Months after its launch the GTX 980 remains one of the most popular cards around, especially now that its inventory situation has largely cleared up. While there are now plenty of options out there at various price and performance points, ASUS? GTX 980 STRIX OC is typically one of the first options gamers turn towards.

The reason for this dedication should be evident: despite including a raft of advanced features, the STRIX OC is one of the more ?affordable? options right now. While many competing cards go for $590 and more, ASUS is focusing on attaining market share by hitting the $570 price point. Granted, that's $20 more than a reference card goes for but in this case the premium gets you a lot more than a basic blower-style setup and baseline components.