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Dual-GPU graphics card in silver metal shroud with two 8-pin power connectors

MSI

MSI GTX 690 4GB Founders Edition graphics card

SKU CH-8APM-KWV4T

Dual-GPU graphics card with 4 GB DDR5 memory, 512-bit interface and 6008 MHz memory clock for 2560×1600 resolution

  • Memory capacity4 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryDDR5
  • Core frequency6008 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • Dual-GPU power for 4K-ready gaming with the GeForce GTX 690 chipset
  • 4 GB DDR5 frame buffer handles high-resolution textures at 6008 MHz
  • 512-bit memory bus moves data fast for smooth 2560×1600 output
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 link feeds the dual GPUs without bottleneck
  • Twin 8-pin connectors supply stable current for sustained heavy loads

Dual-GPU GTX 690 for high-resolution desktops

This MSI Founders Edition card pairs two GeForce GTX 690 GPUs on a single board with 4GB of DDR5 memory across a 512-bit interface. It targets enthusiasts building PCI Express 3.0 systems who need maximum pixel throughput at 2560×1600 without multi-card complexity.

Thermals noise and power under load

The design draws auxiliary power through two 8-pin connectors to feed both GPUs running at 6008MHz memory frequency. In normal use the dual-GPU layout concentrates heat so case airflow must handle the combined thermal output while fan noise rises with sustained 3D workloads.

Upgrade path from single-GPU 690-class cards

This card replaces a single GTX 690 or equivalent single-GPU board by doubling compute resources on one slot. The jump is worth it when a single GPU no longer sustains target frame rates at 2560×1600 and the platform supports the required power and cooling headroom.

How it compares

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

Price $206.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 4 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Core frequency 6008 MHz
Higher than about 86% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI GTX 690-4G Founders Edition
Memory
Type of memoryDDR5
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Memory capacity4 GB
Core frequency6008 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width512bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
Power
Power input connector8pin+8pin

Questions about this item

How do I install the dual 8-pin power connectors on the MSI GTX 690 and what step is commonly missed?

Connect both 8-pin power cables from the PSU to the card; the step often missed is ensuring each connector is fully seated until the latch clicks, otherwise the card will not power on.

What maintenance will the MSI GTX 690 need later and when should thermal paste be replaced?

Dust the heatsink and fans every few months with compressed air; plan to replace the thermal paste after several years if temperatures rise above normal idle levels.

What limit appears first on the MSI GTX 690 during sustained load — the 512-bit memory bus or the 6008 MHz memory clock?

The 6008 MHz memory clock hits its thermal ceiling first; prolonged heavy loads push VRAM temperatures up, causing the clock to throttle before the 512-bit bus saturates.

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