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MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC dual-fan graphics card in black and grey

MSI

MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC graphics card

SKU CH-JW66-3GHCB

GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 memory, 2944 CUDA cores and a 1800 MHz boost clock

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 2080
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • CUDA core count2944
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1800 MHz
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory handles 4K textures smoothly
  • 1800 MHz boost clock lifts frame rates in heavy scenes
  • 2944 CUDA cores accelerate ray-tracing and compute workloads
  • Four video outputs drive multi-monitor setups
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth to the GPU

MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC graphics card

The card targets 4K gaming and creative workloads that benefit from 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and provides one HDMI 2.0b, three DisplayPort 1.4 and a USB Type-C output for up to four displays. The GeForce RTX 2080 GPU delivers 2944 CUDA cores with a boost clock of 1800 MHz and supports DirectX 12 plus OpenGL 4.5.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The dual-fan Ventus cooler moves air across the aluminium heatsink to keep the GPU near its 1800 MHz boost during typical gaming sessions. Acoustic output stays moderate at desktop and medium loads thanks to a semi-passive fan curve that stops the fans at low temperatures. The board draws power through an 8-pin and a 6-pin connector, matching the reference power target for the RTX 2080 chipset.

Behaviour under sustained load

Extended sessions see the heatsink absorb heat steadily while the fans ramp to maintain the advertised boost frequency. Clock speeds remain stable at 1800 MHz without the throttling that can appear in shorter burst tests. The 256-bit GDDR6 interface sustains 14 Gbps effective memory throughput, keeping frame-times consistent in long 4K renders or compute tasks. NVLink support allows a second card for 2-way scaling where applications support it.

How it compares

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

Price $568.99
Pricier than about 70% 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.
Boost frequency 1800 MHz
Lower than about 65% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameRTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC
Processor
TDP rating225 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 2080
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency1800 MHz
CUDA core count2944
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
Effective memory speed14 Gbit/s
Memory bus width256-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.5
Supported displays4
Multi-GPU supportNVIDIA NVLINK (SLI-Ready), 2-way
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP support2.2
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Extra ports1 x USB Type-C
Power
Recommended power supply650 W
Power input connector1 × 8-pin, 1 × 6-pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length268 mm
Card size10.55 in × 4.49 in

Questions about this item

How do I install the MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC into a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and what step is often missed?

Align the card with the PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, press firmly until the retention clip clicks, then connect the required supplementary power cables from the PSU; the missed step is forgetting those power cables.

What maintenance will the MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC need over its lifespan?

Periodically remove dust from the dual-fan heatsink and the 8GB GDDR6 memory area using compressed air; if temperatures rise after several years, replace the thermal paste on the GPU die.

What limit appears first on the MSI RTX 2080 VENTUS 8G OC during sustained heavy loads?

The GPU Boost Clock of 1800 MHz will throttle once the thermal ceiling is reached, so sustained performance is capped by the cooling capacity of the dual-fan design.

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