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N580GTX Twin Frozr II/OC
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The specifications may differ from areas. Please check with your local dealers.
Overview
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Key Features |
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MSI Dual Core Center 
Afterburner
Afterburner co-development by MSI and Rivatuner, MSI releases the ultimate graphics card utility “Afterburner”. This utility enables all MSI graphics cards users to boost performance and to monitor all kinds of critical information in real-time. Afterburner is a completely free utility which is compatible with almost all MSI graphics cards.
MSI Solid Capacitor Graphic Cards
MSI Solid Capacitor Graphic Card MSI Graphics Card products utilities high quality solid capacitor. For the gamers and high-end users, this feature not only means that product has better quality components within, but also provide much stronger support while users want to engage in hard-core tuning.
HDMI + DVI Output
HDMI + DVI Output HDMI and DVI are the most comprehensive used interfaces for high definition video display. MSI adopts two interfaces to provide a complete output solution for users to enjoy the latest HD video such as blu-ray movie.
HDMI Support
MSI graphics cards offer the HDMI functionality to provide access to premium digital content. HDMI enables gaming enthusiasts to seamlessly connect to their LCD monitor to bring the ultimate multimedia experience. (Only 1 single HDMI cable is required while streaming audio/video data to flat-panel display devices, such as Plasma/LCD TVs, or projector.)
Blu-ray and HD DVD Support
Both support the latest specifications of Blu-ray and HD DVD(High Definition DVD). It comes with the latest GPU and Memory superior processing performance in which users can easily enjoy the high-definition video of 1920x1080(1080p/i).
PCI Express 2.0 Support
PCI Express 2.0 doubles the bandwidth of previous generations of PCI express up to an astonishing 16Gb/s. This maximizes the performance of current graphics cards in today's most demanding games and applications. PCI Express 2.0 products are fully compatible with mainboards with other versions of PCI Express.
Meet RoHS regulations
MSI products are the first to be in conformity of the EU’s RoHS(Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations, reducing heavy metals and toxic materials in the products. This is an effort made for the Earth, and essentially for a clean future.
HDCP Support
The HDCP provides a robust, cost-effective and transparent method for transmitting and receiving digital entertainment similar to DVI/HDMI-compliant digital displays. HDCP encrypts the date transmitted between the DVI/HDMI connector on the graphics adapter and the display.
3-way NVIDIA SLI® Technology
Industry leading 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing AFR(Alternate frame Rendering) under Windows Vista with solid, state-of-the-art drivers.
Live Update 5
MSI Live Update 5 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.
NVIDIA® 3D Vision Surround
Expand your games across three displays in full stereoscopic 3D for the ultimate “inside the game” experience with the power of NVIDIA 3D Vision and SLI technology. NVIDIA SurroundTM also supports triple screen gaming with non-stereo displays. For a complete list of system requirements for NVIDIA Surround Technology, Click here.
NVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology
NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology is the world’s only C language environment that enables programmers and developers to write software to solve complex computational problems in a fraction of the time by tapping into the many-core parallel processing power of GPUs. With millions of CUDA™-capable GPUs already deployed, thousands of software programmers are already using the free CUDA™ software tools to accelerate applications—from video and audio encoding to oil and gas exploration, product design, medical imaging, and scientific research. Free download TMPGEnc 4.0 Express 
Free download badaboom media converter 
NVIDIA SLI Technology
Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single GPU configuration for unequaled gaming experiences by allowing two cards to run in parallel. The must-have feature for performance PCI Express graphics, SLI technology dramatically scales performance on today's hottest games.
HDMI convertible output
Dual-link DVI convertible output supports Video/Audio signal integration through DVI to HDMI interface, which drivers resolution of a digital display up to 1920x1200 or higher.
NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology
Blu-ray and HD DVD movies are bringing a new level of movie-viewing experience; with high-definition image quality far surpassing standard-definition DVDs. NVIDIA PureVideo™ HD2 technology provides unsurpassed Blu-ray and HD DVD movie picture quality.
PhysX™
PhysX™ is designed specifically for hardware acceleration by powerful processors with hundreds of cores. Combined with the tremendous parallel processing capability of the GPU, PhysX™ will provide an exponential increase in physics processing power and will take gaming to a new level delivering rich, immersive physical gaming environments with features such as:
- Explosions that cause dust and collateral debris
- Characters with complex, jointed geometries for more life-like motion and interaction
- Spectacular new weapons with incredible effects
- Cloth that drapes and tears naturally
- Dense smoke & fog that billow around objects in motion
Free download PhysX™-enabled Warmonger Full Game
Brief Specification
The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.
