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MSI RTX 3080 Gaming Z Trio graphics card with triple-fan cooler and brushed-metal backplate

MSI Refurbished

MSI RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 12G LHR graphics card

SKU CH-49M0-WRJSF MPN RTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 12G LHR

Refurbished GeForce RTX 3080 with 12GB GDDR6X, 8960 CUDA cores, 1815 MHz boost and triple-fan cooling for 4K gaming

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3080
  • Memory capacity12 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • CUDA core count8960
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1815 MHz
  • 12GB 384-bit GDDR6X memory feeds high-resolution textures at 19 Gbps
  • 8960 CUDA cores deliver compute throughput for 4K gaming and creative workloads
  • Boost clock reaches 1815 MHz for responsive frame rates under load
  • HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs drive up to four 7680 x 4320 displays
  • TRI FROZR 2 thermal design with TORX Fan 4.0 and core pipes keeps the 390W TDP card cool

12GB GDDR6X Ampere card

The MSI RTX 3080 Gaming Z Trio 12G LHR is a refurbished graphics card built on the Ampere architecture with 8960 CUDA cores and a 1815 MHz boost clock. It targets enthusiasts who need 12GB of 384-bit GDDR6X memory running at 19 Gbps for 4K gaming and creative workloads. The PCI Express 4.0 interface and triple-fan TRI FROZR 2 cooler support sustained performance.

Upgrade from 8GB or lower VRAM

Moving from a card with 8GB or less VRAM removes the texture pooling and stutter that appear in modern titles at high resolution. The 12GB frame buffer and 390W TDP make the jump worthwhile when your current GPU hits its memory limit before its compute limit. A 750W power supply and three 8-pin connectors are required to feed the higher power target.

Installation notes and common issues

The card occupies three slots and needs a case with sufficient length and airflow for the triple-fan design. Connect all three 8-pin power cables from separate rails if possible; daisy-chained cables can cause instability under load. Ensure the motherboard BIOS and GPU driver are current to avoid PCI Express 4.0 link-width negotiation problems.

How it compares

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

Price $323.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,285 items is $354.99.
Memory capacity 12 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency 1815 MHz
Lower than about 63% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineGaming
Model nameRTX 3080 GAMING Z TRIO 12G LHR
Processor
TDP rating390 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6X
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3080
Memory capacity12 GB
Boost frequency1815 MHz
CUDA core count8960
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPU architectureAmpere
Effective memory speed19 Gbit/s
Memory bus width384-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power
Recommended power supply750 W
Power input connector3 × 8-Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length323 mm
Card size12.72 in × 5.51 in
Shipping weight1.88 kg
Package size406 × 221 × 79 mm
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

Questions about this item

Will the triple-slot cooler and 390 W TDP fit in my mid-tower case and power supply?

The card uses a triple-fan TRI FROZR 2 cooler that occupies three expansion slots and has a 390 W thermal design power, so verify your case clearance and a 750 W PSU with three 8-pin PCIe cables.

What is the correct way to seat the PCI Express 4.0 interface and attach the three 8-pin power connectors without bending the PCB?

Align the gold fingers with the motherboard slot, press evenly until the retention latch clicks, then plug all three 8-pin connectors firmly into the card before routing cables to avoid torque on the board.

When should I plan to clean the TORX Fan 4.0 blades and re-paste the Core Pipe heatsink?

Dust the three fans every six months with compressed air; thermal paste on the GPU core pipe typically lasts several years, so replace it only if temperatures rise noticeably under load.

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