MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3060

Released on February 25, 2021 as part of NVIDIA’s Ampere‑based GeForce RTX 30 family, the RTX 3060 targets the midrange with modern RT/DLSS features. This MSI Ventus 3X 12G OC is a factory‑overclocked AIB variant. It sits in the budget tier: a 60‑class card meant to deliver smooth 1080p play and entry‑level 1440p with settings tuned, bringing current‑gen features to mainstream builds. ([nvidia.com](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/geforce-rtx-3060-out-now/?utm_source=openai)) It pairs 12GB GDDR6 on a 192‑bit bus with PCIe 4.0 connectivity and a triple‑fan cooler. Practical fit and power notes: 170 W board power, single 8‑pin connector, 550 W PSU recommendation, and a 316 × 120 × 42 mm shroud; outputs are 3× DisplayPort 1.4a and 1× HDMI 2.1. DLSS upscaling and hardware ray tracing are supported. Unique for its class, this 3060 carries 12GB VRAM. ([us.msi.com](https://us.msi.com/Graphics-Card/GeForce-RTX-3060-VENTUS-3X-12G-OC/Specification))