decorative elements — Strix and EK logos, and a metal plate on the lid.
The contact surface of the cooler is in contact with the graphics core, memory chips and elements of the video card power system. EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Strix is attached to the board at 13 points. Aluminum rear reinforcement plate available separately. It costs €34.95 (including VAT) on the ekwb.com website. The same nickel-plated plate is priced at €41.95. The water blocks themselves are offered at €129.95 per unit. Standard delivery includes a set of fasteners and thermal pads, EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal paste, a hex key and a pair of terminal hole plugs. G1 / 4 fittings must be purchased separately — if necessary. Source:
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The combination of impressive factory overclocking and an improved (relative to the reference) power system almost automatically means increased power consumption, and in this context the water block does not look like overkill. 
In height, both coolers occupy one expansion slot. 
Shipping date for both variants of the EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Strix is April 26th. Which motherboards are compatible with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Best answer: if you have a full size PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, your motherboard will be fine, be it AMD or Intel. In both cases, ASUS has a great motherboard for your gaming PC.
- For Intel builds: ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming ($258)
- For Ryzen Builds: ROG Strix X470-F Gaming ($187)
- GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1080 Ti (factory refurbished) ($838)
No matter which motherboard you choose, the
GTX 1080 Ti is one of the most powerful graphics cards on the market, but it doesn’t require any magical hardware to run.
Since you’re supposed to be building a pretty good PC, if you want a GTX 1080 Ti, basically any motherboard you choose will be fine.
GTX 1080 Ti requires one PCIe 3.0 slot in x8 or x16 depending on your system (longer slots if you’re interested). There will be exceptions, such as super-budget or very old motherboards, but even if you have a ready-made gaming PC, you will be fine. Similarly, even tiny MATX motherboards will support the GTX 1080 Ti.
Choose the best motherboard for your build and budget instead. Compare the specs and specifications to other requirements you are looking for, not to the graphics card.
AMD or Intel is fine
It also doesn’t matter if you use an AMD or Intel motherboard when it comes to the GTX 1080 Ti. If you’ve ever worried about compatibility with AMD processors, don’t worry.
If you’re using an AMD processor in your build, it’s important to remember that if you don’t have the APU option (with integrated Radeon Vega graphics), you will always need to connect your monitor to your graphics card.
Make sure your power supply is large enough
Power consumption increases with a powerful GPU. The GTX 1080 Ti is also not as power-hungry as you might expect, but the power supply still needs to be big enough, and that’s more of a concern for your motherboard choice. The
GTX 1080 Ti has a 250W TDP and NVIDIA recommends a minimum 650W PSU in your system. Of course, you need to consider everything you use, but something like the EVGA Supernova 750 P2 would be your best bet.
RTX 2080 better buy
Unfortunately, if you’re considering a GTX 1080 Ti right now for a new PC build, it’s hard to recommend. Prices initially dropped when NVIDIA debuted their new RTX GPUs, but that has since ended and prices are now much higher than anyone should be comfortable paying.
In almost all cases, for less money, you can get a newer Turing-based RTX 2080 for $150 less than even a refurbished GTX 1080 Ti. Motherboard compatibility is the same, and it has a slightly lower TDP than the GTX 1080 Ti at 215W.