As suggested here at forum, yesterday  i swapped my MSI GSX980ti with MSI RTX2080ti, the fancy colored led show in running , but my PC does not detect this card ! In device man, only the motherboard gpu comes up. I followed instructions to first run DDU and after that install latest NVDIA driver for this card, but this is not possible, download driver OK, but cannot install as system keeps on responding that installation is impossible due to missing card ?? So i am running in circles now. PC is W10  i7  PSU 650 watts. Any help pse ?

Edited March 28, 20206 yr by Pluto7777

Are you sure that the new card is properly seated on the motherboard? Correct cables attached? Sorry if this sounds patronising, but I just want to be sure that you have checked the basics first!

41 minutes ago, Pluto7777 said:

As suggested here at forum, yesterday  i swapped my MSI GSX980ti with MSI RTX2080ti, the fancy colored led show in running , but my PC does not detect this card ! In device man, only the motherboard gpu comes up. I followed instructions to first run DDU and after that install latest NVDIA driver for this card, but this is not possible, download driver OK, but cannot install as system keeps on responding that installation is impossible due to missing card ?? So i am running in circles now. PC is W10  i7  PSU 650 watts. Any help pse ?

I had the same some years ago. BIOS update necessary? Try this

All dépend wich msi you installed!

I am looking for a rtx 2080 ti too, maybe msi gaming trio x but i read the psu for this card should be 750w but certain 750w psu cant power this card

Maybe it s your problem

Definitely make sure it is seated all the way in the pcie slot and make sure all power cables are properly attached. If that doesn’t work you should try it in another pc if possible. If it still doesn’t work you should RMA the card.

Have you connected all power to the card there are 3 plugs all must be powered or it will not work or show see my sig.

PS going from a 10 series MSI GPU I had to add another power lead not a problem I have a modular PSU and just plugged another one in.  

Edited March 28, 20206 yr by G-RFRY

If you want more support post in the Avsim Hardware forum..

It must be DOA, back to shop, thx guys

Here is our power supply recommendation:

• GeForce RTX 2080 - On your average system we recommend a 600 Watt power supply unit.
• GeForce RTX 2080 Ti - On your average system we recommend a 650 Watt power supply unit
• SLI - On your average system we recommend to add 275 Watts on the above values. if you plan to tweak/OC, add another 100 Watts.

If you are going to overclock your GPU or processor, then we do recommend you purchase something with some more stamina. Also, at half the PSU load (50% usage) your PSU is the most energy efficient. There are many good PSUs out there, please do have a look at our many PSU reviews as we have loads of recommended PSUs for you to check out in there. Let's move to the next page where we'll look into GPU heat levels and noise levels coming from this graphics card.

Problem solved. Very poor manual. MSI install manual shows drawing with only 6 pole and 8 pole connector. It speaks about connecting 1 x 6 pole cable and 1 x 8 pole cable.  This is NOT correct as card is equipped with 2 x 8 pole and 1 x  6 pole connector. There is NO information in the manuals about these 2 eight pole connectors that must be BOTH connected, They do not use product specific manuals. Unsatisfied !

1 hour ago, Pluto7777 said:

Problem solved. Very poor manual. MSI install manual shows drawing with only 6 pole and 8 pole connector. It speaks about connecting 1 x 6 pole cable and 1 x 8 pole cable.  This is NOT correct as card is equipped with 2 x 8 pole and 1 x  6 pole connector. There is NO information in the manuals about these 2 eight pole connectors that must be BOTH connected, They do not use product specific manuals. Unsatisfied !

Read my post again all 3 connections need to be powered.

OK,  GRFRY , but when paying about 1400 euros for a card, the least i expect is a correct and updated manual for this RTX2080ti ! Not to include a manual with drawings from previous cards without the 2 x 8 pole connector (see online manual MSI RTX2080ti) ... poor, very poor service !

Edited April 7, 20206 yr by Pluto7777

Seeing as it's right in the Power requirements and that the card does have 2 8 pin and 1 6 pin power connector you would think to plug them all in... Just sayin'