Nvidia’s RTX 4080 SUPER is a powerful GPU that builds on the RTX 4080’s position versus competing current-generation AMD and last-generation Nvidia GPUs. It offers a marginal performance gain and a much more significant price cut that sees it priced at just under $1000 for entry-level models, including the somewhat elusive Founders Edition.
For slightly more spend, users get access to overclocked aftermarket models from a variety of AIBs, including but not limited to ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, Zotac, and PNY with higher-end models pushing anMSRP of as much as $1300 or higher at third-party retailers.
Building A PC With The RTX 4080 SUPER
This brings users to an obvious question. What does one add to a build beyond Nvidia’s penultimate RTX 4000 series GPU to get value for money and performance while catering to various needs? The answer can be more or less complex than most anticipate, depending on a variety of factors:
The team at Game Rant aims to make things easier for users by offering three regularly updated builds that cater to different use cases: gamers looking for the best possible performance in a variety of titles, power users looking to get the most out of video editing/rendering tools or similar productivity use cases, and enthusiasts looking for the best of both worlds in a bid to get a powerful PC that can do it all in 2024.
The Best RTX 4080 SUPER Gaming PC Build
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is AMD’s latest and greatest CPU when it comes to gaming. With an excellent and highly efficient gaming performance that tops the charts currently, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is here to stay and has a crown to claim thanks to its 3D V-Cache-enabled prowess when it comes to gaming on a PC.The octa-core CPU currently happens to be the fastest in the business for gaming even as it leads efficiency charts at the top, making it a very sought-after gaming upgrade.
EK AIO Nucleus CR360 Lux D-RGB
EK AIO Nucleus CR360 Lux D-RGB stands as one of the most popular 360mm AIOs for providing excellent value for the money. Its big 360mm radiator is capable of keeping thermal throttling in intensive overclocking sessions and the digital RGB lighting on the fans and CPU block lightens up the chassis from inside.
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB (AMD Expo)
G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB series is a specialized RAM kit for the AM5 platform with up to 6000 MT/s speed. The RAM kit brings exceptional RGB lighting on top of the heat spreaders and works at low latency. It’s decently stable at the advertised speed and makes an ideal choice for gaming builds.
Gigabyte X670E Aorus Pro X
Boasting a fully white PCB and white heatsinks, the Gigabyte X670E Aorus Pro X looks dashing. It features an excellent 16+2+2 power phase delivery and doesn’t lag behind in component compatibility or connectivity. Four M.2 slots for fast storage and impressive memory support allow the board to push the system’s full potential.
Samsung 990 PRO SSD 2TB
The Samsung 990 PRO is a top-tier solid-state drive designed for exceptional performance, featuring significant speed enhancements over its predecessor. It offers a massive boost in random read and write speeds that are 40% and 55% faster than the 980 PRO.In addition, it provides high input/output operations per second (IOPS) up to 1400K/1550K, and sequential read and write speeds that reach up to 7,450 and 6,900 MB/s, approaching the maximum performance of PCIe 4.0. This SSD is not only high-performing but also energy-efficient. It provides up to 50% improved performance per watt over the 980 PRO.
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 4080 SUPER OC
The ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 4080 SUPER OC is an excellent aftermarket take on the RTX 4080 SUPER, offering a higher boost clock than the stock option even as it clocks in an additional $100 on MSRP. It offers excellent reliability, power delivery, and one of the best aftermarket coolers one can get for Nvidia’s higher-end RTX 4000 series GPUs.
Thermaltake GF1 (2024) Fully Modular ATX 850W Power Supply
The updated Thermaltake GF1 850W PSU is a gold-rated PSU that offers a completely modular solution for gamers looking for a reliable solution that can keep up with some of the most demanding PCs in 2024.It comes with comprehensive protection for users, excellent build quality, quiet operation and an extensive warranty from Thermaltake in tow.
LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 PC Case
The LANCOOL 216 is a mid-tower case with all-around mesh panels for optimal airflow. Thanks to its modular rear panel, it can be optimized for air or water cooling. It includes 2 x 160mm and 1 x 140mm pre-installed PWM fans and an innovative rear PCIe fan bracket to maximize airflow.
The best build with a bias towards gaming when it comes to the RTX 4080 SUPER invariably makes the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D a serious contender, if not an outright recommendation, given its considerable gaming prowess on display. The build leverages the 7800X3D while cooling it using a powerful, yet cost-effective 360MM AIO from EK. High-clocked, low-latency G.Skill Trident Z Neo RAM kits with pre-programmed AMD EXPO profiles cover the memory needs of the system, coming in a 32GB trim even as a value-centric Gigabyte X670E Aorus Pro X throws in support for excellent power delivery and current-gen networking, including Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5GbE.
With 2TB of storage in the form of one of the fastest PCI-E 4.0 SSDs on the market in the shape of the Samsung 990 Pro, the build opts for the premium but discounted RTX 4080 SUPER TUF OC, which offers impressive performance gains versus the stock option while throwing in a hefty cooler into the mix. While there are cheaper RTX 4080 SUPER options, the TUF is a viable upgrade for the $100 it asks over MSRP. Given its current discounted price, it makes for an even more appealing option than it would be.
