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InterfacePCI-E v3.0PCI-E v3.0
GPU
GPU modelNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Memory size6 GB6 GB
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory bus192 bit192 bit
GPU clock speed
1531 MHz /1746 MHz GPU Boost/
1531 MHz /1746 MHz GPU Boost/
Memory clock8008 MHz8000 MHz
Lithography16 nm16 nm
Max. resolution7680x4320 px7680x4320 px
Passmark G3D Mark9080 score(s)9080 score(s)
Connections
DVI-D11
HDMI21
DisplayPort23
Software
DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5
VR
Stream processors12801280
Stream processor version55
Texture units8080
General
Monitors connection44
Coolingactive (fan)active (fan)
Fans22
Lighting
Lighting syncMSI Mystic Light SyncMSI Mystic Light Sync
Power consumption120 W120 W
Additional power8 pin8 pin
Minimum PSU recommendation400 W
Number of slots22
Length277 mm277 mm
Added to E-Catalogjuly 2017july 2016

Memory clock

The speed at which a video card can process data stored in its video memory. In fact, the indicator determines the maximum number of operations to receive or transmit data by a memory module per unit of time. This frequency is expressed in megahertz (MHz) – millions of operations per second. High video memory frequency helps improve performance when performing resource-intensive tasks such as texture processing, graphics rendering and other graphics operations. However, the parameter is by no means the only factor that influences the overall performance of the video card – it is important to take into account the GPU architecture, number of cores, core frequency and other characteristics.

HDMI

The number of HDMI outputs provided by the graphics card.

HDMI is by far the most popular interface for high-definition video and multi-channel audio (it can be used for video and audio at the same time). This connector is almost standard for modern monitors, in addition, it is widely used in other types of screens — TVs, plasma panels, projectors, etc.

The presence of several outputs allows you to connect several screens to the graphics card at the same time — for example, a pair of monitors for organizing an extended workspace. However, there are never more than 2 HDMI ports in video cards — for a number of reasons, for several screens at once, in this case it is easier to use other connectors, primarily DisplayPort.

DisplayPort

The number of DisplayPort outputs provided by the graphics card.

DisplayPort is a digital media interface similar in many ways to HDMI, but primarily used in computers. The specific capabilities of this interface depend on the version (see below), but even in the most modest modern version of DisplayPort, it allows at least 4K at 60 frames per second and 5K at 30 fps. Another interesting feature of this standard is the ability to daisy-chain multiple screens to one port (“daisy chain” format).

In light of the latter, we can say that the number of DisplayPort outputs corresponds to the number of screens that can be connected directly to the graphics card, without using a daisy chain. Such a connection may be required, in particular, for monitors that do not support daisy chaining. If such a mode is supported, the maximum number of screens will be at least twice as high as the number of connectors. However, it is worth considering that the resolutions supported by the video adapter itself may not reach the maximum capabilities of the DisplayPort version used.

Minimum PSU recommendation

The smallest power supply recommended for a computer with this graphics card.

This parameter, usually, is much higher than the power consumption of the graphics card itself. This is natural — after all, the PSU must provide electricity to the entire system, not just the video adapter. At the same time, the higher the power of the graphics card, the inevitably higher the power consumption of the PC as a whole. Moreover, this is due not only to the “voracity” of the graphics adapter itself, but also to the consumption of other PC components: a high-end graphics card, usually, is combined with an equally powerful (and energy-intensive) system.

With this in mind, manufacturers indicate the minimum recommended power supply. Of course, such recommendations are not mandatory; however, when using a PSU with a power lower than the recommended one, the probability of malfunctions increases significantly — to the point that even a very limited system may simply “not start”.
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