MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z 11 GB Graphics Card Review – The Card That Goes SHAZAM!

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z Thermal Tests

No graphics card review is complete without evaluating its temperatures and thermal load. The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z is fitted with the most advanced version of the Tri-Frozr cooling design. The triple TORX 3.0 fans are featured on the shroud underneath a massive heatsink featuring multiple heatpipes (8mm and 6mm). The card comes with PWM cooling and an anti-bending plate that keeps the card sturdy and durable in the harshest environments inside your PC.

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WCCFTECH RATING

MSI has really hit the notes right with their flagship GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z graphics card. A strong contender in the custom RTX 2080 Ti lineup and a card that features excellent cooling, excellent overclocking and an excellent design which even at its high price is totally worth it.

Pros

• One of the fastest GeForce RTX 2080 Ti models available right now
• Stellar gaming performance at the 4K resolution
• Great upgrade from GTX 1080 Ti and GTX 1080
• Factory Overclocked Out of Box (Up To 1770 MHz)
• Excellent 19 Phase Power Design With Up To 380W TDP Limit
• Stunning Tri-Frozr Design With Carbon Fiber Shroud and Backplate
• OLED Dashboard for real-time GPU/VRAM Statistics (Includes Splash Screen)
• Zero Frozr Fan Technology Included on TORX 3.0 Fans
• Great overclocking potential, full tuning options
• Memory modules on the Lightning Z can hit more than 750 GB/s bandwidth
• Backplate includes heat pads for increased heat dissipation
• MSI Mystic Light RGB support on the shroud and back look stunning
• 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.

Cons

• Ridiculously High Priced ($1599.99 US)
• Very high power consumption when overclocked
• Factory Overclock Not As Impressive As Other Custom RTX 2080 Ti cards
• No Zero Frozr enabled on default BIOS
• Very few DLSS and RTX titles available right now

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