Danny Weber
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is back in China with Colorful restocking the card at 2199 yuan ($325). Limited initial supply but weekly restocks planned. Great for budget builds.
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is making an unexpected return to the Chinese market. According to Board Channels, Colorful has started restocking graphics cards from this series. One of the available models is the Battle Axe GeForce RTX 3060 DUO 12GB V2. It's priced at 2199 yuan, roughly $325. In Colorful's official store, the card costs more — 2349 yuan, or about $347. The company says shipments begin this week, with delivery expected by June 5.
Initial volumes are limited. Board Channels reports that the first regional batch consists of just a few dozen cards. However, Colorful is said to be preparing weekly restocks, which suggests this isn't a one-time clearance. Instead, it might mark a full return of the model to the market.
This matches earlier reports that NVIDIA plans new shipments of the RTX 3060 12GB in June. Partners like Colorful, ASUS, MSI, and GALAX were mentioned as getting GPUs. Mass production of the cards was expected closer to July.
For context, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB originally launched in 2021 with an MSRP of $329. The current retail price from Colorful in China is slightly higher than that original US price. But given local taxes, discounts, and market conditions, the card's return is still a big deal. Thanks to its 12GB of VRAM, it remains popular for budget builds, older games, esports, and certain work tasks.
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