They are saying imitation is the sincerest type of flattery, which implies MSI should actually like Nvidia’s Founders Version design. It is taken the core idea of Nvidia’s RTX 30- and 40-series FE playing cards, the push/pull fan idea, and reimagined it with its personal RTX 4080 Tremendous 16G Professional.
MSI tells me it preferred how Nvidia’s Founders playing cards effectively shift air from one aspect of a chassis, over the GPU, and out the opposite. This has been Nvidia’s method ever for the reason that RTX 30-series, and although it is massively engorged the design with the 40-series, it is confirmed a preferred choose.
Although MSI is borrowing the FE’s core idea, it is providing a totally completely different look. Nvidia’s opted for that glossy stealth black design for its new Tremendous playing cards that gave the impression to be all anybody might speak about at CES, however MSI has opted for a extra skilled search for its Professional lineup. Befitting of the identify, I suppose.
As is the case with many RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 playing cards, this card is loads greater than you anticipate it to be when you stand up shut. It must be half the dimensions it really is. Amongst a sea of graphics playing cards at MSI’s CES 2024 sales space this stood out from the remaining. Although I doubt it is everybody’s cup of tea.
MSI will roll out the Professional line with the approaching Tremendous playing cards. Nvidia plans to launch these all through the month, beginning with the RTX 4070 Tremendous on January 17. The RTX 4070 Ti Tremendous follows on January 24 and the RTX 4080 Tremendous on January 31.
But whereas I like MSI’s tackle a Founders Version, it would not maintain a candle to that all-black RTX 4080 Tremendous FE. Sorry MSI, I am a sucker for stealth builds.
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