MSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC Graphics Card, 16GB GDDR7, 256-bit 30 Gbps, 10752 CUDA Core Units, Blackwell Architecture DLSS 4 | 912-V531-031

Step out of the dark and into the light with the MSI GeForce RTX™ 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC. This card represents the perfect intersection of stealthy design and aggressive performance. Engineered with the latest NVIDIA Blackwell GB203 graphics processor, the SHADOW series is built to handle the most intensive ray-traced workloads and AI-enhanced gaming titles without breaking a sweat.

• •Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4

• •SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card

• •Core Clocks: Extreme Performance: 2655 MHz (MSI Center)
  Boost: 2640 MHz

• •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.

• •MSI Center: The exclusive MSI Center software lets you monitor, tweak and optimize MSI products in real-time.

• •Afterburner software takes full control with the most recognized and widely used graphics card overclocking software in the world.

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• Performance / Technology

• Boasting 10,752 CUDA cores, the RTX 5080 SHADOW 3X OC is a beast in the 4K arena. With NVIDIA DLSS 4.0, the card uses AI-driven frame generation to deliver silky-smooth gameplay even in the most demanding environments. Support for PCIe 5.0 ensures you are ready for the future of ultra-fast data lanes, while 4th-Gen Ray Tracing cores provide the most realistic lighting and shadows ever seen in real-time rendering.
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• Compatibility / Use Cases

• •Elite 4K Gaming: Reach ultra-settings in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Flight Simulator with headroom to spare.
• •Workstation & Creative Suite: Accelerate workflows in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve with dual 9th-gen NVENC encoders.
• •AI Development: Ideal for running local AI workloads, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Stable Diffusion tasks thanks to the 16GB memory buffer.
  
  Why This Product Stands Out
• The MSI SHADOW 3X OC stands out by cutting the fluff and focusing on thermal reliability. Unlike flashy cards that rely on RGB, this card uses premium components and a sophisticated matte finish to appeal to the serious enthusiast. It is the definitive choice for those who want a quiet, cool, and incredibly powerful GPU that blends into the shadows of their setup.