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The new member of MSI Lightning Series family, the N580GTX Lightning is tailor-made for extreme overclocking. MSI introduces the unique Power4 Architecture to provide the most powerful and stable power for the N580GTX Lightning, thus leading to significantly increased overclocking potential. The N580GTX Lightning is also rich in exclusive features, including the new Twin Frozr III dual-fan cooling with innovative Propeller Blade technology, Triple Overvoltage through MSI’s Afterburner software and top-quality Military Class II components. MSI N580GTX Lightning is designed to offer the ultimate in overclocking capabilities and is the superior choice for overclocking enthusiasts seeking to set new world records!
The new member of MSI Lightning Series family, the N580GTX Lightning is tailor-made for extreme overclocking. MSI introduces the unique Power4 Architecture to provide the most powerful and stable power for the N580GTX Lightning, thus leading to significantly increased overclocking potential. The N580GTX Lightning is also rich in exclusive features, including the new Twin Frozr III dual-fan cooling with innovative Propeller Blade technology, Triple Overvoltage through MSI’s Afterburner software and top-quality Military Class II components. MSI N580GTX Lightning is designed to offer the ultimate in overclocking capabilities and is the superior choice for overclocking enthusiasts seeking to set new world records!
MSI Power4 Architecture for Overclocking ReliabilityThe N580GTX Lightning inherits the impressive Power4 architecture from previous Lightning series cards along with improved components and design in four areas. Besides the 16 phase PWM design, the PWM module is twice as large as before and provides double the amount of current to the GPU. Memory has its own independent power supply using an 8-pin connector for minimum interference to greatly increase overclocking potential. The next-generation Proadlizer capacitor (*4) increases signal stability by leaps and bounds while CopperMOS, with 2x high current capacity, provides the GPU with a large and stable power supply. Combined, these features provide extreme overclocking enthusiasts with a more stable operating environment and the best performance out there.
Twin Frozr III and Propeller Blade Technology for Supreme CoolingThe all new Twin Frozr III cooling design utilizes the innovative Propeller Blade technology to create 20% more airflow compared to conventional fan blades. The airflow also covers a large surface to remove heat quickly and effectively, and coupled with nickel-plated copper base, twin 9cm PWM fans, SuperPipe technology, and the form-in-one heatsink, the result is 21°C cooler and 5.5dB quieter than the reference design under full loads.
GPU/Memory/PLL(VDDCI) Triple OvervoltageThe MSI N580GTX Lightning comes with MSI's exclusive Afterburner overclocking utility, which not only adjusts GPU and memory clock but also manage the GPU/Memory/PLL(VDDCI) voltages to maximize overclocking potential. Thanks to Triple Overvoltage, the overclocking capability of the N580GTX Lightning can be boosted 24% up when compared with the reference board.
Extreme Overclocking FunctionsFor hardware enthusiasts, the MSI N580GTX Lightning graphic card comes with exclusive extreme overclocking features. Apart from V-Check Points and V-Switch for monitoring and adjusting the GPU/Memory/PLL(VDDCI) voltages in real time, Dual Bios and XtremeCool switches help to effectively prevent potential problems stemming from liquid nitrogen cooling. PWM Clock Tuner also helps to increase overclocking potential. All these functions come together to make the N580GTX Lightning the ultimate graphic card for extreme overclocking.
Top Quality Military Class II ComponentsThe MSI N580GTX Lightning graphic card uses top-quality Military Class II components including All Solid Cap for overclocking and full-speed operation, SFC for 10% higher efficiency, and 30% increase in maximum current, as well as Hi-c Cap with Tantalum core which boasts 8 times the lifetime of conventional solid capacitors. These high-quality components not only increase the graphic cards' overall service life but also enhance GPU stability.
LPL (Lightning Power Layer)Independent circuit design for GPU, memory and power layer decreases noise between different signals to ensure extreme power stability.
Learn more about the MSI N580GTX Lightning
Model
Brand
MSI
Model
N580GTX Lightning
Interface
Interface
PCI Express 2.0 x16
Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer
NVIDIA
GPU Series
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 500 Series
GPU
GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi)
Core Clock
832MHz
CUDA Cores
512 Cores
Memory
Effective Memory Clock
4200 MHz
Memory Size
1536MB
Memory Interface
384-Bit
Memory Type
GDDR5
3D API
DirectX
DirectX 11
OpenGL
OpenGL 4.0
Ports
HDMI
1 x HDMI
DisplayPort
1 x DisplayPort
DVI
2 x DVI
Details
RAMDAC
400MHz
Max Resolution
2560 x 1600
3D VISION Game Ready
Yes
SLI Support
SLI Ready
Cooler
Double Fans
Dual-Link DVI Supported
Yes
HDCP Ready
Yes
Features
Features
Power4 Architecture - World's first 16 phase PWM on GTX 580. - Independent Memory Power support. - Copper MOS with 2x high current capacity. - Proadlizer4 to optimized power supply.
Propeller Blade on Twin Frozr III - Twin Frozr III Thermal Design with 21°C cooler & 5.5 dB quieter. - Propeller Blade technology for 20% more airflow. - Dual 9cm fans with dual 8mm SuperPipes for best heat dissipation. - Form-in-one heatsink covers memory and modules to dissipate heat efficiency.
Triple Overvoltage by Afterburner - World's first GTX 580 graphics card supporting voltage adjustment of GPU/Memory/PLL. - The oc capability can be boosted 24% up!!
Top Quality Components - Military Class II Components for longer product lifespan. - LPL (Lightning Power Layer) for the stable power supply.