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Preview: The new MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio
Back at Computex 2017 I was chatting with the MSI team, they have been looking for some feedback and back then I mentioned that while the Twinfrozr design is fantastic in cooling, looks and performance people would probably and really like to see some design changes, just for the sake of different looks.
It's now a few months later and MSI releases its GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio. The new card has new looks, it's styled a bit after the Lightning in RGB design elements with a combination that hints towards the older Twinfrozr looks. At that Computex meeting I told MSI that people like dark design look card, and guess what ... the new Trio is just that. The card comes with MSI's that new design and also what MSI mentions as "Premium Thermal Compound X".
| GTX 1080 Ti FE | MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio (Silent Mode) | MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio (Gaming Mode) | MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio (OC Mode) | |
| GPU | GP102 | GP102 | GP102 | GP102 |
| Shader Cores | 3584 | 3584 | 3584 | 3584 |
| Base Clock | 1480MHz | 1480MHz | 1544MHz | 1569MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1582MHz | 1582MHz | 1657MHz | 1683MHz |
| gDDR5x | 11GB | 11GB | 11GB | 11GB |
| VRM | 7+2 | 7+2 | 10+2 | 10+2 |
| Power | 8+6 pin | 8+8-pin | 8+8 Pin | 8+8 Pin |
Currently the card is running in the background running Time Spy, that huge new three fan cooler with a 6 heatpipe / radiator design works alright as I cannot even hear the card slightly and neither is it running hot whatsoever.. The card clocks in at the gaming mode for defaults at a 1544 MHz base and 1657 MHz boost clock with memory at 1376 = 11 Gbps. The card comes with two 8-pin power headers and is based upon a 10+2 phase power design. included is a back-plate as well as a mounting strut to stabilize the card which MSI calls a "LAN Party Guard", so if you move around the card it'll be secure and tight preventing a sagging card due to movement. The card offers two HDMI ports and two DisplayPort outputs as well as DVI.
MSI is heading into a new direction with this card, I merely spend half an hour on it as we slowly startup the full review, but it is impressive alright. New looks, cool temps and totally 100% silent is not a bad thing for anything GTX 1080 Ti to be brutally honest. Below some photos and a Time Spy test run. Have a peek. The full review will follow shortly. let us know what you think about the new design in the forum thread below.
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#5480943 Posted on: 10/12/2017 09:54 AM
I think it good that they have stepped away from the red and black combination of the gaming x edition , im looking forwards to the review and cooling performance as we all know that Pascal is all about the cooling in order to maintain high clock speeds and stopping the throttling .
I think it good that they have stepped away from the red and black combination of the gaming x edition , im looking forwards to the review and cooling performance as we all know that Pascal is all about the cooling in order to maintain high clock speeds and stopping the throttling .
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#5480973 Posted on: 10/12/2017 11:02 AM
This seriously is a very good looking design. And the 3de fan makes it even better. Well done MSI.
This seriously is a very good looking design. And the 3de fan makes it even better. Well done MSI.
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#5480975 Posted on: 10/12/2017 11:11 AM
Isn't this just a lightning LE?
Isn't this just a lightning LE?
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#5481003 Posted on: 10/12/2017 12:55 PM
You say that like it's a bad thing
Isn't this just a lightning LE?
You say that like it's a bad thing
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#5481008 Posted on: 10/12/2017 01:26 PM
MSI 1080Ti just got a whole lot sexier!
Kudos to MSI's design team. Did a fantastic job!
MSI 1080Ti just got a whole lot sexier!
Kudos to MSI's design team. Did a fantastic job!
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#5481010 Posted on: 10/12/2017 01:34 PM
Not a bad thing at all. The lightning is a waste for most users but it's cooler is amazing. This looks like an interesting card.
You say that like it's a bad thing
Not a bad thing at all. The lightning is a waste for most users but it's cooler is amazing. This looks like an interesting card.
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#5481029 Posted on: 10/12/2017 02:37 PM
The Lightning cooler is still quite a bit thicker though. But cooling performance comparisons to Lightning and the old Gaming X would be neat.
The Lightning cooler is still quite a bit thicker though. But cooling performance comparisons to Lightning and the old Gaming X would be neat.
