MSI Gaming X GTX1080 Review TF6

Next up from our pile of GPU's is the MSI Gaming X GTX1080 feature an all new TwinFrozR 6 cooler
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[@psych7111]

IMO I like the subtle red lighting. I hate light bleeding anywhere and having it contained in the case for only when you're checking it out is really nice.

[@BlueTheRage]

I got this GPU yesterday, pretty badass card !

[@roteroktober360]

how's the noise?

[@BlueTheRage]

Had it for a long time now, Its silent, card doesnt go past 72c and its OC'd to 2068mhz

[@Oboro911]

mine goes up to 82c idk maybe i should repaste it?

[@BlueTheRage]

82c on a gaming X ? Yes thats way too high, maybe you have an airflow problem in your case ? or up the fan speed.

[@Oboro911]

Oh I cleaned off the old paste, applied new one and its temp down to 68 to 73c

[@MattsPaddock]

Just got a chance to play with one of these, mine was also going up to around 1960-1970 MHz, average was usually just below the 1900 MHz mark, depending on the game / benchmark. And yes, it's REALLY QUIET and I'm a borderline noise freak! :D P.S. great coverage as always! :)

[@cheescake98]

They have a Gaming Z with a light up backplate

[@Jonathan_Redmond]

The Z has higher clocks as well.

[@cpljaide]

Anyone got any info when the Gaming Z comes?

[@daniellaufer6204]

One of my favourite PC part review channels, you always go into great detail explaining components and functions. Thanks for another great review!

[@file1man]

Ive never seen card internal until he took the card apart- wow- we see and learn so much- wish I was 20 years younger because I learn so much from you- very much appreciate all your hard work

[@jannorman2091]

You're a hell of a guy, Tom. These videos are amazing and I know that I speak for the majority when I say that. I'm sorry that we're not as vocal as the more pessimistic crowd that's around, but we do appreciate what you do and the thoroughness and thoughtfulness with which you conduct every segment on your channels and your website. This is all fantastic stuff and we're sorry that you get any flack for things. I think that the amount of thumbs up that you have here is a better indicator about how most of us really feel. By all means, please cut your videos shorter, if you find yourself short on time. Everyone here can understand. On the other hand, don't cut them shorter on account of us not appreciating the content. What you've done has been extremely helpful for my recent build and for clarification on some matters as well. Thank you again, Mr. Tom Logan.

[@CatheteriZedEYE]

i love the look of the msi cards, those chunky pipes, gotta love'em

[@martinkarlsen235]

Can't decide between ASUS and MSI, which would you recommend in terms of temperature and noise? Is the Asus strix fan headers a gamechanger? I have a Asus maximus viii hero motherboard.

[@DellBoyJamie]

the power connector on the back is for the Gaming Z 1080/1070 has a dragon emblem on the back glowing red

[@CDG7755]

Very nice Avro Vulcan model in the background, among the others!

[@TechHug]

The power connector is for the Gaming Z.

[@tijmenvn]

The GAMING Z card from MSI has a backplate which lights up, so the PCB's for the GAMING X and the GAMING Z will be the same, looking at the power connector at the back

[@Assassinoxable]

Great video and nice shirt! I work at Superdry! Thanks again for this review, I just placed in my backorder for my own MSI Gaming X GTX 1080@! :D

[@jehhova4000]

Love the way you stripped it anyway! i'd strip it too if they said to me "oh dont strip it it ruins temps". good on ya !

[@Sniperfire24]

Dude just discovered your channel, and you're reviews are the best i've ever seen!

[@leonisbacher1772]

you mustn't have seen much then cause he kinda sucks.

[@Sniperfire24]

Jonathan Wakeford Care to explain why?

[@OC3D]

Yet youre still here watching them....

[@leonisbacher1772]

OC3D TV no I didn't watch it through I couldn't stand your ugly peasant mug that long. Just scrolling through.

[@razorgarf]

Hope you turn your life around Jonathan.

