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MSI Refurbished

MSI RX 6800 XT GAMING TRIO 16G graphics card

SKU CH-VA5B-W0PQG MPN RX 6800 XT GAMING TRIO 16G

Refurbished AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT GPU with 16GB GDDR6, 2250 MHz boost clock and triple-fan TRI FROZR 2 cooling

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 6800 XT
  • Memory capacity16 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • Shader units4608
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency2250 MHz
  • 16GB GDDR6 memory handles 4K textures smoothly
  • Boost clock reaches 2250 MHz for high frame rates
  • Triple-fan TRI FROZR 2 cooler keeps temperatures low
  • HDMI 2.1 plus three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs drive four displays
  • PCI Express 4.0 interface delivers full bandwidth to the GPU

16GB GDDR6 for 4K Gaming

This MSI Radeon RX 6800 XT GAMING TRIO 16G is a refurbished graphics card built for 4K gaming and heavy content creation. It uses the AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series GPU with 4608 stream processors and a 256-bit memory interface. The 16GB GDDR6 frame buffer handles high-resolution textures and large datasets without paging. A triple-fan TRI FROZR 2 cooler keeps the 300W TDP under control.

Upgrade from 8GB cards

Moving to 16GB GDDR6 removes the VRAM bottleneck that appears in modern titles at 1440p ultra or 4K settings. The 2250 MHz boost clock and 16 Gbps effective memory speed deliver a tangible frame-rate jump over 8GB models. A 750W power supply and two 8-pin connectors are required to feed the 300W board power. The PCI Express 4.0 interface matches current platforms for full bandwidth.

PCI Express 4.0 bandwidth limits

The card runs on a PCI Express 4.0 x16 link, providing up to 32 GB/s of theoretical bandwidth to the CPU. If installed in a PCI Express 3.0 slot, the link halves to 16 GB/s, which may slightly reduce performance in data-heavy workloads. Four display outputs (one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4) support up to 7680 x 4320 resolution across four monitors. DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 cover modern API requirements.

How it compares

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

Price $279.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 16 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency 2250 MHz
Higher than about 56% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineGaming
Model nameRX 6800 XT GAMING TRIO 16G
Processor
TDP rating300 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 6800 XT
Memory capacity16 GB
Boost frequency2250 MHz
Shader units4608
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 6000 Series
Game clock speed2015 MHz
Effective memory speed16 Gbit/s
Memory bus width256-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 1.4
Power
Recommended power supply750 W
Power input connector2 × 8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length324 mm
Card size12.76 in × 5.55 in
Shipping weight2.34 kg
Package size406 × 298 × 86 mm
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

Questions about this item

How much case clearance does the triple-fan TRI FROZR 2 cooler on this RX 6800 XT GAMING TRIO 16G require?

The TRI FROZR 2 thermal design uses three TORX Fan 4.0 units and a large heatsink with Core Pipes, so it occupies a triple-slot footprint; measure your case's graphics-card length and width limits against a standard triple-slot design before ordering.

What PCIe power cables are needed for the 300W board power on this Radeon RX 6800 XT, and which step do builders often miss?

Connect two separate 8-pin cables from a 750W or larger PSU directly to the card; the common mistake is using a single daisy-chained cable, which can trip over-current protection under load.

When should the thermal paste between the GPU die and the Core Pipe cold plate be renewed on this 16GB GDDR6 model?

Plan a repaste every two to three years or if boost clocks drop below the 2250 MHz rating; the Core Pipe design transfers heat efficiently, but paste degrades over time and affects sustained Game Clock stability at 2015 MHz.

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