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MSI RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G dual-fan graphics card in black and silver finish

MSI Refurbished

MSI RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G graphics card

SKU CH-GY4Z-RMR0B MPN RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G

Refurbished GeForce RTX 3060 with 12GB GDDR6, 3584 CUDA cores, 1777 MHz boost clock and dual-fan cooling for 4K multi-monitor gaming

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060
  • Memory capacity12 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • CUDA core count3584
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1777 MHz
  • 12 GB GDDR6 memory handles large textures and high-resolution assets
  • 3584 CUDA cores accelerate parallel workloads in games and creative apps
  • Boost clock reaches 1777 MHz for responsive frame rates under load
  • HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs drive up to four displays at 7680 x 4320
  • Dual-fan TORX 3.0 cooler keeps the 170 W board within thermal limits with a 550 W PSU

12GB GDDR6 graphics card

The MSI RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G is a PCI Express 4.0 add-in board built around the GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. It delivers 3584 CUDA cores and a 1777 MHz boost clock for 1080p and 1440p gaming workloads. The 12GB frame buffer on a 192-bit bus suits content creators who need extra VRAM for texture-heavy projects.

Dual-fan thermal design under load

Two TORX Fan 3.0 units move air across a compact heatsink rated for a 170W thermal design power. The cooler maintains the boost clock during extended sessions without the acoustic spikes common on smaller single-fan models. A 550W power supply and one 8-pin connector provide the necessary headroom for stable operation.

Straightforward two-slot installation

The card occupies two expansion slots and fits most mid-tower cases without clearance issues. Driver installation follows the standard NVIDIA path; MSI Afterburner and OC Scanner are optional tools for monitoring or automated tuning. The single 8-pin power plug reduces cable routing complexity compared to dual-connector designs.

How it compares

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Price $149.99
Cheaper than about 82% 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).
Boost frequency 1777 MHz
Lower than about 69% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineVentus
Model nameRTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G
Processor
TDP rating170 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060
Memory capacity12 GB
Boost frequency1777 MHz
CUDA core count3584
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
Effective memory speed15 Gbit/s
Memory bus width192-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Power
Recommended power supply550 W
Power input connector1 × 8-pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length235 mm
Card size9.25 in × 4.88 in
Shipping weight1.03 kg
Package size379 × 266 × 80 mm
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the Ventus 2X 12G run when it draws its full 170 W all day?

The dual-fan cooler uses TORX Fan 3.0 blades to push high static pressure across the heatsink, keeping the GeForce RTX 3060 GPU at its 1777 MHz boost clock without throttling during sustained 170 W loads.

My power supply only has a single 8-pin PCIe cable; will that be enough for this card?

Yes — the board requires exactly one 8-pin connector and MSI recommends a 550 W PSU, so a quality unit with that cable will power the 12 GB GDDR6 model reliably.

Will the PCI Express 4.0 interface on this 3060 Ventus slow down if I install it in my older PCIe 3.0 motherboard slot?

The card is backward compatible and will operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds with negligible impact on the 192-bit memory bus or 3584 CUDA core performance for typical gaming workloads.

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