MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GT OC

NVIDIA is the undisputed leader amongst graphics cards manufacturers. Following the spectacular success of the high-end GeForce 1080 and 1070 series models, a new and advanced graphics card is now available for gamers who want to play at the resolutions of up to 2560 × 1440p. This is the main playing field of the GeForce GTX 1060.

Key features

• New Pascal architecture with 16nm production process
• Low power consumption - a 6-pin connector provides all the required power
• Ideal for gaming experiences in QHD and Full HD resolution
• Performance comparable to the GeForce GTX 980 generation
• Graphics card uses overclocked chip - 1544 / 1759MHz
• MSI adds quality cooling with 2 large fans
• Certified Military Class 4 components

Energy-efficient operation

Thanks to 16nm manufacturing technology and the new Pascal architecture, the manufacturer promises a noticeably higher performance and a considerable boost in efficiency. Expected power consumption is only about 120W, yet the card’s performance is comparable to the GTX 980, which required up to 165W.

Advanced technical parameters

The MSI GTX 1060 3GT OC offers 1152 CUDA cores, 72 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The used GP106 Pascal family GPU reaches up to 1759Hz in Boost mode. The graphics chip is backed by 3GB of GDDR5 memory with 192 GB/s data bandwidth.

Improved MSI edition

The MSI GTX 1060 3GT OC graphics card uses state-of-the-art technology to meet the requirements of latest displays including VR. This is also helped by the high-quality components included in the card. The MSI GTX 1060 3GT OC uses Military Class 4 components that are tested to last in extreme conditions common in high-end gaming and OC modding. The card’s cooling system includes two large fans that provide airflow to the large passive cooler, ensuring extremely efficient heat dissipation.