TAKE FLIGHTN/AFrom top to bottom the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 has been designed to push performance boundaries. A fresh design and more metal surrounds a grouping of Axial-tech fans that leverage a new rotation scheme. Below the blades a larger more impressive heatsink is ready for the most demanding thermal loads. The PCB has some new tricks up its sleeves and even the backplate has received some performance-boosting changes. For gamers who want to get the most out of the NVIDIA Ampere architecture the latest addition to the ROG Strix stable delivers in every way.N/AN/AFANSN/AAXIAL-TECH FAN DESIGNN/AThree cutting edge fans feature a smaller hub that facilitates longer blades and a barrier ring to increase downward air pressure.N/AN/ANEW DIRECTIONSN/AThe two side fans spin counterclockwise to reduce turbulence. And to eliminate unnecessary noise a stop mode halts all fans when the GPU temp falls below 50 degrees and power consumption is low.N/AN/AHEATSINKN/AMAXCONTACTN/ATo get heat up off the die and into the heatsink array to benefit from the new fan design requires special attention. We use a manufacturing process that polishes the surface of the heat spreader to improve smoothness at the microscopic level. The extra flatness allows for better contact with the die for improved thermal transfer.N/AN/A2.7-SLOT DESIGNN/AThe heat spreader draws heat up into heatpipes that carry it through a fin stack that fills most of the cards large 2.7-slot footprint.N/AN/ADESIGNN/AFRESH SHROUDN/AIn addition to under-the-hood design changes the ROG Strix features a new face with metal accents that mirror the design aesthetic of ROG and ROG Strix motherboards. Textured accents in a greyscale colorway blend seamlessly into subtle builds or make a striking impact while the card is vertically mounted and lit by chassis LEDs.N/AN/AITS COOLER OUT BACKN/AFlipping the card around reveals more design improvements. For enhanced heat dissipation a wide backplate vent and shortened PCB allow hot air to escape towards chassis exhaust fans instead of being recycled back into the cooler. The I/O bracket is made from stainless steel to protect ports and provide a more secure mount. A conveniently placed Dual BIOS switch allows quick selection between performance and quiet mode for basic customization of the cards default behavior without software. To top it off an ROG logo with addressable RGB backlighting adds flair.N/AN/AFUNCTIONAL FRONTN/AA new addressable RGB element lines the front edge of the card and can be customized with Armoury Crate software to sync lighting and effects with other ROG components. To fulfill the power demands of the GeForce RTX 3060 an 8-pin power connector is present along with an onboard circuit that monitors PSU rail voltage. The circuit is fast enough to catch any transients that result in the rail voltage dropping too low. If that happens a red LED will light up to indicate a power supply issue.N/AN/ASOFTWAREN/AGPU TWEAK IIN/AThe ASUS GPU Tweak II utility takes graphics card tuning to the next level. It allows you to tweak critical parameters including GPU core clocks memory frequency and voltage settings with the option to monitor everything in real-time through a customizable on-screen display. Advanced fan control is also included along with many more features to help you get the most out of your graphics card.N/AN/AWe’ve partnered with wtfast to help you to play free from lag latency issues and lost packets. With a 6-month subscription to the wtfast Gamers Private Network you’ll enjoy lower ping for a smoother more fluid online gaming experience. Buy an ASUS graphics card - and don’t be left waiting!N/AN/AXSplit offers a premium streaming experience with in-game annotations and other advanced features. Enjoy a free license with the purchase of select ASUS graphics cards. See you online!N/AN/AQuantumCloud is a safe and easy-to-use application that lets you effortlessly earn extra money by sharing your graphics cards computing power. Earnings are accessible through your PayPal or WeChat account and QuantumCloud also supports multiple exchange methods including Steam. In addition QuantumCloud doesnt collect any personal data so your privacy stays protected. Get started right away with just one click!N/AN/ANVIDIA AMPERE ARCHITECTUREN/AThe all-new NVIDIA Ampere architecture delivers the ultimate play featuring advanced 2nd generation Ray Tracing Cores and 3rd generation Tensor Cores with greater throughput.N/AN/ARTX. ITS ON.N/AExperience todays biggest blockbusters like never before with the visual fidelity of real-time ray tracing and the ultimate performance of AI-powered DLSS.N/AN/ADLSS AI ACCELERATIONN/ANVIDIA DLSS is groundbreaking AI rendering that boosts frame rates with uncompromised image quality using the dedicated AI processing Tensor Cores on GeForce RTX. This gives you the performance headroom to crank up settings and resolutions for an incredible visual experience. The AI revolution has come to gaming.N/AN/AVICTORY MEASURED IN MILLISECONDSN/ANVIDIA Reflex delivers the ultimate competitive advantage. The lowest latency. The best responsiveness. Powered by GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs and NVIDIA G-SYNC monitors. Acquire targets faster react quicker and increase aim precision through a revolutionary suite of technologies to measure and optimize system latency for competitive games.N/AN/AUP YOUR CREATIVE GAMEN/ATake your creative projects to a new level with GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs. Delivering AI-acceleration in top creative apps. Backed by the NVIDIA Studio platform of dedicated drivers and exclusive tools. And built to perform in record time. Whether youre rendering complex 3D scenes editing 8K video or livestreaming with the best encoding and image quality GeForce RTX GPUs give you the performance to create your best.N/AN/ASTREAM LIKE A BOSSN/ASteal the show with incredible graphics and smooth stutter-free live streaming. Next-generation hardware encoding and decoding combine to show off all your best moments in exquisite detail. And the all-new NVIDIA Broadcast app gives you powerful AI capabilities to improve audio and video quality with effects like virtual background webcam auto frame and microphone noise removal. So you can give your audience your bestevery time.N/AN/ADIRECTX 12 ULTIMATEN/ADevelopers can now add even more amazing graphics effects to Microsoft Windows-based PC games. GeForce RTX graphics cards deliver advanced DX12 features like ray tracing and variable rate shading bringing games to life with ultra-realistic visual effects and faster frame rates.
