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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Founders Edition 6 GB
2016; Pascal GP106; 1,280 CUDA cores; 6 GB GDDR5, 192-bit; PCIe 3.0 x16; 120 W; 6-pin. This is the NVIDIA reference-board retail model, not an interchangeable specification for every partner card with the same GPU.
Recorded specifications
| Catalog identity | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Founders Edition 6 GB |
|---|---|
| GPU and architecture | Pascal GP106-400; 1,280 CUDA cores. |
| Graphics memory | 6 GB GDDR5, 192-bit; discrete board memory. |
| Host interface | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| Board power | 120 W |
| Auxiliary power | one 6-pin PCIe power connector |
| Vendor-first catalog | NVIDIA vendor directory |
Compatibility and maintenance
The card uses a full-length PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface; it can negotiate with a compatible lower-generation PCIe slot, but platform firmware, physical slot clearance, and system support still matter. Budget for the board’s 120 W rating and provide one 6-pin PCIe power connector; PSU capacity is system-dependent, so follow the PSU/card maker's combined-system recommendation rather than treating board power as the full-system requirement. Confirm the exact Founders Edition dimensions and free slot space before installation. Attach displays to the card, install a matching NVIDIA driver branch for the operating system, and do not assume ports, adapter bundle, or driver support are identical across partner boards using the same GPU.
- Check case clearance, adjacent card obstruction, and connector orientation against the exact FE chassis before buying or installing.
- Seat the card and auxiliary connectors fully with power disconnected; inspect connector and fan condition before use.
- Verify supported operating systems and driver branch for this GPU generation using NVIDIA's driver lookup. A compatible slot alone does not guarantee a supported system or workload.
Sources & further reading
- TechPowerUp — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Founders Edition 6 GB specification recordModel/family technical reference for GPU, memory, interface, and board-power characteristics. Board dimensions and connector details can vary; verify the physical card label and NVIDIA FE documentation.
- NVIDIA — GeForce driver lookupManufacturer product-family and software-support reference. Use the GeForce driver lookup to confirm OS and release-branch compatibility for this legacy model.
- Hardware Review — Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 Founders Edition UnboxingIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.