Boasting 4GB of vRAM and an 1127 MHz base clock speed boostable up to 1216 MHz, MSI's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Graphics Card can output 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution video at up to 60 fps. With that resolution you can drive one 4K display or use NVIDIA's Surround and take advantage of multiple outputs for an immersive gaming experience. You can display your game on up to three 2K (2048 x 1080) displays plus one more 2K monitor for auxiliary tasks. 4K resolution at 60 fps can be output from any one of the three DisplayPort 1.2 ports or the HDMI 2.0 port.
The GeForce GTX 980 chipset leverages NVIDIA's Maxwell architecture for more efficient operation. The card has a maximum total power draw of 180 watts when in use. Additionally, graphics intensive programs can utilize the Maxwell architecture's parallel configuration of the 2048 CUDA cores to speed up render times and other tasks that benefit from parallel processing.
The GPU inside the MSI GTX 980 is controllable via the included Afterburner software. The Afterburner software allows you access to fine adjustments for overclocking, fan speed, and component voltages. These parameters can also be viewed and changed wirelessly from your iOS or Android smartphone with a separately available app. For cooling, the MSI GTX 980 uses a blower-style fan which draws air in from the case and expels the hot air from a vent at the rear of the case. This cooling configuration is good for SLI or other configurations where space between computer components is a concern.