Picking a 1080ti

[DistressedPanda]

Hello everyone! This is my first post here but I have been watching linus for a few years now. I am going to be picking out a 1080ti to upgrade from my existing MSI 980ti. I was thinking of going with MSI 1080TI Gaming X due to JayzTwoCents video on it and simply because it matches my build. I was wondering the differences on other cards. Does it really matter which card I chose via performace? Any other cards that outperform or outcool the MSI that is pure black or something to match a red and black build?

[zombienerd]

Some cards have slightly better cooling or power delivery.  Generally, unless you're planning on really going heavy on overclocking, pick the one that meets your aesthetics.

[filippalfi]

Some cards do have better cooling, but Gaming X has one of the best PCBs out there, so go for it, especially if it matches your build.

[DistressedPanda]

7 minutes ago, filippalfi said:

Some cards do have better cooling, but Gaming X has one of the best PCBs out there, so go for it, especially if it matches your build.

Sorry, newb here. What does PCB mean?

[filippalfi]

Just now, DistressedPanda said:

Sorry, newb here. What does PCB mean?

Its a bare board with GPU, memory, power delivery etc. The thing cooler is mounted to

[DistressedPanda]

Just now, filippalfi said:

Its a bare board with GPU, memory, power delivery etc. The thing cooler is mounted to

Ahhh, appreciate the help! Looks like I'm getting the MSI 1080ti 

[Srius1]

Skip the 1080 and get this . Way better value. $680 and you get anthem and bf5

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814932066&Description=rtx 2080&cm_re=rtx_2080-

[xreaperx22]

arent the 1080ti's price about the same as 2080ti? on newegg a week ago they were about the same price,if so may as well go 2080ti lol

 

[Srius1]

3 minutes ago, xreaperx22 said:

arent the 1080ti's price about the same as 2080ti? on newegg a week ago they were about the same price,if so may as well go 2080ti lol

 

Agree. Don’t see the point in a 1080ti when 2080s are newer and better with rtx and dlss.

[filippalfi]

Holy crap, i cant actuall believe that prices fluctuate SO much between countries. Here, in Croatia, u can get a used 1080 Ti for 450-600 dollars, but a new 2080, non Ti is 1100 dollars, 2080 Ti being nearly 1600.

[DistressedPanda]

9 minutes ago, Srius1 said:

Skip the 1080 and get this . Way better value. $680 and you get anthem and bf5

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814932066&Description=rtx 2080&cm_re=rtx_2080-

Not that I don't believe you Srius. But could I get some other input on this? Should I grab the 2080 instead of a 1080ti??

[filippalfi]

1 minute ago, DistressedPanda said:

Not that I don't believe you Srius. But could I get some other input on this? Should I grab the 2080 instead of a 1080ti??

If you want brand new, then yes, 2080 would be a better buy if u care about RTX and DLSS. 1080 Ti has more VRAM though, but 8GB on 2080 is still plenty. 

[DistressedPanda]

Just now, filippalfi said:

If you want brand new, then yes, 2080 would be a better buy.

How about performance output? 

[filippalfi]

Just now, DistressedPanda said:

How about performance output? 

They perform about the same,with RTX being off. 

[DistressedPanda]

5 minutes ago, filippalfi said:

They perform about the same,with RTX being off. 

Hmmm, now that has sparked some new research.

[Srius1]

9 minutes ago, DistressedPanda said:

Not that I don't believe you Srius. But could I get some other input on this? Should I grab the 2080 instead of a 1080ti??

Yes 2080.1. It’s new. 2 . You get 2 new games ($80 valued). 3. Same/better performance especially with newer drivers and rtx and dlss. Trust me,,you ALWAYS want new tech, 1080s are 2 years old tech.

[Srius1]

2 minutes ago, DistressedPanda said:

Hmmm, now that has sparked some new research.

Well don’t wait too long. Once this sale is over it’s back to $700+. 

 

This is is the way to go for sure if you are looking at 1080ti. MAKE SURE YOU USE the code on Newegg to bring the price down to $680

[DistressedPanda]

Just now, Srius1 said:

Well don’t wait too long. Once this sale is over it’s back to $700+. 

 

This is is the way to go for sure if you are looking at 1080ti. 

Haha for sure! Tax returns enter my bank account in two days! Sale ends in 5, perfect timing!

[filippalfi]

Hmmm, it all comes down to pricing, and ofc, if u dont care about ray tracing and dlss. I, personally will not get any RTX card in near future because its just not worth it, price to performance rate is ridiculous. Used 1080 Tis are half of a new 2080.

[wills95]

If you are talking aftermarket, the best air cooler/ PCB combo on a commonly available (not counting Galax HOF and EVGA Kingpin) 1080ti is the ROG Strix. That being said, EVGA SC, FTW3, Gigabyte Aurous, MSI Gaming X and Gaming X Trio are all great PCBs with great performing coolers. 

 

If you're buying new, it makes more sense to get a 2080. I personally like a beefier cooler because they're quieter (again higher end cards from MSI, EVGA, Gigabyte and Asus) but others will tell you just to buy whatever is on sale. Just stay away from blower style cards as they are loud and hot. 

[DistressedPanda]

1 hour ago, wills95 said:

If you are talking aftermarket, the best air cooler/ PCB combo on a commonly available (not counting Galax HOF and EVGA Kingpin) 1080ti is the ROG Strix. That being said, EVGA SC, FTW3, Gigabyte Aurous, MSI Gaming X and Gaming X Trio are all great PCBs with great performing coolers. 

 

If you're buying new, it makes more sense to get a 2080. I personally like a beefier cooler because they're quieter (again higher end cards from MSI, EVGA, Gigabyte and Asus) but others will tell you just to buy whatever is on sale. Just stay away from blower style cards as they are loud and hot. 

There is a used MSI Gaming X for $850 on Newegg. But a new 2080 linked previously here is on sale for $723 with the discount applied. probably just gonna grab that if there isn’t that much of a difference. Especially considering it’s two years newer.

[wills95]

1 hour ago, DistressedPanda said:

There is a used MSI Gaming X for $850 on Newegg. But a new 2080 linked previously here is on sale for $723 with the discount applied. probably just gonna grab that if there isn’t that much of a difference. Especially considering it’s two years newer.

I was more talking like used on eBay. I picked my card up for under 600 bucks, that seems to be about the going rate for most cards still if not slightly over for more desirable models. I got lucky though because mine came with a factory warranty, not all eBay sales work out that way.

 

That being said new PC hardware if you can afford it is always objectively better, IMO. The 2080 is a great performer, it will blow your 980ti out of the water. 

[xg32]

5 hours ago, DistressedPanda said:

How about performance output? 

the 2080 is actually a tiny bit faster than the 1080 ti consistently, so if you are paying the same amount, go with the 2080.

[DistressedPanda]

Really appreciate all the help from you guys. Just gotta wait for those tax returns to hit the bank then i’ll be on top of that 2080.