GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce OC 3GB GDDR5 Graphics Card
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-24. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce OC 3GB GDDR5 Graphics Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category, priced around $279.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Powered by GeForce GTX 1060 and integrated with 3GB GDDR5 192bit memory.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce OC 3GB GDDR5 Graphics Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro graphics cards category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro graphics cards category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ WINDFORCE 2x with Blade fan design
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- WINDFORCE 2x with Blade fan design
- Support up to 8K Display @60Hz
- Built with 4+1 power phases. Recommended PSU: 400W
- Boost: 1797Mhz/ base: 1582Mhz in OC mode
- Boost: 1771Mhz/ base: 1556Mhz in gaming mode
- Form Factor: ATX
Full Specifications
| Boost | 1797Mhz/ base: 1582Mhz in OC mode |
|---|---|
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
| Model Name | GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (U.S.A.) |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Model Number | GV-N1060WF2OC-3GD |
| Built-In Media | Graphic Card, Manual |
| Item Type Name | GeForce® GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC 3GB GDDR5 |
| Number of Fans | 2 |
| Mfr Part Number | GV-N1060WF2OC-3GD |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Item Part Number | GV-N1060WF2OC-3GD |
| Graphics Card Ram | 3072 MB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 3072 MB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR5 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 8008 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | gddr5 |
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce OC 3GB GDDR5 Graphics Card is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-24. Price and availability subject to change.
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