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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 3G graphics card, dual-fan cooler, black and red finish

MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G 3GB graphics card

SKU CH-5JS8-SK3G1

A 3 GB GDDR5 graphics card with 1152 CUDA cores, boost clocks up to 1809 MHz, and HDMI plus three DisplayPort outputs for four-display setups

  • InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series
  • GPUGeForce GTX 1060
  • Core Clock1594 MHz (OC). 1569 MHz (Gaming). 1506 MHz (Silent).
  • Boost Clock1809 MHz (OC). 1784 MHz (Gaming). 1708 MHz (Silent).
  • Boost clocks reach 1809 MHz in OC mode for higher frame rates
  • 3 GB GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus delivers 8108 MHz effective memory speed
  • Three DisplayPort, one HDMI and one DL-DVI-D drive up to four monitors
  • Dual-fan cooler with three selectable profiles balances noise and thermals
  • VR-ready design meets headset requirements with DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 support

3GB GDDR5 graphics card

The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G is a 3GB GDDR5 graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series architecture. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and is designed for 1080p gaming and VR-ready performance. The card draws 120W and requires a 400W system power supply with an 8-pin PCI-E power connector.

Three DisplayPort outputs and dual-fan cooling

The board provides 1 x HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort and 1 x DL-DVI-D, enabling up to four simultaneous monitors at a maximum resolution of 7680 x 4320. A dual-fan fansink cooler supports three operating modes — OC, Gaming and Silent — with core clocks of 1594 MHz, 1569 MHz and 1506 MHz respectively. Memory runs at 8108 MHz in OC mode and 8008 MHz in Gaming and Silent modes.

1152 CUDA cores and 192-bit memory bus

The GPU features 1152 CUDA cores and a 192-bit memory interface delivering 3GB of GDDR5 capacity. DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 support covers modern APIs, while NVIDIA G-SYNC readiness allows variable refresh rate monitors. The 3GB frame buffer handles 1080p titles comfortably; higher resolutions or heavy texture packs will exceed the available video memory.

Highlights

  • Boost clocks reach 1809 MHz in OC mode for higher frame rates
  • 3 GB GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus delivers 8108 MHz effective memory speed
  • Three DisplayPort, one HDMI and one DL-DVI-D drive up to four monitors
  • Dual-fan cooler with three selectable profiles balances noise and thermals
  • VR-ready design meets headset requirements with DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 support

Specifications

BrandMSI
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series
GPUGeForce GTX 1060
Core Clock1594 MHz (OC). 1569 MHz (Gaming). 1506 MHz (Silent).
Boost Clock1809 MHz (OC). 1784 MHz (Gaming). 1708 MHz (Silent).
CUDA Cores1152
Effective Memory Clock8108 MHz (OC). 8008 MHz (Gaming / Silent).
Memory Size3GB
Memory Interface192-Bit
Memory TypeGDDR5
DirectXDirectX 12
OpenGLOpenGL 4.5
Multi-Monitor Support4
HDMI1 x HDMI
DisplayPort3 x DisplayPort
DVI1 x DL-DVI-D
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
CoolerWith Fan
Thermal Design Power120W
System RequirementsPower Consumption: 120W Recommended PSU: 400W
Power Connector8-Pin
Dual-Link DVI SupportedYes
HDCP ReadyYes
Form FactorATX
Card Dimensions (L x H)10.91" x 5.51"
Slot Width2 Slots
Package ContentsAccessories: Driver CD. Installation Guide.

Questions about this item

How often will the dual-fan cooler need cleaning to keep the GTX 1060 running at its 1809 MHz OC boost clock?

Dust the dual fans every few months with compressed air; the 120 W power draw keeps heat moderate so the heatsink rarely needs deep cleaning unless the case airflow is poor.

Which limit appears first during a long gaming session — the 3 GB GDDR5 frame buffer or the 192-bit memory bus?

The 3 GB GDDR5 capacity fills before the 192-bit bus saturates; once VRAM is full the driver swaps to system memory and frame rates drop sharply.

What noise and heat should I expect when the card draws its full 120 W all day?

At 120 W the dual-fan cooler stays in the low-40 °C range under load and the fans run quietly; idle noise is barely audible in a typical chassis.

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