ASUS ROG STRIX 3090TI OC OVERVIEW, QUCK LOOK AT TEMPS AND NOISE COMPARED TO EVGA FTW3 3090 TI ULTRA

Look at box contents, temperature performance and thoughts on the GPU.
#ROG #STRIX #3090TI #RTXON

[@jmv8775]

Thanks for the review of the strix LC. Curious if the orientation of the AIO would cause any change in the temps since it was at the bottom of the case with the card above it vertical. Looking forward to seeing a Surprim performance and how it stacks up.

[@JCustom]

This case not really. I’m looking forward to finding a suprim available lol

[@ganzonomy]

That's strange. I'll run superposition at 1080p extreme on my 3090 TI STRIX when I get home (Scored one for $999 at microcenter)

[@ronaldpariona9772]

Hi, Is a power supply with PCI e connector needed to connect this GPU? or you can with the EVGA Gold G+ 1600w with normal VGA inputs

[@louisplays175]

I'm sure there're already the same questions I'm about to ask, but what monitor is best for this gpu? I was going for the Samsung Odessey G7, but trying to find what'll best utilize the card...

[@davechappele7416]

Hello great informative video, really nailed the pros and cons and temps on these cards, The only question I have is cause I order 3090 ti ftw3 ultra is you said if you keep the card cool enough you can reach 2275 clock speed on ftw3 ultra….how did you manage this is this still air cool you are talking about or did you liquid cool to achieve/reach this? Thanks

[@JCustom]

On air but this also depends on silicone lottery. I had a few ftw3 and only one sustained those clocks on air

[@alexvojacek]

I'm seeing that all the noise is coming exclusively from the radiator FANs. Did you tried exchanging those FANs for a couple of Noctuas?

[@JCustom]

Fans may reduce noise but the radiator is also semi heat soaked

[@alexvojacek]

Ok, since there is NOTHING on the entire internet regarding using this card with a set of Noctuas NF A12x25 PWM. I went and purchased this card and 4 Noctuas. Closed case, replaced the crappy ASUS fans with a set of Noctuas on front (controlled by GPU) and then added a pull set of Noctuas on the back (case is an O11 Dynamic XL). Result: idle temp: 28C, full load temp 49C. Noise output at 1300RPM with 4x Noctuas is about 30dbm. My previous videocard (Gigabyte RTX3080 was about 38dbm at 73C). Result, super silent PC with an unbeatable temp performance and almost dead silent. So, let me hear those arguments about the watercooler on this card being incapable. CLASE CLOSED.

[@killerrf]

Well in its stock form it’s still likely ok but spend that much on vid card then have to go 4 more expensive Noctua fans to improve it shouldn’t be. Asus should have did a better job.

[@JCustom]

Excellent point. Considering they use notcua on their high end aios

[@stefanmv]

Im running the same card, and using 2 corsair ML120 push, and the 2 stock as pull in an O11XL (Side mounted). My temps for core never pass 55 c under full load in a game like warzone 2 for example, however the other 2 temps (memory and hotspot, tend to be +10 to 17 degrees more than the core) Wondering if this is normal? Read somewhere that anything over 10-12 degrees diff from core to hotspot/memory could mean bad connections with pads. How are your temps?

[@alexvojacek]

@@stefanmv What you read is wrong. This is perfectly normal. Memory on these cards goes extremely hot, always hotter than the actual GPU temp. I'm running the card with Corsair XG waterblock along with a massive radiator and 3 Phanteks T-30 and my GPU temp is around 50 and the memory temps are around 65-70 degrees so, around 10-15 degrees hotter. Same for the hotspot. Your temps are perfect as they are.

[@stefanmv]

@@alexvojacek ok cool that's good to hear! Thanks

[@TalonsTech]

Nice. I've got the FTW3 Ultra and it's a great card and clocks crazy. Holds 2205-2220 in Port Royal. But EVGA screwing us on the PWL.

[@connor040606]

@William LeGod Evga Recently released a 520W bios for the 3090ti FTW3 Ultra.

[@slowinfastout3304]

Does the EVGA FTW3 Black ($200 cheaper) perform as well?

[@TalonsTech]

@William LeGod The Asus 890w XOC is the vbios to use now. :)

[@TalonsTech]

@@slowinfastout3304 Yes. If I could do it over I would get the Black. Even 100mhz isn’t going to amount to any real difference that you’re going to notice. Save the $200 and get the Black.

