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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G dual-fan graphics card with black and red shroud and metal backplate

MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G graphics card

SKU CH-YNNH-G93KE

A graphics card with 3GB GDDR5 memory and a 192-bit interface for 7680×4320 resolution

  • InterfacePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • Core Clock8008/8108MHz
  • Memory Size3GB
  • Memory Interface192bit
  • Memory TypeGDDR5
  • 3 GB GDDR5 memory handles modern textures at 192-bit width
  • Core clocks reach 8008 MHz and 8108 MHz for responsive frame rates
  • PCI Express 3.0 16X interface delivers full bandwidth to the GTX 1060 GPU
  • Maximum resolution 7680×4320 supports multi-monitor and high-DPI workflows
  • Single 8-pin power connector simplifies PSU cabling for compact builds

GTX 1060 Gaming X 3G overview

The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G is a graphics card built on the NVIDIA GTX 1060 chipset with 3GB of GDDR5 memory across a 192-bit interface. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and draws auxiliary power from a single 8-pin connector. The core clock runs at 8008/8108 MHz and the card can drive displays up to 7680×4320 resolution.

Suited for 1080p gaming not 4K high refresh

This card suits players targeting 1080p resolution at high settings or 1440p at moderate detail levels where 3GB of frame buffer is adequate. It is not for buyers who want more video memory for 4K textures, multi-monitor surround setups, or heavy compute workloads that exceed the 3GB capacity. Builders needing a second card for SLI should look elsewhere because the GTX 1060 does not support multi-GPU scaling.

3GB GDDR5 frame buffer headroom

The 3GB GDDR5 frame buffer comfortably handles modern titles at 1080p with high texture packs and provides enough bandwidth for 1440p gaming when settings are adjusted. It runs out when games allocate more than 3GB of VRAM, which occurs in 4K resolution, ultra texture presets at 1440p, or memory-intensive creative applications such as 3D rendering and video editing timelines.

Highlights

  • 3 GB GDDR5 memory handles modern textures at 192-bit width
  • Core clocks reach 8008 MHz and 8108 MHz for responsive frame rates
  • PCI Express 3.0 16X interface delivers full bandwidth to the GTX 1060 GPU
  • Maximum resolution 7680×4320 supports multi-monitor and high-DPI workflows
  • Single 8-pin power connector simplifies PSU cabling for compact builds

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelMSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 16X
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
Core Clock8008/8108MHz
Memory Size3GB
Memory Interface192bit
Memory TypeGDDR5
Max Resolution7680×4320
Power Connector8pin

Questions about this item

What power connector must my PSU provide for the 8pin on this GTX 1060?

Your power supply needs one free 8pin PCIe connector to feed the card.

Will this 192bit GDDR5 card run in my older PCI Express 3.0 16X slot?

Yes, it installs directly into any PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and operates at full width.

How can I confirm the 7680×4320 output is active after driver install?

Open the NVIDIA control panel and verify the desktop resolution shows 7680×4320.

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