All of this is powered by a gold-rated Thermaltake GF1 PSU with an 850W power rating that is more than adequate for a gamer’s needs given the CPU and GPU configuration. Plus, the cost-effective Lian Li Lancool 216 case offers plenty of airflow, a dedicated fan controller, and modularity that makes it an easy option to work with and factor in potential upgrades down the line.
The Best Productivity-Centric RTX 4080 SUPER PC Build
Intel Core i9 14900KS 24-Core, 32-Thread CPU
The Intel Core i9 14900KS 24-core, 32-thread CPU is Intel’s special edition CPU take on its flagship 14th generation CPU, the Core i9 14900K.It is essentially a cherry-picked 14900K SKU that can push higher clocks with up to a minimum of 6.2 GHz on its P-Cores, making it effectively the highest-clocked CPU out of the box to date when it comes to boost clocks from Intel.It trades at a significant premium as a result and is expected, as a limited-run chip, to be a collectible SKU with high demand from enthusiasts and overclockers in 2024.
ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB AIO Liquid Cooler
The ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB AIO Liquid Cooler is ASUS’s latest premium tri-fan AIO that offers better cooling, an upgraded LCD, and a new Asetek 8th generation pump as some of its salient features. Thanks to a thicker radiator and a new cold plate, it can reduce temperatures drastically versus both its predecessor and its competition.
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero
The ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero is the latest in a series of well-established Z790 Motherboards in the ROG lineup. It adds native Wi-Fi 7 support as one of the first motherboards in the industry to do so while throwing in better memory overclocking and power delivery.It comes with a bolder aesthetic in addition to cutting down to four available SATA ports from the original Hero with an otherwise identical arsenal as it integrates its additional M2 slots on the board itself, eliminating the need for users to get space for the ROG Hyper M2 card its predecessor uses.
CORSAIR Dominator Titanium RGB DDR5 7200MHz CL36
CORSAIR Dominator Titanium RGB DDR5 7200MHz CL36 is a highly stable RAM kit that boasts a crazy good clock speed of 7200MHz with low latency. Perfect for Intel platforms, the Dominator Titanium also provides the new 24GB memory configuration and is ideal for overclockers and productivity enthusiasts. The new design features a decent-sized heatsink over the module with beautiful RGB LEDs.
Teamgroup T-Force Z540 M2 PCI-E SSD 1TB
The Teamgroup T-Force Cardea Z540 SSD offers some of the fastest PCI-E Gen 5 SSD speeds money can buy in 2024 while throwing in a thin, patented graphene-based heatsink to keep things low-profile by design.It offers a whopping 11,700 MB/s sequential read and 9,500 MB/s sequential write speeds with decent random read/write speeds in tow,With a 3,000,000-hour MBTF and 700 TBW rating along with a comprehensive 5-year warranty in tow, the Teamgroup T-Force Cardea Z540 SSD delivers on its promise as a premium PCI-E 5.0 SSD in 2024.
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER EXPERT
The MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER EXPERT is MSI’s overclocked, high-end re-imagination of what the RTX 4080 SUPER FE could be. It delivers better performance even as it adds more to the equation thanks to its unique addition of an airflow solution that remains true to Nvidia’s FE design relative to other aftermarket options.It does run warmer as a result, even as it packs in six heat pipes, but delivers a solid solution for users in the market for a productivity-centric GPU that also offers a design like the difficult-to-find at MSRP Founders Edition.
MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 PSU
The MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 PSU is built from the ground up to support the ATX 3.0 spec while also being PCI-E 5.0 compatible in a fully modular design without costing an arm and a leg unlike some of its nearest competitors, making it a viable contender for a gaming PC.
Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL
The Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL is a full-tower all-white PC case with a smart design. The case allows users to reverse the chassis, meaning the tempered glass will face the right way if the PC is kept on either the left or right side of the setup. There is integrated RGB lighting and a seamless tempered glass side that flows almost seamlessly into the front panel. The Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL can accommodate up to a 420mm radiator next to the motherboard and the same at the top or front using the included bracket. A full-sized GPU that’s up to 450mm can also be used in this case.
The productivity-centric build above leverages Intel’s fastest CPU for PCs to date – the Intel Core i9 14900KS, which offers clock speeds of up to 6.2GHz – making it the leader in single-core performance at the time of writing. It also offers 24 cores in a 32-thread configuration that allows it to be one of the fastest CPUs in the business while offering support for higher CPU clocks via Intel’s XTU utility. To cool one of the hottest consumer-grade CPUs, the PC turns to ASUS’s high-end Ryujin III AIO in addition to leveraging the ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero’s excellent VRM configuration and expansion slots to enable plenty of upgrades down the line.
