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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 blower graphics card with single fan cooler

ZOTAC

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Blower graphics card

SKU CH-AQ7T-FS7GA

8 GB GDDR5X graphics card with a single-fan blower cooler, 1.61 GHz base and 1.73 GHz boost clocks on a 256-bit bus, rated at 180 W TDP

  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series
  • GPUGeForce GTX 1080
  • Memory Size8GB
  • CoolerSingle Fan
  • Thermal Design Power180W
  • 8 GB GDDR5X memory handles large textures
  • 73 GHz boost clock accelerates frame rates
  • Single-fan blower exhausts heat from the case
  • 256-bit bus width feeds the GPU quickly
  • 180 W TDP matches typical power supplies

ZOTAC GTX 1080 Blower 8GB

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Blower is a graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series architecture with 8GB of GDDR5X memory. It targets system builders who need a reference-style cooler that exhausts heat directly out of the case rear. The single-fan design suits compact chassis where internal airflow is restricted. Buyers wanting extensive factory overclocks or multi-fan quiet operation should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and 180W TDP

The card carries a Thermal Design Power of 180W and uses a blower cooler with a single fan to move heat across the heatsink and out the rear bracket. Under load the fan speed rises to maintain the GPU at its rated temperatures, which produces audible airflow noise typical of reference designs. Power draw stays within the 180W envelope during normal gaming and compute workloads. Systems with limited case ventilation benefit most from this exhaust layout.

1.61 GHz base and 1.73 GHz boost clocks

The GPU operates at a base clock of 1.61 GHz and a boost clock of 1.73 GHz across the 256-bit memory interface. No driver disk, SLI bridge or manual is bundled; the package contains only the card in an anti-static bag inside a plain box with a ZOTAC refurbished label. Users must download current drivers from NVIDIA to access full feature support and performance updates. The refurbished status means the unit has been tested for functionality but may show minor cosmetic wear.

Highlights

  • 8 GB GDDR5X memory handles large textures
  • 73 GHz boost clock accelerates frame rates
  • Single-fan blower exhausts heat from the case
  • 256-bit bus width feeds the GPU quickly
  • 180 W TDP matches typical power supplies

Specifications

BrandZOTAC
ModelGTX 1080 Blower
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series
GPUGeForce GTX 1080
Memory Size8GB
CoolerSingle Fan
Thermal Design Power180W

Questions about this item

How do I install the ZOTAC GTX 1080 Blower and what step is often missed?

Seat the card firmly in the top PCIe slot, connect the 8-pin power cable from the PSU, and screw the metal bracket to the case; the step often missed is tightening that bracket screw.

What maintenance will the ZOTAC GTX 1080 Blower need later?

Use compressed air to clear dust from the single blower fan and heatsink fins every few months; the thermal paste under the cooler typically lasts years before a re-paste is needed.

What limit appears first on the ZOTAC GTX 1080 Blower during sustained load?

The blower cooler hits its thermal ceiling at the 180 W TDP, causing the GPU to throttle from the 1.73 GHz boost clock down toward the 1.61 GHz base clock.

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