{"product_id":"msi-geforce-rtx-3050-ventus-2x-xs-oc-8gb-gddr6-graphics-card","title":"MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS OC 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Buy MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS OC 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card online in India at best price from The Engineer Store, Bengaluru. Authentic product, 7-day warranty on manufacturing defects, fast delivery across India.\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eMSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS OC 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS OC is a compact dual-fan graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, delivering 2560 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory for 1-1080p gaming and professional visualization workloads. Content creators, game developers, and 3D artists rely on this card for real-time ray tracing, DLSS upscaling, and CUDA-accelerated rendering tasks that demand efficient thermal performance in space-constrained builds. It solves the problem of balancing gaming performance with compact form factors while maintaining power efficiency through its 70W TDP design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS OC operates on NVIDIA's second-generation ray tracing architecture combined with third-generation tensor cores, enabling simultaneous real-time ray tracing and AI-powered DLSS 3 technology. The card features a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2640 MHz, paired with 8GB of GDDR6 memory running at 12 Gbps across a 128-bit memory interface, delivering 288 GB\/s of memory bandwidth. The dual-fan Ventus cooling solution utilizes MSI's Zero Frozr technology, which stops the fans at idle to reduce noise and power consumption in everyday computing scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis ultra-compact XS form factor measures just 173mm in length, making it ideal for mini-ITX and small form factor PC builds without sacrificing performance. The card features DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 2.1 outputs for 4K display support, along with hardware-accelerated encoding via NVENC for streaming and content creation. The 70W power envelope requires no external power connectors, drawing power directly from the PCIe slot, making it compatible with standard 300W power supplies found in compact systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraphics Processing Unit (GPU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal\/Authentic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 days on manufacturing defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-5 days from Bengaluru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-8 days across India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\/7 via Email and WhatsApp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPU Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8GB GDDR6 at 12 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMemory Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMemory Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288 GB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCUDA Cores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoost Clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2640 MHz (Factory Overclocked)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTDP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70W (No external power required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini-ITX (173mm length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmpere Architecture with 2560 CUDA Cores delivering 6.1 TFLOPS of single-precision compute performance for gaming and professional applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-Overclocked 2640 MHz Boost Clock with MSI's OC Scanner utility for additional performance tuning without manual voltage adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8GB GDDR6 Memory with 288 GB\/s bandwidth enabling smooth 1440p gaming at high settings and 1080p ultra-quality gaming at 144+ FPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-Fan Ventus Cooling with Zero Frozr Technology that eliminates fan noise during idle and light workloads while maintaining sub-70°C temperatures under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-Compact 173mm XS Form Factor fitting seamlessly into mini-ITX builds and small form factor PCs without compromising thermal performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70W Power Envelope with no external power connectors required, compatible with standard 300W PSUs in compact systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware-Accelerated NVENC Encoder for real-time streaming at 1080p 60 FPS with minimal CPU overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNVIDIA DLSS 3 Support enabling AI-powered upscaling for improved frame rates with minimal visual quality loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications and Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1440p Gaming at High Settings: Delivers 80-100 FPS in modern AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Starfield with ray tracing enabled and DLSS quality mode active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1080p Competitive Gaming: Achieves 144+ FPS in esports titles like Valorant, CS2, and Apex Legends, ideal for 144Hz monitor owners seeking smooth, responsive gameplay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D Rendering and Content Creation: Accelerates Blender CUDA rendering, OctaneRender, and V-Ray workloads with 2560 CUDA cores, reducing render times by 3-5x compared to CPU-only rendering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-Time Streaming: Enables Twitch\/YouTube streaming at 1080p 60 FPS using NVENC hardware encoding, freeing CPU resources for game performance optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini-ITX and SFF PC Builds: Solves thermal and space constraints in compact form factor systems while maintaining performance parity with larger dual-slot cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional Visualization: Supports CUDA-accelerated