ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Blower graphics card

ZOTAC GTX 1080 Blower 8GB

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Blower is a graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series architecture with 8GB of GDDR5X memory. It targets system builders who need a reference-style cooler that exhausts heat directly out of the case rear. The single-fan design suits compact chassis where internal airflow is restricted. Buyers wanting extensive factory overclocks or multi-fan quiet operation should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and 180W TDP

The card carries a Thermal Design Power of 180W and uses a blower cooler with a single fan to move heat across the heatsink and out the rear bracket. Under load the fan speed rises to maintain the GPU at its rated temperatures, which produces audible airflow noise typical of reference designs. Power draw stays within the 180W envelope during normal gaming and compute workloads. Systems with limited case ventilation benefit most from this exhaust layout.

1.61 GHz base and 1.73 GHz boost clocks

The GPU operates at a base clock of 1.61 GHz and a boost clock of 1.73 GHz across the 256-bit memory interface. No driver disk, SLI bridge or manual is bundled; the package contains only the card in an anti-static bag inside a plain box with a ZOTAC refurbished label. Users must download current drivers from NVIDIA to access full feature support and performance updates. The refurbished status means the unit has been tested for functionality but may show minor cosmetic wear.