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All custom GeForce RTX 2080 and 2080 Ti cards announced so far (Updated with prices)

By Koh Wanzi - on 28 Sep 2018, 8:50pm

Gigabyte, MSI

Gigabyte

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming OC 11G

On Gigabyte’s end, it has shared just two models so far:

  • Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2080/2080 Ti Gaming OC 11G  -  S$1,429 / S$2,099
  • Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2080/2080 Ti WindForce OC 11G  -  S$1,369 / S$1,999

Once again, details are sparse here, and we’re treated to more cards with OC in their name with no mention of base and boost clocks anywhere.

They all use what looks to be the same triple-fan cooler, featuring three 80mm spinners and six composite copper heat pipes that come into direct contact with the GPU die. The middle fan spins in the opposite direction as the other two, and Gigabyte says this helps to better optimize airflow.

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2080 Ti WindForce OC 11G

An exploded view of the card on Gigabyte’s website also shows a large metal contact plate for the VRAM and MOSFETs. This helps channel heat to one of the heat pipes, which is a nice inclusion. There’s also a metal backplate that protects the PCB and adds structural rigidity to the card.

Finally, the RGB lighting on the card can be customized using Gigabyte’s RGB Fusion software to match the rest of your rig.

 

MSI

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio

MSI has announced multiple variants of the GeForce RTX 2080 and 2080 Ti, including models cooled by a closed-loop cooler and one designed for custom liquid cooling solutions:

  • MSI GeForce RTX 2080/2080 Ti Sea Hawk EK X
  • MSI GeForce RTX 2080/2080 Ti Sea Hawk X
  • MSI GeForce RTX 2080/2080 Ti Gaming X Trio - S$1,439 / S$2,199
  • MSI GeForce RTX 2080/2080 Ti Gaming Trio
  • MSI GeForce RTX 2080/2080 Ti Duke 8G/11G OC
  • MSI GeForce RTX 2080/2080 Ti Duke 8G/11G
  • MSI GeForce RTX 2080/2080 Ti Ventus 8G/11G OC
  • MSI GeForce RTX 2080/2080 Ti Ventus 8G/11G
  • MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Aero 8G

Both the Duke and Gaming X Trio cards are triple-fan monsters, but the Duke is the slightly more compact card, measuring 50mm thick to the Gaming X Trio’s 55.6mm. In addition, it’s also shorter and narrower than the Gaming X Trio, which is a decidedly gargantuan beast.

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio

The Duke cards use MSI’s Torx 2.0 fans, which are double ball bearing spinners that use a mix of traditional and steeper, curved fan blades to improve airflow.

The silver and black cooling shroud is paired with a brushed metal backplate. That sounds subtle, but the backplate is also emblazoned with the Duke branding and MSI’s dragon logo. RGB LEDs can be found on the front and side of the card and are of course customizable using MSI’s Mystic Light software.

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Duke OC

The Gaming X Trio is MSI’s flagship Turing card. One quirk of the card is that the leftmost fan is smaller than the others, making for an asymmetrical triple-fan design. Compared to the Duke card however, the Gaming X Trio also uses newer Torx 3.0 fans.

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio

The cooling shroud is a mix of black and gunmetal gray, while the backplate is a silvery brushed metal that should help the card stand out. RGB lights adorn the front and sides of the card, and you can also sync them with other compatible components using MSI’s Mystic Light software.

Once again, there’s no word on clock speeds, but it seems reasonable to expect the Gaming X Trio to be clocked higher.

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