GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 EX (1-Click OC) 12GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

Key Features and Specifications

1. GPU Specs:

   • CUDA Cores: 3584
   • Base Boost Clock: 1777 MHz
   • 1-Click OC Boost Clock: 1792 MHz (using the GALAX Xtreme Tuner software)

2. Memory:

   • Capacity: 12GB GDDR6
   • Interface: 192-bit
   • Speed: 15 Gbps
   • Bandwidth: 360 GB/s

3. Cooling:

   • Equipped with dual 90mm fans for effective cooling.
   • Features a fan stop at idle, allowing for quieter operation when the GPU is not under load.
   • Practical heat dissipation design and carbon-textured aesthetics add both performance and style.

4. Display Support:

   • Ports:
     • 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
     • 1 x HDMI 2.1 (supports up to 4K @ 120Hz or 8K @ 60Hz)
   • Great for multi-monitor setups and high-resolution gaming or productivity tasks.

5. PCIe and OS Support:

   • PCIe 4.0 interface for faster data transfer rates.
   • Compatible with Windows 10 64-bit and Linux 64-bit.

6. Dimensions:

   • With bracket: 258 x 126 x 41.5 mm
   • Without bracket: 245 x 112 x 41.5 mm
   • Compact enough to fit in most mid-size or larger cases.

7. Additional Features:

   • 1-Click OC Feature: With GALAX Xtreme Tuner Plus software, users can easily overclock their card with a single click, boosting performance without extensive manual configuration.
   • Real-time ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and NVIDIA Broadcast technologies.
   • Supports modern gaming technologies and accelerates productivity applications.

Best Use Cases

• Gaming: Ideal for 1080p and some 1440p gaming at medium to high settings.
• Productivity: Supports tasks like video editing, 3D modeling, and machine learning workloads thanks to its 12GB VRAM.
• Streaming: Features NVIDIA Broadcast technology for AI-powered streaming tools, including background noise removal and virtual backgrounds.

Pros:

• Ample 12GB VRAM is great for modern games and multitasking.
• 1-Click OC makes overclocking accessible to everyone.
• Efficient cooling system with fan stop at idle for quieter operation.
• Supports PCIe 4.0 for high-speed performance.
• Robust connectivity options (3 DP 1.4a and 1 HDMI 2.1).

Cons:

• Limited to 192-bit memory interface, which may slightly bottleneck performance at higher resolutions compared to cards with a wider interface.
• While great for 1080p, its performance for demanding 1440p or 4K gaming might require lower settings.

Comparison

If you're considering this card against alternatives like the RTX 3060 Ti or RTX 4060, this card offers slightly less performance but provides excellent value for those prioritizing higher VRAM (12GB compared to the 3060 Ti's 8GB) and gaming at 1080p resolutions.