[@TalonsTech]

@William LeGod I’m hunting for it myself. But it’s the one I’ve seen posted.

[@foxmino]

Maybe changing the Lc's fans to Noctua Nf-A12 would help with the noise but there only rated to 2000rpm's...I think the asus fans at 2500rpm....great review and subscribed

[@JCustom]

Yeah I’m taking the aio apart and I will change the fans when doing so. Thanks

[@alexvojacek]

It did helped, and you have no idea how much. In my case, a set of Push-Pull noctuas (4 in total) with a minimum RPM of 600 and Max RPM of 1300 went from 54C full load down to 49C. Noise went from almost 45dbm down to 30.

[@tronzi_]

so I want to use some corsair ql 120 fans for this card in my upcoming build and if I plug the fan cables into the gpu will it control the fans depending on the gpus temperature?

[@JCustom]

Yes you can configure that in gpu tweak

[@TMProjection]

quick question, i also want to modify my 3090 TI Strix LC but all i want to do is switch the 240mm radiator/fans for a 360 one (as for the build im having is 2 360 AIO's its not going to be a custom loop, just 2 AIO's, one for GPU, one for CPU my question is, what are the fittings on the END of the tubes of the stock 3090 TI LC, not at the water block thats on the GPU, but on the radiator itself

[@JCustom]

The fittings on the ends of tube are standard ones used by asetek the barb style.

[@stefanmv]

Did you end up modifying it with a 360 rad?

[@bosco9028]

Yeh supply on these 3090Ti has been great. I picked up a Supreme X, Gigabyte gamming OC and EVGA Ultra. They all performed well, really well. I was hard pressed on which card I would keep and return the other 2. Settled on keeping the EVGA ultra. It just just held the higher clock a little more consistently than the other 2. But honestly there was barely anything in it. I like how EVGA have moved the power connector to the side. If you have the length in your case it just looks neater to have the power cable for the card in that position. It seems like EVGA made sure they got the 3090 Ti right this time after heavy criticism of their 3090 when it first came out. To be fair after a few revisions to their PCB on the 3090 it is now a very good card compared to the other 3090's. But I feel EVGA made sure with the 3090 Ti there would be no criticism and it would be one of the best performers out there especially if you decide to leave the card on air. The 3090 Ti Tuf is also a good card from what I've seen, but I never got to test 1 of those. I understand people will be like why get a 3090Ti when the 4000 series is around the corner bla bla. Well firstly because I knew with the 3090 Ti they would have worked all the problems out and the cards would perform better and more importantly cooler. Which is the case. All the brands have great performing 3090Ti right now. Secondly I would rather wait to see if there are any major problems with the 4000 series and give them 12 months to work them out before I would consider picking up 1 of those cards. I prefer to get the end of life top of the range card and deal with no issues than pick up the latest and greatest top of the range and deal with bugs, problems etc etc. Another problem on the horizon is when crypto gets out of it's current slump and prices start going up going on from past experience I don't think Ethereum is going to have its proof of stake model ready for the upgrade to the network and I can see mining ETH going for the next 2 years or more. This will start putting pressure on graphics card supply again and we could see a repeat of what we saw when the 3000 series launched. Unless you are involved in crypto you cannot understand why this will happen again. Just fair warning to those who have no idea about crypto and think the supply and price issue with graphics cards is behind us, because it is not.

[@JCustom]

Yeah the 80/90 ftw 3 was bad out the door, I had to rma a few. Good choice of the ftw3, aorus is just too much of a mess on their gpu pcb designs and their rma process is ancient.

[@foxmino]

I agree I wait to eol with everything let everyone else go through the pain of testing this stuff. Both red and green teams next gen is going to be super expensive and full of problems

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Completely agree people are way way underestimating the market. They sre going to wb shocked when they see what happens with the 4000 series. It's why I'm not waiting either. Worse case scenario I can sell me 3090ti and boom all good put it towards a 4000. But for now I think I'll skip the 4000series. I'll look forward to the 5000 series lol.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Everything you explained is exactly what I've been saying to everyone who has asked me the same thing lol. Also about waiting or not. Also there Is a reason I got the evga 3090ti. Evga made a comeback with this one. There best card imo they have ever made. If there was any 3090ti to get peopleè should choose this one its tride and true it's tested and consistent af lol. Seems to be the 3090ti holding all of the record also! So pretty damn cool imo. Also are you planning on picking up the 41s adapter? Helps with poor stability, timing and noise! Not to mention cool for cables lol. I'm Def getting it even adds to the look haha.

