MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z LCD Liquid Cooled Graphics Card

Experience unparalleled gaming and creative power with an integrated 8-inch LCD display and advanced liquid cooling.

Quick Specs

• Achieve peak performance with an extreme core clock of 2775MHz.
• Benefit from superior thermal management with a full-cover cold plate and hybrid-fin radiator.
• Immerse yourself with the world’s first 8-inch integrated display on a graphics card.
• Experience whisper-quiet operation and efficient airflow with the LIGHTNING fan.
• Control your GPU, display, and lighting seamlessly with the exclusive LIGHTNING HUB & OVERDRIVE app.

For the discerning South African gamer and creator: the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32GB LIGHTNING Z graphics card represents the apex of visual processing power.

This is not merely a component; it is the command centre for your digital world, engineered for those who demand absolute performance without compromise. If your work involves rendering complex 3D models, editing high-resolution video, or dominating the latest AAA titles at their highest settings, this graphics card is built to exceed your expectations. It is for the professional who understands that time is currency and that rendering bottlenecks are a direct drain on productivity. For the gamer, it signifies an unassailable advantage, ensuring that every frame is delivered with absolute precision, making it the ultimate tool for achieving peak performance on a 4K or 8K display.

Unleash uncompromised thermal performance for sustained dominance with this high end gaming GPU.

The heart of this visual powerhouse lies in its advanced cooling system. A custom PCB, fortified with 3oz copper and premium components, ensures superior conductivity and stability, crucial for extreme overclocking. The full-cover cold plate precisely engineers waterways to envelop the GPU, VRAM, and MOSFETs, guaranteeing that heat is efficiently drawn away. Complementing this is a hybrid-fin radiator, featuring alternating dense and sparse fin sections that create hot–cold zones to enhance heat exchange and airflow, maximising cooling efficiency even under the most strenuous loads. This meticulous thermal design ensures your GPU operates at peak performance for extended periods, critical for both gaming marathons and intensive rendering tasks.

An integrated display that redefines the graphics card experience.

MSI introduces a groundbreaking innovation with the world’s first graphics card featuring a fully integrated 8-inch screen. This display is more than an aesthetic enhancement; it is a functional command centre. Monitor vital GPU statistics, control lighting effects, and even display custom graphics or GIFs, blending cutting-edge aesthetics with practical utility. This unique feature sets the LIGHTNING Z apart, transforming your PC build into a truly personalised and visually stunning masterpiece, catering to the enthusiast who seeks both raw power and unique flair.

Engineered for the ultimate: cooling, control, and connectivity.

The LIGHTNING fan, specifically designed for this series, employs aerodynamic blades that optimise airflow and static pressure, ensuring maximum cooling efficiency without excessive noise. Complementing this is the exclusive LIGHTNING HUB & OVERDRIVE APP, a web-based hub and mobile application that grants you seamless control over your GPU’s performance, the integrated display, and all RGB lighting effects. Built with a rigid carbon fiber backplate featuring the signature Lightning Pattern, it delivers not only structural integrity but also a distinct technical elegance. With PCI Express Gen 5 support, a 512-bit memory bus, and 32GB of GDDR7 memory, this card is ready for the most demanding applications and games, offering a digital resolution up to 7680 x 4320 for unparalleled visual clarity.

FEATURES:

• Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4
• Extreme Performance Core Clock: 2775 MHz (MSI Center)
• Boost Core Clock: 2730 MHz
• Custom PCB: A reinforced PCB with 3oz copper and premium components delivers superior conductivity, stability, and extreme OC performance.
• Full-cover Cold Plate: Precision-engineered waterways cover the GPU, VRAM, and MOSFETs, ensuring uncompromised thermal performance.
• Hybrid-fin Radiator: Dense and sparse fin sections create contrasting hot–cold zones that enhance heat exchange and airflow for maximum cooling efficiency.
• Next-generation Advanced Pump: Delivers higher pressure and precision-optimized coolant flow for thermal efficiency and sustained peak performance.
• A Full 8-Inch Display: Introducing the world’s first graphics card with a fully integrated 8-inch screen, blending aesthetics and function.
• LIGHTNING Fan: Designed for the Lightning series, the fan’s aerodynamic blades optimize airflow and pressure to ensure maximum cooling.
• LIGHTNING HUB & OVERDRIVE APP: Exclusive to the Lightning series, this web-based hub and mobile app deliver seamless GPU, display, and lighting control.
• Carbon Fiber Backplate: Rigid carbon fiber and Lightning Pattern detailing deliver technical elegance.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090
• Interface: PCI Express® Gen 5x 16
• Core Clocks:
  • Extreme Performance: 2775 MHz (MSI Center)
  • Boost: 2730 MHz
• CUDA® CORES: 21760 Units
• Memory Speed: 28 Gbps
• Memory: 32GB GDDR7
• Memory Bus: 512bit
• Output:
  • USB Type-C x 1 (Dedicated for Lightning display panel only),
  • DisplayPort x 3 (2.1b),
  • HDMI™ x 1
  • (As specified in HDMI™ 2.1b: up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 120Hz with DSC, Gaming VRR, HDR)
• HDCP Support: Yes
• Power consumption:
  • OC:800 W
  • EXtreme:1000W
• Power connectors: 16-pin x 2 (1-to-3 dongle not supported.)
• Recommended PSU: 1500W+
• DirectX Version Support: 12 Ultimate
• OpenGL Version Support: 4.6
• Maximum Displays: 4
• G-SYNC® technology: Yes
• Digital Maximum Resolution: 7680 x 4320
• Product Dimensions:
  • Card: 26 x 15.1 x 6.1 cm
  • Radiator: 39.4 x 12 x 5.6 cm
• Product Weight: TBD

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z LCD Liquid Cooled Graphics Card – Black x1

Why MSI?

MSI empowers South African creators and gamers with unparalleled performance and innovative technology. The LIGHTNING series embodies MSI’s commitment to pushing boundaries, delivering cutting-edge components that redefine expectations. Choose MSI for a build that is as powerful as it is visually striking. This graphics card with LCD screen is the pinnacle of this commitment.