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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Msi rtx 5080 review

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The card seems to be working well so far. I will update you later if any problems arise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best MSI Midrange GPU

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded to this MSI RTX 5080 from a 30-series card and the difference is night and day. I was worried about the size, but it fit into my mid-tower just fine (though it's definitely a "thicc" card). The Gaming Trio cooler is incredibly quiet—even under heavy load in Cyberpunk with ray tracing maxed out, the temps stayed well under 65C. The design is sleek without being too "flashy," and the RGB is subtle enough to look premium. It’s expensive, yeah, but if you’re looking for high-refresh 4K gaming, this is basically the sweet spot for the 50-series right now. Pros: Stays very cool and quiet. 4K performance is flawless. Build quality feels very solid. Cons: It’s a massive card, so check your case clearance! Price is steep, but you get what you pay for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Extremely pleased with the performance of this car

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went from an EVGA RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra to this MSI 5080, with a lot of hesitancy, only to be completely pleased with the performance. When I run my games on max settings, not only does it look and perform better, the card is significantly quieter down to a whisper. When I would run games with my 3090, it might as well have been a free space heater with the noise and heat. This card has a very nice, quiet, premium build and performs extremely well with anything that I throw at it. Fantastic card.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding card, price tag aside.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Card is extremely quiet even with the BIOS switch set to "gaming" (be sure to change this when you first install it for best performance, as it comes with the switch set to "silent" by default). Even in demanding games in a very warm summer room I've never seen it go over 72c, so it stays very cool. It's an incredible card, performance is outstanding and feature-wise it's the best card I've owned; the major drawback is that the price is smack in the middle of the absurd range. Price aside, the card is pretty much as good as you could possible hope for. Performance out of box seems to be up to ~10%ish over the FE cards, give or take a bit depending on the game, which is way better than I expected for a factory OC. It's even a pretty decent looking card, if that's something you're looking for, although the RGB is a bit much for me (it's easy to adjust with MSI's software, though). It's an outstanding card, but it better be for that price tag. If you build for your budget and your budget supports this, it's a great addition to your system. If you have any concerns about any other core components in your system, save yourself some cash and go with a 5070ti and spend whatever's left on those other upgrades.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best of the best!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This graphic card is AMAZING!! Has a silent or OC mode that works effectively. Runs consistently high frames on even epic settings. Temps on this bad boy are insane, it does not ever go above 55 Celsius for me while gaming. I’m am throughly impressed with the quality of this card. It was worth every penny I spent on it. The design and lights look great. Does everything I need it to do and more. If I could rate this higher than 5 stars I would. I matched this card with a Ryzen 7 9800x3d they run great together, a perfectly match! I average close to 300 fps with no frame generation on at all. With frame generation it goes even higher.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What a BEAST

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hard to get and despite the high price and low generational upflift, this thing is a beast! Upgraded from a 3080 10gig and finally 4k maxed is a fluid experience on my OLED. Overclocks beyond 400mhz core (in which it draws over 400 watts at times) and gets it within breathing distance of a 4090 (albeit for barely less money and substantially less Vram). But for the next few years this will keep me happy before 6000 series releases with hopefully a smaller process node and thus much better performance, efficiency and thermals.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Prettiest GPU out there

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Probably the best looking and performing GPU of there. Also has the new safety insert to make sure it connected safetly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful and Silent Beast!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This MSI RTX 5080 is an absolute powerhouse! It runs cool, staying below 65°C even under heavy loads, and is practically silent 99% of the time. When the fans do spin up, they’re barely noticeable. Performance-wise, this card handles everything effortlessly—I haven’t even needed to overclock it. My only minor gripe is the RGB; it’s barely visible, which is a missed opportunity for those who love flashy setups. That said, the sleek design and top-tier performance make this an easy recommendation for any gamer or creator looking for a top-tier GPU.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overpay for a great experience

