BEST RTX 3080 for OVERCLOCKING!!

[Locutus8of4]

Assuming the RTX 3080's do become available for MSRP around April/May as I've read...

 

I've heard they don't have a lot of overclocking room, but which variants can handle the most power? which are the best for overclocking?

 

Am I correct in thinking you would want to buy a non OC model so you "OC it the most" yourself? 

 

** Hoping for a good MSI one as that's my MOBO brand and it would be nice if they match

 

** I plan on getting a full water block if that matters, 1050W System PSU

 

 

[Biomecanoid]

9 minutes ago, Locutus8of4 said:

Assuming the RTX 3080's do become available for MSRP around April/May as I've read...

 

I've heard they don't have a lot of overclocking room, but which variants can handle the most power? which are the best for overclocking?

 

Am I correct in thinking you would want to buy a non OC model so you "OC it the most" yourself? 

 

** Hoping for a good MSI one as that's my MOBO brand and it would be nice if they match

 

** I plan on getting a full water block if that matters, 1050W System PSU

 

 

Its unlikely that any game would struggle on a 3080 that you would need to overclock it. Better hope that prices go back to normal

[Locutus8of4]

What about a 3070, I bet that could use some overclocking? lol

[Eddie Murphy]

Maybe look into the MSI Gaming X Trio seems to be one of the better models for overclocking.

[svmlegacy]

29 minutes ago, Locutus8of4 said:

Am I correct in thinking you would want to buy a non OC model so you "OC it the most" yourself? 

If your goal is maximum % overclock, then maybe, assuming the cards have the same power limit and you get lucky lottery-wise.

The point in OC'ing is to get the maximum available performance from the hardware you have.

 

A high end card doesn't "OC less" than a low end one. the higher end card just has a smaller margin for OC'ing. All else being equal, they'd both perform to the peak of their silicon.

 

You're looking for a card with a higher power limit. This usually comes with the higher end cards. You're correct in asking owners what each specific model will do.