| Graphics Engine | GeForce GTX 580 |
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| Interface | PCI Express x16 2.0 |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Size(MB) | 1536 |
| Memory Interface | 384 bits |
| Core Clock Speed(MHz) | 800 |
| Memory Clock Speed(MHz) | 4096 |
| Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) | N/A |
| Texture Fill Rate(billion/sec) | N/A |
| DVI Output | 2 |
| D-SUB Output | 2(optional, via DVI to D-Sub adaptor) |
| HDMI-Output | 2(Optional, via Mini HDMI to HDMI dongle) |
| Mini HDMI-Output | 1 |
| DisplayPort | N/A |
| Mini DisplayPort | N/A |
| TV-Output | N/A |
| VIVO(Video-in/out) | N/A |
| HDTV Support | N/A |
| HDCP Support | Y |
| HDMI Support | Y |
| Dual-link DVI | Y |
| Display Output (Max Resolution) | 2560x1600 |
| RAMDACs | 400 |
| DirectX Version Support | 11 |
| OpenGL Version Support | 4.0 |
| CrossFire Support | N/A |
| SLI Support | Y |
| 3-way SLI | Y |
| HyperMemory Tech. | N/A |
| TurboCache tech. | N/A |
| Card Dimension(mm) | 268*115*37mm |
| Weight | N/A |
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BIOS
Attention:
Users who download BIOS from here (not using Live Update) should use the flash utility included in the downloaded compressed file when doing the BIOS update. To avoid BIOS update failure, please do not use older versions of the update utility or utilities not provided by MSI.
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
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| Description | Improved GPU stability |
Version | 1.04 |
| Type | NVIDIA VGA BIOS | Release Date | 2011-03-22 |
| Download | NV255MS.104.zip | File Size | 0.04 MB |
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Driver
Special Note:
The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.|
MSI Graphics Driver 285.62
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| Description | Version | 285.62 | |
| Type | NVIDIA Graphics Drivers | Release Date | 2012-01-30 |
| OS | Win7 32, Vista 32 | ||
| Download | nv_vw32_285_62_vga.zip | File Size | 147.23 MB |
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MSI Graphics Driver 285.62
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| Description | Version | 285.62 | |
| Type | NVIDIA Graphics Drivers | Release Date | 2012-01-30 |
| OS | Win7 64, Vista 64 | ||
| Download | nv_vw64_285_62_vga.zip | File Size | 188 MB |
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MSI Graphics Driver 285.58
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| Description | Version | 285.58 | |
| Type | NVIDIA Graphics Drivers | Release Date | 2012-01-30 |
| OS | XP 32 | ||
| Download | nv_x32_285_58_vga.zip | File Size | 126.04 MB |
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MSI Graphics Driver 285.58
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| Description | Version | 285.58 | |
| Type | NVIDIA Graphics Drivers | Release Date | 2012-01-30 |
| OS | XP 64 | ||
| Download | nv_x64_285_58_vga.zip | File Size | 156.09 MB |
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MSI Graphics Driver 280.26
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| Description | Version | 280.26 | |
| Type | NVIDIA Graphics Drivers | Release Date | 2011-02-10 |
| OS | XP 64 | ||
| Download | nvidia_28026_x64_vga.zip | File Size | 149.91 MB |
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MSI Graphics Driver 280.26
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| Description | Version | 280.26 | |
| Type | NVIDIA Graphics Drivers | Release Date | 2011-02-10 |
| OS | XP 32 | ||
| Download | nvidia_28026_x32_vga.zip | File Size | 121.96 MB |
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MSI Graphics Driver 280.26
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| Description | Version | 280.26 | |
| Type | NVIDIA Graphics Drivers | Release Date | 2011-02-10 |
| OS | Win7 64, Vista 64 | ||
| Download | nvidia_28026_v764_vga.zip | File Size | 177.27 MB |
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MSI Graphics Driver 280.26
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| Description | Version | 280.26 | |
| Type | NVIDIA Graphics Drivers | Release Date | 2011-02-10 |
| OS | Win7 32, Vista 32 | ||
| Download | nvidia_28026_v732_vga.zip | File Size | 139.76 MB |
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Utility
Special Note:
The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.|
MSI Afterburner
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| Description | MSI's own "Afterburner" software is currently the most powerful graphics card overclocking software available. Aside from the basic frequency adjustment and system monitor, this software allows the user to adjust the voltage for the GPU. This important feature saves all the hassle of having to adjust the circuit board in order to provide a higher voltage to the GPU. Additionally, the software's automatic fan speed control has received a lot of praise from enthusiasts all over the world. With MSI's "Afterburner", the decision to run the fan quietly or for high-performance is in your hands! |
Version | 2.2.1 |
| Type | Utility | Release Date | 2012-05-14 |
| OS | Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32 | ||
| Download | MSIAfterburnerSetup221.zip | File Size | 23.02 MB |
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MSI Live Update 5
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| Description | • Online update BIOS/Driver/Firmware/Utility. • Live Monitor auto-detects and suggests the latest BIOS/Driver/Utilities information. |
Version | 5.0.079 |
| Type | Utility | Release Date | 2012-03-13 |
| OS | Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32 | ||
| Download | LiveUpdate.zip | File Size | 8.76 MB |
| Note | Utility Update only for MSI Mainboard Utility Only | ||
Manual
Special Note:
MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.
An easy guide for you to assemble your PC step by step, please refer to "Quick Installation Guide".
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.| Version |
Language | File Size | Download | Release Date |
| 1.0 | English | 2.17 MB | E_V255(N580GTX_series_lite).zip | 2011-02-09 |
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