This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product if you're able to find it in stock.
Be aware this version does not have a back plate--but as it's cosmetic only and does not act as a heat sink, I felt it wasn't worth spending the extra money on the higher tier versions to get a cosmetic improvement and an overclock that I'm able to do myself with MSI afterburner software.
Overall, this card is best bang for the buck. A little loud when fans are on full during heavy gaming, but otherwise silent when idle.
Pros:
DLSS software helps increase frame rates even in demanding, 4k titles
Ray tracing support far outpaces AMD's cards
Great bonus software features including Nvidia streaming software, game capture, AI, etc.
Cons:
Out of stock everywhere
No out of box overclock
No back plate
Came with a free game that REQUIRES the 3080 to be installed to redeem--meaning no selling it on ebay/marketplace.
