(Pre-Owed)Asus Rtx 2080turbo

The ASUS RTX 2080 Turbo is a high-performance graphics card from NVIDIA’s Turing generation, designed for gamers, content creators, and professionals who need powerful GPU performance in systems with limited airflow or compact cases. Unlike standard open-fan (axial) designs, the Turbo version uses a blower-style cooler, which pushes hot air out of the rear of the case. This makes it ideal for multi-GPU setups or small form factor PCs where airflow is restricted.

GPU Architecture

At its core, the RTX 2080 Turbo is powered by NVIDIA’s Turing TU104 GPU, featuring:

• 2944 CUDA cores

• 46 RT cores for real-time ray tracing

• 368 Tensor cores for AI-enhanced operations (like DLSS)

• Base Clock: around 1515 MHz

• Boost Clock: around 1710 MHz (varies slightly depending on model/BIOS)

Memory

It comes equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM running at 14 Gbps on a 256-bit memory interface, providing a bandwidth of 448 GB/s. This memory capacity and speed are sufficient for modern AAA games at 1440p and 4K, as well as professional workloads like 3D rendering, video editing, and GPU compute.

Cooling Design

The defining feature of the Turbo model is its blower-style cooling system. It uses a single radial fan that pulls air in and exhausts it directly out the back of the card through the I/O bracket. This helps maintain lower case temperatures, especially in compact cases or multi-GPU workstations, where heat buildup is a concern. ASUS designed the fan with dual-ball bearings for durability and 24/7 operation.

Connectivity

The card typically includes:

• 2 × DisplayPort 1.4

• 1 × HDMI 2.0b

• 1 × USB Type-C (VirtualLink) – useful for VR headsets
  This allows support for up to four displays at once, with resolutions up to 8K.

Performance

The RTX 2080 Turbo delivers excellent performance for:

• Gaming: Can run modern AAA games smoothly at 1440p and even 4K with high settings, especially with DLSS enabled. Ray tracing is supported, but enabling it at higher resolutions may reduce FPS.

• Content Creation: Its CUDA cores and Tensor cores make it powerful for video editing, 3D rendering, and AI workloads.

• VR & Simulation: The USB-C VirtualLink support and strong GPU performance make it a good choice for VR gaming and simulations.

Power & Requirements

• TDP (Thermal Design Power): ~225W

• Power Connector: 1 × 8-pin PCIe

• Recommended PSU: 650W or higher

Dimensions

The card is about 268mm long, with a dual-slot design, making it relatively compact compared to some triple-fan RTX 2080 models.