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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card dual-fan black cooler metal backplate

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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6G OC graphics card

SKU CH-KDQ6-NWHV9

GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card with 6GB GDDR5 memory running at 8008MHz on a 192-bit bus, PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface and 6-pin power, supporting up to 2560×1600 resolution

  • Memory capacity6 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Core frequency8008 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 6 GB GDDR5 memory enables smooth 1080p gaming
  • Factory overclock to 8008 MHz boosts frame rates
  • 192-bit bus width feeds the GPU efficiently
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 interface fits modern motherboards
  • Single 6-pin power connector simplifies installation

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6G OC

This graphics card uses the NVIDIA GTX 1060 chipset with 6GB of GDDR5 memory on a 192bit interface. It connects via PCI Express 3.0 16X and requires a 6pin power connector. The core clock runs at 8008MHz with a maximum resolution of 2560×1600.

Suits 1080p gaming on older titles

This card suits builders upgrading an older system for 1080p gaming on less demanding titles. It is not suited for modern AAA games at high settings or workloads needing newer architecture features. Buyers needing higher VRAM or modern API support should consider other options.

6GB GDDR5 memory capacity

The 6GB GDDR5 frame buffer is the specification that determines if this card fits your workload. It limits texture quality and resolution scaling in current games. Verify your power supply has a 6pin connector and your case fits a dual-slot card before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $181.99
Cheaper than about 76% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 6 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Core frequency 8008 MHz
Higher than about 90% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI GeForce GTX 1060 6G OC
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Memory capacity6 GB
Core frequency8008 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width192bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
Power
Power input connector6pin

Questions about this item

How do I install the card and which power connector step is often missed?

Insert the card into a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and connect the 6pin power connector from the PSU; many builders forget the 6pin and the card will not boot without it

What maintenance or replacement will the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6G OC need later?

Clean dust from the heatsink and fans every few months; if fan bearings become noisy or thermal paste degrades, replace the fans or re-paste the GPU to keep temperatures stable

What limit appears first during sustained load on this GTX 1060?

The 6pin power connector and 192bit GDDR5 memory interface cap sustained power draw and memory bandwidth, so the core clock of 8008MHz will throttle once the thermal or power limit is reached

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