Conclusion
Inno3D's iChill GeForce GTX 1080 Black incorporates a hybrid liquid cooler, as well as factory overclocks on core and memory for the lofty sum of £720.
Nvidia has dominated the high-end GPU space in 2016, and we approach the holiday season the GeForce GTX 1080 continues to stand out as the enthusiast solution of choice.
Available in a multitude of flavours, Nvidia's partners have gone to town with custom designs to ensure there's a board for every individual. At the enthusiast end of the spectrum, Inno3D's iChill GeForce GTX 1080 Black incorporates a hybrid liquid cooler, as well as factory overclocks on core and memory for the lofty sum of £720.
The end result is an impressive package that's fast, cool and quiet, yet while the Molex connector and price tag are minor distractions, the real fly in the ointment is the rumoured GTX 1080 Ti that's said to be waiting in Nvidia's stable. The mere thought of a faster GeForce making its debut at CES in January may encourage deep-walleted enthusiasts to wait it out, but if you're certain the existing GTX 1080 is the right fit, Inno3D's liquid-cooled interpretation is well worth consideration.
The Good |
The Bad |
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Powerful single-GPU performance Overclocked on core and memory Keeps exceptionally cool under load Noise levels kept to a minimum Well suited to a high-res G-Sync display |
Inelegant Molex power connector Massive price tag |
Inno3D iChill GeForce GTX 1080 Black
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