Meet the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Founders Edition
The Founders Edition card under review here is Nvidia's own direct-sold version of the RTX 2060. At $349, it's the minimum you can expect to spend for a GeForce RTX 2060, too. (Aftermarket models demand the same or considerably more, depending on the feature set.)
A Nifty Shell
The GeForce RTX 2060 Founders Edition looks like a smaller version of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2080 Founders Edition. Imitation is flattery; the premium design adds class to the interior of any desktop.
Let's Take It From the Top
This 9-inch-long, two-slot card shouldn't have a problem fitting in most desktop cases. Its relatively narrow 4.4-inch width is a definite plus for small-form-factor (SFF) builds.
Slick in RTX Silver
The backplate is sturdy aluminum, adding strength and passive cooling. The silver color helps it stand out in darker case interiors, too.
The RTX Branding
The GeForce logo is backlit in green when the graphics card is powered on.
The Power Connection
The eight-pin power connector is somewhat oddly positioned on the front of the card. This placement effectively makes the GeForce RTX 2060 Founders Edition longer, as the power connector will stick out a bit. But this location could be beneficial in an SFF case where width or height is at a premium.
The Port Panel
Two DisplayPort 1.2 video-out connectors, an HDMI 2.0b video-out connector, and a VirtualLink USB Type-C port adorn the I/O plate, along with a legacy DVI dual-link port.
Twin Fans
Each of the twin cooling fans has 13 blades.
The RTX 2060 Is a Winner
If you're shopping for a premium mid-level graphics card with all of today's bells and tomorrow's whistles, this is it.