MSI
MSI RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC graphics card
Compact single-fan graphics card with 12 GB GDDR6 memory and 3584 CUDA cores for small-form-factor builds
- InterfacePCI Express 4.0
- Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
- GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
- GPUGeForce RTX 3060
- Boost Clock1792 MHz
- CUDA Cores3584
- 12GB GDDR6 memory handles large textures
- 3584 CUDA cores accelerate parallel workloads
- Boost clock 1792 MHz lifts peak performance
- PCI Express 4.0 interface doubles bandwidth headroom
- Single-fan cooler fits 172 mm compact builds
Compact 12 GB ITX card
The MSI RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC fits a full GeForce RTX 3060 GPU into a 172 mm single-fan board. It targets builders working in small-form-factor cases who still want 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 192-bit bus for modern texture workloads. The card draws up to 170 W through one 8-pin connector and runs on a 550 W supply.
Sustained load behaviour
Under continuous load the single fan must move enough air to keep the 170 W TDP in check, so case airflow becomes the limiting factor. The boost clock of 1792 MHz will hold only while temperatures stay within the thermal envelope; restricted ventilation will cause earlier throttling. PCI Express 4.0 keeps data flowing to the 3584 CUDA cores without bus saturation.
Upgrade context
Moving from a 6 GB card to this 12 GB model removes the memory ceiling that forces texture streaming compromises at 1440p. The extra capacity also benefits creative applications that address large frame buffers directly. If your current board already delivers 12 GB on a 192-bit interface the jump is marginal; the gain appears when VRAM was the bottleneck.
Points forts
- 12GB GDDR6 memory handles large textures
- 3584 CUDA cores accelerate parallel workloads
- Boost clock 1792 MHz lifts peak performance
- PCI Express 4.0 interface doubles bandwidth headroom
- Single-fan cooler fits 172 mm compact builds
Caractéristiques
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC |
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Chipset Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| GPU Series | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Boost Clock | 1792 MHz |
| CUDA Cores | 3584 |
| Memory Size | 12GB |
| Memory Interface | 192-Bit |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 |
| OpenGL | OpenGL 4.6 |
| Multi-Monitor Support | 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 |
| Virtual Reality Ready | Yes |
| Cooler | Single Fan |
| Thermal Design Power | 170W |
| Recommended PSU Wattage | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-Pin |
| Max GPU Length | 172 mm |
| Poids d’expédition | 0.83 kg |
| Dimensions du colis | 307 × 224 × 70 mm |
Questions sur cet article
How loud and hot does the single-fan cooler get when the card runs at its 170 W TDP all day?
The 170 W thermal design power is handled by a single-fan cooler in a 172 mm long card; expect higher fan speeds and warmer exhaust than dual- or triple-fan models under sustained load.
What power supply and connector must I already have for this 170 W TDP card?
An 8-pin PCIe power connector and a PSU rated for at least 550 W are required to run the RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC.
Will the PCI Express 4.0 interface work properly in my older PCIe 3.0 motherboard slot?
Yes, the card is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots; it will operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds without any configuration needed.
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