The GeForce RTX 5060 8G series has just been introduced by MSI, and you should take notice if you are a fan of small form factor builds; this might be the most mesmerizing sight.
Meet the Minuscule Small Box RTX 5060 8G INSPIRE ITX
First up is the RTX 5060 8G INSPIRE ITX. MSI demonstrates real compactness with this one. Measuring a mere 145mm in length and just 120mm in height, it is indeed tiny. This card is equipped with a single fan tucked under the signature clean and minimalistic shroud of the INSPIRE series. Just imagine how much power MSI has packed into this little form factor: perfectly fit for those ultra-compact ITX builds where every millimeter is crucial.
Performance-wise, the INSPIRE ITX is no slouch either, boasting up to 2497 MHz on the boost clock and even hitting 2512 MHz in Extreme Performance mode through the MSI Center application.
A Legend Back RTX 5060 8G CYCLONE OC
Then you have a familiar name for old-school PC enthusiasts: CYCLONE. Yes, this iconic design, best known as the returnees for RTX 5060 by MSI. Cyclone is a name that started its journey way back in 2009, and its much-awaited return is finally bestowed upon us.
The new RTX 5060 8G CYCLONE OC looks the part, with an exposed heatsink, a centrally mounted single fan, and large copper heat pipes. It is perhaps one example of being functional with a hint of retro chic. While just a tad bigger than INSPIRE ITX at 161mm long and 125mm high, it is still a very compact graphics card that would fit a lot of ITX cases.
In terms of performance, this OC edition is clocked slightly higher, with boosts up to 2527 MHz and a max of 2535 MHz in extreme performance mode.
The small form factor charm associated with their 60-class cards is of great interest to see the focus of MSI. Whereas cooler designs find their metal in bulky coolers for high-end GPUs, these smaller cards prove that truly great gaming performance requires never be housed in a gigantic card, especially in cases with spatial constraints. Whether the very slim INSPIRE ITX calls you or whether the force of nostalgia begs to hear the name CYCLONE, MSI has certainly furnished exciting offerings to builders looking for power with a tiny footprint.
