Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB maintain its 1080p dominance? Let's put it to the test in 2024's hottest games. Join me as I benchmark the latest games to see if this graphics card can deliver smooth gameplay and impressive visuals. Additionally, I test the MSI RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12GB model to see if it is a good option if you want to buy an NVIDIA GPU for under $300.

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Intel PC build:
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Crucial P3 Plus 1TB M.2 SSD - geni.us/BqjMuA
Crucial DDR5-5600 32GB - geni.us/ctmM

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MSI G321CU 4K 144Hz Gaming Monitor - geni.us/YnY5nGO
MSI RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X - geni.us/euuGrSH
i7 14700KF - geni.us/GkkqL
MSI Z790 Tomahawk MAX WiFi - geni.us/DGQ7k
32GB DDR5-6000 CL32 Kingston Fury - geni.us/LwKTV
Kingston FURY Renegade 2TB SSD - geni.us/6fWCud
MSI MAG A850GL PSU - geni.us/k0T4c
MSI CORELIQUID M240 CPU Liquid Cooler - geni.us/vHTub
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⏱️Timestamps:
0:00 - Meet the MSI RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X
1:00 - Horizon Forbidden West, Best settings
2:20 - Performance at native 1080p, High preset
2:54 - Is it possible to play at Very High preset?
4:24 - My thoughts on Frame Generation technology
5:31 - What it take to get 60+ FPS experience in Horizon Forbidden West
6:07 - Is DLSS absolutely necessary?
6:48 - HELLDIVERS 2: my preferred graphics settings
7:49 - Let's get a little bit more FPS (Medium preset)
8:16 - It's a miracle!
8:38 - HELLDIVERS 2 maxed out settings
9:09 - I use these settings to play HELLDIVERS 2
9:37 - Alan Wake 2
9:59 - My favourite settings to play Alan Wake 2
11:05 - Medium preset is also pretty good
11:32 - Is it possible to play Alan Wake 2 without DLSS ON?
12:34 - Do you have to use Low preset to play at native 1080p?
13:14 - Ray Tracing is fun with the RTX 3060😈
14:38 - Can you enjoy Alan Wake 2 using the 3060?
14:58 - Conclusion
16:13 - Is MSI VENTUS 2X a good RTX