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MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z triple-fan card with carbon-fibre backplate and OLED display

MSI

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z 11GB GDDR6 graphics card

SKU CH-RSB3-C3R3B

High-end graphics card with 11 GB GDDR6 memory, 352-bit bus and 1770 MHz boost clock for 4K gaming and real-time ray tracing

  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express x16 3.0
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • Core frequencyBoost: 1770 MHz
  • TDP rating350 W
  • Tri-Frozr cooler keeps temperatures low with three double-ball-bearing fans
  • 11 GB GDDR6 memory on a 352-bit bus feeds the GPU at 14 Gbps
  • OLED panel shows core clock and temperature in real time
  • Carbon-fibre backplate with copper heat pipe adds rigidity and extra cooling
  • Three 8-pin power connectors support the 350 W TDP for stable overclocking

Capacity and audience

This MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z card delivers 11 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 352-bit bus for enthusiasts who need maximum frame buffers. It targets 4K gaming and heavy creative workloads that benefit from the 1770 MHz boost clock and 14 Gbps memory speed. The triple 8-pin power design supports sustained loads up to 350 W TDP.

PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth limit

The card uses a PCI Express x16 3.0 interface which caps theoretical throughput at roughly 16 GT/s per lane. Modern GPUs can saturate this link in compute-heavy scenes, so platform choice matters for peak performance. Ensure the motherboard provides a full x16 electrical connection to avoid bottlenecks.

350 W TDP dictates power planning

A 350 W thermal design power rating means the system must supply at least 650 W from a quality PSU with three 8-pin connectors. Cooling capacity in the case must match this heat output to maintain the 1770 MHz boost under load. Verify both figures before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $685.99
Pricier than about 77% 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 Boost: 1770 MHz
Typical for this category: the median of 1,624 items is 1.82 GHz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2080 Ti
Processor
TDP rating350 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Memory capacity8 GB
Core frequencyBoost: 1770 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width352-bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.5
Supported displays4
Audio & video
HDCP support2.2
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express x16 3.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Extra ports1 x USB Type-C
Power
Power input connector8-pin x 3
Size & build
Card size328 × 143 × 63 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 10 / 8 / 7 ‍👉Check gaming pc with Windows 11 Pro
In the box
In the boxGraphics Card Support Bracket x 1 , 6-pin to 8-pin power cable x 1, V-check Point cable x 4

Questions about this item

Does this card need three separate 8-pin power cables from my power supply?

Yes, it requires three 8-pin connectors and a minimum 650 W power supply rated for 350 W TDP.

Will the carbon-fibre backplate and triple-fan cooler fit inside a standard mid-tower case?

The card uses a triple-slot TRI-FROZR cooler with a carbon-fibre backplate; verify your case’s GPU length and slot clearance before buying.

Can I run four 4K monitors at once using the DisplayPort and HDMI outputs?

The card supports up to four displays via three DisplayPort 1.4 ports and one HDMI 2.0b port, with a maximum digital resolution of 7680 x 4320.

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