EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 11GB GDDR5X graphics card

EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 11GB GDDR5X

This EVGA graphics card delivers 3584 CUDA cores with base and boost clocks of 1556 MHz and 1670 MHz. It targets enthusiasts running 4K or high-refresh 1440p gaming on a PCI-E 3.0 platform. The 11GB GDDR5X frame buffer across a 352-bit bus provides 484 GB/s bandwidth for large texture sets. It supports 2-way SLI for multi-GPU configurations.

Thermals noise and 250W power draw

The iCX cooling system uses asynchronous dual fans guided by nine additional temperature sensors monitoring GPU, memory and VRM zones. Thermal status LEDs give a quick visual cue of operating temperature ranges. A redesigned vented heatsink with L-shaped contact fins increases surface area for better heat dissipation. A safety fuse protects components from damage during installation.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous load GPU Boost 3.0 manages clocks within the 250W TDP envelope while the asynchronous fans ramp independently to target specific hotspots. The pin-fin heatsink design maintains airflow through the fin stack during extended sessions. Memory and VRM temperatures are tracked separately so the curve responds to total board heat rather than GPU core alone. This helps stability in long compute or gaming workloads.