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MSI RTX 3060 Gaming X12G graphics card with dual fans and silver-black finish

MSI

MSI RTX 3060 Gaming X12G graphics card

SKU CH-91EH-1WSYR MPN RTX 3060 Gaming X12G

Refurbished GeForce RTX 3060 with 12GB GDDR6 memory, 3584 CUDA cores and a 1837 MHz boost clock on a 192-bit bus

  • InterfacePCI Express 4.0
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
  • GPUGeForce RTX 3060
  • Boost Clock1837 MHz
  • CUDA Cores3584
  • 12GB GDDR6 memory gives capacity for large textures and assets
  • Boost clock reaches 1837 MHz for responsive frame rates
  • 3584 CUDA cores provide parallel compute power for modern workloads
  • HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs drive up to four displays
  • PCI Express 4.0 interface doubles bandwidth over the previous standard

12GB GDDR6 graphics card

The MSI RTX 3060 Gaming X 12G is a PCI Express 4.0 graphics card built around the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. It delivers 3584 CUDA cores and a 1837 MHz boost clock for 1080p and 1440p gaming workloads. The 12GB GDDR6 frame buffer on a 192-bit bus provides ample capacity for modern textures. It suits gamers and creators who need reliable frame rates without moving to a higher tier.

Upgrade from 6GB or 8GB cards

Moving to this 12GB model makes sense when current VRAM limits force texture downgrades or stutter in newer titles. The 15 Gbps memory speed and 3584 CUDA cores lift minimum frame rates over 6GB variants of the same GPU. A 550W power supply and one 6-pin plus one 8-pin connector are required, so verify your PSU before swapping. The jump is worth it when VRAM, not raw compute, is the bottleneck.

12GB frame buffer headroom

The 12GB GDDR6 buffer comfortably handles high-resolution texture packs, multi-monitor setups and VR titles at 7680 x 4320 maximum resolution. Four display outputs — one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a — drive up to four screens simultaneously. At 170W TDP the TWIN FROZR 8 cooler with TORX Fan 4.0 keeps thermals in check during extended sessions. Headroom shrinks when ray-traced effects push memory usage past the 12GB ceiling at 4K ultra settings.

Highlights

  • 12GB GDDR6 memory gives capacity for large textures and assets
  • Boost clock reaches 1837 MHz for responsive frame rates
  • 3584 CUDA cores provide parallel compute power for modern workloads
  • HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs drive up to four displays
  • PCI Express 4.0 interface doubles bandwidth over the previous standard

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesGaming
ModelRTX 3060 Gaming X 12G
InterfacePCI Express 4.0
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPUGeForce RTX 3060
Boost Clock1837 MHz
CUDA Cores3584
Effective Memory Clock15 Gbps
Memory Size12GB
Memory Interface192-Bit
Memory TypeGDDR6
DirectXDirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGLOpenGL 4.6
Multi-Monitor Support4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Max Resolution7680 x 4320
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
CoolerDouble Fans
Thermal Design Power170W
Recommended PSU Wattage550W
Power Connector1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin
HDCP ReadyYes
FeaturesTWIN FROZR 8 Thermal Design:
TORX Fan 4.0: A masterpiece of teamwork, fan blades work in pairs to create unprecedented levels of focused air pressure.
Core Pipe: Precision-crafted heat pipes ensure max contact to the GPU and spread heat along the full length of the heatsink.
Airflow Control: Don't sweat it, Airflow Control guides the air to exactly where it needs to be for maximum cooling.
RGB Mystic Light:
Mystic Light gives you complete control of the RGB lighting for MSI devices and compatible RGB products.
Dragon Center:
MSI's exclusive Dragon Center software lets you monitor, tw
Max GPU Length276 mm
Card Dimensions (L x H)10.87" x 5.16"
Shipping weight1.61 kg
Package size381 × 268 × 83 mm

Questions about this item

What case clearance and bracket space does the card need?

The card uses a dual-slot bracket and draws 170W TDP, so your case must accept a dual-slot GPU and your power supply should meet the 550W recommendation.

How do I connect the power cables and what is the common mistake?

Attach one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCIe connector from the PSU directly to the card; the frequent error is using a single daisy-chained cable instead of two separate runs.

When should I replace the thermal paste on the TWIN FROZR 8 cooler?

Re-paste the GPU core and memory pads after roughly three to four years or if temperatures rise noticeably under load.

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