The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS 8G OC brings the power of NVIDIA's Ampere architecture to a compact form factor. Engineered for gamers and creators who need a reliable entry point into ray tracing and DLSS, this card is designed to fit into a wide variety of chassis without sacrificing thermal stability. At its core, the card features 2560 CUDA cores and a factory overclocked boost clock of 1807 MHz, ensuring smoother frame rates in popular titles. With 8GB of GDDR6 memory operating at 14 Gbps on a 128-bit bus, it provides the necessary bandwidth to handle modern textures and multitasking workloads efficiently. Cooling is handled by the Ventus 2X thermal system, utilizing two dedicated fans to keep the GPU cool during intense gaming sessions. The card's physical dimensions (235 x 124 x 42 mm) make it an ideal choice for Small Form Factor (SFF) builds or upgrades where space is at a premium. Connectivity is comprehensive, offering three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and one HDMI 2.1 port, which supports resolutions up to 4K at 120Hz. This allows for flexible multi-monitor setups and high-refresh-rate gaming on compatible displays. Power efficiency is a highlight of the Ventus series, with a total power consumption of 130W. Requiring only a single 8-pin power connector and a recommended 550W PSU, it integrates easily into most existing power supplies without requiring a massive system overhaul.