msi gaming x trio rtx 2080 replaced DVI with USB-C

[Harry Gumdropzap]

i like it very much

[Bad 💀 Motha]

No it did not. All the RTX will ship with a DisplayPort to DVI-D adapter cable for those who still need DVI. They have USB Type-C on them, but that is for a different purpose.

https://assets.pcmag.com/media/images/518518-black-box.jpg
^ DP to DVI-D adapter included.

https://www.pcmag.com/feature/363744/unboxing-3-hot-new-geforce-rtx-2080-rtx-2080-ti-cards/8

It has a single USB Type-C port, three DisplayPort 1.4 connections, and an HDMI 2.0b port. The USB Type-C port supports VirtualLink, a connection standard meant for use in future VR headsets; more than a few big players in that space have professed support for it.

[Harry Gumdropzap]

Originally posted by Bad_Motha:

No it did not. All the RTX will ship with a DisplayPort to DVI-D adapter cable for those who still need DVI. They have USB Type-C on them, but that is for a different purpose.

yeah obviously
they got rid of the port on the gpu itself

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Well yes because for one, it's 2018, get with it.
And it allows for a much more clutter-free bracket area overall.

[Harry Gumdropzap]

yeah i think its kind of interesting how theres a port on a gpu that doesnt have to due with display
pretty much adding another use to something

or maybe its gonna be used for a cool feature?

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Read my Post#1 edit please.
It is there for various future needs.

Plus perhaps it would allow to connect to a Laptop that supports ThunderBolt3 on its USB3.1-Type-C to allow for easier use of such external GPU needs.

[Harry Gumdropzap]

im not saying DVI is dead, im saying its an unexpected addition

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Why? It's the way GPUs should have been basically since DP was introduced.
Gamers should be using DP all along since it came around.
HDMI is just basic needs; like single TV or Monitor for those who still need that, as that is a common standard, especially as a secondary accessory display, or for VR headset.

I was not surprised, since this is how TitanV and Quadro have been for a while now.
AMD did it with many of their GPUs already, like many of the 580 and VEGA variants.

[Harry Gumdropzap]

what
im talking about USB-C, im not surprised DP is on these cards, thats obvious P is gonna be on these cards

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Well it's called thinking ahead. If they already have insider info that many newer-gen VR headsets are looking to support USB 3.0/3.1 Type-C then it makes sense. And like I said, we also do not know the other uses just yet. As it could very well allow connecting to a Laptop with ease for those who need a beefier GPU for their Laptop. Yes we could use GPUs externally before on Laptops that supported it properly through USB Type-C; but through an adapter type of situation.