GPU PCB Analysis: Founders Edition RTX 3080 Build Quality & VRM Capabilities

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We're reviewing the PCB quality of the RTX 3080 Founders Edition to determine whether it's worth it to buy the NVIDIA model instead of partner models (from a PCB & VRM standpoint). Sponsor: Gigabyte Z490 Xtreme Motherboard on Amazon (https://geni.us/zSNdGq) In determining the PCB quality, VRM efficiency, capabilities and layout of the power phases, MOSFET, and capacitor quality, we can better make a call on whether the Founders Edition PCB is worth it as compared to reference and aftermarket PCBs. The VRM quality somewhat dictates overclocking potential, especially on high power consumption devices like the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090, and also determines the efficiency of power delivery. The unique layout of the VRM on this board is also no accident, so we'll show why the RTX 3080 cards often have the VRM split on either side of the GPU. Find Buildzoid on Actually Hardcore Overclocking: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrwObTfqv8u1KO7Fgk-FXHQ Watch our 3080 Founders Edition cooler study, looking at CPU & RAM impact from the cooling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWczw89sMe0 RTX 3090 FE tear-down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JWqRjqqNko RTX 3090 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgs-VbqsuKo The best way to support our work is through our store: https://store.gamersnexus.net/ Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - RTX 3080 Founders Edition PCB Analysis 01:18 - What's Missing & Wh

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