The build also uses 48GB of Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB RAM with a 7200 MHz clock speed in addition to fast PCI-E 5.0 NVMe storage from TEAMGROUP. The powerful and well-crafted MSI RTX 4080 SUPER EXPERT OC GPU is used as part of the build, making up for the difficulty of finding a Founder’s Edition unit while offering slightly better cooling and a factory overclock in tow for its added cost.
All of this is powered by a gold-rated MSI MPG A1000G PCI-E 5.0 PSU that is also ATX 3.0 compliant while offering a built-in 12VHPWR connector for the RTX 4080 SUPER. This, in addition to the roomy and modular Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL, offers a degree of style and flexibility that most productivity-centric PCs lack thanks to its customization and expansion options allowing for a variety of build styles at a cost that is marginally lower than similarly positioned market entrants.
The Best Enthusiast-Grade RTX 4080 SUPER PC Build
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor
The 16-core, 32-thread desktop AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor is AMD’s answer to a resurgent Intel 13th generation processor lineup as it attempts to wrest back the gaming crown with the same technology that made the last generation 5800X3D such a powerful CPU.With 128MB of L3 cache on offer, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D leverages its 3D V-Cache muscle in gaming as well as its powerful new Zen 4-based cores in productivity to make for a potent enthusiast-grade CPU in the offing.
G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO Series (AMD Expo) 64GB Kit CL30
The G. Skill Trident Z5 NEO sticks are a pair of 32GB RAM sticks that conform to AMD’s more stringent EXPO memory requirements for overclocking. With tight timings and a CAS latency of just 30-40-40-96.With a subtle RGB effect and a premium feel, the Trident Z Neo is one of the best premium RGB RAM sticks money can buy that is designed for AMD-based systems.
MSI Meg X670E Ace
The MSI MEG X670E Ace is designed with one of the best power delivery systems, featuring 25 power phases, each rated at 105A to enable users to do nitrogen cooling to break world records in overclocking. The durable eight-layer PCB and effective thermal solution will keep this motherboard running for several years. While not cheap, it’s definitely much better in value than the Godlike.
Crucial T705 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD with heatsink
The Crucial T705 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD is the latest and greatest storage solution from the company that is arguably one of the best players in the game. The T705 series boasts incredible transfer speeds and the 2 TB model takes the cake, offering up to 14,500 MB/s read speeds and write speeds of up to 12,700 MB/s. It does come with a heatsink for improved thermal efficiency.
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC
To say that the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC is a high-end variant of Nvidia’s penultimate consumer-grade GPU is an understatement.The ROG Strix OC is one of, if not the fastest RTX 4080 S units out of there, offering a powerful cooler, some of the best ARGB lighting in the business, and a higher overclock than the competition, making it the best performance-grade RTX 4080 SUPER GPU money can buy currently.
ASUS ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II
The ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II PSU is one of the quietest and most efficient PSUs available in the market. It comes in a sleek package that houses arguably one of the best-looking PSUs in the market currently, somewhat compensating for its relatively high asking price. The PSU also features a mirrored side panel that houses an OLED display.
ASUS ROG Hyperion GR701
The Hyperion GR701 is an overkill full-tower with incredible features that are rare to find, but super handy. The case has tool-free access to the interior and supports large-sized GPUs and AIO coolers. Its built-in fan hub, RGB controller, and multiple I/O ports on the front make it stand out.
For users wanting the best of both worlds, the enthusiast-grade AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU offers a blend of gaming and productivity power while splurging considerably on components wherever possible for better aesthetic or performance gains. It leverages the ASUS ROG Ryujin III cooler to keep its thermals in check, opting for 64GB of low latency DDR5 RAMs from G.Skill that also has a built-in expo profile. In addition, it features one of the most premium AM5-based motherboards out there: the MSI MEG X670E ACE.
The build also makes use of 2TB of fast PCI-E 5.0 storage via the Crucial T705 NVMe SSD that also comes with a dedicated heatsink and an all-ASUS GPU, PSU, and case selection. This includes the ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 SUPER OC that commands a significant premium but offers arguably better performance than its peers in addition to excellent cooling and an aesthetic that is a significant upgrade from previous generations.
Likewise, the ASUS ROG THOR P2 PSU offers 1000W of power with platinum-grade efficiency, a dedicated 12VHPWR connector, and an OLED display that is easy to see on the full tower ASUS ROG Hyperion GR701 case that allows for plenty of expansion, excellent airflow and an aesthetic that is considerably bolder and more premium than most of its competition.
FAQ
Q: What PSU does the RTX 4080 SUPER require?
While Nvidia recommends at least a high-end 750W PSU, many AIBs push that requirement to 850W to account for their factory overclocks, leading to increased power demands on aftermarket RTX 4080 SUPER SKUs. It may be safer to pair the RTX 4080 SUPER with an 850W PSU, ideally from a well-reputed brand.
Q: How much does an RTX 4080 SUPER currently cost?
The RTX 4080 SUPER costs $1000 for the Founders Edition, but some SKUs are available slightly below this MSRP. Overclocked versions of the same trade upwards of $1000, often pushing to as much as $1500 for the highest-end variants that are often scalped and price gouged by third-party vendors.
