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MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Founders Edition graphics card with dual-fan cooler and silver-metal shroud

MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Founders Edition 6GB graphics card

SKU CH-ASH8-J9791

Reference-design GTX 980 Ti with 6 GB DDR5 on a 384-bit bus, PCIe 3.0 x16 interface and 7010 MHz memory clock, supporting 4096×2160 output

  • Memory capacity6 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution4096 × 2160
  • Type of memoryDDR5
  • Core frequency7010 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 6 GB memory handles 4K gaming at 4096×2160 resolution
  • 384-bit memory bus feeds the GTX 980 Ti GPU with high bandwidth
  • 7010 MHz memory clock keeps textures moving smoothly in demanding titles
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides full-speed data path to the system
  • 6-pin plus 8-pin power connectors supply stable current for heavy loads

MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Founders Edition 6GB

This graphics card uses the GeForce GTX 980Ti chipset with 6GB of DDR5 memory on a 384-bit interface. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and requires both 6-pin and 8-pin power connectors. The card targets users who need 4096×2160 maximum resolution output for high-resolution displays.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The Founders Edition cooler handles the thermal output of the GTX 980Ti core under typical gaming loads. Power delivery splits across the 6-pin and 8-pin connectors to keep the board stable at the 7010MHz memory frequency. Fan speed ramps with temperature to balance airflow against acoustic levels.

Upgrade from older GTX cards

Moving to this 6GB GTX 980Ti makes sense when a previous 2GB or 3GB card limits texture quality at 4096×2160. The wider 384-bit memory bus and higher 7010MHz memory clock raise bandwidth for demanding titles. The jump is worth it if your current GPU cannot sustain playable frame rates at maximum resolution.

How it compares

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

Price $174.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 6 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Core frequency 7010 MHz
Higher than about 88% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI GTX 980Ti-6G Founders Edition
Memory
Type of memoryDDR5
Display
Highest resolution4096 × 2160
Graphics
Memory capacity6 GB
Core frequency7010 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width384bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
Power
Power input connector6pin+8pin

Questions about this item

How do I install the 6-pin and 8-pin power connectors on the GTX 980 Ti Founders Edition?

Seat the card in a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot, then attach both the 6-pin and 8-pin connectors from the power supply; the step people miss is leaving one connector loose, which stops the card from powering on.

What maintenance will the GTX 980 Ti Founders Edition need later?

Dust the heatsink and fans every few months; the thermal paste under the cooler may need replacement after several years if temperatures rise.

What limit appears first during sustained load on the GTX 980 Ti Founders Edition?

The 6 GB DDR5 frame buffer fills before the 384-bit memory bus saturates, so texture-heavy 4096×2160 workloads hit capacity limits first.

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