Asus strix 3090

[S.D.S]

Does anybody know the differences between the OC and non OC strix card other than the fact that it's pre overlocked? It's a huge price difference and i was wondering it the price increase is only for the factory over clocking since I can just over clock it at home.

[Carbonado]

1 minute ago, S.D.S said:

Does anybody know the differences between the OC and non OC strix card other than the fact that it's pre overlocked? It's a huge price difference and i was wondering it the price increase is only for the factory over clocking since I can just over clock it at home.

You're better off getting the non OC model, or even the TUF one, as you are okay with overclocking it.

The OC version is for those who want better OCed cards out of the box

[S.D.S]

Just now, CouRageRC said:

You're better off getting the non OC model, or even the TUF one, as you are okay with overclocking it.

The OC version is for those who want better OCed cards out of the box

ty just to clarify there wont be much of a difference if i over clock at home compared to factory?

[bellabichon]

4 minutes ago, S.D.S said:

Does anybody know the differences between the OC and non OC strix card other than the fact that it's pre overlocked? It's a huge price difference and i was wondering it the price increase is only for the factory over clocking since I can just over clock it at home.

The price difference is because the OC cards are guaranteed to reach OC speeds, while the non-OC cards are not. Both models are probably the exact same design, coming off the exact same production line, but the ones that reach higher speeds are binned to be sold for a higher price (imperfections in the silicon manufacturing process are whack).

 

In my opinion, it's not worth paying ~$100 or more for a tiny performance improvement. 

[Carbonado]

Just now, S.D.S said:

ty just to clarify there wont be much of a difference if i over clock at home compared to factory?

no, just make sure you care about the thermals a bit, as you don't want it overheating too much

[bellabichon]

2 minutes ago, S.D.S said:

ty just to clarify there wont be much of a difference if i over clock at home compared to factory?

If you actually manage to reach the OC speed, then there won't be any difference.

 

However, you're not guaranteed any overclock with the non-OC variant. 

[S.D.S]

Just now, CouRageRC said:

no, just make sure you care about the thermals a bit, as you don't want it overheating too much

ty

[S.D.S]

1 minute ago, bellabichon said:

The price difference is because the OC cards are guaranteed to reach OC speeds, while the non-OC cards are not. Both models are probably the exact same design, coming off the exact same production line, but the ones that reach higher speeds are binned to be sold for a higher price (imperfections in the silicon manufacturing process are whack).

 

In my opinion, it's not worth paying ~$100 or more for a tiny performance improvement. 

ty so is the OC card binned higher?

[bellabichon]

Just now, S.D.S said:

ty so is the OC card binned higher?

Yes. The standard card is binned at 1725 MHz in "OC Mode" and 1695 MHz in "Gaming Mode", while the overclocked variant is binned at 1890 MHz in "OC Mode" and 1860 MHz in "Gaming Mode".

[S.D.S]

24 minutes ago, bellabichon said:

Yes. The standard card is binned at 1725 MHz in "OC Mode" and 1695 MHz in "Gaming Mode", while the overclocked variant is binned at 1890 MHz in "OC Mode" and 1860 MHz in "Gaming Mode".

ty