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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G

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Pros

  • by the NVIDIA branding and looks like the perfect combination
  • replicate the performance of the GTX 980 at a more reasonable price
  • the presentation is excellent and contributes to a stellar unboxing experience

Cons

  • lack of an SLI connector
  • it can only be procured directly from NVIDIA unless their strategy changes
  • too expensive for many people on a tight budget

Key specs

  • 12.0
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16
  • GDDR5 SDRAM
  • 6 GB
  • 192 bit
  • 7680, 4320
  • 400 W
  • 1594 MHz
  • 1280

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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G - Pros & Cons

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G

Pros

  • by the NVIDIA branding and looks like the perfect combination
  • replicate the performance of the GTX 980 at a more reasonable price
  • the presentation is excellent and contributes to a stellar unboxing experience
  • honest and in-depth product reviews and
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • performs incredibly well
  • design is dynamic and uses good quality plastic
  • with better cooling and silent work
  • great visual performance
  • Thermal performance is also great
  • realistically both are cool and quiet

Cons

  • lack of an SLI connector
  • it can only be procured directly from NVIDIA unless their strategy changes
  • too expensive for many people on a tight budget
  • the GPU's power exceeding PCI-E slot specifications
  • Limited
  • DVI-D output is only digital
  • the graphics core temperature does not reach 60 degrees Celsius
  • is not positioned as a bang per buck card
  • lack of SLI bridge connections and PEG connectivity
  • lack of any SLI bridge connections
  • Expensive among GTX 1060 partner cards

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G - Technical Overview

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1809 MHz
Best:
ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX580 8GB OC
Processor boost clock speed: 8000 MHz
IconMemory bus
192 bit
Best:
PNY NVIDIA Quadro GV100
Memory bus: 4096 bit
IconEffective clock speed
9126 MHz
Best:
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3090 MASTER 24G
Effective clock speed: 19500 MHz
IconCore clock
1594 MHz

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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G - Full Specifications

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General
Bus TypePCI Express 3.0 x16
Max monitors supported4
VR ReadyYes
API Supported
  • DirectX 12
  • OpenGL 4.5
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Memory
Memory technologyGDDR5 SDRAM
Memory size6 GB
Memory bus192.0 bit
Discrete graphics adapter memory6.0 GB
Effective clock speed9126.0 MHz
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Display
Full HDyes
Max resolution7680 x 4320
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Dimensions
Height5.51 in
Width10.91 in
Depth1.54 in
Weight35.87 oz
Bracket height
Full-Height
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Power
Power consumption (operational)120.0 W
Power consumption (typical)120.0 W
Supplementary power connectors1x 8-pin
Minimum system power supply400.0 W
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Performance
HDCPyes
OpenGL version4.5
Shader model version5.1
DirectX version12.0
PhysXyes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRyes
NVIDIA G-SYNCyes
NVIDIA 3D Visionyes
TV tuner integratedno
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Processor
Core clock1594.0 MHz
Processor frequency1594.0 MHz
Processor boost clock speed1809.0 MHz
CUDAyes
CUDA cores1280
FireStreamno
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
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Design
Cooling typeActive
Number of fans2
Number of slots2
Colour of productBlack,Red
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Connectivity
Dual Link DVIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
DisplayPorts quantity3
DVI-D ports quantity1
Interface typePCI Express x16 3.0

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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G MSI - Editorial Reviews (9)

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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6G Review
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PCMAG
Published: 22.07.2016
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6G Review
4.0

The Gaming X 6G is a finely tuned version of the GTX 1060 that tops AMD's Radeon RX 480 in most tests (and Nvidia's own Founders Edition GTX 1060, too) right out of the box.

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X Review
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X Review

In this article we'll review the MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X, aimed at the mainstream segment with a 279 USD price this card is 20 bucks cheaper compared to the founders edition, yet comes factory ... Introduction

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X 6G Review
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Overclockers Club
Published: 21.07.2016
MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X 6G Review
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Graphics Card Roundup
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 21.03.2017
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Graphics Card Roundup

Eight different GeForce GTX 1060 cards (with 6GB and 3GB of GDDR5) do battle in a round-up we'll continue updating as new cards make it through our lab.

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6G Graphics Card Review
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TweakTown
Published: 23.08.2016
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6G Graphics Card Review
4.8

MSI nails the mid-range graphics card with its new GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6G. Come and take a look at our full review.

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6 GB Review
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TechPowerUp
Published: 19.07.2016
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6 GB Review
5.0

MSI's GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X comes with a large dual-fan thermal solution that's incredibly quiet and stops the fans in idle and light gaming. The card is overclocked out of the box as well without sacrificing any of the marvellous power efficiency NVIDIA's Pascal provides.

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X Graphics Card Review | eTeknix
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eTeknix
Published: 19.07.2016
MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X Graphics Card Review | eTeknix

Introduction NVIDIA's Pascal architecture marks a major shift in performance per watt and revolves around the highly efficient 16nm FinFet manufacturing process. So far, the company has unleashed products designed for higher resolutions and enthusiasts who are prepared to pay extra for a more fluid gaming experience. For example, AIB versions of the GTX 1080 in the UK can cost over £650 and have received hefty price hikes. Whether this will subside once supply increases or Sterling becomes more stable is unclear, but the current market price is unlikely to appeal to a large audience. While the GTX 1070 offers performance

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G MSI GTX 1060 6GB Gaming X Review
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KitGuru
Published: 09.08.2016
MSI GTX 1060 6GB Gaming X Review

There is certainly no shortage of options when it comes to choosing a GTX 1060 graphics card, Nvidia

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G review – solid design, overclocking capabilities and silent operation
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LaptopMedia.com
Published: 17.02.2017
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G review – solid design, overclocking capabilities and silent operation

So far we have presented to you our reviews of the following high-end NVIDIA Pascal GPUs – GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1070. Today, however, we would like to talk about an offer from the…