đź§ GPU & Architecture
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GPU Chip: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 based on the Ampere architecture — with 2nd‑gen ray tracing cores and 3rd‑gen Tensor cores for AI features like DLSS.
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CUDA Cores: 2304 — provides good parallel processing for gaming and creative tasks.
đź§® Performance Specs
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Base Clock: ~1042 MHz
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Boost Clock: ~1470 MHz (standard model) — ensures responsive performance in games and applications.
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GPU Power: ~70 W typical — very efficient and doesn’t require extra power cables.
đź’ľ Memory
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Video Memory: 6 GB GDDR6 — fast memory suitable for 1080p gaming.
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Memory Interface: 96‑bit
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Memory Speed: 14 Gbps
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Memory Bandwidth: ~168 GB/s — sufficient for modern titles at Full HD.
📏 Compact Design
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Single‑fan cooling with active heatsink — ideal for space‑constrained builds.
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Mini‑ITX friendly (approx. 162 × 117 × 40 mm) — fits many small chassis.
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Dual‑slot form factor with no external power connector needed — runs directly from the PCIe slot.
🖥️ Display Support
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Ports:
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1Ă— HDMI 2.1
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1Ă— DisplayPort 1.4a
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1× Dual‑Link DVI‑D (on many listings)
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Supports up to 7680 × 4320 resolution, HDR, and multi‑display setups.
🕹️ Graphics Technologies
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DirectX 12 Ultimate & OpenGL 4.6 support for modern game APIs.
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NVIDIA Ray Tracing & DLSS: Enhanced visuals and AI‑boosted FPS in supported games.
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G‑SYNC Compatible: Reduces tearing with supported monitors.
⚡ System Requirements
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PCIe 4.0 x8 interface (compatible with x16 slots).
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Recommended PSU: ~300 W system power supply.
🎯 Who It’s Best For
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1080p gamers: Smooth 1080p experience with ray‑traced effects and DLSS support.
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Small form factor (SFF) builds: Fits Mini‑ITX and compact cases with ease.
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Casual content creators: Useful for video editing and creative workloads at this level.