Pretty good deal for a great graphics card from the guys at PC CASE GEAR.
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 WindForce OC 8GB - $699 at PC Case Gear (Normally $749)
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Sorry new here, what does OC stand for?
Overclocked
Ah about the card, gotcha.
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 WindForce OC 8GB $699 (normally $749)
That way it has brand, series, size etc. People are picky (rightfully so) when it comes to graphics cards :)
Yeh, thanks for the heads up everyone. Just changed the title.
EVGA or nothing for me
Isn't called the same thing.
Doesn't look like the same thing.Probably not the same thing.
Edit: for a less snarky answer, no they're not the same. This card has a "Windforce" cooler with dual fans, the other one is the ""Turbo"", which doesn't quite live up to the name since the one, blower-style cooler is worse and impacts performance. The card in this deal is better.
Appreciate the less snarky answer. I am not well versed in graphics cards hence I put the question out there.
Blower fans are better for small cases.
But are still the inferior option overall, as far as cooling performance goes.
As far as cooling the actual GPU goes, yes, they are still inferior. The GPU will throttle because the blower can't keep. Doesn't matter where the heat's going and into what size case, the cooler can't output it as well as a dual fan cooling system can.
Yes, it is more appropriate for smaller cases. That doesn't magically make the cooling system itself better though.
Windforce vs no Windforce?
I'm unsure if they have same warranty terms, though.
Different design in cooling fans. OP's is windforce cooling, your link has reference design.
Looks good
Should put OC in title.