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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8G dual-fan graphics card in black and silver

MSI

MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G graphics card

SKU CH-YG4P-7AHC5

GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 memory, 2944 CUDA cores, 1710 MHz boost clock, PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, HDMI 2.0b, three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, USB Type-C and 7680 x 4320 maximum

  • InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
  • GPUGeForce RTX 2080
  • Boost Clock1710 MHz
  • CUDA Cores2944
  • 8 GB GDDR6 memory at 14 Gbps feeds high-resolution textures
  • 2944 CUDA cores accelerate ray-tracing and compute workloads
  • Boost clock reaches 1710 MHz for responsive gaming performance
  • Three DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.0b drive up to four monitors
  • Compact 10.55-inch length fits most mid-tower cases

Ready for 4K Gaming and Creative Work

The MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G uses the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU with 2944 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. A boost clock of 1710 MHz and 14 Gbps effective memory speed target high-frame-rate play at 7680 x 4320 resolution. Four display outputs — one HDMI 2.0b, three DisplayPort 1.4 and a USB Type-C — drive up to four monitors simultaneously. The card plugs into a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and measures 10.55" x 4.49".

Thermals Noise and Power in Daily Use

The dual-fan VENTUS cooler keeps GPU temperatures in check during typical gaming sessions while maintaining a low acoustic profile. Power draw scales with the 1710 MHz boost behaviour and the 256-bit memory subsystem, so sustained desktop or light-creative workloads stay within the thermal envelope of a standard mid-tower case. Fan curves are tuned to ramp gradually, avoiding abrupt speed changes during mixed workloads.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under extended heavy compute or ray-tracing loads the cooler settles into a steady state that balances clock stability with noise output. The 2944 CUDA cores and 8GB frame buffer maintain consistent throughput without the sharp frequency drops seen in shorter burst tests. NVLink 2-way support allows a second card to share the rendering load, reducing per-GPU stress in multi-GPU configurations. Memory bandwidth remains stable at 14 Gbps across long sessions.

Highlights

  • 8 GB GDDR6 memory at 14 Gbps feeds high-resolution textures
  • 2944 CUDA cores accelerate ray-tracing and compute workloads
  • Boost clock reaches 1710 MHz for responsive gaming performance
  • Three DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.0b drive up to four monitors
  • Compact 10.55-inch length fits most mid-tower cases

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelRTX 2080 VENTUS 8G
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
GPUGeForce RTX 2080
Boost Clock1710 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
Thermal Design Power215W
System RequirementsRecommended PSU: 650W
Recommended PSU Wattage650W
Power Connector1 x 8-pin, 1 x 6-pin
HDCP Ready2.2
FeaturesCustomized Dual Fan Design/Double ball bearing: Strong and lasting core for years of smooth gaming./Smooth Heat Pipes: Squared shape at bottom maximize heat transfer from the copper base plate.//Afterburner Overclocking Utility/Wireless control through Android/iOS devices./Predator: In-game video recording./Kombustor: DirectX12 benchmark./Supports multi-GPU setups.//NVIDIA G-SYNC and HDR/Get smooth, tear-free gameplay at refresh rates up to 240 Hz, plus HDR, and more. This is the ultimate gaming display and the go-to equipment for enthusiast gamers.//GeForce RTX VR/By combining advan
Max GPU Length268 mm
Card Dimensions (L x H)10.55" x 4.49"

Questions about this item

How do I install the PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics card and what step is often missed?

Seat the card fully into the PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot until the retention clip clicks, then connect the required power cables from the PSU. The step people miss is forgetting the external power connectors, so the card will not start.

What maintenance will the RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G need over time?

Clean dust from the dual-fan cooler and heatsink fins every few months using compressed air. The GDDR6 memory and GPU have no user-serviceable parts, so no thermal-pad replacement is expected under normal use.

What limit appears first when the GeForce RTX 2080 runs sustained loads?

The GPU boost clock of 1710 MHz will drop once the thermal limit is reached. The 256-Bit GDDR6 memory at 14 Gbps stays stable, so the core temperature throttle is the first bottleneck.

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