Best GTX 1080s at Computex!

Linus Tech Tips delivers a rapid-fire roundup of the best GTX 1080 graphics cards shown at Computex 2016. The host frames the video as a graphics card gauntlet, visiting multiple manufacturers to spotlight their primary GTX 1080 model in two-slot form factor, and avoids two- or three-slot variants to keep comparisons focused. The video opens with thanks to Corsair and MSI for making Computex coverage possible, and then it dives into a lineup that includes ASUS ROG Strix, Gigabyte G1 Gaming Windforce, MSI Gaming X 8G, Zotac AMP Edition, Colorful X-TTop, and Galax EXOC among others. Details such as clock speeds, cooling solutions, power configurations, and feature highlights are called out for each card, with a note that not all models had official clock speeds announced yet. The ASUS Strix is highlighted for its Aura RGB compatibility and a DirectCU III cooler, plus a unique endcap feature with two four-pin fan headers that allow system fans to react to GPU temperature. The Gigabyte G1 Gaming variant is described as a Windforce-aligned card with RGB LEDs, a single eight-pin power connector, and expectations for future OC tests. MSI’s Gaming X 8G is described with its Twin Frozr 6 cooler, distinctive heat pipe design, and a core clock around 1847 MHz, underscoring the focus on thermal performance. Zotac’s AMP Edition is noted for Spectra RGB lighting and a clean backplate, with dual 8mm and multiple 6mm heat pipes for efficient cooling. Colorful’s X-TTop 8G GTX 1080 is presented with a turbo mode that brings clocks up to 1847 MHz, RGB lighting, a triple-fan cooler, and a copper heat transfer plate, plus a dual 8-pin power configuration. Galax EXOC is mentioned with RGB lighting, a metal backplate (not visible in the footage), and a 6+2 power design, with two 8mm and two 6mm pipes for cooling. Linus promises deeper coverage including clock speeds and performance in follow-up reviews, and closes by thanking Corsair and MSI for their contributions and teasing more Computex content to come.

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