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That is a non-referene card. If it were the reference, it wouldnt have any special model numbers or branding, it would just be an Nvidia GTX 1080.

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It's non-reference. 

 

Are you looking to watercool? If so, EKWB has a block for your card. 

 

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc1080-gtx-g1-acetal-nickel

 

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc1080-gtx-g1-nickel

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That is a non-referene card. If it were the reference, it wouldnt have any special model numbers or branding, it would just be an Nvidia GTX 1080.

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3 minutes ago, Oshino Shinobu said:

It's non-reference. 

 

Are you looking to watercool? If so, EKWB has a block for your card. 

 

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc1080-gtx-g1-acetal-nickel

 

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc1080-gtx-g1-nickel

Yeah I was just looking there! Thanks!

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17 minutes ago, PETRGangKing said:

That is a non-referene card. If it were the reference, it wouldnt have any special model numbers or branding, it would just be an Nvidia GTX 1080.

It can still be a reference PCB such as those found on some MSI Armor cards or EVGA Superclocked models. 

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8 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

It can still be a reference PCB such as those found on some MSI Armor cards or EVGA Superclocked models. 

Ah I didn't realize OP was asking about the PCB, i thought he just meant the card.

 

Regardless, I'm almost positive that is still non-reference.

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1 hour ago, ARikozuM said:

It can still be a reference PCB such as those found on some MSI Armor cards or EVGA Superclocked models. 

This is true, some manufacturers just put another cooler on the reference board.

 

I guess compare photos of your board (under the backplate) with the reference board.

 

According to this review, it is  a custom PCB, so NOT reference:

 

https://www.techspot.com/review/1190-gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1080-g1-gaming/

 

" It's a triple fan cooled 1080 that also boasts a redesigned PCB. "

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