MSI GeForce GTX 780 LIGHTNING tested and reviewed

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 08/31/2013 09:04 AM | source: | 48 comment(s)

We test and review the all new MSI GeForce GTX 780 LIGHTNING edition. The MSI team has been hard at work with this product, completely revamping the design, the PCB, the cooler, adding new components and yeah, to make this the a very overclockable graphics card MSI put in some extra lovin into AfterBurner as well. Wanna see how cool and incredible the card really is ? Well, then join us in this review.

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PhazeDelta1
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#4645617 Posted on: 08/28/2013 02:37 PM

Nice review.

As i posted in another thread, this cooler has a design flaw.

The Heatpipers of the Heatsink block the ability to blow air against the PCB.

I bet if it was more open it could drop the GPU Temp by a fair bit aswell.

It's also tested on an open air test bench. So temps are probably going to be anywhere from 5-10c higher in an actual pc case depending on air flow.

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#4645624 Posted on: 08/28/2013 02:46 PM

It's also tested on an open air test bench. So temps are probably going to be anywhere from 5-10c higher in an actual pc case depending on air flow.

Incorrect, in fact a good ventilated chassis often shaves off a couple of degrees as it creates proper airflow.

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#4645627 Posted on: 08/28/2013 02:48 PM

Think i am a go on one,my dcII is capped out at 1.4v.
I did think that the lightning would have a 120% powerlimit stock but only 109
that has to be dealt with pronto.

I already have an LN2 BIOS that allows the power limiter at 300%. The problem however remains the voltage limiter (but that applies to all brands).

Anyway, if anyone decides to purchase and would like to try that BIOS, let me know.

rakunvar
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#4645633 Posted on: 08/28/2013 02:54 PM

So these should actually stock today you think? seeing a few outta stock and 8/30 but been up all night spamming refresh haha. Just curios what your guys thoughts are

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#4645682 Posted on: 08/28/2013 04:25 PM

still happy with my 2x msi 780 gaming edition in sli runs so cool and Quiet and kick-ass @ 5920 x 1080 gaming ... :speed:

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