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ASUS Refurbished

ASUS TUF-RTX3060-O12G-GAM GeForce RTX 3060 12GB graphics card

SKU CH-9ZKW-B8AYV MPN TUF-RTX3060-O12G-GAM

Refurbished GeForce RTX 3060 with 12 GB GDDR6, 3584 CUDA cores at 1852 MHz, PCIe 4.0, triple-fan cooling, 2 x HDMI 2.1 and 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a for four displays up to 7680 x 4320, 170 W TDP

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060
  • Memory capacity12 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • CUDA core count3584
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • 12 GB GDDR6 memory handles large textures at 15 Gbps
  • 3584 CUDA cores accelerate rendering and compute workloads
  • Core clock reaches 1852 MHz for responsive gaming
  • PCIe 4.0 interface doubles bandwidth over 3.0
  • Triple-fan cooler keeps the 170 W TDP in check

12GB GDDR6 Gaming GPU

The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 12GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit interface for 1080p and 1440p gaming. A boost clock of 1852 MHz and 3584 CUDA cores handle modern titles with DirectX 12 Ultimate support. The PCI Express 4.0 interface connects to compatible platforms without bottlenecking the GPU. Three DisplayPort 1.4a and two HDMI 2.1 outputs drive up to four displays at 7680 x 4320 resolution.

Upgrade From 6GB Or 8GB Cards

Moving from a 6GB or 8GB graphics card removes the memory ceiling that forces texture downgrades in current games. The 12GB frame buffer keeps high-resolution assets resident for smoother 1440p gameplay. The jump is worth it when your current card hits its VRAM limit before its compute limit. A 750W power supply and single 8-pin connector satisfy the 170W board power without extra cables.

Triple-Fan Cooler Installation

The card installs into a standard PCIe slot and draws auxiliary power through one 8-pin connector. Triple axial fans exhaust heat toward the case side panel, so front-to-rear airflow clears it efficiently. The most common issue is case length clearance; measure the available space before ordering. HDCP 2.3 compliance ensures protected 4K content plays without handshake errors.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $157.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 12 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
CUDA core count 3584
Lower than about 60% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineTUF Gaming
Model nameTUF-RTX3060-O12G-GAMING
Processor
TDP rating170 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060
Memory capacity12 GB
CUDA core count3584
Core frequency1852 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
Effective memory speed15 Gbit/s
Memory bus width192-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
Multi-GPU supportNo
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP support2.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power
Recommended power supply750 W
Power input connector1 × 8-pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length301 mm
Card size11.81 in × 5.63 in
Slots occupied2.7 Slot
Shipping weight1.72 kg
Package size411 × 241 × 97 mm
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

Questions about this item

What case clearance and power supply capacity are needed for the 170W TUF Gaming RTX 3060?

The card draws up to 170W and requires a 750W power supply; it occupies two expansion slots and needs a case long enough for a triple-fan cooler.

How do you connect the single 8-pin power plug without bending the cable against the backplate?

Route the 8-pin cable from the PSU along the side of the card before seating it in the PCI Express 4.0 slot, then press the connector straight in until it clicks.

When should the thermal paste under the triple-fan heatsink be replaced on this 12GB model?

Replace the paste if GPU temperatures rise noticeably above normal after several years of heavy load; the 12GB GDDR6 memory and 3584 CUDA cores benefit from fresh compound.

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