My case is a Thermaltake Core V1 (aka The Cube :) )
 
I currently run a 1080 Ti FE blower style GPU, to push my Asus PG27UQ 4k/144hz monitor.  I play alot of PUBG and BFV and as good as the performance is with the 1080 Ti with some tweaks, I am looking for that 10-15 fps bump in these games that I know I'll get from the 2080 Ti.  I just need to be careful which version to buy.  I can only do 2 slot versions, and while a blower seems ideal at first, I actually think the fan style may keep it running cooler and quieter since this case is well ventilated for a mini-ITX.  The card can't be taller than a 1080 Ti (no room for plugging the 8 pins in if its even a couple mm taller), and cannot be longer than the 267mm length of a 1080 Ti FE.  I'm leaning towards the EVGA 2080 Ti XC (if I can find 1) or the 2080 Ti FE.  When I run a more aggressive fan curve to keep my 1080 Ti FE running at max clocks during PUBG play, people complain it sounds like a jet engine with my current 1080 Ti, so I often times drop it to the quite profile then customize it up a tad, and that fixes it while still offering decent performance.  So I guess I may know which card I want, I'm just trying to figure out which is quiter, the EVGA 2080 Ti XC or the nVidia 2080 Ti FE. 
 
I know some will say, I should only consider a blower type, but they are quite difficult to find, and I assume they will be no better noise wise than my 1080 Ti FE, plus this case has very open side panels which the GPU is literally right next to, so I'm not too worried about the air getting into the case, plus I have 2x 120mm exhaust fans.  I was looking at the hybrid 2080 ti from both EVGA and Gigabyte, and while I know I can swap 1 of my 120mm fans out to place the radiator and fan, I'm not sure the tubing will clear the top of the case or will be too bent, restricting water flow, at least for the EVGA.  The gigabyte looks like I might be able to get the tubing to work, but it looks way cheaper and dangerous, so I'm thinking I need to stay away from the water cooled versions, even though they would be ideal.  Thoughts, what should I do fellow EVGA members?  I'm leaning towards just nabbing the 2080 Ti FE since its 4-5c cooler than my 1080 Ti FE and should be that tad quieter.

GGTV-Jon, I didn't realize the topic was about my signature?  Or that anyone asked for your opinion about said signature.  How about staying on topic.  I put a slew of good info in the post, looking for input, not critiquing my signature.

The XC has to be better than the FE in terms of noise and cooling right?  

I really dont think water cool will work, I looked at the hybrid pics a few times and can tell that even if i replaced 1 of the 120mm exhaust fans, I'd be getting the tubing in the way of my CPU tubing.  Plus there is like an inch clearance from the top of the card to the top of the case which is where the tubing would come out.  I actually think gigabyte/MSI's tubing is small and flex enough it'd probably work, but their designs and quality seem questionable on their cards, and I still risk waterflow issue potential depending on how much I'd have to bend.  So I think I have to rule out AIO water cooler versions. :(  Not sure I would know how to properly mod the case if thats even an option.  My ambient temps seem OK in this small case because it has good ventilation and airflow, so I'm not as worried about the air dumping back into the case.  I guess, do you guys think the the XC would be better than the FE, or about the same?

drek20
Ftw3 is the ONLY one to buy.

Case size and GPU location limit his options. Yes FTW3 is great - but will not fit his case

thesynergy, did you notice that most models except the FE measure in at 10.6 [269.2] inches [or more]?
The FE shows to be 10.5 [266.74] like you stated you needed. Will you have room for the difference of the other cards? Seems things are pretty tight in there. I hope you find what you need for your build. 
 
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/rtx-2080-ti/
FE^^
https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=11G-P4-2382-KR
2080 Ti XC^^

Just installed the EVGA 2080 Ti XC Gaming and holy [link=mailto:b@lls]b@lls[/link] guys.  Now I get the 2080 Ti gets a bad wrap for price to performance compared to the 1080 Ti, but come on, lets be honest, that card was the biggest jump in GPU power we'd ever seen, so a solid 25% increase from the 2080 Ti is still good value imo.
 
Anyways, this card runs 9 degrees cooler than my blower style 1080 Ti FE!!!!!!! in my mini ITX and its quieter!  I can't believe the quality and performance.  With my opitimized 4k PUBG settings, I'm finally pushing the Asus PG27UQ to its limits, and its glorious fellas!

Oh snap, I'll have to check that out.  That V1 rocket explosion in BFV though...  literally retina searing and I swear my brain tricks me into thinking I can feel the heat from the fire its so bright!
 
Hey Sajin, anything I have to do with my new 2080 Ti XC Gaming?  I mean it's factory OC'd to boost to 1635mhz right?  So nothing to really OC except for more gains?  Also, I notice it goes well past 1635mhz even when playing pubg, so I'm a little confused on the boost OC.  Haven't OC'd in awhile.

Hahahaha, thanks dude.  So it basically will scale based on temps etc... so really no need to OC unless you want a higher baseline for it to start from right?