MSI Announces its GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming Graphics Cards

[btarunr]

MSI is excited to introduce the new flagship of the MSI GAMING graphics cards lineup: the MSI GTX 980 Ti GAMING 6G. This imposing new model is powered by NVIDIA's Maxwell GM200 GPU, yet running on significantly higher clockspeeds than the reference model. Combined with 6GB of GDDR5 memory, this enables gamers to enjoy a smooth 4K gaming experience. Featuring the award-winning Twin Frozr V thermal design, the MSI GTX 980 Ti GAMING 6G delivers unmatched cooling and acoustic performance. To bolster the premium look & feel, the MSI GTX 980 Ti GAMING 6G comes equipped with a solid metal backplate.

Besides the revered GAMING series, MSI are also introducing two reference models featuring exhaust thermal design. The MSI GTX 980 Ti 6GD5 will be available immediately, shortly followed by the MSI GTX 980 Ti 6GD5 V1, which comes equipped with an all new premium silver shroud and Military Class 4 Components for durable, solid performance.



MSI Gaming App
With the addition of the GTX 980 Ti GAMING 6G to the next generation of MSI GAMING graphics cards, MSI is once again raising the bar for PC gaming. The exclusive MSI GAMING App allows gamers to quickly switch between OC, Gaming and Silent modes, depending on their needs. Offering quick access to specific monitor color profiles for games, movies and a special EyeRest mode which reduces blue light for less strain during nightly gaming sessions. Now featuring the LED control tab, allowing gamers to choose from 5 unique lighting modes to set the right ambiance for their gaming moments with just one click.



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[Caring1]

No ME edition in green

 

[Fluffmeister]

Damn that looks sweet, very tempted.

It's just a case of seeing what Furry has to offer now.

 

[rodneyhchef]

Twin Frozr for me por favor!

 

[Rivage]

Why my 970 4G doesn't have that sexy backplate :/ (but N770 TF 4GD5 it had, for some reason) GTX 980 Ti GAMING 6G - very nice option for my wallet. Just need see how good R9 390 will be.

 

[El_Mayo]

What do MSI have to gain putting a reference card in one of their boxes? Legit question, I've never seem this before. Presumably they can't charge a premium?

Also yeah I'd like that backplate for my 970 too

 

[rtwjunkie]

What do MSI have to gain putting a reference card in one of their boxes? Legit question, I've never seem this before. Presumably they can't charge a premium?

Also yeah I'd like that backplate for my 970 too

More sales. Some people want a reference card for the not dumping heat into the case...especially when the top reference cooler is really pretty good. Most of the manufacturers have provided them back to 780, usually for about ten to twenty dollars more. Reason being it's actually an expensive piece of metal housing with a vapor-chamber heatsink. This way they provide it and get their money back.

 

[El_Mayo]

More sales. Some people want a reference card for the not dumping heat into the case...especially when the top reference cooler is really pretty good. Most of the manufacturers have provided them back to 780, usually for about ten to twenty dollars more. Reason being it's actually an expensive piece of metal housing with a vapor-chamber heatsink. This way they provide it and get their money back.

So they're exactly the same as the ones nvidia sell? how can they charge more?
although yeah I've heard the reference cards are actually decent, but i don't think any of them have the whole semi-passive thing

 

[rtwjunkie]

So they're exactly the same as the ones nvidia sell? how can they charge more?
although yeah I've heard the reference cards are actually decent, but i don't think any of them have the whole semi-passive thing

Yes, exactly the same as buying it directly from Nvidia. Yes, you are correct, they don't operate passively, the fan is always running. With a great fan profile using all 8 available points (using afterburner or precision), you can start it out at about 28% on the fan and work up from there. So most of the time it's operating very quietly.

With my reference 780, I don't even hear a bit of the fan until it's operating near 80%, and even then I have to listen for it, which if I'm gaming is only occasionally, just to be sure it's actually doing what it's supposed to.

 

[El_Mayo]

Yes, exactly the same as buying it directly from Nvidia. Yes, you are correct, they don't operate passively, the fan is always running. With a great fan profile using all 8 available points (using afterburner or precision, you can start it out at about 28% on the fan and work up from there. So most of the time it's operating very quietly.

With my reference 780, I don't even hear a bit of the fan until it's operating near 80%, and even then I have to listen for it, which if I'm gaming is only occasionally, just to be sure it's actually doing what it's supposed to.

Not too shabby. Yeah I can't go back from having the semi-passive fans. I got a 970 with a 1080p screen (overkill?) when it came out partly because of that feature

 

[praze]

A bit late, but I found a picture of the V1 with an "all new premium silver shroud" at Computex. Strange they didn't picture it in the press release :|

 

[rtwjunkie]

A bit late, but I found a picture of the V1 with an "all new premium silver shroud" at Computex. Strange they didn't picture it in the press release :|

I wonder what the purpose of just putting a different shroud on it was?

 

[praze]

I wonder what the purpose of just putting a different shroud on it was?

It does seem a bit silly, but it's probably cheaper for them to make it themselves than to use Nvidia's reference shroud.

 

[Prima.Vera]

Any reviews yet for the Twin Frozr one?