[@alexvojacek]

@@JCustom The Gigabyte LC model is an insult to everybody. They made a super expensive card and put a generic waterbloock in it and on top of it all, they only implemented a 18-phase regulator. Most of the cards I've seen here (Suprim X, EVGA Ultra and this Asus LC) all use a 24-phase regulator. What in the earth is Gigabyte thinking?!?!

[@royzhou7275]

Aorus has a AIO version, they re-design the card, that one looks cool, although I'm not a fan of hybrid design.

[@JCustom]

I think it's based off the reference pcb the aorus one. Hence it being so small, but at least they did include a 360. This one really should of been a 360 on the strix. I plan to rip the aio on it apart so it's not a deal break for me.

[@alexvojacek]

@@JCustom AORUS one has only 18 phases against this card which has 24. I can only imagine the power limit is going to be a lot lower than this card.

[@randymonteith1660]

Try the noise tests and the temperature tests with the case put together cover and all.

[@alexvojacek]

Card is not worth it. The noise from the pump is super high and also high pitch. It literally drove me mad in just 2 weeks of use. It's even higher than running my fans on max. I ended up changing the whole watercooler for a custom loop with a proper pump.

[@dampo2754]

they should really make it a 360 on the card not 240 >.

[@theemperor6684]

Could you also do an review of the Aorus RTX 3090 TI Xtreme Waterforce 24G if you have it

[@JCustom]

I would not but the aorus extreme Waterforce. I can’t upload photos on comments but I can tell you it’s literally an aio and 1 small rectangle copper plate for the vrms. Really bad for the cost/ and xtreme segment

[@theemperor6684]

@@JCustom so the card isn't worth it? It also has no rgb but I want the max performance, my friend recommended the inno3d 3090 Ti x3 oc or the Gigabyte 3090 ti both have no rgb

[@ouki4925]

How's the pump noise between the 2? Crappy loud fans can be easily swapped to better ones, but pump noise will either make or break it for me.

[@alexvojacek]

Being an Asetek at 22 dba it should be dead silent.

[@JCustom]

Noticeable whine but minor

[@alexvojacek]

I stand corrected, the pump noise is HORRIBLE.

[@Son_Goku504]

hello friend excellent video, I am intrigued that I hope someone can answer please, I do not know which graphics card to choose I am between the ASUS ROG STRIX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and this 3090 ti, which one is better?, sorry I'm new to this of components for pc

[@JCustom]

No real difference worth paying extra for. I suggest you wait for 4000 at this point even with current reduced prices

[@mrcake8]

How does this do against the 3090 strix with water block and active back plate

[@JCustom]

Similar I did this comparison for the 3090ti ftw3. Mostly under 5 fps difference, a touch more for certain games maybe that scale very well like tomb raider

[@mikewmoran84]

@@JCustom Yeah that's what I was wondering as well. With my 3090 Strix on water with active backplate and multiple rads...I don't feel like I'm missing much from the Ti version.

[@Advocate_INFJ]

Anyone knows, this vs the EVGA ftw3 ultra hybrid va Aorus Waterforce? I'm curious, I got in queue for the evga 3090 ti hybrid ftw3 ultra, trying to make a decision

[@JCustom]

Ultra hybrid. Aorus xtreme pcb/cooling aint that amazing if you tear it down.

[@Advocate_INFJ]

@@JCustom what about strix lc

[@alexvojacek]

@@Advocate_INFJ Strix LC is great. I've seen the card PCB and it's top of the line. Plus the design they made, separating the mosfets from the actual GPU/RAM waterblock is brilliant. Gigabyte just put a big dumb waterblock on top of everything, which will make the RAMs ultra hot because the Mosfets are also heating up and sending the heat into the RAMs. Being the waterblock in the center, everything suffers. I've seen the waterblock for the Gigabyte model and it's incredible dumb. ASUS has a really good design.

