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MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G 6GB graphics card

SKU CH-GGAE-EHFHZ

Delivers 6GB GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus with three DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 and DL-DVI-D outputs, boost clocks up to 1809 MHz and 1280 CUDA cores for DirectX 12 and VR workloads

  • Graphics processorGeForce GTX 1060
  • Memory capacity6 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • CUDA core count1280
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1809 MHz (OC Mode) 1784 MHz (Gaming Mode) 1708 MHz (Silent M
  • 6 GB GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus feeds high-resolution textures
  • Core clock scales from 1506 MHz silent to 1594 MHz OC for flexible performance
  • Boost reaches 1809 MHz in OC mode for extra headroom
  • 1280 CUDA cores handle DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 workloads
  • HDMI 2.0 plus three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs drive up to four monitors at 7680×4320

GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G for 1080p gaming

The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G is built for 1080p gaming with 6GB of GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus and 1280 CUDA cores. Three factory profiles — Silent, Gaming and OC — let you choose core clocks from 1506 MHz to 1594 MHz and boost clocks up to 1809 MHz. It plugs into a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and supports DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5.

Triple DisplayPort plus HDMI 2.0

One dual-link DVI-D, one HDMI 2.0 and three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs drive up to four monitors at a maximum resolution of 7680 x 4320. The ATX form factor fits standard cases and the card is HDCP ready for protected content. Connector placement keeps cabling tidy for multi-display setups or a single high-refresh panel.

Step up from 3GB or older mid-range cards

Moving from a 3GB GTX 1060 or an earlier mid-range GPU adds 3GB more frame buffer and higher memory clocks up to 8108 MHz effective. The extra VRAM helps with texture-heavy titles at 1080p and the three DisplayPort 1.4 ports simplify VR headset hook-up. The jump is worth it when current VRAM limits stutter or when you need four simultaneous displays.

How it compares

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Price $295.99
Cheaper than about 57% 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).
Boost frequency 1809 MHz (OC Mode) 1784 MHz (Gaming Mode) 1708 MHz (Silent Mode)
Lower than about 64% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameGTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce GTX 1060
Memory capacity6 GB
Boost frequency1809 MHz (OC Mode) 1784 MHz (Gaming Mode) 1708 MHz (Silent Mode)
CUDA core count1280
Core frequency1594 MHz (OC Mode) 1569 MHz (Gaming Mode) 1506 MHz (Silent Mode)
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series
Effective memory speed8108 MHz (OC Mode) 8008 MHz (Gaming Mode) 8008 MHz (Silent Mode)
Memory bus width192-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.5
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP support2.2
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4
DVI ports1 x DL-DVI-D
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Power
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length277 mm
Card size11 in × 5.51 in
Slots occupiedDual Slot
In the box
In the boxAccessories: Driver CD Installation Guide
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

What bandwidth limit does the PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface impose on this GTX 1060?

The PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides up to 16 GT/s per lane, giving the GTX 1060 a maximum theoretical bandwidth of roughly 16 GB/s, which is sufficient for the 192-Bit GDDR5 memory subsystem and 1280 CUDA cores at the listed 1809 MHz boost clock.

How many expansion slots and what power connectors does the GAMING X 6G require to fit in an ATX chassis?

The card occupies two full-height expansion slots and draws auxiliary power through a single 8-pin PCIe connector; ensure the case has two adjacent slot openings and the PSU supplies the required 8-pin lead.

What driver step do builders often skip when installing the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB for the first time?

After seating the card and connecting the 8-pin power, many forget to run the NVIDIA clean-install option that removes legacy driver branches before the new GeForce Experience package configures DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5 and the 7680 x 4320 max resolution across the 1 x HDMI 2.0, 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 and 1 x DL-DVI-D outputs.

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