Description
QUICK SPECS:
- Achieve peak performance with a 2655 MHz extreme performance clock (MSI Center) on the Nvidia RTX 5080.
- Immerse yourself in detailed visuals with 16GB GDDR7 memory.
- Experience lightning-fast data transfer with a 30Gbps memory speed on this gaming graphics card.
- Connect to the latest displays via DisplayPort 2.1b and HDMI 2.1b.
- Ensure stable power delivery with a single 16-pin connector (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended) for your GeForce RTX.
Dominate the digital battlefield with the MSI Nvidia RTX 5080 Shadow 3X OC 16GB gaming graphics card. Engineered for gamers and creators who demand the highest levels of performance, this powerhouse delivers breathtaking visuals. Experience unparalleled responsiveness, ensuring that every virtual experience is as immersive as it is seamless. It is your gateway to next-generation gaming and creative possibilities. The Nvidia RTX 5080 delivers supreme performance.
Dive into worlds rendered with stunning realism, thanks to the GeForce RTX 5080’s advanced ray tracing capabilities. Witness lifelike lighting, shadows, and reflections that redefine visual fidelity. Coupled with NVIDIA's DLSS technology, you can boost frame rates without sacrificing image quality, providing you with a competitive edge in every game. Enjoy the competitive edge with the Geforce RTX.
The MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Shadow 3X OC is equipped with the TORX Fan 5.0 cooling system. These innovative fans feature blades linked by ring-arcs, stabilising airflow and maintaining high-pressure cooling. This ensures that your card remains cool and quiet, even during the most intense gaming sessions, preventing thermal throttling and maximising performance. The cooling system keeps the gaming graphics card performing at its peak.
The MSI Nvidia RTX 5080 Shadow 3X OC 16GB gaming graphics card is built with a nickel-plated copper baseplate that efficiently dissipates heat from the GPU and memory. The reinforcing backplate not only adds structural rigidity, but also features an airflow vent to further enhance cooling. This robust design ensures longevity and reliability, making it a worthy investment for years to come.
Featuring three DisplayPort 2.1b ports and one HDMI 2.1b port, the GeForce RTX 5080 supports the latest display technologies, including 4K at 480Hz and 8K at 120Hz with DSC. This card is also equipped with a 16-pin power connector, adhering to the ATX 3.1 standard, and supports PCI Express Gen 5, ensuring compatibility with modern systems and future upgrades. The Geforce RTX offers wide compatibility.
FEATURES:
- Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4
- SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card
- Extreme Performance Clock: 2655 MHz (MSI Center)
- Boost Clock: 2640MHz
- 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.
- Reinforcing Backplate: The reinforcing backplate features an airflow vent that allows exhaust air to directly pass through.
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 connectors: 16-pin x 1 (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)
- 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: 1046g
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- MSI Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Shadow 3X OC 16GB Graphics Card x1
Why choose MSI?
MSI stands at the forefront of gaming technology, delivering cutting-edge performance and reliable components. With a commitment to innovation and quality, MSI gaming graphics card and the GeForce RTX provide gamers and creators in South Africa with the ultimate experience, ensuring that every game is played at its highest potential. Choose MSI, and experience the difference that true engineering excellence can make.
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Returns Policy
Returns:
If a client is not satisfied with a purchase, it can be returned within seven days of the delivery for a full refund, less the shipping costs. Full refunds will only be issued if products are returned unopened and with all packaging and any other materials that were part of the original purchase. The following restriction will apply for returns:
- Should an opened product be returned, a 20% re-stocking fee will be charged, provided that all the original packaging and all materials are provided with it.
- Please note that we as Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd will not accept any items back for credit or replacement if the packaging is not complete, this includes and is not limited to boxes, documentation, cables, accessories, etc
- Goods returned in opened packaging need to be returned in a condition that is fit for resale. Software and consumables can only be returned if they have not been opened.
- Certain hardware items and all custom/special orders may only be returned for replacement and not for refund and will incur a 20% handling fee.
- Electronic license cannot be returned, therefore client need to ensure they are purchasing the correct item before concluding the transaction, if further information is required around the item, please contact us on shop@raioncx.co.za.
- All products being shipped back to Raion Connect should be carefully packed in protective materials where necessary. The package should have the order number and return address clearly marked.
- Should a product be damaged while being shipped to our offices; Raion Connect will not be liable for the damages. It is recommended to insure any items that you send to us.
Replacements:
All products sold by Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd are covered under our 7 day guarantee against defects. Items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to manufacturer and/or Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd restrictions.
Defective items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to the following restrictions:
- All products must be returned in original condition including packaging, documentation, warranty cards, manuals, and accessories.
- Software is non-refundable unless returned unopened in their original packaging with documentation. Where the license key is exposed on software packages we will not accept the return of these packages.
- All returns must be shipped freight prepaid.
- Any returns found to be non-defective are subject to a restocking fee of 15% and all non-product related fees (shipping, transaction and insurance) are not refundable.
- Delivery fees will not be refunded for returns or for collecting of faulty items
- The manufacturer warranty will not apply if the product shows evidence of:
- impact, sand, liquid or moisture damage
- dropping, mishandling, or tampering
- battery or chemical corrosion
- damage caused by connected equipment
- use contrary to the applicable instruction manual
- wrong configuration of equipment
- Unaccredited third party repairs, configuration or maintenance on equipment.
- Modification of any parts or enhancement not approved by the manufacturer
Stock availability
- We are not a stock holding company and the stock availability for some of the items shown on our eCommerce site are from lists that are imported every morning or when available from suppliers.
- Stock quantities are thus a reflection of the previous days stock count at close of business.
- Although we will try our utmost to keep stock availability up to date we cannot be held responsible if a product becomes out of stock with our suppliers but our site still shows availability.
- A lot of the products on our eCommerce site shows "Limited Availability". For these products we are not sure of the availability of stock from our suppliers and will need to revert to you are the delivery ETA.
Shipping
- Shipping costs are calculated on the volumetric weight.
- Couriers don’t give an exact time of day for the delivery but will deliver between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- No Deliveries will take place on weekends or public holidays
- Deliveries are made via courier (Door to Door)
- The couriers require someone to be at the address provided to accept the delivery otherwise the goods will be returned and this will delay you receiving your goods on time.
- Provide contact numbers and contact persons receiving the goods
- No deliveries to a Postal Box
- Delivery ETA’s depend on stock availability but you will be informed if the item you require is out of stock and may take longer than the above lead times.
- Orders are processed from when the payment is received and reflects in our account.
- We do not deliver outside of South Africa, but you may arrange for a courier service to collect from us or an appointed collection point when the goods have been invoiced and ready for collection.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the following business day.
- Raion Connect reserve the right to part ship goods on all orders to the customer and to invoice each shipment separately, unless otherwise stipulated by the customer. This is to make sure that the customer receive their stock in a fast and efficient manner..