[@yousefa6143]

i have 3080 TI EVGA , REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY BEAST !! But a little bit noise fans ( with my custom curve ) and now im planning to buy 4090TI EVGA for sure ;)

[@f.e.oeeorch581]

That did not age well 😅

[@yousefa6143]

@@f.e.oeeorch581 hahahahha , then switch to 40ti asus 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@motherf6969]

Is it possible to change the Fans ? Remove the Asus Fans and put Corsair Fans...

[@JCustom]

Yea but you will need to cut the sleeve to remove the wire

[@happyness5293]

@@JCustom You don't need to remove the wire from the sleeve, there are RGB and 4 pin fan wire connectors before the wire goes into the sleeve, simple to change fans just plug the rgb and fan plugs on the Corsair fans rt into the existing Asus plugs, if there were any issues using the existing connectors, you could run the rgb to your board use the corsair app, and run the fans off your board using the bios, which goes off the cpu. There are options, but I don't think changing fans will do much, because 2600 rpm fans push the air and make noise when maxed out, less rpm fans probably wont push as much air. Asus should have given an option 240mm or 360mm. On the other hand, my UPS Fan makes more noise than the Asus 3090ti fans, but only when there is a load on the card. The 3090TI strix gets me sub 30C when not being strained, and quiet, similar to my custom loop 3090. Switching to the strix 3090 TI was a great option for me, as I am putting my not so old 3090 into my sons, pc. The 3090TI is definitely faster than my 3090, and for some strange reason, it appears the graphics look better, noticeably better, to me anyway. I got as high as 138FPS w graphics maxed out, unlimited FPS in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, on a 3840X1600 LG Monitor which I have set at 120hz to get the 10bpc color depth, something my OC 3090 would never do, my 3090 works great, but the TI is definitely better. Choices so many choices, ha, wait till next year!

[@clausbohm9807]

They now have the 3 fan water cooled version ... what about under volting it to get those fans quiet? ( not interested in OC, content creator). Also no way to nvlink the air cooled version! For a dual config the air cooled one fails. unless someone makes a 5 slot nvlink.

[@alexvojacek]

No they don't.

[@clausbohm9807]

@@alexvojacek I am talking about the EVGA not the ASUS please don't jump to conclusions so quickly. There are two cards in discussion here not one. By the way I have the EVGA 3090ti hybrid in my computer now along with a 3090 TUF all running on a 1000W PS, yup 1000W.

[@Macho_Man_Randy_Savage]

Very disappointing for a hybrid, FTW3 sounds so quiet! WB is the way, hybrids were good a few years ago, now they are just a loud eyesore. Will there be a WHITE 3090Ti??? Also will an 850W be enough for a 3090Ti? I've been running a 3090 using an SF750 in my ITX case for well over a year and it's never failed, even with the 12700K addition it never breaks 600W system total.

[@JCustom]

I think 4000 series is close enough for there not to be. The lc cooler design on the 90ti has not been white before. It’s actually a very challenging process for asus to pump out white components that don’t easily discolor and look somewhat uniform . I could see them make the effort on the next air cooler but this reused lc design I doubt it. 850w is cutting it close. Most 90s are in the 320-340 watt (tuf, reference based, fe etc) these ti are pulling 450-500 not considering a spike. It’s a bit too close.

[@Macho_Man_Randy_Savage]

@@JCustom I think you're right. I might just hold off until the new PSUs/GPUs release. I can easy get a 3090Ti for that little increase but it will throw my all white build off. I got a ROG Strix 3090 in White so would need something similar or go with an RGB WB and white custom loop.

[@alexvojacek]

The kit is failing because of those CRAPPY asus fans. Replace with a set of Noctuas and this videocard turns into a silent monster.

[@kane100574]

You think the pump will last four or five years? I get that feeling inside tgat it is easier to replace a fan than refill an AIO... Grrr, I want this so bad, LOL

[@JCustom]

Well that's kinda the luck of the draw right. I don't have many aios that survived 4-5 years even with light use. They may still work but say on reduced output or more pump noise etc.

[@kane100574]

@@JCustom i baught the msi 3090 ti Sup

[@alexvojacek]

I'm still using 2 AIO since 7 years now and working exactly as day 1.

[@kane100574]

@@alexvojacek Right.Its such an up in the air thing. I went with msi Suprim 3090TI

[@mariusbalan4098]

Did EVGA pay you to say only good things about them or did you really hate ASUS?

[@JCustom]

You should check my videos and notice how asus heavy I am. I don’t often say nice things about evga. I am just calling it as I see it.

