Does the job
Good graphics card, but you can do better in 2024.
Card doesn't heat up even under extreme use
With the GeForce RTX 3060, NVIDIA makes the high performance of Ampere graphics cards even more accessible. The new GeForce RTX 3060 is the ultimate in graphics performance, smoothness, and realism, allowing you to enjoy the latest PC games to the fullest. All you have to do is dive into the action and immerse yourself in the game. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X 12G graphics card features 12 GB of next-generation GDDR6 video memory. This model benefits from high operating frequencies and an improved cooling system for long-term reliability and performance.
A custom-built RTX 3060 from MSI. Equipped with a powerful in-house cooling system (Tri-FROZR 2), its objective is to allow you to play your favourite games in the best conditions, without lag and without overheating. Two MSI TORX 4.0 fans provide airflow and heat removal while a backplate acts as a heatsink for the underside of the PCB.
Thanks to the improvements made by the new Ampere architecture, 2nd generation NVIDIA RTX graphics cards perform even better than previous generation graphics cards. PC games look better, feel more immersive, and run smoother than ever before. 2nd generation RT cores deliver up to 2x the performance of previous generation cards. 3rd generation Tensor cores deliver up to 2x the performance and the new stream multiprocessors deliver 2x the FP32 performance!
Based on the phenomenal capabilities of AI, NVIDIA's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) is a revolutionary rendering technology that brings you a whole new level of visual fidelity using the AI-dedicated Tensor Core processors in GeForce RTX GPUs. DLSS leverages the power of an optimized deep neural network to accelerate frame rates while generating stunning visuals with unparalleled sharpness. This significant performance boost allows gamers around the world to maximize ray tracing parameters and increase output resolutions.
Steal the show from the best streamers by streaming your games with gorgeous graphics and smooth rendering. Next-generation hardware encoding and decoding lets you capture your best moments in unparalleled detail. The all-new NVIDIA Broadcast application takes your livestreams to the next level with powerful AI capabilities that enhance audio and video quality with advanced effects like virtual background, automatic webcam cropping, and microphone noise suppression. GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs provide the graphics performance and image quality you need to present yourself to your audience at your best, every time.
General information |
Product name |
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X 12G |
Brand |
MSI | |
Model |
GEFORCE RTX 3060 GAMING X 12G | |
Graphics chipset |
Graphics chipset |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
GPU brand |
NVIDIA | |
Chipset frequency |
1320 MHz | |
Boosted frequency |
1837 MHz | |
Overclocked |
Yes | |
Number of GPU |
1 | |
Bus |
PCI Express 4.0 x16 | |
Memory |
Video memory size |
12 GB |
Memory interface |
192 bit(s) | |
Video memory frequency |
15000 MHz | |
Memory type |
GDDR6 | |
Architecture |
Stream processors |
3584 |
Direct X support (version) |
12 | |
Technical specifications |
Multi-GPU |
None |
Display |
HD Ready |
Yes |
4K UHD resolution(s) |
Yes | |
VR Ready (virtual reality) |
Yes | |
VirtualLink compatible |
No | |
Connectivity |
Video outputs |
3 X DisplayPort Female |
1 X HDMI Female | ||
Number of monitor |
4 | |
HDMI standard |
HDMI 2.1 | |
DisplayPort standard |
DisplayPort 1.4a | |
DVI Dual-Link |
No | |
Power connector(s) |
1 X PCI Express 8 Pin | |
1 X PCI Express 6 Pin | ||
Design |
Cooling type |
Active (fansink) |
Consumption |
170 W | |
Low profile |
No | |
Format |
Dual Slot | |
Number of PCI slots |
2 | |
LED |
Yes | |
LED RGB |
Yes | |
Length |
276 mm | |
Width |
131 mm | |
Thickness |
51 mm | |
Use |
NVIDIA RTX Gamer | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 25 Feb 2021
Good graphics card, but you can do better in 2024.
Card doesn't heat up even under extreme use
Very good graphics card...all the games run very smoothly with this card in full HD.
Very good.
Very good product. Very quiet card in standard use.
A little power-hungry, but that's OK...
- Very good graphics card, I went from a GTX1660 Ti 6gb to this one and I see very strongly the difference. (Logical you will say).
- The card is big, but it just fits in my Antec NX230 case, which is 276mm long.
- Cute RGB display even if the one under the card is not very useful because we can hardly see it (with my configuration), too bad. Easy to program with Mystic Light, 12 different lighting modes just no custom.
- Equipped with "Fan stop", useful function for a nice silence during office use. When gaming, the fans start to run but remain very quiet.
- In game: Warzone(96/114FPS), Arma(103FPS), GTAV(86-111FPS), Dirt3 (144FPS), PUBG(85-112FPS)...
- Very well controlled temperature with large heatsink.
- 4 display ports
Just amazing graphics card!!! Great performance and beautiful RGB lighting!!!