Performance
| DirectX version |
12.0 |
| OpenGL version |
4.5 |
| Shader model version |
5.0 |
| PhysX |
Y |
| NVIDIA GameWorks VR |
Y |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC |
Y |
| HDCP |
Y |
| Full HD |
Y |
| TV tuner integrated |
N |
Ports & interfaces
| Interface type |
PCI Express x16 3.0 |
| DVI-D ports quantity |
1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
3 |
Processor
| Graphics processor family |
NVIDIA |
| Processor frequency |
1708 MHz |
| FireStream |
N |
| Processor boost clock speed |
1847 MHz |
| Maximum digital resolution |
7680 x 4320 pixels |
| CUDA |
Y |
Memory
| Memory bus |
256 bit |
| Memory clock speed |
10108 MHz |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory |
8 GB |
Power
| Minimum system power supply |
500 W |
| Supplementary power connectors |
1x 6-pin, 1x 8-pin |
Design
| Form factor |
ATX |
| Number of slots |
2 |
Additionally
| Graphics controller |
GeForce GTX 1080 |
| Dual-link DVI |
Y |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, PCI Express x16 3.0, 8GB GDDR5X, 256 bits, 3 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D
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Central inlet split flow cooling engine design delivers the best cooling performance for liquid cooling systems, even when using less powerful water pumps.
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<b>WITH GAMING APP</b>
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