[@mariusbalan4098]

@@JCustom Is fine, don't worry.. but 99% of your videos about Asus are only with negative thoughts. I have watched all your recent videos about RTX 3090ti GPUs.

[@JCustom]

If you notice I buy lots of asus gear. Asus items tends to be the highest priced most of the time. That’s totally fine, but they need to bring a product that beats the competition if they plan do that. Recently with the z690 boards ( their pricing is not in line with the competition) and their 3090ti offerings can be improved. When the strix 3080ti lc came out, I believe a few reviews mentioned a 360 would of been a better radiator size, yet here we are again with a 240. The brand has a lot of marketing power, and that can be dangerous when an aib relies on that to sell product more so than features/improvements etc.

[@Juan_deep]

@@JCustom say less just say youre an asus hater bro and call it a day

[@happyness5293]

He does the Auros Hate too. I am curious as to the results, if one Cranked up the volts on the Air cooled EVGA, vs the Water Cooled Strix, :)

[@abeerfaisal1986]

I have never seen such a Biased Review!

[@sagerdood]

60 degrees isnt that good either way, shunt modded strix 3090 on my loop doesnt pass 40c not worth it. Hate hybrids.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

60/65c isn't bad for a air card but yes for watercooled/hybrid it should be much much better! Regardless as we see 60/65c on am air card it still performas better more stable and higher clocks. So as long as Temps are good they are good they don't need to be the absolute best to have outstanding performance. But yes waterblocking one of thede 3090ti should be able to squeeze out a bit more performance for sure.

[@envisibleward2422]

you have the radiator in the worst possible orientation

[@mjoa1]

Dude, first rule of pubic speaking... ANNUNCIATE

[@abeerfaisal1986]

You can't even properly mount the Radiator, & blaming the STRIX gpu! The Radiator is never supposed to be positioned that way! You are literally triggering Thermal Throttling in the process! Are you insane? Just put the Radiator of the STRIX on the top of the casing, so that the exhaust hot air can easily be removed. You will find your EVGA is simply floored & blown away in terms of thermals & performance by the LC STRIX! Based on your personal preference just can't make, such an impressive GPU inferior!

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Not true at all for some reason asus limited the watercooled one.. Makes absolutely no sense but most people can't get above 2200 most around 2125 to 2175 tops. All I know is nobody is really hitting top scores when overclocking. All of those asus you see on the top 100 list are mostly evga units using the strix 890 watt bios! If yoy read thw descriptions they tell you the cards because 3d mark goes by the bios name. It's pretty incredible how many evga cards are in thw top 100 right now. Even one guy with a black got 2295 somehow! It's crZy af. Sry man that's just how it is I expected more from strix tbh. It's good out of rhe box actually its great out of rhe box. Its just it doesn't get pushes as well ans OC on the memory is actually one of the worse 3090ti's. Expected so much more from asus. All they ahd to do was stick with there 3090 trend. At this point the regular strix 3090 can almost perform the same as the watercooled 3090.

[@abeerfaisal1986]

@@reviewforthetube6485 You are completely going to different directions regarding my statements. I was pointing out to the improper & apparently insensible way of Radiator mounting, which will always result in inferior numbers due to inefficient cooling, irrespective of brand & build quality. Although those numbers don't necessarily translate into actual gaming performance. This guy is actually letting adequate ventilation to the EVGA card, while completely doing the opposite to the STRIX only to justify the superiority of his preferred brand. This is, literally, yet another piece of biased & nonsense review, according to me.

[@JCustom]

The case is vented. Where I placed the radiator is also a stock rad mounting location for the case. Adding some screws is not going to change that. The 240 is not enough, feel free to check other videos on it from other folks who say the same

[@abeerfaisal1986]

@@JCustom You could have tried keeping the Radiator outside the casing completely. Basically any Radiator is never supposed to be positioned that way on the bottom of the casing, restricting exhaust.

[@clausbohm9807]

@@JCustom I kinda agree with you, that placement may make a small difference but the two fan config is starving for cooling. those GDDR6X memory chips run super hot and EVGA putting them all on front of PCB on the air cooled version made all the difference. My 1080ti's got away with 120mm, the 2000 series with 240mm now this 3000 series needs 360mm. Its simple scaling reality to the increase tech over each generation.