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MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G OC dual-fan graphics card in black and silver finish

MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G OC graphics card

SKU CH-98CC-FC1V3

Delivers 8GB GDDR5 memory at 8008MHz over a 256-bit bus with PCI Express 3.0 16X and an 8-pin power connector for 2560×1600 output

  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Core frequency8008 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 8 GB GDDR5 memory handles high-resolution textures
  • Core clock reaches 8008 MHz for responsive gaming
  • PCI Express 3.0 16X interface delivers full bandwidth
  • 256-bit memory bus maximises data throughput
  • Supports 2560×1600 maximum resolution for detailed visuals

Graphics Card for 1080p Gaming

The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G OC is a graphics card built around the NVIDIA GTX 1070 chipset for gamers targeting 1080p resolution. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and requires a single 8pin power connector. The card delivers 8GB of GDDR5 memory across a 256bit interface.

Thermal and Power Behaviour

The dual-fan ARMOR cooler manages heat from the 8008MHz memory and GPU core during typical gaming sessions. Fan speed ramps up under load to keep temperatures in check while idle noise stays low. The 8pin power connector supplies the necessary current for stable operation at the factory overclock.

8GB GDDR5 Frame Buffer

The 8GB GDDR5 frame buffer is the specification that determines whether this card fits your build. It supports a maximum resolution of 2560×1600 and provides enough video memory for modern titles at high texture settings. If your workload needs more VRAM or a newer memory standard, a different model is required.

How it compares

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

Price $189.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,563 items is 8 GB.
Core frequency 8008 MHz
Higher than about 90% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G OC
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Memory capacity8 GB
Core frequency8008 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width256bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
Power
Power input connector8pin

Questions about this item

How do I install the card into a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and connect the 8pin power connector without missing the latch?

Align the gold edge with the PCI Express 3.0 16X slot, press firmly until the retention latch clicks, then attach the 8pin power connector from the PSU until its own latch engages.

What maintenance will the MSI GeForce GTX 1070 ARMOR 8G OC need after extended use?

Periodically remove dust from the ARMOR dual-fan heatsink with compressed air; the GDDR5 memory and GPU core rely on clean fins to stay within thermal limits.

At sustained load, which limit appears first on the 8GB GDDR5 frame buffer running at 8008MHz?

The 256bit memory interface saturates bandwidth before the 8GB capacity fills, capping frame rates in memory-heavy titles at 2560×1600.

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