Nvidia is basically resurrecting
a 5 year old graphics card to deal with the current AI chip shortage. Yes, you read that right. Budget gamers are feeling the squeeze as manufacturers focus on massive AI data center silicon, prompting card partners to quietly list older architectures. According to the official launch post on the Palit Global social media channels, the company is bringing back Ampere with the new RTX 3060 Infinity 2 OC.
If you look at the chips under the plastic, absolutely nothing has changed since the original 2021 release. You still get 3,584 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR6 memory running on a 192 bit bus. This particular version gets a tiny factory overclock of 1,792 MHz, which sits at less than 1% above the standard reference clock of 1,777 MHz. Palit is also planning to release a standard non OC model for those who prefer stock speeds.
Do not expect premium design elements or flashy lights on a budget card like this. It is a simple black shroud designed to fit into basic desktop setups. The cooling array features 2 fans, but there is no zero RPM technology present, meaning those fans will spin constantly when your system is running. Palit did add a protective backplate to prevent physical bending of the board over time, but the real draw here remains that 12GB of video memory.
While Palit has not stamped an official price tag on the card yet, early retail indicators across the globe suggest it will land around the $300 mark. Buying this card is a bad move if the retail price climbs anywhere above $300. The modern RTX 5060 is currently sitting on store shelves for roughly $350. Pay the extra $50. You get a much faster card with modern features instead of spending $300 on tech from 5 years ago.
