Gigabyte Rtx 3060 Windforce Oc 12gb Gddr6 Graphics Card

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 WindForce OC 12GB (model GV-N3060WF2OC-12GD) is a mid-range gaming graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 3,584 CUDA cores, 2nd-generation RT Cores for real-time ray tracing, and 3rd-generation Tensor Cores for AI-accelerated tasks. The card is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory running across a 192-bit interface with a memory clock of 15,000 MHz, delivering ample bandwidth for 1080p and 1440p gaming workloads. Gigabyte's proprietary WINDFORCE 2X cooling solution sits at the heart of this card's thermal design. Two 90 mm unique-blade fans utilise the Alternate Spinning feature — adjacent fans rotate in opposite directions so that airflow between them travels in the same direction, reducing turbulence and increasing static pressure over the heatsink fins. The fans also support 3D Active Fan (semi-passive) mode, spinning down completely during light or idle workloads for near-silent operation. Three composite copper heat pipes make direct contact with the GPU die, maximising heat transfer, while a large metal plate extends cooling coverage to the GDDR6 memory modules. Connectivity is handled by two DisplayPort 1.4a and two HDMI 2.1 outputs, supporting resolutions up to 7680 × 4320 (8K) across up to four simultaneous displays. The card connects to the motherboard via a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, draws supplemental power through a single 8-pin connector, and has a rated TDP of 170 W — making it compatible with quality 550 W or higher power supplies. DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.6 support ensure broad compatibility with modern game titles and creative applications. Verified Specifications: • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) • Model: GV-N3060WF2OC-12GD • CUDA Cores: 3,584 • GPU Boost Clock: 1,792 MHz • Memory: 12 GB GDDR6, 192-bit, 15,000 MHz • TDP: 170 W • Power Connector: 1 × 8-pin • Interface: PCIe 4.0 • Display Outputs: 2× DisplayPort 1.4a, 2× HDMI 2.1 • Max Resolution: 7680 × 4320 • DirectX: 12 | OpenGL: 4.6 • Cooler: WINDFORCE 2X (dual 90 mm fans, 3D Active Fan) • Color: Black • Warranty: 3 Years • GTIN: 4719331311193