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The ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 SUPER, while bearing a resemblance to the RTX 4090 model in terms of appearance, warrants an examination of its packaging and included components. The package of this particular model contains additional accessories such as the ROG Velcro Hook & Loop and the ROG Graphics Card Holder. ASUS has integrated the blue and red colors of the ROG logo into the card, adding color accents to its design. In contrast, the ROG Strix models of the RTX 3000 series have a more understated design, which may appeal to certain users.
The card features two notable design elements: an RGB-lit side and a backplate that incorporates the ROG logo. While opinions may vary on the overall design, the backplate design seems to be a universally appreciated aspect. It is anticipated that similar designs or variations thereof will be present in future ROG Strix models. Given these design features, it is generally advisable to install the card in a horizontal orientation, which is the standard installation method.
Upon unpacking, the focus shifts to the graphics card itself. It has a substantial size and weight, approximately 2.4kg,. The card occupies 3.5 slots in a computer case, indicating its considerable size for installation.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a refresh successor in the ADA series, and is set to replace the current Ampere based 4080. This graphics card is equipped with 16 Gigabytes of GDDR6X memory, operating at an effective data rate of 23 Gbps. This configuration results in a memory bandwidth of 736 GB/sec. Detailed insights into the product's features and specifications are provided in the subsequent sections. While last-gen GeForce RTX 3080 Ti featured 10240 stream/shader processors, the RTX 4080 SUPER also offers 10240 shading cores and delivers markedly higher performance.
NVIDIA exclusively provides power adapters for the RTX 40-series graphics cards, applicable to both Founders Edition and custom designs by partners. The 12VHPWR connector has recently been a topic of discussion due to isolated overheating incidents, potentially linked to cable bending, user installation, or quality control issues. However, these connectors generally maintain a safe temperature under normal usage conditions.
The GeForce RTX 4000 series, while adhering to PCIe Gen 5 specifications, operates using a PCIe Gen 4.0 x16 host interface. Similarly, the RTX 4080 / SUPER 16GB GDDR6X memory, with its 256-bit wide memory bus, offers significant bandwidth and storage capacity. Despite its 320W Total Graphics Power (TGP), a 650-watt power supply is recommended, although the actual power consumption typically ranges between 275-300 Watts. Keep in mind that board partners may allow for higher TGP, potentially leading to increased power usage in certain configurations, alongside a notch of extra performance of course. The RTX 4080 SUPER card exhibits a nicely crafted design with a triple-slot thickness and as you can see, it has a lot of cooling real estate.
