MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Gaming X 8G

MSI's GTX 1080 Gaming X 8G is a well-built, blistering video card that's hard to fault for any modern demand: 4K gaming, VR. Our only quibble was availability at this writing.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Gaming X 8G 1

Product details

  • Twin Frozr VI Thermal Design
  • Airflow Control Technology
  • TORX Fan 2.0: Supremely Silent
  • LED Control
  • Mobile App Included

PROS

+ Runs cool and quiet.
+ Better performance than the GTX 1080 Founders Edition.
+ Mature software.
+ Snazzy RGB lighting.

CONS

- At time of review, hard to find.
- Not quite as fast as Zotac's top GTX 1080 card.
- One LED is locked on red.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on July 12, 2016
MSI's GTX 1080 Gaming X 8G is a well-built, blistering video card that's hard to fault for any modern demand: 4K gaming, VR. Our only quibble was availability at this writing.
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