[@bryan120000]

could you record the noise you were talking about next time?

[@quicogil4565]

I just bought this. Can't wait!

[@uberdump]

Quick question - the EVGA step up program means that I can change my GTX 980 Ti SC+ GAMING ACX 2.0+ card to a EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 ACX 3.0 for the price of shipping which is only a few Euros. Tom, is it worth my while doing this as it's basically free?

[@thegreenbean5891]

great review Tom as always

[@oOWaschBaerOo]

there is a rgb backlit backplate card coming ... they anounced it same day as this card was anounced.... the msi 1080 gaming z 8g

[@PrinzJulian]

Gaming Z version has an RGB backplate afaik, so it uses the same PCB but a different backplate and they add an additional premium cost

[@radtech246]

Looking one of the best this year :D

[@PragmaticTornado]

Got this card yesterday. Didn't have time to test it much, but it seems pretty good. I think the idle temps are a bit high, but this is most likely because the fans stop spinning when it's not under load. Temps and noise levels were good when I ran 3dMark though (stock clocks). I'm considering setting up a custom fan profile where the fans always spin. Those suckers last for years anyway; my previous card was an MSI Gaming 780Ti, and only had to remove the fans once to get rid of all the dust. I don't really see the point with the RGB lighting, but since it can be disabled it doesn't matter. Hoping this card will last me at least a few years.

[@3djooboy]

Can't find the coloured CPU block accent piece on the corsair webby. Oh and where do you want the beer sending to?

[@CaptHotah]

Nice video. Please do some reviews for the aftermarket 1070's when you get the chance aswell. Cheers.

[@OC3D]

Plenty of those coming dude

[@TheGoldenMiner]

Can you bring back manual overclocking rather an using only using GPU Boost 3.0. Would be nice to see how much more you can achieve with a manual overclock and compare that against GPU Boost 3.0 results. So people who want to overclock the cards further and those who want to run it stock out of box have an idea of these custom vendor cards are capable of

[@oOtrilloXtremeOo]

Again a great review! Thanks. I'm still waiting for the strix x99 review that was already finished like a week ago :( You seriously want to kill me...

[@bcatbb2896]

This is my first time seeing your video and it's very detailed. Kinda wish you would do a noise test video of all the cards so we can have a good idea of their noise level. Putting DB doesn't really help :(

[@charliecoplestone9694]

Hello Tim, Looking at that power draw, it looks quite efficient. Would you say that with an i7 6700K @ 4.6Ghz, 16GB DDR4, MSI Z170A Gaming M5, 1x SSD, 1x HDD and that specific card above in SLI could be powered by a 750W PSU? Thanks for the review.

[@kevlar218]

So, you are saying they bought that cooling shroud and lighting from Walmart? It looks really tacky and because it's the cheapest model I'm sure they were trying to keep costs down. Hopefully the Z and Lightning editions will be better in that department.

[@HansGr00ber]

Hey Tom, you touch on it a bit in this review, which is great, but can you mention in reviews for all these cards covered in LEDs if it's possible to just turn them all off? Ta!

[@fritzyschannel5942]

walmart your talking about & personally i'm interested in the kfA2 hof 1080,haven't seen much coverage on that card as of yet.

[@SirShizuka]

Is the plate under the heat-pipes a vapour chamber or a sheet of metal?

[@Kelfella]

Tom , what is the measurements of the msi gtx1080 ?

[@Saarnash86]

What do you think about the reliability of the MSI card vs the ASUS one and their human error free assembly and better components?

[@huambo]

appreciate all of the extra effort you put into these reviews mate, top top job! p.s I have a Zotac Amp Extreme coming soon, any word on clockspeeds for it? they're being very tight lipped

[@VexedFilms]

Oh Tom you need to replace the AAs in your 1080 mate

[@alexeysavinov2101]

thank you Tom, best review as always. I think I'm gonna buy this card.

