MSI GTX 980 GAMING 4G
Next in my list is the MSI GTX 980 GAMING 4G, featuring the company’s new TWIN FROZR V cooling system. One unique feature about this graphics card is that it has three different clock speed settings. They are Silent Mode, Gaming Mode and OC Mode that can be controlled via the Gaming App. They have a clock speed of 1127MHz base/ 1216MHz boost, 1190MHz base/1291MHz boost, and 1216MHz base/1317MHz boost respectively. It also has a 4096MB GDDR5 memory clocked at 7010MHz effective, running on a 256-bit memory interface.
The Twin Frozr V Cooling uses two 4-inch Torx exhaust fans to pull heat from a large heatsink with SuperSU pipes, the Twin Frozr V system is quiet and allows for overclocking without overheating. The MSI GTX 980 Gaming 4G is also built with military class components like Hi-C Cap, Super Ferrite Chokes and Solid Capacitors. And like most of the GTX980 GPU, it supports 4K display at 60fps and NVIDIA Surround for multiple monitor configurations.
MSI GTX 980 GAMING 4G Benchmarks
3DMark Fire Strike (1080p) – around 11326 to 11677 *
3DMark Fire Strike Extreme – around 5667 to 5942 *
Note: *Benchmark results vary from one system to another.
MSI GTX 980 GAMING 4G Specifications
| GPU | GeForce GTX 980 |
| Bus Type | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| Memory | 4 GB GDDR5 |
| Memory Bit Width | 256-bit |
| Clock Speed | OC Mode: 1216 to 1317 MHz (with boost) Gaming Mode: 1190 to 1291 MHz Silent Mode: 1140 to 1241 MHz |
| Maximum Number of Displays | 4 |
| Memory Speed | 1752 MHz 7010 MHz effective at QDR (quad data rate) |
| DVI Output | 1 x Dual-link DVI-I |
| HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI v1.4a |
| DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort v1.2 |
| Maximum Resolution | DVI / VGA: 2048 x 1536 @ 60 Hz HDMI v1.4a: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz DisplayPort: 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz |
| Multi-GPU Support | Up to 3 with SLI |
| Power Consumption | 178 W (500 W minimum power supply recommended) |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| Power Input | 2 x 8-pin PCI power input |
| RAMDAC | 400 |
| DirectX Version Support | 12 |
| OpenGL Version Support | 4.4 |
| System Requirements | Computer: Intel Core series or higher processor or compatible system Expansion Slot: PCI Express series motherboard w/ one dual-width x16 graphics slot Monitor: VGA Support minimum 800 x 600 resolution Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Optical Drive: Double speed or higher |
| Dimensions | Height: 5.5" / 140 mm Length: 11" / 279 mm Width: 1.4"/ 36 mm |
| Form Factor | Dual Slot |
| Weight | 1.7 lb / 782 g |
