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The reference 4090 cards have a peak boost clock up to 2.61 GHz, and the Suprim Liquid X boosts to 2.625 MHz, with the base clock hovering in the 2.235 MHz domain.
A stylish, brushed metal shroud sits atop the heatsink array. MSI included one TORX FAN 5.0 on the card itself, slow spinning to five residual components a soft breeze. The fans use dual-ball bearings for longevity, and each fan blade is connected at the end to enhance strength and assist guide airflow.
The card also has an aluminium backplate, as well as several MSI's distinctive features - new is the SUPRIM logo opposed to the dragon one — one on the back and three more on the fans. Of course, RBG lighting is present on the card and can be set using MSI's software.
With a length of only 27.5 cm, this is the shortest RTX 4090 we have seen, although that is only the component that fits into the PCIe slot. MSI finishes off the package with a dual BIOS that has preset silent and gaming (default) settings, as well as a vertical support stand that alleviates any concerns about a nearly 2kg behemoth resting against a PCIe slot. Display outputs include three DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.1, as expected. The card has a BIOS option that toggles between Gaming and Silent modes. However, the clock rates are the same in both. The BIOS option appears just to change the fan curve. Silent mode reduces noise marginally at the expense of slightly higher temperatures.
MSI includes the new 3x 8-pin to 16-pin converter. Just make sure you have a powerful enough PSU though. There are clear advantages to using liquid cooling, as size comparisons with the NVIDIA Founders Edition demonstrate.
The card is stunning in its metal and RGB-lighted splendour. The front shroud is edged in brushed metal and contrasted with two colors of grey. If you place it vertically, two RGB strips surround the main fan to offer a splash of colour. A sturdy metal backplate helps disperse heat around the back. Another adjustable RGB strip and branding go along the edge.
