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The RTX 5080, Zotac Solid OC Overclocking, and the Paper Launch

Added 2025-02-05 23:05:29 +0000 UTC

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The Nvidia RTX 5080 is here. And then it wasn't. This review is the result of nearly 100 hours of testing, and before I could even finish the edit, I'm hearing it will be at least 6 more weeks of winter and 8 more weeks before retailers are able to restock. And that's too bad, because despite only a modest bump in performance over the RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 Super, this new card IS a solid performer. Better performance at the same price is almost always a win for consumers... assuming you're able to buy one in the first place that is.

But first... What am I drinking???

Silver Falls Brewery (Silverton, OR) Haze Ghost Coast to Coast (7.2%)

eTeknix's RTX 5080 Review: https://www.eteknix.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-founders-edition-review/

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Test Bench

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