MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X
March 2017Type
Graphics CardPrice
$749.99 USMSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Thermal Tests
No graphic card review is complete without evaluating its temperatures and thermal load. The MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X is fitted with the most advanced version of the Twin Frozr VI cooling design. The latest Frozr VI cooler features a massive heatsink with multiple heatpipes which extend beyond the aluminum fin based design that lead towards the incredibly dense heatsink block. The card comes with PWM cooling and an anti-bending plate that keeps the card sturdy and durable in the most harshest environments inside your PC.
The Patented Torx fan 2.0 design and Zero Frozr technology featured on this card make sure that it delivers the best cooling performance and best acoustics while operating.
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For $749.99 US, the MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X will offer you ample amount of gaming performance whether you are moving from a GTX 980 Ti or a GTX 1080. It's a beautiful card for the most high-end gamers and enthusiasts out there looking to upgrade their PCs.
- Massive Performance Improvement in Gaming Titles.
- Performance very good at the given price point.
- Upgrade From GTX 980 Ti and GTX 1070 will see huge performance leap.
- First card to achieve playable FPS at 4K resolution.
- Great overclocking potential, full tuning options with MSI Afterburner app.
- Memory modules on the Gaming X can hit more than 500 GB/s bandwidth.
- Factory Overclocked Out of Box. Ships with 3 profiles (Silent/Gaming/OC).
- MSI Twin Frozr VI cooler offers great cooling and low noise output.
- ZeroFrozr Technology Included on Torx 2.0 fans.
- MSI LED Lights configurable with Gaming App.
- Lot's of display connectivity, great for VR and multi-display PCs.
Pros
- Huge price, not for mainstream gamers. ($750 US)
- Overclocking gains not noticeable in some games.
- Bulky design, requires lot's of room for installation.
Cons
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