Review: Inno3D GeForce GTX 1080 iChiLL X3

Conclusion

The GeForce GTX 1080 appeals that niche set of users who both desire, and can afford, the very latest in graphics technology. The £500-plus pricing is Nvidia knowing that it can do what it likes in this tiny segment of the market that's more about polishing the halo than bottom-line benefits.

Those who truly want next-generation performance will have to wait until next year, most likely, when the full-fat Pascal and AMD's retort come into view. Until then, the best silicon is the GeForce GTX 1080, so which one to choose?

Inno3D makes a strong and compelling case with the iChiLL X3 version. Available on pre-order for up to £100 less than models of similar on-paper performance, the strong core frequency and enhanced memory clock puts it at the top of our performance charts right now.

We'd usually temper the potential of such a card by citing some obvious negative, such as noise, but it seems as if Inno3D variant is competent in all areas. Those genuinely in the market for a GeForce GTX 1080 will find it hard to beat the Inno3D's mix of performance, cooling and, comparatively speaking, price.

Inno3D GeForce GTX 1080 iChiLL X3

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The Inno3D GeForce GTX 1080 iChiLL X3 graphics card is available to purchase from Overclockers.co.uk.

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