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MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC dual-fan graphics card in black and grey

MSI

MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC graphics card

SKU CH-JW66-3GHCB

GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 memory, 2944 CUDA cores and a 1800 MHz boost clock

  • InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
  • GPUGeForce RTX 2080
  • Boost Clock1800 MHz
  • CUDA Cores2944
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory handles 4K textures smoothly
  • 1800 MHz boost clock lifts frame rates in heavy scenes
  • 2944 CUDA cores accelerate ray-tracing and compute workloads
  • Four video outputs drive multi-monitor setups
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth to the GPU

MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC graphics card

The card targets 4K gaming and creative workloads that benefit from 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and provides one HDMI 2.0b, three DisplayPort 1.4 and a USB Type-C output for up to four displays. The GeForce RTX 2080 GPU delivers 2944 CUDA cores with a boost clock of 1800 MHz and supports DirectX 12 plus OpenGL 4.5.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The dual-fan Ventus cooler moves air across the aluminium heatsink to keep the GPU near its 1800 MHz boost during typical gaming sessions. Acoustic output stays moderate at desktop and medium loads thanks to a semi-passive fan curve that stops the fans at low temperatures. The board draws power through an 8-pin and a 6-pin connector, matching the reference power target for the RTX 2080 chipset.

Behaviour under sustained load

Extended sessions see the heatsink absorb heat steadily while the fans ramp to maintain the advertised boost frequency. Clock speeds remain stable at 1800 MHz without the throttling that can appear in shorter burst tests. The 256-bit GDDR6 interface sustains 14 Gbps effective memory throughput, keeping frame-times consistent in long 4K renders or compute tasks. NVLink support allows a second card for 2-way scaling where applications support it.

Highlights

  • 8GB GDDR6 memory handles 4K textures smoothly
  • 1800 MHz boost clock lifts frame rates in heavy scenes
  • 2944 CUDA cores accelerate ray-tracing and compute workloads
  • Four video outputs drive multi-monitor setups
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth to the GPU

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelRTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
GPUGeForce RTX 2080
Boost Clock1800 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 Power225W
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 MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC into a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and what step is often missed?

Align the card with the PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, press firmly until the retention clip clicks, then connect the required supplementary power cables from the PSU; the missed step is forgetting those power cables.

What maintenance will the MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC need over its lifespan?

Periodically remove dust from the dual-fan heatsink and the 8GB GDDR6 memory area using compressed air; if temperatures rise after several years, replace the thermal paste on the GPU die.

What limit appears first on the MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC during sustained heavy loads?

The GPU Boost Clock of 1800 MHz will throttle once the thermal ceiling is reached, so sustained performance is capped by the cooling capacity of the dual-fan design.

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