Description
The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Eagle OC 16G (model GV-N4080EAGLE OC-16GD) is a factory-overclocked custom partner card that pairs NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace AD103 GPU with Gigabyte’s Windforce triple-fan thermal design. It serves as a performance-focused entry point in Gigabyte’s custom lineup, sitting just below the Gaming OC and AORUS Master variants.
Key Specifications
| Category | Specification |
| GPU Engine | NVIDIA AD103-300 (Ada Lovelace) |
| CUDA Cores | 9,728 |
| Boost Clock | 2,520 MHz (factory OC vs. 2,505 MHz reference) |
| Memory Buffer | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus & Speed | 256-bit @ 22.4 Gbps (716.8 GB/s bandwidth) |
| Cooling Solution | Windforce 3x (alternate-spinning fans, composite copper heatpipes, vapor chamber) |
| Card Dimensions | 342 mm (L) × 150 mm (W) × 70 mm (H) (~3.5 slots) |
| Power Connector | 1× 16-pin 12VHPWR (includes 3x 8-pin to 16-pin adapter) |
| Recommended PSU | 850 W |
| Display Outputs | 3× DisplayPort 1.4a, 1× HDMI 2.1a |
Notable Hardware & Design Features
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Windforce Cooling & Screen Cooling: Features three unique blade fans with alternate spinning to reduce turbulence, coupled with a large heatsink pass-through (“screen cooling”) at the rear to vent air straight toward case exhaust.
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Dual BIOS Switch: Includes a physical hardware switch for toggling between OC Mode (default, prioritized cooling performance) and Silent Mode (quieter fan acoustic profile).
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Rigid Structure & Anti-Sag Bracket: Because the card spans 342 mm and weighs roughly 1.7 kg, it includes a reinforced metal backplate and comes bundled with a custom screw-mounted anti-sag bracket to prevent PCIe slot droop.
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Power Indicator LED: A built-in LED near the 12VHPWR connector flashes if it detects irregular power delivery from the PSU.
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Subtle RGB: Restrained aesthetic compared to AORUS cards, carrying minimal RGB Fusion accent lighting along the top edge.
Fit & Installation Considerations
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Case Clearance: At 342 mm long and 70 mm thick, this card requires substantial clearance. Ensure your case supports quad-slot GPUs and has at least 360 mm of GPU length allowance if front intake radiators are installed.
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12VHPWR Bending Space: Add an extra 30–35 mm of width clearance between the side panel and the GPU to avoid sharp bends on the 12VHPWR power cable.
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