Msi gtx 1080 sea hawk ek x preview

MSI has announced the launch of its new GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X graphics card which is characterized by including a custom full coverage water block that will minimize its operating temperatures for maximum performance.

GeForce GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X features

Unboxing and design

MSI makes a presentation to match this fantastic graphics card. The MSI GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X It comes in a box in the company's usual colors. First we see an image of the card on the cover.

Then in the rear area all the most important technical characteristics and the main novelties of this magnificent graphics card.

Once we open the graphics card we find a classic bundle:

• MSI GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X. Brochures and quick guide. Liquid cooling installation guide. Two G 1 / 4.CD plugs with drivers and utilities. Thermal paste.

The new MSI GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X is ready to be connected to a high-performance custom liquid cooling circuit and thus offer the user the full potential of the Nvidia Pascal graphics architecture. With this, the user saves having to change the heatsink with the consequent problems of invalidation of the guarantee that this may entail. The card also features an RGB LED lighting system, is ready to be connected to a virtual reality system and is built with the best quality components.

The GEFORCE GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X water block has a nickel plated copper base and has been specifically designed to cover all the most critical PCB components such as GPU, memory chips and voltage regulators (VRM) with the purpose of lowering its temperature as much as possible.

The coolant flow has been optimized over these zones to achieve the maximum possible cooling efficiency and to achieve a cold card even in demanding overclock conditions.

If we focus already on its technical specifications we have a Pascal GP104 core at a maximum frequency of 1, 847 MHz that is backed by a robust VRM with top quality components that ensures maximum electrical stability for flawless operation.

• 1847 MHz / 1708 MHz (OC Mode) 1822 MHz / 1683 MHz (Gaming Mode) 1733 MHz / 1607 MHz (Silent Mode)

Comment that the PCB of the motherboard is the MSI GTX 1080 Gaming so we have a completely customized system. Excellent!

Of course it has Military Class components for maximum quality and to work in the best possible way for a long time. At the back is an attractive black aluminum backplate that will help provide greater rigidity and protect its delicate components while giving the card a much more attractive appearance.

A view of the rear connections:

And another from the backplate.

Lastly, we highlight the MSI Gaming App, which provides much easier access to virtual reality in order to fully enjoy this new technology, and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility to offer maximum graphic quality free of stutter and thearing.

As we do not have liquid cooling components in our laboratory to carry out the tests that we are accustomed to perform on all the graphics cards that we analyze… we are left with a basic preview. But after evaluating each component in detail and all its characteristics, we find a product for enthusiastic users and which is positioned among the best graphics cards on the market.

WE RECOMMEND YOU MSI X370 Gaming Pro, new motherboard for the AM4 platform

Today it is in stock in online stores (also under reservation) for a price of 879 euros. So we give you the recommended product medal and the platinum medal for users who like to have everything gone through water and do not want to lose the warranty by installing a new block, since the MSI GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X incorporates it as standard.

MSI GTX 1080 SEA HAWK EK X

COMPONENT QUALITY

DISSIPATION

GAMING EXPERIENCE

SONORITY

PRICE

9.9 / 10

ONE OF THE BEST VGA WITH REF. LIQUID