Conclusion

...Asus's triple-fan cooler delivers the lowest temps and quietest noise levels we've seen.

Asus's RTX 3060 Ti TUF Gaming OC is conservatively clocked to match the Founders Edition in the performance stakes, yet bolsters its overall proposition with an extra HDMI output, dual BIOS and a triple-fan cooler that delivers the lowest temps and quietest noise levels we've seen.

Producing high-quality partner cards isn't difficult when the underlying GPU is strong, yet pricing and availability continue to present a significant hurdle. At £445, Asus's mid-range offering carries a significant premium over a just-as-quick Founders Edition, and well built and wonderfully quiet though it is, finds itself teetering precariously close to RTX 3070 territory. Extend the budget just a little more and you open the door to a fundamentally better GPU.

Bottom line: TUF Gaming OC has the makings of a highly likeable RTX 3060 Ti, and though pricing is a tad higher than we'd like, it's certain to sell out in the current climate.

The Good		The Bad
Excellent at QHD, decent at 4K UHD Extremely cool and quiet at all times Only one power connector Dual BIOS		Price approaching RTX 3070 No faster than Founders Edition Stock still hard to come by

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