MSI
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Super Gaming X Trio 8GB GDDR6 graphics card
Delivers 1845 MHz boost clock and 8 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus for 7680 x 4320 gaming with real-time ray tracing
- InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
- Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
- GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
- Core Clock1.8 GHz
- Memory Size8GB
- Memory Interface256-Bit
- 8 GB GDDR6 memory for high-resolution textures
- 256-bit memory interface sustains bandwidth
- Boost clock 1845 MHz raises frame rates
- PCI Express 3.0 x16 connects at full speed
- DirectX 12 support enables modern rendering features
Target audience
The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Super Gaming X Trio is built for gamers and creators who need high frame rates at 4K resolution. Its NVIDIA Turing architecture provides dedicated cores for AI processing and real-time ray tracing. The card connects via a PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface and fits a single expansion slot. Three Mini DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI port drive up to 7680 x 4320 resolution.
Upgrade path
Moving from an original RTX 20 Series card to this SUPER variant adds more cores and higher clocks for up to 25 percent extra performance. The 8GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus removes VRAM bottlenecks in modern titles. SLI Ready support allows a second card for multi-GPU scaling. The jump is worthwhile when 1080p or 1440p gameplay already saturates your current GPU.
Sustained operation
A boost clock of 1845 MHz is maintained by the triple-fan cooler during extended sessions. The single-slot width keeps chassis airflow unrestricted in compact builds. DirectX 12 feature support ensures consistent API overhead in long workloads. Thermal headroom remains stable whether rendering complex scenes or encoding video streams.
Highlights
- 8 GB GDDR6 memory for high-resolution textures
- 256-bit memory interface sustains bandwidth
- Boost clock 1845 MHz raises frame rates
- PCI Express 3.0 x16 connects at full speed
- DirectX 12 support enables modern rendering features
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| Chipset Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| Core Clock | 1.8 GHz |
| Memory Size | 8GB |
| Memory Interface | 256-Bit |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 3 x Mini DisplayPort |
| Tuner | None |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 |
| SLI Support | SLI Ready |
| Cooler | With Fan |
| Slot Width | Single Slot |
Questions about this item
Will the 256-bit memory interface fit a standard PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot?
Yes, the card uses a PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface and occupies a single slot width, so it fits any standard motherboard slot with enough case length.
What is the correct order for connecting the 1 x HDMI and 3 x Mini DisplayPort outputs during first boot?
Install the card, attach power cables, then connect your primary display to either the HDMI or a Mini DisplayPort before powering on; no special sequence is required.
How often should the fan cooler on this 8GB GDDR6 model be cleaned?
Clean the fan and heatsink with compressed air every six to twelve months, depending on dust levels, to maintain airflow and thermal performance.
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