[@theroyalcam]

between this msi gaming x and the asus strix OC, which of the 2 is the most quiet during load? also during idle, is the asus strix completly silent?

[@theroyalcam]

+Jeff Wiesneski thing is the asus fans never stop spinning compared to the msi fans

[@theroyalcam]

The Terrible Puddle what does that mean exactly?

[@theroyalcam]

The Terrible Puddle ever since the gtx 970 was advertised with 4gb vram i have trust issues with nvidia and all their partners. it has to be confirmed by someone who has the card

[@theroyalcam]

***** i wanna see that review

[@theroyalcam]

***** thanks, apparently the asus is quieter during load compared to the msi.... at least when comparing noise levels between the kitguru review and the guru3d review

[@tylerweigand8875]

"You didn't press the button you moron!" Haha. Don't worry, we all love you TTL!!!!

[@LimitGTX]

How come no discussion on overclocking for the MSI card in the video? You do say on the website that the new GPU boost software does overclock the cards, but does that mean it couldn't be pushed any more?

[@OC3D]

GPU boost is within about 30-50mhz of a manual clock.

[@LimitGTX]

Thanks for the quick reply, With both the Asus Strix and Msi Gaming X having custom PCBs and additional power connectors. I had hoped for them to gain higher overclocks than the 2100mhz overclocked Founders/Reference edition 1080, now it just seems their only real advantage is lower thermals and quieter operations.

[@ezekiele6883]

So, would you recommend a STRIX GTX 1080 or a GAMING X GTX 1080?

[@ilalo83]

would like to know the answer to his one as i can get either now

[@yyperi]

Gaming X has a superior cooler (quieter and slightly lower temps).

[@AngelHeart9674]

I know gpu boost 3.0 is amazing, but you didn't mention manual OC beyond the boost like you did with the asus

[@kevenharvey9711]

I would have still liked to have overclocking results, not even the benchmarks, just the clocks, I can figure out roughly where the performance falls with that info. In fact that might be a good way to review the cards, stock benchmarks (with actual boost clock info) and overclocked clocks.

[@ZZstaff]

Did the card run cooler with TIM that you applied? If so, what TIM did you use? ... BTW, until something comes along that can run all games at over 60 minimum FPS on a 4K monitor [I want one] I do not have a reason to replace my MSI GTX 980 Ti Lightning. My current monitor is 1080p.

[@OutOfRangeDE]

ZZstaff rather go for 1440p 144fps

[@artyboy1966]

I like the way you keep harping on the not-bright-enough red "rib" LEDs lol! Reminds me of a kid complaining of having no hot fudge sauce on his chocolate sundae.. totally understandable! Thanks for the in-depth GTX1080 video reviews. Since you have already covered Asus and MSI, would you be doing one for the Gigabyte G1 soon?

[@OC3D]

If they send me one I will. I have asked. Got some EVGA and Gainward stuff coming too

[@BiecherBender]

Is the MSI gaming x noticable quieter than the strix?

[@basstheangelo]

Thanks for this. When are you going to review EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW?

[@radudanieliacob6652]

Any chance to review a Gigabyte card?. Im curious if the only power connection they have make a diference. Regards

[@steveaustin4118]

Will never complain about your long video's, at least we know your not cutting corners and it's going to be a good review, it's why they make pint cups for coffee

[@DjDafiDak]

Will you have a review for the gigabyte g1 gaming version?

[@KeithSangster]

Where do you get those cable dividers from? The ones that keep your PCI & power cables at equal distance apart.

[@OC3D]

You have to get the right ones for you cables, these are cablemod ones that are designed for the thinner CM cables. If you have normal braided cables then look at E22.biz

[@SkatetheFGreat]

Sadly i had crazy coil whine on my card so had to return it.

[@steamkidsdad]

so between this 1080 and the evga ftw 1080 which should i buy?

