BUILT TUFN/AThe TUF GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 has been stripped down and built back up to provide more robust power and cooling. A new all-metal shroud houses three powerful axial-tech fans that utilize durable dual ball fan bearings. Fan rotation has been optimized for reduced turbulence and a stop mode brings all three fans to a halt at low temps. Beneath a thick heatsink keeps thermals under tight control. Additional features including TUF components Auto-Extreme Technology and a backplate vent make the TUF a proper powerhouse. For builders looking for a new old faithful this card has your back.N/AN/AFANSN/AAXIAL-TECH UPGRADESN/ATUF Gaming cards leverage our tried-and-true Axial-tech fan design with three fans working in tandem to satisfy the thermal demands of NVIDIAs new high-octane design. The fans rely on dual ball fan bearings to ensure consistent performance and increased longevity compared to sleeve bearings and other bearing types.N/AN/AHEATSINKN/AMAXCONTACTN/ATo get heat up off the die and into the heatsink array weve engaged MaxContact technology to polish the surface of the heat spreader and improve smoothness at the microscopic level. The extra flatness allows for better contact with the die for enhanced 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/APCBN/ATUF COMPONENTSN/AComponents are selected for TUF Gaming graphics cards based on their durability and performance. In addition to top-shelf chokes and MOSFETs capacitors that meet military-grade certification make the TUF stand tall amongst the competition. The components are soldered to the PCB using our advanced Auto-Extreme automated manufacturing process. Smooth joints on the rear of the PCB and the elimination of human errors ensure each graphics card meets our rigorous specifications. Finally to ensure flawless performance when it counts the cards are subjected to a grueling 144-hour validation trial.N/AN/ADESIGNN/AFRESH SHROUDN/AAn all-aluminum shroud adds robust protection to TUF Gaming graphics cards and a no-nonsense industrial design and grayscale colorway fits into any build with ease.N/AN/AITS COOLER OUT BACKN/AThe underside of the card reveals further improvements. Most of the rear is swathed in a protective metal backplate that prominently features a wide vent. The vent allows hot air to escape towards chassis exhaust fans instead of being recycled back into the cooler. Stainless steel is used for the I/O bracket to protect ports and provide a more secure mount. A conveniently placed Dual Bios switch allows customization of the cards default performance profile without software.N/AN/AFUNCTIONAL FRONTN/AThe top-side RGB element can be customized to display a range of aesthetic and functional effects and also synced with other ASUS components to enable uniform lighting. An 8-pin connector fulfills the power demands of the GeForce RTX 3060 and onboard LEDs light up if the power connectors are not plugged in correctly.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.