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Coming from a 4070ti super that i barely had for a year you can say this was a wild card buy.. according to tests and reviews this card seemed to only give about 15%-30% gains compared to my previous card. For someone who can only use 4k/60fps that meh % gains can actually make the games I play run at stable 60fps so I say it was definitely worth it.. the price is very hard to chew and it almost didnt fit in my case but made it work! Now time to play realistic looking minecraft with mods and shaders at 4k/60fps.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded from a 307, was able to snag this. It works great. No perfomance issues, great performance, extremly queit, does not run hot. Sits around mid 60’s C under full load while playing graphicslly intense games like Stalker 2 and Kingdom Come 2. I definitely love MSI as well, so I am happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MORE POWER

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I work as a video editor, so having a powerful card that can handle multiple programs and files is essential. The 5080 has been exporting 30-minute shows with captions in only a few minutes. This has greatly increased my productivity. Haven't had any issues while gaming or holding up my 4 monitors. It was easy to install and the LEDs don't overpower the look either, and if you decide to put it in a vertical orientation, it still looks phenomenal. This doesn't come with its fair share of cons, though. One being the price is steep, and depending on what you are upgrading from, I wouldn't suggest this card if you have a 40 series, as the price to performance difference isn't much so you wouldn't be gaining much. Maybe it's how I measure, but Best Buy says the height is 338 mm. I consider that the length is when you have it in your case, that number corresponds with the length of the case. That is about 13.3 ins, so keep that in mind about the case you are getting, as it will go past your motherboard most likely and get close to side panel fans if you have a fish tank type case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Every game I’ve played runs smooth with great frame rates and the graphics look amazing. The card stays cool and quiet which I really appreciate. It is definitely on the expensive side, but if you can afford it, the performance makes it worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MSI Gaming Trio 5080

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded to the MSI Gaming Trio 5080 recently, and honestly, it’s been an absolute game-changer. I was a little apprehensive about all the hype surrounding AI frame generation, but after putting it through real-world gaming tests, I’m fully converted. I’ve been playing titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur’s Gate 3, and the performance has been incredible. Everything runs buttery smooth, even with settings cranked to ultra, ray tracing maxed out, and all the bells and whistles turned on. The AI frame generation feature sounded gimmicky at first, but it genuinely delivers a noticeable boost—especially in demanding scenes where traditional performance usually dips. Visually, the MSI Gaming Trio 5080 is a beast too: • Triple-fan cooling keeps temps low and stable • RGB lighting is tasteful (not obnoxious) • Build quality feels solid, premium, and reassuring when you’re dropping this kind of cash. Long story short: If you’re on the fence, especially about AI frame generation, don’t be. This card is an absolute monster and it’s genuinely made my gaming experience better than ever.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Gaming GPU

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent card! It runs very cool and very quiet. Idles at just over 30C, and just above 60C when fully loaded. Very impressive! MFG is also a real game changer! Only with that it had a bit more VRAM!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast & Silent

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome video card runs cool and quiet. Close to my RTX4090. I would recommend this card to anyone wanting a great gaming experience!!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What a beast of a card. I upgraded to get more performance in 4K gaming. This card did exactly that. While it is quiet, I don’t hear too much coil whine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fiddy eighddy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works amazing no overheating looks great and service for pick up was good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing card

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Arrived in perfect condition,looks amazing and runs everything I need beautifully.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    “Unleash Ultimate Power with the MSI RTX 5080

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Next-gen power for serious gamers. The MSI RTX 5080 with 16GB of GDDR7 memory delivers outstanding performance in 4K gaming, advanced ray tracing, and the latest DLSS technology. Its Tri Frozr cooling system ensures optimal temperatures and quiet operation, while the premium RGB design adds style to your setup. Perfect for gamers who want ultra settings and smooth gameplay for years to come. ✅ Ideal for 4K gaming, content creation, and VR. ⚠️ Requires a high-quality PSU and a spacious case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great GPU

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good performing card runs very cool often below 50 C. Very happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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