Product Comparison: ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB vs MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
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General Specifications
Brand
ASUS
MSI
Model
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
Origin
China
China
About the Product
ASUS Dual series of GeForce® GTX 1060 comes equipped with Patented Wing-Blade Fans for max air flow with 105% more air pressure. While exclusive Auto-Extreme Technology with Super Alloy Power II components for superior stability.
MSI GTX 1060 GAMING X 3GB GGDDR5. GeForce GTX graphics cards are the most advanced ever created. Discover unprecedented performance, power efficiency, and next-generation gaming experiences.
Key Specs
Video Memory Capacity
3 GB
3 GB
GPU Clock Speed
1809 MHz
1809 MHz
Memory Bus Width
192 bit
192 bit
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
What customers say about "Key Specs"
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB OC Edition 3 GB GDDR5 192 Bit Memory Graphics Card
- I was a bit limited by my motherboard and CPU so this and the 6GB version were my best options.
- Quality GPU with great fan longevity.
- Decent GPU for a decent price. Good for games like Fortnite, Counter Strike, GTA V and similar.
- Sleek GPU, with good performance. Great card, good cooling and performance.
- Excelent GPU in a very good price.
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G 3 GB GDDR5 Memory Zero Froze Cooling Graphics Card
- NVIDIA 10 Series GPU's are very power efficient.
- Fast gpu. Runs good games at good fps.
- MSI is the best to get for a new GPU.
- This is 3GB and it is fast like 6GB because I only use one monitor at FHD no need to buy the 6GB version.
- Great budget GPU, I can play all of my games on ultra and have over 80+ fps paired with a i5 6600k.
Size & Weight
Height
1.69 in.
1.54 in.
Width
9.53 in.
10.91 in.
Depth
5.12 in.
5.51 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
2.24 lbs.
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
Features
Processor Type
GeForce GTX 1060
GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Video Memory Clock Speed
8008 MHz
8108 MHz
API Supported
OpenGL 4.5
DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5
Card Size
Dual Width
Dual Width
Featured Technology
NVIDIA GameWorks, VR Ready, NVIDIA Ansel, NVIDIA G-SYNC
VR Ready, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
Cooling System
Triple Wing-Blade GPU Cooling
TORX Fans 2.0
Extras
The Sweet Spot Performance, Optimized Style and Performance, Patented Wing-Blade Fans, Auto-Extreme Technology, VR-friendly HDMI ports, GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster
Airflow Control Technology, TWIN FROZR VI heat pipes, Close quarters cooling, Ultra-high resolution (UHD), MSI Gaming App, MSI Dragon Eye, MSI Afterburner
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G
What customers say about "Features"
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB OC Edition 3 GB GDDR5 192 Bit Memory Graphics Card
- The card itself is more than adequately cooled with the dual fans.
- Respectable GPU with fans that will last and great cooling.
- Good core and clock speed boosts and respectable OC.
- Seems like a great card at a great price. Good fans for me.
- Good performance but fan very noisy at full speed.
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G 3 GB GDDR5 Memory Zero Froze Cooling Graphics Card
- This card is very quiet and in most cases completely silent due to the fans not spinning up.
- I fired up my PC and the GPU immediately came to life - both fans worked fine and all of the LEDs lit up.
- Runs cool and works like a beast! Fans do not spin until 60C so it runs quiet too.
- Runs extremely cool. Rare the fans even have to turn on with MSI new long life technology.
- Controlling the fan speeds using external software had no effect.
Connectivity
Interface
PCI-E 3.0
PCI-E 3.0
Output(s)
DVI-D, 2x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort
3x DisplayPort, HDMI, DL-DVI-D
What customers say about "Connectivity"
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB OC Edition 3 GB GDDR5 192 Bit Memory Graphics Card
- Easy to install, only 1 power connection needed.
- Much more fluid and simple experience installing the drivers. Use the disk provided and everything just works as it should.
- The bearings in these things seem immortal. Good connect.
- The card only needs one 6 pin VGA power connector. Easy connect.
- It doesn’t fit an S340 case due to the position of the hdmi sockets.
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G 3 GB GDDR5 Memory Zero Froze Cooling Graphics Card
- This graphic card is relaible, installation, setup, running all easy.
- Easy installation. It has very cool LEDs.
- Easy to install and mind blowing performance.
- The performance is great and handles everything I've thrown at it. Easy install.
- Look closely at this item, it wasn't supported in my computer, requires an 8 pin power connection.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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