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#5481031 Posted on: 10/12/2017 02:43 PM
Card sure looks great and will stand out in anyone's build.
Card sure looks great and will stand out in anyone's build.
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#5481039 Posted on: 10/12/2017 02:53 PM
"totally 100% silent"
That's funny, I can clearly see 3 fans on there, and no mention of them shutting off. Ergo, not silent.
Can't believe you're still making this error after all these years Hilbert...
"totally 100% silent"
That's funny, I can clearly see 3 fans on there, and no mention of them shutting off. Ergo, not silent.
Can't believe you're still making this error after all these years Hilbert...
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#5481045 Posted on: 10/12/2017 03:19 PM
"totally 100% silent"
That's funny, I can clearly see 3 fans on there, and no mention of them shutting off. Ergo, not silent.
Can't believe you're still making this error after all these years Hilbert...
And yet it is.
"totally 100% silent"
That's funny, I can clearly see 3 fans on there, and no mention of them shutting off. Ergo, not silent.
Can't believe you're still making this error after all these years Hilbert...
And yet it is.
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#5481050 Posted on: 10/12/2017 03:30 PM
"totally 100% silent"
That's funny, I can clearly see 3 fans on there, and no mention of them shutting off. Ergo, not silent.
Can't believe you're still making this error after all these years Hilbert...
Virtually silent.
Not that hard to understand that it's not a literal statement
"totally 100% silent"
That's funny, I can clearly see 3 fans on there, and no mention of them shutting off. Ergo, not silent.
Can't believe you're still making this error after all these years Hilbert...
Virtually silent.
Not that hard to understand that it's not a literal statement
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#5481073 Posted on: 10/12/2017 04:28 PM
Still no decent fps in 4k with one single gtx 1080 ti unless u sli them ofcourse hilbert
Beautifull card tho.
Still no decent fps in 4k with one single gtx 1080 ti unless u sli them ofcourse hilbert
Beautifull card tho.
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#5481083 Posted on: 10/12/2017 04:58 PM
More interesting is how the performance and cooling changes from the original Ti Twinfrozr design. Way too much emphasis on looks of internal components these days. Function over looks any day.
The clocks are identical to the original 1080 Ti Gaming X, so presumably performance remains quite similar. Hopefully the review contains numbers for that card, and not just reference, for comparison.
I agree, "Function over looks any day"! But, I don't mind them focussing a bit on looks - as long as function is not compromised at all by looks then that's cool. New card looks ok, but I think I've seen better lookers, but I'm interested in the performance & will be interesting to compare to their previous design in terms of performance.
More interesting is how the performance and cooling changes from the original Ti Twinfrozr design. Way too much emphasis on looks of internal components these days. Function over looks any day.
The clocks are identical to the original 1080 Ti Gaming X, so presumably performance remains quite similar. Hopefully the review contains numbers for that card, and not just reference, for comparison.
I agree, "Function over looks any day"! But, I don't mind them focussing a bit on looks - as long as function is not compromised at all by looks then that's cool. New card looks ok, but I think I've seen better lookers, but I'm interested in the performance & will be interesting to compare to their previous design in terms of performance.
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#5481101 Posted on: 10/12/2017 06:25 PM
...my mind is split just as a married couple in their 2nd-3rd year - when looking at that sexy new girl or boy and you get slapped back by reality (plus a lil' jealousy).
that is easily the best looking msi card since the old yellow/black lightning.
but it is longer than twin frozr so it may be less case compatible.
still it is something to lust over.
again, that old buyer's remorse (but not full on) when the most fabulous cards come out at the end of the product cycle.
...my mind is split just as a married couple in their 2nd-3rd year - when looking at that sexy new girl or boy and you get slapped back by reality (plus a lil' jealousy).
that is easily the best looking msi card since the old yellow/black lightning.
but it is longer than twin frozr so it may be less case compatible.
still it is something to lust over.
again, that old buyer's remorse (but not full on) when the most fabulous cards come out at the end of the product cycle.
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More interesting is how the performance and cooling changes from the original Ti Twinfrozr design. Way too much emphasis on looks of internal components these days. Function over looks any day.
The clocks are identical to the original 1080 Ti Gaming X, so presumably performance remains quite similar. Hopefully the review contains numbers for that card, and not just reference, for comparison.