applications in CAD, video editing, and scientific computing with 8GB VRAM for complex scene handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation begins with powering down your system and disconnecting the power supply completely. Remove the PCIe slot cover from your motherboard's topmost available PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (or PCIe 4.0 if available for future compatibility). Align the card's gold connector with the slot and insert firmly until the retention clip clicks into place, then secure the bracket to your chassis with the provided screw. Since this card requires only 70W, no additional power connectors are necessary. Reconnect your power supply, boot your system, and install the latest NVIDIA GeForce drivers from nvidia.com for optimal performance and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter driver installation, configure your display outputs by connecting your monitor to either the HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4a connector on the card itself, not the motherboard. Launch NVIDIA Control Panel to verify the card is recognized and enable features like DLSS 3 in compatible games. For overclocking enthusiasts, use MSI's OC Scanner utility to safely test increased clock speeds, or manually adjust core and memory clocks in MSI Afterburner with a 50mV voltage increase per 25MHz clock increment. Monitor temperatures using GPU-Z or HWiNFO64 to ensure thermals remain below 80°C during extended gaming sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS OC suitable for 4K gaming?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RTX 3050 is not recommended for native 4K gaming at high frame rates due to its 8GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface. However, it excels at 4K gaming using DLSS 3 quality mode, which upscales from 1440p to 4K while maintaining 60+ FPS in most titles. For native 4K gaming without upscaling, a RTX 4070 or higher is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the power consumption and do I need a new PSU?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RTX 3050 has a 70W TDP and draws power entirely from the PCIe slot, requiring no external 6-pin or 8-pin connectors. Any system with a 300W or larger PSU can accommodate this card. If your current PSU is below 300W, we recommend upgrading to at least a 450W unit for system stability and future expandability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan this card fit in my mini-ITX case?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the 173mm length of the Ventus 2X XS OC makes it one of the shortest RTX 3050 variants available. It fits in virtually all mini-ITX cases with standard PCIe slot clearance. However, verify your case specifications and ensure the card doesn't obstruct RAM slots or M.2 drives. Measure your available horizontal space to confirm compatibility before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this card support ray tracing and DLSS 3?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the RTX 3050 features second-generation ray tracing cores and third-generation tensor cores, enabling full ray tracing support and DLSS 3 technology. DLSS 3 with frame generation is supported in compatible games like Cyberpunk 2077, Portal RTX, and Alan Wake 2, delivering significant FPS improvements over native rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the warranty coverage and return policy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 7-day return policy on manufacturing defects only. If the card fails to power on, exhibits artifacts, or shows signs of factory defects within 7 days of receipt, contact our support team via email or WhatsApp for a free replacement or full refund. Warranty does not cover user damage, overclocking-related failures, or physical damage from improper installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhen will I receive my order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are dispatched within 1-5 business days from our Bengaluru warehouse. Delivery takes 7-8 days to most locations across India. Express shipping options may be available for select cities. Track your order in real-time using the tracking link sent via SMS and email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre bulk discounts available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, wholesale pricing for orders of 10 or more units. Contact our sales team via WhatsApp or email for a customized bulk quote. We serve system integrators, educational institutions, and corporate clients with competitive volume discounts and extended payment terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from The Engineer Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Products: Sourced directly from authorized distributors with authentication certificates and original packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert Team: Our technical team validates every product before listing and provides pre-purchase consultation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast Shipping: Dispatched within 1-5 days from our Bengaluru warehouse with real-time tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-India Delivery: 7-8 days to Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Surat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayment Options: COD, UPI, credit\/debit cards, net banking, and EMI available for orders above 50000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical Support: 24\/7 expert guidance via email and WhatsApp for installation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns: 7-day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS OC 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card Online in India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase the \u003cstrong\u003eMSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS OC 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card\u003c\/strong\u003e online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theengineerstore.in\"\u003eThe Engineer Store\u003c\/a\u003e, India's trusted source for genuine electronics. 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