Amazon Renewed
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FE Founders Edition GDDR5X Video Graphics Card (Renewed)
Bottom line: The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FE Founders Edition GDDR5X Video Graphics: 8GB of GDDR5X VRAM on Nvidia's reference Founders Edition board; main trade-off: renewed unit, so cosmetic wear and past use can vary from card to card.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 8GB of GDDR5X VRAM on Nvidia's reference Founders Edition board
- ✓ Renewed unit costs less to get into than a new current-gen graphics card
- ✓ Blower-style Founders Edition cooler pushes hot air out the back of the case
- ✓ Suits retro and legacy-era PC builds that need a period-correct high-end GPU
- ✓ Compact 10.7 x 3.7 x 2.5 in package, about 2.15 lb shipped
Cons
- ✗ Renewed unit, so cosmetic wear and past use can vary from card to card
- ✗ GTX-series card with no RT cores, so no hardware ray tracing or DLSS
- ✗ Renewed warranty terms aren't listed here; check the listing before you buy
- ✗ 8GB of VRAM can limit texture settings in newer games that use a lot of memory
Manufacturer description
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FE Founders Edition GDDR5X Graphics Card
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- Item Package Dimension -10.699999989086L X 3.699999996226W X 2.49999999745H Inches
- Item Package Weight - 2.1495070545 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Product Type - Video Card
Full Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Model Name | GTX 1080 8GB FE |
| Model Number | GTX-1080-FE |
| Built-In Media | graphics card |
| GPU Clock Speed | 1733 megahertz |
| Mfr Part Number | GTX-1080-FE |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Graphics Card Ram | 8 GB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 8 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR5X |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 10 GHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 |
| Graphics Description | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 |
| Warranty Description | 90 days limited warranty |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 10.7"L x 3.7"W |
| Video Output Interface | DisplayPort |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI-Express x16 |
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