MSI’s Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 3060 12GB reappears on Newegg for $329.99, combo with the original launch price of $329 in 2021. The move follows a pre‑announced revival by NVIDIA and partners ASUS, Colorful, GALAX, and MSI.
The card carries a 12‑GB GDDR6 memory buffer, a key selling point against newer GPUs, but its Ampere architecture lags behind the Blackwell‑based RTX 5060, which sits at $349–$359. The 5060 offers DLSS 4.5, newer tensor cores, an updated display engine, and faster encode/decode, delivering higher performance in most titles.
For buyers chasing 4K, the memory advantage matters little, yet the 3060’s price parity with the 5060 makes it a tougher recommendation. The resurgent 3060 taps into ongoing GPU shortages and the shift toward AI chip production, ensuring that consumers still have a cost‑effective 12‑GB option.
European customers can also grab ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC at €333. The dual‑market rollout demonstrates NVIDIA’s strategy to keep legacy GPUs alive while newer models push the envelope.
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