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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 12gb

Original price was: KSh 62,999.00.Current price is: KSh 58,999.00.

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 12gb Refurbished

2. Performance Overview
Gaming Performance (1080p & 1440p)
  • 1080p Ultra Settings:
    • Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Off, DLSS On): ~70-80 FPS
    • Call of Duty: Warzone: ~120-140 FPS
    • Red Dead Redemption 2: ~60-70 FPS
  • 1440p High Settings:
    • Elden Ring: ~60 FPS (locked)
    • Fortnite (RT + DLSS): ~90-100 FPS
    • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: ~55-65 FPS
Ray Tracing & DLSS Performance
  • RTX 3060 supports real-time ray tracing but works best with DLSS (AI upscaling) for smoother FPS.
  • DLSS 2.0 can boost FPS by 30-50% in supported games.
Content Creation & Productivity
  • Great for video editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve) thanks to 12GB VRAM.
  • Solid 3D rendering (Blender, Maya) with CUDA & OptiX acceleration.
  • NVENC encoder improves streaming/recording efficiency.
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Description

MSI GeForce RTX 3060 12gb Refurbished

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is a mid-range gaming and productivity graphics card based on NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, offering excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, ray tracing support, and AI-powered DLSS technology. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of its specifications, performance, cooling, and features.


1. Key Specifications
Feature Specification
GPU Model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (GA106)
CUDA Cores 3,584
Boost Clock Speed 1,777 MHz (varies by model)
Memory (VRAM) 12GB GDDR6
Memory Bus Width 192-bit
Memory Bandwidth 360 GB/s
Ray Tracing Cores 2nd Gen RT Cores
Tensor Cores 3rd Gen (Supports DLSS 2.0)
TDP (Power Draw) 170W
Recommended PSU 550W (minimum)
Outputs 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Cooling Solution MSI Twin Frozr / Ventus / Gaming X (varies)

2. Performance Overview
Gaming Performance (1080p & 1440p)
  • 1080p Ultra Settings:
    • Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Off, DLSS On): ~70-80 FPS
    • Call of Duty: Warzone: ~120-140 FPS
    • Red Dead Redemption 2: ~60-70 FPS
  • 1440p High Settings:
    • Elden Ring: ~60 FPS (locked)
    • Fortnite (RT + DLSS): ~90-100 FPS
    • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: ~55-65 FPS
Ray Tracing & DLSS Performance
  • RTX 3060 supports real-time ray tracing but works best with DLSS (AI upscaling) for smoother FPS.
  • DLSS 2.0 can boost FPS by 30-50% in supported games.
Content Creation & Productivity
  • Great for video editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve) thanks to 12GB VRAM.
  • Solid 3D rendering (Blender, Maya) with CUDA & OptiX acceleration.
  • NVENC encoder improves streaming/recording efficiency.

3. MSI Variants (Cooling & Design)
Model Cooling Clock Speed RGB Lighting Noise Levels
MSI Ventus 2X Dual-fan 1,777 MHz No Moderate (~35 dB)
MSI Gaming X Twin Frozr 1,837 MHz Yes (Mystic Light) Quiet (~30 dB)
MSI Twin Frozr Dual-fan 1,777 MHz No Moderate (~35 dB)
  • Best for Silence: MSI Gaming X (better cooling & higher boost clock).
  • Best Budget Option: MSI Ventus 2X (affordable, no RGB).

4. Cooling & Power Requirements
  • Cooling Solution:
    • Dual/Triple-fan designs (depends on model).
    • Heat pipes & large heatsinks for efficient heat dissipation.
  • Thermal Performance:
    • Idle: ~35-40°C
    • Load: ~65-75°C (depends on case airflow).
  • Power Connectors:
    • 1x 8-pin PCIe (required).
  • PSU Recommendation:
    • 550W 80+ Bronze (minimum).
    • 650W+ recommended for overclocking.

5. Ports & Connectivity
Port Usage
HDMI 2.1 4K @ 120Hz, 8K @ 60Hz (DSC)
DisplayPort 1.4a 4K @ 144Hz, 8K @ 60Hz (DSC)
No USB-C (VirtualLink) Not supported on RTX 3060
  • Supports up to 4 monitors (via HDMI + 3x DP).
  • G-SYNC & FreeSync Compatible for tear-free gaming.

6. Comparison with Similar GPUs
GPU RTX 3060 12GB RTX 3060 Ti RTX 2060 Super
CUDA Cores 3,584 4,864 2,176
VRAM 12GB GDDR6 8GB GDDR6 8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing Yes (2nd Gen) Yes (2nd Gen) Yes (1st Gen)
DLSS Support Yes (DLSS 2.0) Yes (DLSS 2.0) Yes (DLSS 1.0)
1080p Performance Excellent Better (~20%) Slightly Worse
  • Pros of RTX 3060:
    • 12GB VRAM (better for future-proofing & productivity).
    • Great 1080p/1440p gaming with DLSS.
  • Cons:
    • Slower than RTX 3060 Ti (~20% less performance).
    • 192-bit memory bus limits bandwidth.

7. Who Should Buy This GPU?

✔ 1080p/1440p Gamers (High/Ultra settings, RT + DLSS).
✔ Streamers & Content Creators (NVENC, 12GB VRAM helps).
✔ Budget-Conscious Builders (Great price-to-performance).
✔ Upgraders from GTX 1060/1660 (Big performance jump).


8. Final Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is a strong mid-range GPU offering:
✅ Excellent 1080p & solid 1440p gaming.
✅ 12GB VRAM for future-proofing & productivity.
✅ DLSS & Ray Tracing support.
✅ Quiet & efficient cooling (MSI Gaming X variant).

Best For:

  • Gamers who want high FPS at 1080p/1440p.
  • Content creators needing extra VRAM for editing/rendering.
  • Budget-conscious users looking for great value.

Alternatives:

  • RTX 3060 Ti (~20% faster, but only 8GB VRAM).
  • AMD RX 6600 XT (similar performance, but worse RT & DLSS).

 

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