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Triple-fan graphics card in black and silver finish with MSI branding

MSI

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 GAMING X TRIO graphics card

SKU CH-R4D3-4TC99

An 8GB GDDR6 graphics card with a 256bit memory interface and 14000MHz memory frequency for 7680×4320 maximum resolution

  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • Core frequency14000 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 8 GB GDDR6 memory handles high-resolution textures
  • 14000 MHz memory clock feeds the GPU at speed
  • 256-bit bus width keeps data flowing smoothly
  • 7680 × 4320 maximum resolution drives multi-monitor setups
  • Dual 8-pin power connectors deliver stable current

What the card is

The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 GAMING X TRIO is a graphics card built around the RTX 2080 GPU with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256bit interface. It targets enthusiasts who need high frame rates at 1440p or entry-level 4K gaming.

PCI Express 3.0 16X bandwidth

The card plugs into a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot, which caps theoretical throughput at the Gen 3 ceiling. If the motherboard only wires the slot at 8X or runs at Gen 2, the GPU will not reach its full data rate.

Check power and clearance

Verify the power supply has two 8pin connectors and enough headroom for the board. Confirm the case length and height clearance match the triple-fan cooler, and that the motherboard slot is a full 16X physical link.

How it compares

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

Price $411.99
Pricier than about 56% 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 14000 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 RTX 2080 GAMING X TRIO
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Memory capacity8 GB
Core frequency14000 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width256bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
Power
Power input connector8pin+8pin

Questions about this item

Which version of the GeForce RTX 2080 GAMING X TRIO should I choose?

This model comes with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256bit interface and requires an 8pin+8pin power connector.

What does the 14000MHz memory clock mean once the card is installed?

The 14000MHz GDDR6 memory clock delivers high bandwidth for 4K gaming and supports a maximum resolution of 7680×4320.

How does the PCI Express 3.0 16X interface affect performance?

The PCI Express 3.0 16X slot provides full bandwidth for the RTX 2080 GPU, ensuring the 256bit memory bus is not bottlenecked by the bus.

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