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Black dual-fan graphics card with metal backplate, 224 mm long

ZOTAC Refurbished

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge 12GB ZT-A30600E-10M graphics card

SKU CH-Z5K7-2SSFJ MPN ZT-A30600E-10M

A dual-fan 12 GB GDDR6 GPU with 3584 CUDA cores, 1777 MHz boost, PCIe 4.0 and IceStorm 2.0 cooling

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060
  • Memory capacity12 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • CUDA core count3584
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1777 MHz
  • 12GB GDDR6 memory handles large textures at 15 Gbps
  • IceStorm 2.0 cooling with Active Fan Control and FREEZE fan stop keeps temperatures low
  • Boost clock of 1777 MHz with 3584 CUDA cores delivers strong 1080p and 1440p performance
  • Four display outputs including HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a support multi-monitor setups
  • 8K resolution ready at 7680 x 4320 with HDCP 2.3 and VR Ready certification

Twin Edge 12GB for 1080p and 1440p

The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge 12GB ZT-A30600E-10M targets gamers and creators who need 12GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. The NVIDIA Ampere GPU delivers 3584 CUDA cores and a 1777 MHz boost clock. It connects through a PCI Express 4.0 slot and draws up to 170W from a single 8-pin power connector. A 600W power supply is recommended.

IceStorm 2.0 cooling under sustained load

IceStorm 2.0 uses two fans with Active Fan Control to manage heat during extended sessions. The FREEZE fan stop feature halts the fans completely when the GPU is idle or under light load. A metal backplate adds structural rigidity and helps spread heat away from the PCB. The dual-slot, ATX form factor card measures 224 mm in length to fit most standard cases.

PCI Express 4.0 and display limits

The card provides one HDMI 2.1 port and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, supporting up to four simultaneous displays at a maximum resolution of 7680 x 4320. HDCP 2.3 compliance enables protected 4K and 8K content playback. DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan RT API and OpenGL 4.6 cover current API requirements for gaming and professional workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $175.99
Cheaper than about 77% 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 nameZOTAC
Product lineTwin Edge
Model nameZT-A30600E-10M
Product colorBlack
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
Multi-GPU supportNo
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP support2.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power
Recommended power supply600 W
Power input connector1 × 8-Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length224 mm
Card size8.82 in × 4.58 in
Slots occupied2 Slots
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size279 × 216 × 83 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 10 64-bit (build 2004 or later) ‍👉Check gaming pc with Windows 11 Pro
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Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the IceStorm 2.0 cooler with FREEZE fan stop run during all-day loads on the RTX 3060 Twin Edge?

The 170 W thermal design power is managed by dual fans that stop completely at low load via FREEZE fan stop, while Active Fan Control ramps speed only when temperature demands it, keeping noise minimal during extended sessions.

What power supply and connector must my system already have for this 12 GB card?

A 600 W PSU with one free 8-pin PCIe power connector is required to feed the 170 W board through its single 8-pin socket.

Will the 224 mm, 2-slot RTX 3060 fit and run at full PCIe 4.0 speed in my older PCIe 3.0 motherboard?

Yes, the card fits standard ATX cases with 224 mm clearance and two free slots, and PCIe 4.0 is backward compatible so it operates at PCIe 3.0 speeds on older boards without extra setup.

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