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MSI

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X TRIO 12G graphics card

SKU CH-4N5V-YYC4N

12 GB GDDR6 graphics card with 192-bit bus and PCIe 4.0 interface 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
  • 15000 MHz memory clock for fast data throughput
  • PCI Express 4.0 16X interface for maximum bus bandwidth
  • 7680×4320 maximum resolution for multi-monitor setups
  • Triple 8-pin power connectors for stable overclocking headroom

Built for 1080p and 1440p gaming

This MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X TRIO 12G delivers 12GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192bit interface. The GPU connects through a PCI Express 4.0 16X slot and draws power from dual 8pin connectors. It targets players who want smooth frame rates at high settings without stepping up to a larger card.

Triple-fan cooler keeps thermals and noise in check

Three fans move air through a substantial heatsink so core temperatures stay moderate during typical gaming sessions. Acoustic output remains low enough for quiet rooms when the card is not pushed to its limit. The 8pin+8pin power layout provides stable current without excessive cable clutter.

Sustained loads reveal consistent clock behaviour

Under prolonged heavy workloads the card maintains its 15000MHz memory speed and 7680×4320 maximum resolution capability without thermal throttling. Power draw settles at a steady level once the fans reach their operating curve. The 12GB frame buffer prevents texture streaming stutters during extended play.

How it compares

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

Price $374.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,285 items is $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 GAMING X TRIO 12G
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+8pin

Questions about this item

How do I install the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X TRIO 12G and connect the dual 8pin power connectors correctly?

Insert the card into a PCI Express 4.0 16X slot until the retention clip clicks, then attach both 8pin power connectors from the PSU; the step most often missed is seating the second 8pin firmly so the card receives full power.

What maintenance will the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X TRIO 12G need after extended use?

Dust the triple-fan heatsink every few months with compressed air and check that both 8pin cables stay snug; the 12GB GDDR6 memory and GPU core have no user-serviceable parts.

What limit appears first when the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING X TRIO 12G runs at 15000MHz memory frequency under sustained load?

The 192bit memory interface saturates before the GPU core, capping sustained bandwidth even though the GDDR6 runs at 15000MHz.

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