MSI
MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Founders Edition 6GB graphics card
Reference-design GTX 980 Ti with 6 GB DDR5 on a 384-bit bus, PCIe 3.0 x16 interface and 7010 MHz memory clock, supporting 4096×2160 output
- InterfacePCI Express 3.0 16X
- Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
- Core Clock7010MHz
- Memory Size6GB
- Memory Interface384bit
- Memory TypeDDR5
- 6 GB memory handles 4K gaming at 4096×2160 resolution
- 384-bit memory bus feeds the GTX 980 Ti GPU with high bandwidth
- 7010 MHz memory clock keeps textures moving smoothly in demanding titles
- PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides full-speed data path to the system
- 6-pin plus 8-pin power connectors supply stable current for heavy loads
MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Founders Edition 6GB
This graphics card uses the GeForce GTX 980Ti chipset with 6GB of DDR5 memory on a 384-bit interface. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and requires both 6-pin and 8-pin power connectors. The card targets users who need 4096×2160 maximum resolution output for high-resolution displays.
Thermals noise and power draw in normal use
The Founders Edition cooler handles the thermal output of the GTX 980Ti core under typical gaming loads. Power delivery splits across the 6-pin and 8-pin connectors to keep the board stable at the 7010MHz memory frequency. Fan speed ramps with temperature to balance airflow against acoustic levels.
Upgrade from older GTX cards
Moving to this 6GB GTX 980Ti makes sense when a previous 2GB or 3GB card limits texture quality at 4096×2160. The wider 384-bit memory bus and higher 7010MHz memory clock raise bandwidth for demanding titles. The jump is worth it if your current GPU cannot sustain playable frame rates at maximum resolution.
Highlights
- 6 GB memory handles 4K gaming at 4096×2160 resolution
- 384-bit memory bus feeds the GTX 980 Ti GPU with high bandwidth
- 7010 MHz memory clock keeps textures moving smoothly in demanding titles
- PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides full-speed data path to the system
- 6-pin plus 8-pin power connectors supply stable current for heavy loads
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | MSI GTX 980Ti-6G Founders Edition |
| Interface | PCI Express 3.0 16X |
| Chipset Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Core Clock | 7010MHz |
| Memory Size | 6GB |
| Memory Interface | 384bit |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Max Resolution | 4096×2160 |
| Power Connector | 6pin+8pin |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 6-pin and 8-pin power connectors on the GTX 980 Ti Founders Edition?
Seat the card in a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot, then attach both the 6-pin and 8-pin connectors from the power supply; the step people miss is leaving one connector loose, which stops the card from powering on.
What maintenance will the GTX 980 Ti Founders Edition need later?
Dust the heatsink and fans every few months; the thermal paste under the cooler may need replacement after several years if temperatures rise.
What limit appears first during sustained load on the GTX 980 Ti Founders Edition?
The 6 GB DDR5 frame buffer fills before the 384-bit memory bus saturates, so texture-heavy 4096×2160 workloads hit capacity limits first.
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