[@file1man]

Im new to your channel- all the work you do - would hope to see you use a db meter on all you cards but I do realize fan and card noise is tied to the total system and system changes will make card to card db levels perhaps less reliable.. please think about doin your own db tests

[@JoshuaNStanton]

TTL is it even worth it to watercool the 1080? what about with custom bios to push volts up to 1.2? if so which one is best beacuse i thought ek said they where only going to make blocks for refrence pcb!??! Please Help! thanks for your great videos!

[@xavierelvis]

I've watched both this and Strix reviews and still have these unanswered in the comparison between them: Strix fans start at 66 where MSI at 60? Noise wise which is more silent than the 2 with the fans on say 70 degrees? The whine (electric noise) u refer to was absent from the Strix or same level? The answer to these questions will be the deciding factor for me as everything else has been well reviewed Once again thank you for more great in depth reviews

[@MABFR01]

I am currently trying to figure out if I should buy an EVGA 1080 FTW 3.0 or this one :/ For the same price, any ideas?

[@MADDGAMMER]

Should i get the MSI gaming x GTX 1080 or the asus Strix GTX 1080 oc ?also wich one is quieter?

[@AlbzterNinja]

I'm getting a 1080 soon, but what one should I get? I'm gonna get it really soon though so I won't have more than 20 days to wait. So I'm thinking about the rog STRIX, I like the look more than the MSI one and as I see they're performing pretty much the same, except the highest boost clock. But what do you think? Also what card is the makes the most noice? The rog strix or the Gaming X?

[@elonmuskloverd7252]

Inno3D X3 Non-passive coolers for VRM and Memory, around 30 decibel

[@revgaming142]

Just ordered this card. Super excited to add it to my rig. Great card! :P

[@HELLBOY-ur4st]

RevGaming I just installed it it's god tier

[@revgaming142]

Battle Shark Yeah dude, Ive had it for a couple weeks now and its amazing.

[@Hectizzle702]

damn me and you have almost the exact build haha im going to follow you from now on for ideas, obv i dont have your case just regular black so im very very jealous of your case haha so as far as sli for this card do you plan to do it? cause i know i want to but im worried about cooling cause im not water cooling it

[@48some]

I love your reviews ! keep them comming i just subscribed. I am wondering if i should replace my GTX970 Sli for 1 GTX 1080 Gaming X.. I bought Mirrors Edge Catalyst but it runs the Hyper settings poorly and Nvidia recommends a GTX 1080. So what is your advice on this ?

[@MrDv8r]

I am having a lot of trouble trying to decide between the Asus z270F and the MSI Z270 Pro Carbon. Any thoughts? I am going to be using a i7 7700K, Samsung 960 Evo, and either a Galax GTX1080 EXOC or the Asus GTX1080 STRIX 8G/A8G/O8G or the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G/ ARMOR OC 8G . Any thoughts or suggestions on which motherboard-GPU pairing is the best option?

[@OutOfRangeDE]

MrDv8r just never buy an armor oc

[@jaskbi]

Are they going to a Lighting Gtx range?

[@james2042]

the power connector is for the gaming z

[@Henk14789]

For old cards and new games, isn't it possible to do just a few representative models? Like last generation most popular and most powerfull like 970 and 980ti and then just the most popular one from the one or two generations before that. I have no idea how long it takes to benchmark one card though.

[@TheSeventhSealGuild]

Can i get you to review the zotec 1080? thx in advance

[@TheGoldenMiner]

Can you bring back manual overclocking rather an using only using GPU Boost 3.0. Would be nice to see how much more you can achieve with a manual overclock and compare that against GPU Boost 3.0 results. So people who want to overclock the cards further and those who want to run it stock out of box have an idea of these custom vendor cards are capable of

[@Tom-pw3jv]

With GPU Boost 3, averages are apparently what you need to look at. I'm kinda torn about the new GPU Boost. It feels like it takes away precise overclocking in favour of "throw more shit at the wall and see what sticks" aka more juice and hope for your GPU's cooler to convice the GPU boost tech, that all is fine and dandy.

