Tag Archives: RTX 3080

Gigabyte is getting into pre-built gaming PCs, starting with two new models – the Model X and the Model S. The Model X is a more traditional ATX system based on your choice of Intel Z590 or AMD X570 and an RTX 3080 GPU, while the Model S is a compact, …

We test four Nvidia RTX 30-series cards with an external GPU enclosure

It seems that Nvidia's RTX 3060 won't be the only SKU featuring the crypto mining limiter. We've already heard rumours that the RTX 3080 Ti may come with the limiter in place, but new sources point towards the whole RTX 30 range being updated with it.  According to new reports, …

MSI has reportedly discontinued the RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio and cancelled a number of unfulfilled pre-orders of the graphics card. Currently, it looks like the graphics card will be replaced by the RTX 3080 Gaming Z Trio, which comes with a few small differences that should not impact performance.  …

Announced back at CES 2021, MSI has finally released the water-cooled RTX 3080 Sea Hawk X. Featuring a two-part cooling system, the RTX 3080 Sea Hawk X was designed to operate silently even at full load. The cooling system consists of a 240mm aluminium radiator cooled by 2x 120mm fans …

We put Nvidia's Resizable BAR feature to the test with RTX 3080 and RTX 3090

MSI has added a couple of new RTX 3080 Gaming Trio graphics cards to its portfolio. No major aesthetic changes have been made, but the new design appears to be less bulky and some small tweaks have also been made to the backplate. Aside from that, one of these revisions …

Part 4 of our Intel NUC 9 Extreme water cooling project turns our attention away from water cooling to concentrate on case mods. We overhaul the appearance of the Cooler Master NC100 with a whole new and unique look, using a combination of paint, laser-cut aluminium, acrylic and a bit of imagination.

We check out the 5980HS mobile CPU in the ASUS ROG Flow X13

Gigabyte is getting ready to launch a new RTX 3080 card with a waterblock. The Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming OC WaterForce WB is the second RTX 3080 graphics card of this type launched by the manufacturer, but while the first one belongs to the Aorus series, this one is part of the …

For a couple of months now, Nvidia has been running a promotion to give away free copies of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War to buyers of RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 graphics cards. This free game offer was due to end this month, but it is now being …

Corsair is expanding its Hydro X series of custom cooling components with new water blocks for RTX 3080/3090 graphics cards. There are blocks for reference design cards, Asus Strix, MSI Ventus, and Founders Edition models, as well as the Asus RTX 3060Ti and RTX 3070 Strix graphics cards. The Hydro X Series …

Update: this competition is now closed and we can announce the lucky winner… Richard Carruthers! Congratulations Richard, be sure to check your email inbox – and thanks to all who entered! This month, KitGuru and Corsair are teaming up to give away an incredible gaming PC. Between now and the 31st of …

We check out the new be quiet! Silent Base 802

We're all well aware of the stock issues surrounding Nvidia's highly-rated RTX 30 series graphics cards. A lot of eager upgraders have been checking daily for new stock in an effort to grab one, but that manual searching may not be necessary anymore, as thousands of people are watching a …

Just recently, MSI announced a new line of ‘SUPRIM' graphics cards. These new RTX 3080s and RTX 3090s are set to be MSI's flagship models and were due to begin shipping to retailers before the end of this month. However, some last minute check-ups have delayed the process. A few …

Leo is loving life with his AMD RX 6800 XT graphics card to go alongside his liquid cooled Nvidia RTX 3080. Is he the luckiest graphics card enthusiast around by having managed to bag both cards? And what is exactly is going on with supply? Let's have a discussion...

MSI has announced the new Suprim line of RTX 30 series graphics cards. To create this card, MSI has used its expertise in “circuit engineering and cooling development” alongside high-quality materials to create a new line of high-end graphics cards. Featuring MSI's Tri Frozr 2S cooling system with Torx 4.0 fans, …

At the end of October I showed you the Palit RTX 3080 graphics card I had recently bought and then I told you I was also going to buy an AMD Big Navi. That decision was based purely on AMD’s marketing material so as you might imagine, I was waiting with keen interest for Dominic’s reviews of Big Navi to land!

At launch, it swiftly became clear that the RTX 30 series graphics cards were in high demand and very short supply. There are still pre-order customers sitting in lengthy queues to get their hands on a GPU. As one of the most popular AIBs around, ASUS ROG is right in …

Phanteks has launched the Glacier G30 Strix waterblocks and backplates for the Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 and 3090 graphic cards. Aimed at those who want to create a custom loop with an Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 or 3090 graphics card, the Glacier G30 Strix waterblocks and backplates offer “the best possible performance” …

Following the success of the RTX 20 series iChill Frostbite graphics cards, Inno3D gave the RTX 3090 and 3080 the same treatment, introducing the RTX 3090/3080 iChill Frostbite cards featuring an updated design. The waterblock found on the RTX 30 series iChill Frostbite graphics cards features high-quality components and outstanding …

EKWB has released a special edition waterblock compatible with the Nvidia RTX 3080 Founders Edition graphics card. Available in both silver and black, the EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080 D-RGB waterblocks come with two types of connection terminals and feature a significantly larger fin area compared to other Vector waterblocks.  …

Nvidia is teaming up with Activision to include a copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War with RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 graphics cards for a limited time. As one of the biggest RTX-supported games of the year, Black Ops Cold War should be a great showcase for …

Looking for a prebuilt gaming system? This packs an RTX 3080 and i7-10700K for £1999

With the recent releases of Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs and 360Hz NVIDIA G-SYNC, Alienware is updating its gaming monitor lineup. These new monitors will feature IPS Nano Colour panels for exceptional colours without sacrificing refresh rates or response times. Several Alienware Gaming PCs are also getting upgraded with new …

Gigabyte has officially unveiled its Aorus GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards. Featuring MAX-Covered Cooling technology and powered by Nvidia Ampere architecture, the new Gigabyte Aorus RTX 30 series consists of four graphics cards.  The Aorus GeForce RTX 30 series consists of 4 graphics cards: the Aorus GeForce RTX 3090 Xtreme 24G, the Aorus …

For our fifth RTX 3080 review, we check out Palit's triple-fan GamingPro OC model

MSI has found itself wrapped in controversy this week, as allegations of the company scalping its own products for a higher price on eBay began doing the rounds. The accusation started off on Reddit, with someone linking a company called ‘Starlit Partner' to MSI. Starlit Partner recently sold several RTX …

Many enthusiasts are still waiting to get their hands on one of Nvidia's new RTX 30 series graphics cards but unfortunately, it doesn't look like the situation will be getting easier anytime soon. During a GTC Q&A session this week, Nvidia's CEO warned that demand will continue to outstrip supply for the rest of the year.