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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SEA HAWK EK X full-cover water-block graphics card with nickel-plated base, matte dragon backplate, and RGB

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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SEA HAWK EK X graphics card

SKU CH-E529-G3QKQ

Factory liquid-cooled GeForce RTX 2080 with 8 GB GDDR6, 2944 CUDA cores and a 1860 MHz boost clock for 4K gaming

  • InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
  • GPUGeForce RTX 2080
  • Core Clock1515 MHz
  • Boost Clock1860 MHz
  • Full-cover EK water block keeps GPU temperatures low
  • Boost clock reaches 1860 MHz for high frame rates
  • 8 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus handles 4K textures
  • Three DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.0b drive four displays
  • Mystic Light RGB syncs with other MSI components

Liquid-Cooled RTX 2080 for Enthusiasts

The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SEA HAWK EK X pairs a full-cover EK water block with a factory overclock. It targets builders who want quiet thermal headroom for 4K gaming or GPU compute without custom loop complexity. The nickel-plated base and matte dragon backplate protect the PCB while fitting standard G1/4 fittings. RGB Mystic Light syncs with other MSI components through Dragon Center.

Upgrade from Air-Cooled Founders Edition

Moving from a stock blower or dual-fan card drops load temperatures significantly and removes the noise spike at 1860 MHz boost. The jump is worth it when your case airflow cannot sustain 260 W continuously or when NVLink SLI spacing demands a single-slot water block profile. You gain stable 14 Gbps memory clocks for 7680 x 4320 output across four displays.

Install Into an Existing Custom Loop

Mount the card, route two 8-pin PCIe power cables, and connect the G1/4 terminals — no thermal paste or shim work required. Common issues: forgetting to purge air from the split-flow channels, which causes hot spots, and running a PSU below 650 W, which trips protection under combined CPU and GPU load. Dragon Center handles fan-pump curves after first boot.

Highlights

  • Full-cover EK water block keeps GPU temperatures low
  • Boost clock reaches 1860 MHz for high frame rates
  • 8 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus handles 4K textures
  • Three DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.0b drive four displays
  • Mystic Light RGB syncs with other MSI components

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelRTX 2080 SEA HAWK EK X
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
GPUGeForce RTX 2080
Core Clock1515 MHz
Boost Clock1860 MHz
CUDA Cores2944
Effective Memory Clock14 Gbps
Memory Size8GB
Memory Interface256-Bit
Memory TypeGDDR6
DirectXDirectX 12
OpenGLOpenGL 4.5
Multi-Monitor Support4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Other Ports1 x USB Type-C
Max Resolution7680 x 4320
SLI SupportNVIDIA NVLINK (SLI-Ready), 2-way
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
CoolerWaterblock
Thermal Design Power260W
System RequirementsRECOMMENDED PSU: 650W
Recommended PSU Wattage650W
Power Connector2 x 8-Pin
HDCP Ready2.2
FeaturesSupreme Liquid Cooling
High Performance Full Cover Water Block: Central inlet split flow cooling engine design delivers the best cooling performance.
Nickel-plated Base prevents corrosion and increases wear resistance for lasting performance.
Premium matte backplate featuring the famous MSI dragon.
Dragon Centern
1 click to optimize all you need for smooth gaming.
RGB Mystic Light
Customize colors and LED effects with exclusive MSI software and synchronize the look & feel with other components.
Max GPU Length305 mm
Card Dimensions (L x H)12.01" x 6.67"
Slot Width2 Slots
Package ContentsACCESSORIES: 1 x 6-pin to 8-pin power cable

Questions about this item

Does the card fit a standard PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and use two 8-pin power connectors?

Yes, it installs in a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and draws power through two 8-pin connectors; a 650 W supply is recommended.

After mounting the card and connecting the 8-pin cables, what step is often missed?

The water block must be plumbed into a liquid loop and bled of air before powering on, otherwise the GPU will overheat instantly.

Will the sealed liquid cooler need refilling or block replacement later?

The factory-sealed loop is maintenance-free; only the external radiator fans may need dusting or replacement over time.

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