VIDEO A Big Chungus RTX 4090, Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming OC Review, Thermals, Power & Overclocking

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Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming OC Review, Thermals, Power & Overclocking In the latest video from Hardware Unboxed, the detailed review of the Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming OC showcases its impressive specifications along with potential drawbacks, giving viewers a comprehensive look at one of the most anticipated graphics cards on the market.

Overview of the RTX 4090 Gaming OC​

The review kicks off with an overview of the card's physical attributes. At 342 mm long, 145 mm high, and a hefty 75 mm width, this graphics card is indeed a "thick boy." Weighing in at over 2000 grams, users will appreciate the included anti-sag bracket that supports the immense weight. The aesthetic design includes a black plastic shroud housing three large 110 mm fans with customizable RGB lighting through Gigabyte's RGB Fusion software. However, the reviewer notes that the overall design feels somewhat cheap for a card priced around $1600. While the backplate is full-size and enhances cooling, it too doesn't stand out as particularly premium.

Cooling Performance and Temperature Management​

The cooling system of the RTX 4090 Gaming OC is one of its standout features. Under heavy load, the card maintained a maximum GPU hotspot temperature of 76 degrees Celsius, significantly cooler than NVIDIA's Founders Edition model. The video illustrates impressive thermal management, demonstrating that the beefy cooler is effective even during demanding gaming sessions. Power management is also a key aspect, with a recommended 1000-watt power supply. The review mentions the importance of ensuring that the power supply can handle the card, especially when overclocking. The Gaming OC allows for a maximum power target of 600 watts, providing headroom for performance-intensive gaming.

Overclocking Capabilities​

The reviewer explores the overclocking potential, achieving a stable core frequency of 2940 MHz with a power draw reaching 508 watts. The results showed increased performance in games like Hitman 3, with the FPS improving notably after adjustments.

Game Performance Results​

Real-world gaming benchmarks reveal that the Gaming OC performs slightly better than NVIDIA's Founders Edition, yet the performance boost in several titles is modest at around 1% to 6% for stock settings. This suggests that while there are benefits to Gigabyte's design, hardcore gamers shouldn’t expect a league of difference without significant overclocking.

Conclusion and Recommendations​

The conclusion of the video advises potential buyers to weigh their options cautiously. With AMD’s RDNA3 looming on the horizon, prospective GPU buyers might want to hold off until the competition's offerings are revealed. However, if NVIDIA's ecosystem is preferred, the Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming OC certainly presents a viable option, provided you also consider other models on the market.

Community Discussion​

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