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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 3G graphics card, dual-fan cooler, black and red finish

MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G 3GB graphics card

SKU CH-5JS8-SK3G1

A 3 GB GDDR5 graphics card with 1152 CUDA cores, boost clocks up to 1809 MHz, and HDMI plus three DisplayPort outputs for four-display setups

  • Graphics processorGeForce GTX 1060
  • Memory capacity3 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • CUDA core count1152
  • Boost frequency1809 MHz (OC). 1784 MHz (Gaming). 1708 MHz (Silent).
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Boost clocks reach 1809 MHz in OC mode for higher frame rates
  • 3 GB GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus delivers 8108 MHz effective memory speed
  • Three DisplayPort, one HDMI and one DL-DVI-D drive up to four monitors
  • Dual-fan cooler with three selectable profiles balances noise and thermals
  • VR-ready design meets headset requirements with DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 support

3GB GDDR5 graphics card

The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G is a 3GB GDDR5 graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series architecture. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and is designed for 1080p gaming and VR-ready performance. The card draws 120W and requires a 400W system power supply with an 8-pin PCI-E power connector.

Three DisplayPort outputs and dual-fan cooling

The board provides 1 x HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort and 1 x DL-DVI-D, enabling up to four simultaneous monitors at a maximum resolution of 7680 x 4320. A dual-fan fansink cooler supports three operating modes — OC, Gaming and Silent — with core clocks of 1594 MHz, 1569 MHz and 1506 MHz respectively. Memory runs at 8108 MHz in OC mode and 8008 MHz in Gaming and Silent modes.

1152 CUDA cores and 192-bit memory bus

The GPU features 1152 CUDA cores and a 192-bit memory interface delivering 3GB of GDDR5 capacity. DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 support covers modern APIs, while NVIDIA G-SYNC readiness allows variable refresh rate monitors. The 3GB frame buffer handles 1080p titles comfortably; higher resolutions or heavy texture packs will exceed the available video memory.

How it compares

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Price $249.99
Cheaper than about 64% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 3 GB
Lower than about 93% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency 1809 MHz (OC). 1784 MHz (Gaming). 1708 MHz (Silent).
Lower than about 64% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Processor
TDP rating120 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce GTX 1060
Memory capacity3 GB
Boost frequency1809 MHz (OC). 1784 MHz (Gaming). 1708 MHz (Silent).
CUDA core count1152
Core frequency1594 MHz (OC). 1569 MHz (Gaming). 1506 MHz (Silent).
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series
Effective memory speed8108 MHz (OC). 8008 MHz (Gaming / Silent).
Memory bus width192-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.5
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort
DVI ports1 x DL-DVI-D
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Power
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Card size10.91 in × 5.51 in
Slots occupied2 Slots
In the box
In the boxAccessories: Driver CD. Installation Guide.
More details
Cooling solutionWith Fan

Questions about this item

How often will the dual-fan cooler need cleaning to keep the GTX 1060 running at its 1809 MHz OC boost clock?

Dust the dual fans every few months with compressed air; the 120 W power draw keeps heat moderate so the heatsink rarely needs deep cleaning unless the case airflow is poor.

Which limit appears first during a long gaming session — the 3 GB GDDR5 frame buffer or the 192-bit memory bus?

The 3 GB GDDR5 capacity fills before the 192-bit bus saturates; once VRAM is full the driver swaps to system memory and frame rates drop sharply.

What noise and heat should I expect when the card draws its full 120 W all day?

At 120 W the dual-fan cooler stays in the low-40 °C range under load and the fans run quietly; idle noise is barely audible in a typical chassis.

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