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MSI RTX 3080 Ventus triple-fan graphics card, dark grey metal shroud and backplate

MSI Refurbished

MSI RTX 3080 VENTUS 3X PLUS 12G LHR graphics card

SKU CH-2R4R-JPTZA MPN RTX 3080 VENTUS 3X PLUS 12G LHR

A GeForce RTX 3080 with 12GB 384-Bit GDDR6X, 8960 CUDA cores, 1710 MHz boost clock, triple-fan cooling and PCI Express 4.0 interface

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3080
  • Memory capacity12 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • CUDA core count8960
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1710 MHz
  • 12 GB GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus feeds high-resolution textures
  • 8960 CUDA cores accelerate compute and rendering workloads
  • Boost clock reaches 1710 MHz for responsive frame rates
  • HDMI 2.1 plus three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs drive up to four displays
  • Triple-fan cooler keeps thermals in check inside a 305 mm card

12GB GDDR6X Ampere GPU

The MSI RTX 3080 VENTUS 3X PLUS 12G LHR delivers 12GB of GDDR6X memory across a 384-Bit interface with 8960 CUDA cores. It targets enthusiasts and creators who need high frame rates at 4K resolution and stable compute throughput for rendering workloads. The PCI Express 4.0 interface ensures full bandwidth to modern platforms. A triple-fan cooler handles the thermal output of the 305 mm board.

Sustained load thermal behaviour

Under continuous gaming or compute loads the triple-fan array maintains the 1710 MHz boost clock without throttling, provided the case airflow meets the 750W PSU recommendation. The 384-Bit memory bus keeps GDDR6X bandwidth stable during long texture streaming sessions. Power draw stays within the dual 8-Pin connector limits for consistent voltage delivery.

Upgrade from 10GB 320-Bit cards

Moving from a 10GB 320-Bit RTX 3080 adds 2GB VRAM and a wider bus, which matters for 4K texture packs, high-resolution video timelines and large 3D scenes. The jump is worth it when current VRAM usage regularly exceeds 10GB or when the wider bus reduces frame-time variance. The same dual 8-Pin power layout simplifies the swap.

How it compares

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

Price $365.99
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 1710 MHz
Lower than about 80% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineVentus
Model nameRTX 3080 VENTUS 3X PLUS 12G LHR
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6X
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3080
Memory capacity12 GB
Boost frequency1710 MHz
CUDA core count8960
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPU architectureAmpere
Memory bus width384-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
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 connector2 × 8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length305 mm
Shipping weight1.95 kg
Package size401 × 257 × 84 mm
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the triple-fan Ventus cooler get when the RTX 3080 runs at its 1710 MHz boost clock all day?

The triple-fan cooler is designed to dissipate heat from the 12GB GDDR6X memory and GPU at the 1710 MHz boost clock, keeping thermals and noise controlled during sustained loads.

My power supply only has a single 8-pin cable — can I still run this card?

The card requires two 8-pin power connectors and a 750W PSU, so a single 8-pin cable is insufficient; you need a PSU with two dedicated 8-pin PCIe cables or a high-quality dual 8-pin adapter.

Will the PCI Express 4.0 interface on this RTX 3080 work properly in my older motherboard that only has PCIe 3.0 slots?

Yes, the PCI Express 4.0 interface is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards; the card will operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds with minimal performance impact on the 384-bit memory bus.

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