A player shows a small GeForce RTX 3060. This is absolutely unique, because Nvidia itself does not produce it. Many gamers are impressed and wish for such a GPU.
The GeForce RTX 3060 is among the most popular graphics cards from Nvidia, alongside the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. It offers good performance for full HD gaming.
However, Nvidia offers the GeForce RTX 3060 as a Founder’s Edition only in the standard form factor. Founder’s Edition refers to graphics cards that come directly from Nvidia and have a unique design.
A gamer probably thought he could do it “better” and developed an RTX 3060 in a mini format. The graphics card is not perfect yet, but many users on reddit are enthusiastic.
Small RTX Graphics Card from the 3D Printer
What did the user do? The Reddit user “Clashmains_2” bought a Gainward 3060 Pegasus and replaced its entire cover with an alternative he designed on a 3D printer (via reddit.com). In a first step, he used design software to replicate the heatsink of a Founder’s Edition.
In a further step, he modified a 92mm fan from Noctua to fit the tiny form factor.
What problem does he currently have? The first model is actually “only” a model. The graphics card works with the new cover from the 3D printer, but at high temperatures, the printed 3D parts deform. This does not work in the long run because, in the worst case, the soft plastic could spread across the rest of the hardware or the GPU’s circuit board could detach.
However, the user explained that he wants to continue working on his design. In the next step, he wants to use different material, which is more durable, but also harder to print.
ITX Systems are also Becoming More Popular Among Gamers
What does ITX mean? The abbreviation ITX hides a size of components. ITX stands for a particularly small form factor that was created for small computer systems. ITX actually stands for Information Technology Extended.
Multimedia PCs or office models often rely on such a small form factor. But gamers are also increasingly discovering that a small system is completely sufficient for their purposes.
ITX models, like the RTX 3060 presented here, or ITX motherboards can also be easily installed in large computer towers, as such devices are generally backward compatible. Conversely, however, it is significantly more complicated.
Anyone wanting to install a large ATX motherboard in an ITX case usually has absolutely no chance. Because the small cases are not designed for such large components. Basically, you should always keep an eye on the case when building a PC.
If you are putting together a gaming PC, you should ensure that the components fit together. If you opt for an ITX case, the other components must also fit. In most cases, a look at the manual is sufficient.
