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Compact graphics card with single fan and black shroud

MSI

MSI RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC graphics card

SKU CH-55Q9-CNG5M MPN RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC

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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelRTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
InterfacePCI Express 4.0
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPUGeForce RTX 3060
Boost Clock1792 MHz
CUDA Cores3584
Memory Size12GB
Memory Interface192-Bit
Memory TypeGDDR6
DirectXDirectX 12
OpenGLOpenGL 4.6
Multi-Monitor Support4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Max Resolution7680 x 4320
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
CoolerSingle Fan
Thermal Design Power170W
Recommended PSU Wattage550W
Power Connector8-Pin
Max GPU Length172 mm
Shipping weight0.83 kg
Package size307 × 224 × 70 mm

Questions about this item

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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