MSI 4080 Super Expert Unboxing, Benchmarks & Review

In this video, we're taking a look at the brand-new MSI 4080 Super Expert, which is a card intended for 1440p and 4K gaming. We'll be overclocking it to see how much power we can get out of it, and we'll also be doing some benchmarks to compare it to other 4080s on the market.
If you're looking for a great GPU for gaming, then you need to check out the MSI 4080 Super Expert!
Gaming benchmark scores from 3DMark, TimeSpy, Port Royal, Final Fantasy XIV & Speed Way,.
Overclock settings:
Core: +150mhz, 2730mhz
VRAM: +1650mhz, 13151mhz
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Unboxing
1:15 First Look
2:42 Second Look
3:30 Size Comparison
4:10 Installation
5:54 Gaming Performance
7:52 Overclocking Performance
8:46 Fan Size
9:17 Thermals
9:57 Audio Levels
11:21 Price & Value
12:35 Conclusion

[@daves3108]

Anyone have this card and the exhaust fan on top doesn't spin?

[@JohnLCharette]

Sounds like a warranty issue. I'd contact MSI support.

[@daves3108]

@@JohnLCharette luckily I got it off amazon so I can return it

[@JohnLCharette]

One last thing to note.. the fans don't spin unless they are under load. Make sure you jump into a game and play for a bit, then the fans should turn on. If that top fan still doesn't, then return it.

[@daves3108]

@@JohnLCharette yah I ran the heaven bench mark I was hitting 80 degrees still nothing. Gorgeous card though thanks for replying

[@TheLite0003]

I ran into the same issue. Performance was fine for a while, then the top exhaust fan stopped after normal in-game stress (I think I was playing Last Epoch at the time...nothing crazy). This was after about a week of use. I tried everything to get it going again. I called MSI for tech support, they had walked me through the standard stress test procedures. Nothing. The recommended returning it to the retailer, so I did. Ended up returning it to newegg, I later went with a different 4080 super. No slight on the MSI expert, as I believe there may have been just a few bad cards out there.

[@IcaroMorse]

Great looking card. Fan layout reminds me of Founder's Edition cards. Refreshing to see something different. Vertical mounting makes sense with this one.

[@JohnLCharette]

Yeah, I think MSI did a great job with the design. I hadn't thought of vertically mounting it. I should get myself a vertical mount for my Corsair 5000D test bench system and show off both ways for people. Thanks for the idea!

[@CookedRigatoni1]

Recently vertically mounted this gpu in my pc looks so dope

[@obliviondust2719]

Its such a divisive card design some think it’s gorgeous and some think it’s ugly, no in-between

[@JohnLCharette]

I definitely like it. Your thoughts?

[@obliviondust2719]

@@JohnLCharette I liked it too! I wish they made a 4090 with that design!

[@pdg_strix2447]

I liked, its different from the normal heatsink, i would 100% have one of these on my rig, its very clean, but i guess that for now ill stay with my xfx, that 4080 is too expensive😂

[@teaguejelinek4038]

I think it looks a little in between. There you go.

[@rhoadeswr1]

My Asus Dual 4070 Super does have coil whine mainly when playing Starfield. I just ordered this card for 1,080 USD. Very excited to get it installed.

[@chrisrussellca]

Looks great!!!

[@LOT9T]

I could of bought the Expert for 40$ more but the Pro art was a better case fit unfortunately. I am not disappointed in the Pro-Art 4080 super but i did want to buy the Expert. I mean 1095 for a pro art 4080 super it's a really nice card John. had since day of launch! Man did i haggle Micro Center lol! FYI using MSI Afterburner +225 Core Clock +1100mhz Memory clock has been solid gaming so that might be a good baseline for you to start at. Never crashed yet but i so have a lower tier OC core clock at +150 for Warzone! Use at your own risk lol!

[@JohnLCharette]

Ohhh, thanks for the info regarding your ProArt OC settings. I'll definitely try those out when I unbox and start testing mine. I like the MSI Expert, but personally, prefer the ProArt design better. Shhh, don't tell MSI ;)

[@Hail4Gaming]

Okay so i am currently trying to install my GFX card (MSI 4080 super Expert) and dont have a 12v hpwr converter. I assume that means I need to use the supplied cable. Do I need to plug in all 3 8-pin connectors? Im kind of confused.

[@JohnLCharette]

Congrats on the new cars! Yes, you need to plug in all three 8pin power connectors to use the card.

