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MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio triple-fan graphics card with brushed metal backplate

MSI Refurbished

MSI 3080GamingXTrio10G graphics card

SKU CH-Z636-FKMWQ MPN 3080GamingXTrio10G

Refurbished GeForce RTX 3080 with 10GB GDDR6X, 8704 CUDA cores, 1815 MHz boost and TRI FROZR 2 triple-fan cooling

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3080
  • Memory capacity10 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • CUDA core count8704
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1815 MHz
  • 10 GB GDDR6X on a 320-bit bus feeds high-res textures fast
  • Boost clock reaches 1815 MHz for strong 4K frame rates
  • 8704 CUDA cores accelerate ray-traced workloads
  • HDMI 2.1 plus three DisplayPort 1.4a drive four 8K displays
  • TRI FROZR 2 cooler with TORX Fan 4.0 keeps thermals in check

Triple-fan RTX 3080 for 4K enthusiasts

This MSI Gaming X Trio card pairs a GeForce RTX 3080 GPU with 10GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus. It delivers 8704 CUDA cores and a 1815 MHz boost clock over a PCI Express 4.0 interface. The triple-fan TRI FROZR 2 cooler handles a 340 W thermal design power for sustained high-frame-rate gaming.

Upgrade path from 8 GB cards

Moving from an 8 GB model unlocks the 10 GB frame buffer needed for 4K texture packs and heavy creative workloads. The 19 Gbps memory speed and 320-bit width remove bandwidth bottlenecks that appear at 7680 x 4320 resolution. The jump is worth it when your current card hits VRAM limits before GPU limits.

Build requirements and clearance

A 750 W power supply and three 8-pin connectors are required to feed the 340 W board. The card occupies three slots and needs a case with enough length for the triple-fan shroud. One HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs drive four monitors at up to 7680 x 4320 without adapters.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $277.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 10 GB
Higher than about 55% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency 1815 MHz
Lower than about 63% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineGaming
Model nameRTX 3080 GAMING X TRIO 10G
Processor
TDP rating340 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6X
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3080
Memory capacity10 GB
Boost frequency1815 MHz
CUDA core count8704
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
Effective memory speed19 Gbit/s
Memory bus width320-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power
Recommended power supply750 W
Power input connector3 × 8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length323 mm
Card size12.72 in × 5.51 in
Shipping weight1.81 kg
Package size401 × 259 × 84 mm
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

Questions about this item

Will the triple-slot TRI FROZR 2 cooler and three 8-pin power connectors fit my case and PSU?

The card uses a triple-fan TRI FROZR 2 design that occupies three expansion slots and draws power through three 8-pin connectors; verify your chassis clearance and that your 750W supply has three dedicated 8-pin leads.

Do I plug all three 8-pin cables in at once, or can I daisy-chain one cable?

Connect three separate 8-pin cables from the PSU to the card; daisy-chaining a single cable cannot deliver the 340W TDP safely.

How often should I clean the TORX Fan 4.0 blades and re-paste the Core Pipe heatsink?

Blow dust from the three fans and heatsink fins every six to twelve months; thermal paste on the GPU core typically lasts several years before re-application is needed.

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