[@bulldzr70]

wow is that a Aluminum heat sink.... how come the did not put a copper heat sink with that awesome card.

[@novachrono2236]

awesome review that i have to subscribe! which i rarely do

[@KOLLOSS40235]

need a review of the EVGA GTX 1080 FTW :)

[@legeeksinfos]

What is the use case ? Thank you

[@minxgames5471]

Mr logan, will you be doing a review of the Asus ROG RGB 1080? if you've already done one, forgive me and link it please. i cannot find one, that is very good. Your reviews are always extensive and comprehensible. Thanks

[@minxgames5471]

Well, i'm a moron. I found it in your videos. I did not look good enough or it did not load. Eitherway i'm responsible. Thanks for the review Tom.

[@minxgames5471]

wasn't loading for me. KZbin was only showing me 3 videos xD

[@Owesome]

Those things you called Hi-C caps are mosfets

[@rubbix5875]

which card has the better performance, msi or asus

[@jeremymcadam7400]

is it a battery powered graphics card?!?

[@sidewinder86ify]

Passive VRM cooling..next!

[@TekOverclocked]

10:40 Corsair 760T

[@pcbencher9593]

£350 when the 970 launched? I'm sorry but the 970 has NEVER seen a price tag that high apart from the EVGA hybrid as far as I can remember. The MSI came in at £275 and then £290 and now back down. Though I do agree look at the performance and not the name. When can I expect a EVGA 1080 FTW review as I have one on the way for the 17th june :D

[@TechAlivePT]

Good review as always

[@thomo2009]

No overclocking on the card? Seems like you missed one of the more important aspects of the card.

[@OC3D]

GPUboost3 does all of that for you now.

[@thomo2009]

Can you not squeeze abit more out the card via manual or is it just not worth it anymore?

[@bothellkenmore]

It was a waste of time in the Strix review.

[@87Aequitas]

im hanging between the Asus Nvidia GeForce ROG Strix-GTX1070-8OG-Gaming and the MSI NVIDIA PCI-Express GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X 8G, which one is the better value ? I likem both...

[@OC3D]

Ill be making a video soon, both are here

[@87Aequitas]

a ok nice, ty Tom :)

[@monacocross4241]

you motherboard displey schow 40 its wrong ??

[@Warm_Pancakes]

I have never seen a reviewer that legit takes apart the card 😂😂😂. Nice review though

[@HENNY2G]

how do i customise the msi white led on the graphics card to a different color?

[@OC3D]

With the software that came with the card

[@thinusary1]

did you get into trouble for taking it apart haha

[@TheScreamingDonkey]

Please don't shorten your reviews, the best part of them is how deep you go into the technical and design details. I'm looking forward to your review of the EVGA GTX 1080 FTW.

[@fokjohnpainkiller]

Yeah I'm looking forward to that as well

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

Seems good, but I'm not seeing the the extra $60 over the Strix here. Thanks for the review. This narrows down my selection.

[@ussop5814]

Whats the best 1080 to get?

[@OrganicStuff1]

Why are there no gigabyte g1 reviews out anywhere

[@OC3D]

Because they have not sent any out

[@PeterPan90]

i buy target, dude have coil whine or no >.< tyyy (sorry my bad english)

[@cdb081258]

No overclocking???

[@friedrichsteiner8411]

What motherboard is that?

[@TangoEchoAlphaUK]

Considering this or the EVGA FTW 1080 - decisions, decisions!

[@nathantaylor9144]

His case is sick.

[@AjitB07]

Thumbs up for taking it apart anyway

[@MantaProx2]

love the outro

[@Smidge]

just bought two of these for £800 each today which equals $2090 USD... i hope it was worth it! as i am running two predator 1440p 144hz monitors so i am hoping it will be enough.The UK, we have to pay extra which is so annoying as with my last cards when they came out i could have paid for a fly to America and back to buy them and still saved money... UK import charges and a pain!