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Compact dual-fan graphics card in black with silver accents

MSI

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC graphics card

SKU CH-6HWQ-CT4N8

Compact graphics card with 12GB GDDR6 memory, 192-bit interface and 15000MHz clock for 7680×4320 output

  • Memory capacity12 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0 16X
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • Core frequency15000 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 12 GB GDDR6 memory for high-resolution textures
  • 7680×4320 maximum resolution for detailed visuals
  • PCI Express 4.0 16X interface for fast data transfer
  • Compact ITX design fits small-form-factor builds
  • 15000 MHz memory frequency for responsive performance

Compact 12GB RTX 3060 for Small Builds

This single-fan card delivers 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with a 15000MHz clock. It targets compact systems that need high frame-buffer capacity without a long PCB. The PCI Express 4.0 16X interface connects to modern platforms. An 8-pin power connector supplies the board.

Fits ITX Cases and Leaves Room Elsewhere

The short length clears tight chassis and leaves space for front-panel fans or radiators. One 8-pin connector draws power directly from a standard PSU cable. The single-slot bracket keeps rear I/O open for other add-in cards. No extra power adapters are required.

Steady Output During Extended Sessions

The 12GB frame buffer sustains 7680×4320 workloads without frequent texture swapping. Memory runs at 15000MHz across the 192-bit interface during long renders. The single cooler maintains stable clocks under continuous load. PCI Express 4.0 16X bandwidth avoids bus saturation.

How it compares

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

Price $317.99
Cheaper than about 55% 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).
Core frequency 15000 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 RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Memory capacity12 GB
Core frequency15000 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width192bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0 16X
Power
Power input connector8pin

Questions about this item

How long can the 12GB GDDR6 buffer sustain heavy workloads before frame-times climb?

The 12GB GDDR6 frame buffer paired with a 192-bit bus and 15000MHz memory clock keeps texture and geometry data resident longer, so sustained 1440p or 4K loads hit VRAM capacity limits before bandwidth saturation becomes the bottleneck.

What thermal and acoustic behaviour should I expect when the card runs all day in a compact case?

The single-fan ITX cooler exhausts heat toward the side panel; in a tight chassis the 8-pin power draw and restricted airflow will raise GPU temperatures and fan RPM, producing noticeable but not extreme noise after several hours.

Which power-supply connector and PCIe slot must my build already provide for this card to function?

Your motherboard needs a full-length PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot and your power supply must supply at least one 8-pin PCIe power connector; no additional adapters or auxiliary headers are required.

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