MSI
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Lightning Z
Best high performance component for demanding gaming enthusiasts.
Experience the pinnacle of PC gaming with the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti LIGHTNING Z. Engineered for perfection, this graphics card delivers unparalleled performance and power efficiency, leveraging NVIDIA's Pascal architecture. It supports next-generation VR with NVIDIA VRWorks™ and ensures incredibly smooth gameplay with NVIDIA GameWorks™. The LIGHTNING series is celebrated for its overclocking capabilities, featuring advanced TRI-FROZR cooling with TORX 2.0 Fans for supreme silent operation. Personalize your setup with vibrant RGB Mystic Light effects and sync lighting across your system for a truly customized build.
$399.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
264
/ 2082
#264 in Desktop GPU
Price vs Category Average
-71%
Below average
Memory
115
/ GB GDDRX
Who it's for
- PC builders seeking maximum performance and customization
- Gamers and creators prioritizing cool, quiet, and consistent operation
- Enthusiasts valuing long-term stability and robust hardware design
Who should skip it
- Users with older or lower-wattage power supply units
- Builders with compact cases or limited internal space
- Budget-conscious buyers or those seeking value over extreme performance
Key Specs
Memory
11GB GDDR5X
Memory Interface
352-bit
Core Clock
1607 MHz
Boost Clock
1721 MHz
CUDA Cores
3584
Interface
PCI Express 3.0 x16
Cooling
TRI-FROZR Thermal Design
Output Ports
DL-DVI-D, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4
Features
- Ultimate PC Gaming Platform
- Next-Generation VR Performance
- Superior Performance and Power Efficiency
- Advanced Cooling with TRI-FROZR Design
- Customizable RGB Mystic Light Effects
- Engineered for Perfection
- Latest Gaming Technologies
- Mystic Light Sync
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional build quality and robust performance of this graphics card. Its advanced cooling solution is frequently highlighted for maintaining low temperatures even under heavy loads, contributing to impressive stability and reliability. Users appreciate the premium components and sturdy construction, which underpin its strong overclocking capabilities and long term dependability. The card delivers a powerful and consistent gaming experience, making it a favorite among enthusiasts seeking top tier performance.
Know before you buy
This card features the TRI-FROZR thermal design, which utilizes three TORX 2.0 fans. This setup is specifically engineered to maintain high performance while keeping noise levels low during demanding gaming sessions.
Yes, the card is equipped with DL-DVI-D, HDMI 2.0b, and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs. These ports allow you to connect multiple displays for a versatile desktop or gaming configuration.
Absolutely. The card features MSI Mystic Light, which allows you to customize the RGB lighting effects. It also supports Mystic Light Sync, so you can coordinate the lighting with other compatible components in your system.
Yes, the GTX 1080 Ti Lightning Z is designed for next-generation VR performance. With 11GB of GDDR5X memory and 3584 CUDA cores, it provides the necessary power to handle demanding VR titles smoothly.
This card uses a standard PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface. It is compatible with most modern motherboards that feature a PCIe x16 slot.
The Lightning Z is factory-overclocked with a boost clock of 1721 MHz, making it faster out of the box than reference models. It is built with premium components specifically chosen to handle higher power loads and sustained overclocking.
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