[@Hail4Gaming]

@@JohnLCharette I figured that might be the case. Only problem is the cable it comes with is just slightly too big and I can't put my side panel back on. Looks as though I might need to get a converter or something. Is there a less bulky converter I can use, perhaps 90degree, that you might recommend? Edit: I am rocking a Gigabyte 850w modular PSU

[@JohnLCharette]

Yes, CableMods has a 90 degree adapter that works well.

[@mrwolfe0812]

regarding the dual bios, I would rely on what the manufacturer website says over any third party site, so I would say no dual bios.

[@JohnLCharette]

That's the confusing part.. both are the manufacturer (MSIs) websites. One is their product page and the other is their official store. But yes, I agree. Given the fact that I couldn't find it.. I'd agree and say it doesn't have one.

[@mrwolfe0812]

@@JohnLCharette That's a bit of a head scratcher. Seems like whoever set the store up was looking at more than one thing at a time, maybe threw that in cause they finished another page on a card that had it and it was fresh on their mind.

[@kamgaming4454]

my favourite looking one is the Asus Pro - art and this one but in the UK the Pro Art is one of the cheapest ones

[@JohnLCharette]

Yes, I agree. I like the ProArt design more than this one.. but kudos to MSI for coming up with something comparable.

[@hl236]

I'm on the brink of ordering this card today but the temps concern me.

[@JohnLCharette]

I personally wouldn't be too concerned. Yes, I've seen cooler cards, but know that my temps were with fan speeds on Auto, which landed at 30%. These cards won't start to throttle performance until 88C, and that's when the fan will kick in to keep it cooler. What case are you using?

[@marvyn_wez]

​@JohnLCharette what were the tennis like under load? I'm getting this case and have the 5000d case.

[@alanvaldez1449]

For the fan on top, does it release hot air towards the CPU?

[@JohnLCharette]

Yes, in a traditional horizontal mount, it pulls air from the bottom and shoots it up towards the CPU.

[@mill3ronfir3gaming51]

Do the 4000 cards have a different or better encoder chip then 3000 cards ?

[@JohnLCharette]

Yeah, I can't say I know much about it, as I don't stream.. but from what I hear, they've improved the AV1 encoding with the 4000 series.

[@Swift_Dinosaur]

You love it or you hate it I love it

[@riezalyncacapit1502]

Hello sir can compatible in pc case Phanthek evolv shift?

[@JohnLCharette]

I'm not 100% sure, but that case can support up to 350mm length GPUs. Here are the size specs of this card: 312 x 141 x 61 mm

[@onlylordx]

dude nice video but that music that u put in sometimes ist awful man xD

[@JohnLCharette]

Haha, thanks for the feedback. I never know what to do about music.. have it super low in the background and then turn it up during transitions.. pop it it like I did that video or have no music at all.

[@hoigizghoigizg6408]

idk bro, 75C is not cool as cucumber, and while drawing only about 300W, i would expect better temps for how much it costs. i know you can set a custom fan curve, but still...

[@JohnLCharette]

Yeah, it's a good point. I just compared it to the 4080s that I reviewed and most of them stayed in the 60s. Hmm.. to me, 75C still isn't bad considering it doesn't thermal throttle until 88C.. but still, it could have been cooler. Consider, those tests were done at 30% fan speed.

[@Sakebo]

It might just be the luck of the draw cause I just picked mine up the other day and my core temps depending on game are between 60-70 and hitting 75 when using Path Tracing in Cyberpunk. Hotspot is around 70-80 depending on my use and vram stops at 70c. Case is a Corsair 7000x and clock speeds are 2760mhz.

[@JohnLCharette]

Thanks for sharing! Yeah, cards vary so much card to card. I imagine given the vapor chamber that it's design very well for thermals.

[@bradenelswick5355]

How big is it compared to the rx 550

[@pdg_strix2447]

Bro ur going from a 550 to a 4080, thats wild

[@bradenelswick5355]

@@pdg_strix2447 yep

[@JohnLCharette]

You'd have to check the measurement specs on MSIs website vs yours. I'm not sure which make/model RX550 you have.. but I'm guessing this card will be bigger. Let us know what you find out.

[@anitaremenarova6662]

@@bradenelswick5355 312x162x61 all in mm

[@macmusica]

Uses a Lazy Susan lol Bothered about being against my Dell 8950 1000w PSU.

[@JohnLCharette]

Haha, yeah. My wife chirps at me every time I steal it from the dining room table. One day, I'll buy a fancy motorized 360-degree stand to show off parts.

[@NeoDon1]

More like puter and gray, no match but with a 4080 Sup your forgiven. lol

[@JohnLCharette]

Hahah, good catch. *bows*

[@ogpickle9484]

that looka horrible

[@JohnLCharette]

I've heard people either love it or hate it.. I'm guessing you're the latter.