MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING X TRIO gets new PCB

There were no announcements or statements from MSI in regard to the GeForce RTX 3080/3090 stability concerns. Our readers have reported that the company employees did mention during the MSI Insider podcast that they think that this might be a driver issue.

As it turns out, MSI did change the design and we have been notified that has been done quietly. It is worth noting that RTX 3080 GAMING X TRIO was also present in the first reports on the issue, but the capacitor configuration was considered ‘better’ than pure SP-CAP configuration and it shouldn’t really cause problems.

The manufacturer has changed the design and the photos on the manufacturer’s website have been replaced. This is a pure photoshop, the manufacturer has only changed the area where the capacitors are placed.

We are keeping track of new developments in a crash to desktop issues with the GeForce RTX 3080 series. Check this article for more information.

MSI GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING X TRIO before (left) and after (right) the changeCAPTION_END]

MSI RTX 3080 GAMING X TRIO before and after the modification

Update: MSI RTX 3080 VENTUS 3X also changed:

Many thanks to ViperTooth and painkor for the tips!