Graphics card PALIT GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OC — 6 GB GDDR6, 96-bit, PCIe 4.0, active cooling

The PALIT GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OC is a compact discrete graphics card based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. It features 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory on a 96‑bit bus and a PCI Express 4.0 interface. The card supports resolutions up to 7680×4320, DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 and is designed in a single‑fan active cooling layout with a 170 mm board length suitable for Mini‑ITX and other small form factor systems. The StormX OC implements semi‑passive fan control: fans stay off at light loads and start when GPU temperature or power draw reaches predefined thresholds.

Advantages

The StormX OC combines a small physical footprint with modern RTX features such as hardware encoding/decoding, DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex support, delivering efficient gameplay and livestreaming capabilities in compact builds. Semi‑passive cooling reduces noise during light use while the active fan provides targeted thermal management under load. Native support for current graphics APIs ensures compatibility with contemporary games and creative software.

Suitable for

• Compact gaming PCs and Mini‑ITX systems
• Entry to mid‑range gaming at 1080p with RTX features
• Live streaming and hardware‑accelerated video encoding
• Creative workflows such as video editing and 3D previewing

Key specifications

• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
• Video memory: 6 GB GDDR6 on a 96‑bit memory bus
• Interface: PCI Express 4.0 x16 compatible
• Maximum supported resolution: up to 7680×4320
• API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6
• Cooling: single‑fan active cooling with semi‑passive (fan stop) behavior
• Board length: 170 mm (Mini‑ITX friendly)
• Display outputs: HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI‑D
• Typical board power behavior for small‑form factor design

How to use

Install the card into a free PCI Express x16 slot on a compatible motherboard and secure it to the case. Connect the system power according to your PSU’s connectors if auxiliary power is required and attach display cables to the desired output (HDMI, DisplayPort, or DVI‑D). Install or update NVIDIA drivers from the official source to enable RTX features, hardware encoding, and API compatibility. Configure power and fan settings via driver or system utilities as needed for your thermal and acoustics preferences.

Recommendations

For best results in small form factor cases, ensure adequate case ventilation and a power supply with sufficient capacity and appropriate connectors. Keep drivers up to date to benefit from DLSS, hardware encoding improvements and latency optimizations. Monitor GPU temperatures during extended heavy workloads; the card’s semi‑passive fan strategy will start cooling automatically when thermal or power thresholds are reached.