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ASUS Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6 Gaming Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6 Memory, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, 2-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fan Design, 0dB Technology)

ASUS Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6 Gaming Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6 Memory, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, 2-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fan Design, 0dB Technology)

878.86 CAD

Budget builders and AI learners who want 12GB of VRAM in a compact, quiet card for 1080p gaming and small model experimentation.

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About this product

Key features

  • NVIDIA Ampere Streaming Multiprocessors: The building blocks for the world’s fastest, most efficient GPU, the all-new Ampere SM brings 2X the FP32 throughput and improved power efficiency.
  • 2nd Generation RT Cores: Experience 2X the throughput of 1st gen RT Cores, plus concurrent RT and shading for a whole new level of ray tracing performance.
  • 3rd Generation Tensor Cores: Get up to 2X the throughput with structural sparsity and advanced AI algorithms such as DLSS. Now with support for up to 8K resolution, these cores deliver a massive boost in game performance and all-new AI capabilities.
  • OC mode: Boost clock 1867 MHz (OC mode)/ 1837 MHz (Gaming mode)
  • Axial-Tech Fan Design features a smaller fan hub that facilitates longer blades and a barrier ring that increases downward air pressure.

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Specifications

GPU
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC
VRAM
12GB GDDR6
Cooling
Dual axial-tech fans, 0dB tech
Outputs
HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a
Interface
PCIe 4.0
Slot size
2-slot
Architecture
Ampere

Pros

  • ✓12GB GDDR6 is generous for the tier, good for entry AI models
  • ✓Compact dual-fan 2-slot design fits most builds
  • ✓0dB technology for silent light-load operation
  • ✓Modest power needs, easy on most PSUs

Cons

  • ×Ampere is older and slower than current generations
  • ×192-bit bus limits memory bandwidth
  • ×Entry-level compute, not for heavy training

FAQ

How much VRAM does the RTX 3060 have?

This model has 12GB of GDDR6 memory, more than many newer mid-range cards.

Is it good for AI experiments?

The 12GB VRAM lets it run small to mid-size models and learning workloads, though compute is entry-level.

Does it need a lot of power?

No, the RTX 3060 has modest power requirements and works with most mainstream PSUs.