GIGABYTE GV-N3060AORUS E-12GD REV 2.0 graphics card

12GB GDDR6 graphics card for 1080p and 1440p gaming

The GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 ELITE uses the NVIDIA Ampere architecture with 3584 CUDA cores and a 192-bit memory interface. It targets gamers who want high frame rates at 1080p and playable performance at 1440p. The 12GB GDDR6 buffer handles modern texture packs and mods without paging to system memory. A 1867 MHz core clock and PCI Express 4.0 interface complete the specification.

Sustained load behaviour with WINDFORCE 3X cooling

The WINDFORCE 3X cooler uses alternate spinning fans and a metal back plate to move heat away from the GPU during extended sessions. Under continuous load the card maintains its 1867 MHz boost clock without throttling, provided the case airflow meets the 650W PSU recommendation. The 15000 MHz effective memory clock stays stable, so 1% low frame times remain consistent in long matches or rendering jobs. Power draw is fed through one 6-pin and one 8-pin connector.

Installation notes for a 296 mm ATX card

The card measures 296 mm long and occupies a standard ATX slot, so verify case clearance before ordering. Two HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort 1.4a ports support up to four monitors at 7680 x 4320 resolution. Connect both the 6-pin and 8-pin power cables; missing either connector prevents the card from posting. The Limited Hash Rate firmware limits Ethereum mining performance but does not affect gaming or compute workloads. Driver installation follows the standard NVIDIA GeForce Experience flow.