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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics Card (8GB GDDR6) MSI VENTUS 2X OC
£198.95
Product Description
Product Overview
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 brings the power of Ampere‑based ray tracing and AI‑enhanced rendering to mainstream gaming rigs. Paired with 8 GB of fast GDDR6 memory, this GPU delivers smooth 1080p performance and can even stretch into 1440p territory when DLSS 2.x is enabled. Its architecture balances raw rasterisation power with dedicated RT cores for real‑time ray tracing, making it a solid choice for titles that support the latest visual effects without demanding a high‑end budget card.
Designed for efficiency, the RTX 3050 operates on a 130 W total board power envelope, allowing it to fit comfortably in mid‑range power supplies while still providing the headroom needed for modern games. The card leverages PCI Express 4.0 x8 bandwidth, ensuring that data moves quickly between the GPU and the system, and its 96‑bit memory interface, combined with a 14 Gbps effective memory clock, supplies ample bandwidth for texture‑heavy workloads.
Whether you are building a compact gaming PC, upgrading an older system, or looking for a reliable card for e‑sports titles, the RTX 3050 offers a compelling mix of performance, power efficiency, and feature set. Its support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, AV1 encoding, and NVIDIA Reflex further future‑proofs the platform for upcoming releases.
Key Features & Hardware Capabilities
- Architecture & Execution Units: Built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, the RTX 3050 houses 2,304 CUDA cores that deliver strong rasterisation performance while maintaining power efficiency.
- Memory Subsystem: Equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM running at an effective 14 Gbps, connected via a 96‑bit memory bus, providing sufficient bandwidth for high‑resolution textures and moderate‑size frame buffers.
- Clock Speeds & Power: Base clock of 1,552 MHz and a boost clock of up to 1,807 MHz, with a total board power of approximately 130 W. A 300 W recommended PSU ensures stable operation under load.
- Modern Feature Support: Second‑generation RT cores enable real‑time ray tracing, while Tensor cores power DLSS 2.x upscaling. The card is DirectX 12 Ultimate‑ready, supports HDMI 2.1 (4K@120 Hz) and DisplayPort 1.4a, and includes AV1 hardware encoding.
Technical Specifications (Generic RTX 3050 — 8GB)
| Architecture | Ampere |
| Stream Processors / CUDA Cores | 2,304 |
| Clock Speeds | Game: 1,552 MHz | Boost: 1,807 MHz |
| VRAM Capacity & Type | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Interface Width | 96‑bit |
| Infinity Cache / Memory Bandwidth | N/A | N/A |
| Power Consumption | ~130 W Total Board Power |
| Condition | Used |
Unless stated otherwise, products are pre‑owned components. While fully tested and guaranteed to work, the item you receive may differ slightly from the images shown. Cosmetic signs of use such as scratches or scuffs are normal and do not affect performance.
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🔄 Change of Mind / Non‑Faulty Returns
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The following deductions apply:
• The original outbound shipping & handling fee (covers fulfilment, packaging materials, labour, and dispatch) (non-refundable to us)
• Payment processing fees (non‑refundable to us)
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