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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Cyclone 6G dual-fan graphics card in black and grey

MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Cyclone 6G GDDR5 graphics card

SKU CH-56CX-VTCC9

PCI Express 3.0 16X card with 6GB GDDR5 memory at 8008MHz, 192bit interface, 6-pin power and 7680×4320 max resolution

  • Memory capacity6 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Core frequency8008 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 6 GB GDDR5 memory drives smooth 1080p gaming
  • 8008 MHz memory clock feeds the GPU fast data
  • 192-bit bus width keeps textures flowing
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 link removes bandwidth bottlenecks
  • 7680 × 4320 max resolution supports multi-monitor setups

GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 graphics card

This MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Cyclone model provides 6GB of GDDR5 memory on a 192bit interface. It targets 1080p gaming and multi-monitor productivity at up to 7680×4320 resolution. The card suits builders who need reliable Pascal performance without a high-wattage power supply.

PCI Express 3.0 16X single 6-pin power

The board installs into a standard PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and draws auxiliary power through one 6-pin connector. This modest requirement fits comfortably within mainstream power supplies, freeing the 8-pin cables for other components. No extra adapters or proprietary cables are needed.

Cyclone cooler sustained-load behaviour

The Cyclone cooler uses a single large fan to move air across a compact heatsink during extended sessions. Under continuous load the fan ramps steadily to keep the GPU at stable clocks while acoustic output remains moderate. Memory runs at 8008MHz throughout without throttling.

How it compares

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

Price $177.99
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 CYCLONE 6G
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
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

Will the 6 GB GDDR5 frame buffer limit 4 K gaming before the GPU core does?

The card ships with 6 GB of GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus running at 8008 MHz, so memory capacity and bandwidth are the first bottleneck in texture-heavy 4 K titles.

How loud and hot does the Cyclone cooler get during an all-day gaming session?

The single-fan Cyclone design exhausts heat into the case; expect noticeable fan noise and rising temperatures once the 6-pin power limit is sustained for hours.

What power connector must my PSU already provide for this card to work?

A single 6-pin PCIe power connector is required; the board draws its full allocation through that connector plus the PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot.

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