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1. Is the GIGABYTE RTX 3060 good for 1440p gaming?
Yes, it handles 1080p and 1440p gaming very well with high settings and smooth frame rates.

2. Does it support ray tracing and DLSS?
Absolutely. The RTX 3060 includes real-time ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS for better visuals and performance.

3. What power supply do I need for this card?
GIGABYTE recommends a minimum 550W PSU with an 8-pin connector.

4. Can I use it with a PCIe 3.0 motherboard?
Yes, it is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0, although PCIe 4.0 is preferred for maximum bandwidth.

5. Is this graphics card VR Ready?
Yes, the RTX 3060 is fully VR ready and performs well in VR gaming environments.

Product Description:

Experience exceptional gaming and content creation performance with the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR6 Graphics Card. Powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, this GPU features 12GB of high-speed GDDR6 memory and 2nd generation RT Cores for realistic ray tracing, along with 3rd generation Tensor Cores for powerful AI-enhanced graphics.

The WINDFORCE dual-fan cooling system ensures efficient heat dissipation, keeping the card cool even during intense gaming sessions. With a boost clock of up to 1807 MHz, this factory-overclocked card delivers smooth frame rates in today’s most demanding games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

Built with premium components and designed for durability, the GV-N3060WF2OC-12GD offers support for PCIe 4.0, DirectX 12 Ultimate, ray tracing, DLSS, and up to 8K resolution. Whether you're building a high-performance gaming PC or upgrading your current rig, the GIGABYTE RTX 3060 is a powerful and reliable choice.

KEY FEATURE

• NVIDIA Ampere Streaming Multiprocessors
• 2nd Generation RT Cores
• 3rd Generation Tensor Cores
• Powered by GeForce RTX™ 3060
• Integrated with 12GB GDDR6 192-bit memory interface
• WINDFORCE 2X Cooling System with alternate spinning fans
• Screen cooling
• 200 mm compact card size
• Limited Hash Rate version

WINDFORCE 2X COOLING SYSTEM

The WINDFORCE 2X cooling system features two 90mm unique blade fans, alternate spinning, 3 composite copper heat pipes direct touch GPU, 3D active fan and Screen cooling, which together provide high efficiency heat dissipation.

ALTERNATE SPINNING

The GIGABYTE “Alternate Spinning” is the only solution that can solve the turbulent airflow of adjacent fans. Since the adjacent fans rotate in the same direction, the airflow direction is opposite between the fans, which will cause turbulent airflow and reduce heat dissipation efficiency. GIGABYTE turns the adjacent fans in the opposite direction, so that the airflow direction between the two fans is the same, reducing the turbulence and enhancing the airflow pressure.

UNIQUE BLADE FAN

The airflow is spilt by the triangular fan edge, and guided smoothly through the 3D stripe curve on the fan surface, effectively enhancing the airflow.

3D ACTIVE FAN

The 3D Active Fan provides semi-passive cooling, and the fans will remain off when the GPU is in a low load or low power game. It allows gamers to enjoy gameplay in complete silence when the system is running light or idle.

HEAT PIPES DIRECT TOUCH

The shape of the pure copper heat pipe maximizes the direct contact area with the GPU, enhancing heat transfer. The heat pipe also covers the VRAM through a large metal plate contact to ensure proper cooling.

GRAPHENE NANO LUBRICANT

Graphene nano lubricant can extend the life of fan by 2.1 times, close to the life of double ball bearing, and is quieter.

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