Founders Edition Cards?

[AngelOfBodom]

First off: 1080tis are back in stock at Nvidia. 

 

 

That said (I'll probably miss the availability by then), is grabbing a 1080ti FE worth the cheaper price compared to... the msi 1080ti armor (the cheapest one aside from the FE)? 

 

Hell, is the purchase even worth it? Definitely not trying to play the latest games at 1440p at 144hz. If anything the newest games I'll play will be Gundam Breaker and Monster Hunter (whenever it comes to PC). The rest I play Overwatch and several indie games, etc. 

[Crunchy Dragon]

I've heard quite a few problems about the MSI Armor cards, I would just go with the FE.

[Guest]

You could get an FE, then opt for a custom waterblock later if the blower design is getting annoying, as FE PCBs have much wider support for those.

[Tabs]

10 minutes ago, AngelOfBodom said:

First off: 1080tis are back in stock at Nvidia. 

 

 

That said (I'll probably miss the availability by then), is grabbing a 1080ti FE worth the cheaper price compared to... the msi 1080ti armor (the cheapest one aside from the FE)? 

 

Hell, is the purchase even worth it? Definitely not trying to play the latest games at 1440p at 144hz. If anything the newest games I'll play will be Gundam Breaker and Monster Hunter (whenever it comes to PC). The rest I play Overwatch and several indie games, etc. 

The armor card is basically designed to have its cooler removed - it's not actually capable of boosting properly. GN reviewed it.

 

However, as an owner of a (founders edition) 1080Ti that I bought last march - it's pretty good. If you choose to buy an aftermarket cooler (water or air) you're guaranteed compatibility. 

[m0k]

well it doesnt sound you like you need a 1080ti ....so to answer your question if its worth it or not...id say dont bother

[Froody129]

The Armor is horrendous and barely enough for a 1060. If you don't need a 1080ti don't buy one 

[Jurrunio]

msi 1080ti armor is only for those who will strip the stock cooler of the founders card or Gaming X card for something else right after purchase. It has a better PCB, but the cooler sucks so much that the founders card is better for long term use without modding.