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title: MSI GeForce RTX 5080 VENTUS 3X OC 16G Graphics Card
date: 2026-07-15T10:28:50Z
modified: 2026-07-22T17:20:08Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/msi-geforce-rtx-5080-ventus-3x-oc-16g-graphics-card/"
type: product
status: publish
excerpt: "Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4\\nExtreme Performance Clock: 2655 MHz (MSI Center)\\nBoost Clock: 2640 MHz\\nSFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card"
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product_brand:
  - MSI
product_type:
  - simple
product_cat:
  - Components
  - Graphics Cards (GPUs)
pa_graphics-card:
  - 16GB (Dedicated)
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timestamp: 2026-07-22T17:20:08Z
tags:
  - MSI
  - simple
  - Components
  - Graphics Cards (GPUs)
  - 16GB (Dedicated)
---

VENTUS focuses on the essentials to tackle any challenge. Its efficient thermal solution is encased in a resilient enclosure with a neutral aesthetic, allowing this sleek graphics card to integrate seamlessly into any build. Three fans on a large heatsink deliver both superior and quieter cooling.

You can pack high performance into a smaller footprint with this SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce card. Look for cases that are compatible with SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Cards to get a sure fit and streamline your PC build.

TORX Fan 5.0 enhances airflow and pressure through an improved fan design. Arc rings link three sets of 22-degree-tilted fan blades, increasing airflow by 23% compared to axial fans. Two sets of durable ball bearings spin the fans for years of intense and lengthy gaming sessions.

### FEATURES:

- Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4
- Extreme Performance Clock: 2655 MHz (MSI Center)
- Boost Clock: 2640 MHz
- SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card
- TORX Fan 5.0: Fan blades linked by ring arcs work to stabilize and maintain high-pressure airflow
- Nickel-plated Copper Baseplate: Heat from the GPU and memory is swiftly captured by a nickel-plated copper baseplate and transferred
- Core Pipes feature a square design to maximize contact with the GPU baseplate for optimal thermal management
- Metal Backplate: A sturdy metal backplate strengthens the graphics card while the airflow vent design reduces excess heat

### SPECIFICATIONS:

- Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080
- Interface: PCI Express® Gen 5
- Core Clocks: Extreme Performance: 2655 MHz (MSI Center) Boost: 2640 MHz
- CUDA® Cores: 10752 Units
- Memory Speed: 30Gbps
- Memory: 16GB GDDR7
- Memory Bus: 256-bit
- Output: 
    - DisplayPort x 3 (v2.1b)
    - HDMI™ x 1 (As specified in HDMI™ 2.1b: up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 120Hz with DSC, Gaming VRR, HDR)
- HDCP Support: Yes
- Power Consumption: 360W
- Power Connections: 16-pin x1
- Recommended PSU: 850W
- DirectX Version Support: 12 Ultimate
- OpenGL Version Support: 4.6
- Maximum Displays: 4
- G-Sync® Technology: Yes
- Digital Maximum Resolution: 7680 x 4320
- Product Dimensions: 30.3 x 12.1 x 4.9 cm
- Product Weight: 1084g

### WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 VENTUS 3X OC 16G Graphics Card – Silver x1