Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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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: eteknix.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-founders-edition-review
*Links to items below may be affiliate links for which I may be compensated*
Check out the Zotac RTX 5080 Solid OC on Amazon ($1,149 Retail): amzn.to/42EC8Jl
Or other RTX 5080 Models ($999 - $1399 Retail): amzn.to/40EjiiE
Test Bench
Ryzen 9800X3D on Amazon: amzn.to/4hCHsBR
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5: amzn.to/3NPw9J5
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870e Hero: amzn.to/3C8zT5G
G.SKILL Trident Z Neo RGB DDR5-6000: amzn.to/48AY219
2TB Samsung 990 Pro Gen4x4 NVMe: amzn.to/40wqwXD
Cooler Master V1100 SFX Platinum Power Supply: amzn.to/4jzqEN5
*NOTE - This supply includes a Right-Angle 12VHPWR, and will need to be replaced for the RTX 5090 Founder's Edition GPU*
Fasgear 16-Pin 12VHPWR 70CM Replacement 600W Cable: amzn.to/4gcKfju
Follow me on Bluesky @CraftComputing.bsky.social
Support me on Patreon and get access to my exclusive Discord server. Chat with myself and the other hosts on Talking Heads all week long.
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Grab yourself a Pint Glass at https://craftcomputing.store
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: eteknix.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-founders-edition-review
*Links to items below may be affiliate links for which I may be compensated*
Check out the Zotac RTX 5080 Solid OC on Amazon ($1,149 Retail): amzn.to/42EC8Jl
Or other RTX 5080 Models ($999 - $1399 Retail): amzn.to/40EjiiE
Test Bench
Ryzen 9800X3D on Amazon: amzn.to/4hCHsBR
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5: amzn.to/3NPw9J5
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870e Hero: amzn.to/3C8zT5G
G.SKILL Trident Z Neo RGB DDR5-6000: amzn.to/48AY219
2TB Samsung 990 Pro Gen4x4 NVMe: amzn.to/40wqwXD
Cooler Master V1100 SFX Platinum Power Supply: amzn.to/4jzqEN5
*NOTE - This supply includes a Right-Angle 12VHPWR, and will need to be replaced for the RTX 5090 Founder's Edition GPU*
Fasgear 16-Pin 12VHPWR 70CM Replacement 600W Cable: amzn.to/4gcKfju
Follow me on Bluesky @CraftComputing.bsky.social
Support me on Patreon and get access to my exclusive Discord server. Chat with myself and the other hosts on Talking Heads all week long.
patreon.com/CraftComputing
