EVGA GTX 1080 SC2 iCX vs. 1080 FTW2 iCX

[thinman400]

I am looking into upgrading my GPU and was hoping to get some opinions on the matter. I am not a GPU expert, but I do know some. I am having a little bit of a conundrum because I have found the FTW2 card for a little cheaper than the SC2 and I understand that it is generally seen as a more high end card. I haven't really been much of an overclocker thus far which is probably worth adding.

Anyways I would love to hear any thoughts or advice. Thanks!

Here are links to the two cards:

EVGA GTX 1080 SC2 iCX:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487318&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

EVGA GTX 1080 FTW2 iCX:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487319&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[krells]

The FTW2 has a slightly higher factory overclock and is normally priced higher than the SC2 card. If the FTW2 is cheaper then definitely get it instead of the SC2.

 

[thinman400]

Yeah I also noticed a few other differences as well when comparing specs. The FTW2 has an additional BIOS chip and requires 8+8 pin power opposed to just 8 pin. Also the FTW2 has a 10+2 power phase instead of the 5+1 in the SC2 and has a max power draw of 35 watts higher. Also the card is physically bigger being about 3/4" wider which I don't really think would be an issue.

Again I'm not really an expert with this stuff so if anyone has any additional thoughts I would love to hear them. Thanks.

 

[jankerson]

I have a FTW2.

It's a more powerful card and can be pushed harder than the SC if you want to.

And it's quiet.

 

[heebobo5]

I am looking into upgrading my GPU and was hoping to get some opinions on the matter. I am not a GPU expert, but I do know some. I am having a little bit of a conundrum because I have found the FTW2 card for a little cheaper than the SC2 and I understand that it is generally seen as a more high end card. I haven't really been much of an overclocker thus far which is probably worth adding.

Anyways I would love to hear any thoughts or advice. Thanks!

Here are links to the two cards:

EVGA GTX 1080 SC2 iCX:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16...

EVGA GTX 1080 FTW2 iCX:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16...

+1 for the FTW2. The FTW models are usually binned a bit higher because they come with a higher OC out of the box. Many FTW models come with a dual BIOS as well but I'm not 100% if this one does.

 

[jankerson]

I am looking into upgrading my GPU and was hoping to get some opinions on the matter. I am not a GPU expert, but I do know some. I am having a little bit of a conundrum because I have found the FTW2 card for a little cheaper than the SC2 and I understand that it is generally seen as a more high end card. I haven't really been much of an overclocker thus far which is probably worth adding.

Anyways I would love to hear any thoughts or advice. Thanks!

Here are links to the two cards:

EVGA GTX 1080 SC2 iCX:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16...

EVGA GTX 1080 FTW2 iCX:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16...

+1 for the FTW2. The FTW models are usually binned a bit higher because they come with a higher OC out of the box. Many FTW models come with a dual BIOS as well but I'm not 100% if this one does.

Yeah, the FTW2 has a dual Bios.