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Silver dual-slot graphics card with black fan and angular shroud, 9.8 inches long

NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Founders Edition 6GB graphics card

SKU CH-V7X5-122Q7

Pascal-based graphics card with 1280 CUDA cores and 6GB GDDR5 memory supports DirectX 12 and VR gaming at up to 7680 x 4320 resolution

  • Memory capacity6 GB
  • CUDA core count1280
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Memory bus width192-Bit
  • DirectX support12
  • Pascal architecture powers modern gaming at 1060 performance level
  • 1280 CUDA cores accelerate parallel workloads and frame rendering
  • 6 GB GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus feeds high-resolution textures
  • Boost clock reaches 1708 MHz for responsive 1080p and 1440p play
  • VR-ready design supports 7680 x 4320 max resolution for immersive experiences

GeForce GTX 1060 Founders Edition 6GB

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Founders Edition is a graphics card built on Pascal architecture for high-definition gaming. It features 1280 CUDA cores and a 6 GB GDDR5 frame buffer connected via a 192-bit interface. The card occupies two expansion slots and measures 9.823" by 4.378". It supports DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 for modern API requirements.

1080p gaming and VR ready use

This card suits players targeting 1080p resolution with high settings and supports virtual reality headsets. The boost clock reaches 1708 MHz to handle current titles at smooth frame rates. Builders needing higher resolutions such as 4K or maximum texture detail should look at something else. The 6 GB buffer may limit performance in future heavy workloads.

6 GB GDDR5 192-bit memory specification

The 6 GB GDDR5 memory on a 192-bit bus determines whether this model fits a specific build. Memory speed runs at 8 Gbps to feed the 1280 CUDA cores during gaming and VR sessions. If an application demands more video memory or wider bandwidth, a different graphics card is required. This specification is the primary factor for compatibility decisions.

How it compares

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

Price $325.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,285 items is $354.99.
Memory capacity 6 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
CUDA core count 1280
Lower than about 91% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNVIDIA
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Memory capacity6 GB
CUDA core count1280
Memory bus width192-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.5
VR readyYes
Size & build
Card size9.823 in × 4.378 in
Slots occupied2 Slots

Questions about this item

At what boost clock will the Pascal GPU hit its thermal limit during a long session?

The Founders Edition GPU boosts to 1708 MHz; the reference cooler is designed to sustain that clock while keeping the chip within its thermal envelope during extended gaming.

How loud and hot does the dual-slot Founders Edition cooler get when the card runs all day?

The blower-style cooler exhausts heat out the rear bracket, so case temperatures stay lower, but the single fan spins faster under load, producing noticeable airflow noise during marathon sessions.

Which power connector must my supply already have for this 6 GB GTX 1060 to work?

The card draws power through a single 6-pin PCIe connector, so your power supply needs at least one free 6-pin lead and enough spare wattage for the rest of the system.

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