MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming X
August, 2019Type
Graphics CardPrice
$509.99 USMSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming X Overview
The MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming X falls right under the Gaming X Trio, making it a more reasonably priced custom design that still offers superb looks and faster performance than stock Founders Edition cards. The Twin Frozr 7 cooling is meaty and adds in a lot of weight to the card while the Mystic RGB lighting delivers a good show on an already fantastic looking graphics card.
In addition to the custom design, the RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming X comes with a non-reference PCB, featuring an 8+2 phase design that features higher quality components than the reference variant which is already a really good design by itself. In terms of clock speeds, the graphics card features the same base frequency of 1605 MHz but the boost clock is rated at 1800 MHz over the Founders boost of 1770 MHz.
Following are some of the features of the MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming X before we go in detail:
Core/Memory
- Boost Clock / Memory Speed
- 1800 MHz / 14 Gbps
- 8GB GDDR6
- DisplayPort x 3 / HDMI x 1
Twin Frozr 7 Thermal Design
- TORX Fan 3.0 with Double Ball Bearings
- Dispersion fan blade: Steeply curved blade accelerating the airflow.
- Traditional fan blade: Provides steady airflow to massive heat sink below. - Mastery of Aerodynamics: The heatsink is optimized for efficient heat dissipation, keeping your temperatures low and performance high.
- Zero Frozr technology: Stopping the fan in low-load situations, keeping a noise-free environment.
RGB Mystic Light
- Customize colors and LED effects with exclusive MSI software and synchronize the look & feel with other components.
Dragon Center
- A consolidated platform that offers all software including MYSTIC LIGHT functionality for your MSI Gaming product.
MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming X Graphics Card Gallery:
The MSI Gaming X Graphics Cards With Advanced Twin Frozr 7 Cooling
With the differences out of the way, now let's talk about the similarities and the main highlights of the Gaming X design. The Gaming X is a toned-down variant of the much higher-end card, the MSI Gaming X Trio. While the Trio makes use of three Torx 3.0 fans, the Gaming X makes use of a dual-fan design known as Twin Frozr 7.
The 7th generation of the famous MSI TWIN FROZR Thermal Design brings the most advanced technology for ultimate cooling performance. It features the new TORX FAN 3.0 combined with groundbreaking aerodynamic feats. This means stable performance and a silent experience are guaranteed thanks to low temperatures.
MSI has incorporated and refined a couple of things in the new Twin Frozr design for Gaming X graphics cards. First is the TORX fan 3.0 which uses both traditional and dispersion fan blades to accelerate airflow and push it down in a steady stream. These fans are made up of a double ball bearing design which ensures silent functionality in heavy loads.
The fans are fully compliant with the Zero Frozr Technology and are actually comprised of three areas. All of these would stay at 0 RPM (idle state) if the temperatures don't exceed 60C. When it does exceed 60C, all fans would start spinning. You can change that through the MSI configuration panel if you want more cooling performance over noise load but it's a nifty feature which I do like.
In addition to the cooling fans, the heatsink has been designed to be denser by using a wave curved fin design. It allows more air to pass through the fins smoothly, without causing any turbulence that would result in unwanted noise. Airflow Control Technology guides the airflow directly onto the heat pipes, while simultaneously creating more surface area for the air to absorb more heat before leaving the heatsink.
Talking about the heatsink, the massive block is comprised of 8mm copper squared shaped heat pipes with a more concentrated design to transfer heat from the copper base to the heatsink more effectively. The base itself is a solid nickel-plated base plate, transferring heat to the heat pipes in a very effective manner. To top it all off, MSI uses their exclusive Thermal Compound X which is said to offer higher thermal interface and heat transfer compared to traditional TIM applications.
Rocking a classy brushed look, the backplate on the GAMING X series provides a nice visual finish to the card. It also strengthens the card and thanks to some cleverly placed thermal pads even help to keep temperatures low.
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MSI has done a great job with their GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming X by pricing it at $510 US. If you are in search for a premium RTX 2070 SUPER design without spending a premium sum over it, the MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming X offers an exceptionally well-built design and even has a factory overclock for extra performance in gaming.
- Amazing Price, Only $10 US More Than Reference FE Models ($510 US)
- Great performance for 1440p and 1080p Gaming
- Great upgrade from GTX 970, GTX 1070, GTX 1080
- Factory Overclocked Out of Box (+30 MHz over Founders Edition)
- Tri Frozr heatsink cooling performance is great
- Refreshing new MSI Gaming design
- ZeroFrozr Technology Included on Torx 3.0 fans
- Great overclocking potential (GPU/VRAM), full tuning options
- Backplate includes heat pads for increased heat dissipation
- RGB Lighting support on the shroud and sides are a plus
- Support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS features in next-generation gaming titles
- Good driver support for GeForce products, compatibility with DX11, DX12, Vulkan, OpenGL titles
- Lot's of display connectivity, great for VR and multi-display PCs.
Pros
- High Power Consumption when overclocked
- No Memory overclock out of the box
Cons
About the author: A Software Engineer by training and a PC enthusiast by passion, Hassan Mujtaba serves as Wccftech's Senior Editor for hardware section. With years of experience in the industry, he specializes in deep-dive technical analysis of next-generation CPU and GPU architectures, motherboards, and cooling solutions. His work involves not only breaking news on upcoming technologies but also extensive hands-on reviews and benchmarking.
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