MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Ventus 2X OC

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Ventus 2X OC

A very compact 8 GB RTX 5060 for 1080p gaming and small builds.

  • GeForce RTX 5060
  • 8 GB
  • 145 W
  • 197 mm

PCPR score

6.8

Fair

Best price we’ve seen

$460Nov 9

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The short version

MSI's Ventus 2X OC is a 197 x 120 x 41 mm card built around the 8 GB GeForce RTX 5060, with a 2527 MHz boost and a single 8-pin connector. It is rated at 145 W with a 550 W supply recommendation, so it suits compact systems and older power supplies. The 8 GB of memory and x8 PCIe lane count are the limits at higher settings.

Pros

  • Only 197 mm long and 41 mm thick
  • 145 W board power with a 550 W supply recommendation
  • Boost of 2527 MHz, 2535 MHz in MSI Center
  • Three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs plus HDMI 2.1b

Cons

  • 8 GB of VRAM
  • Uses x8 PCIe lanes
  • Single HDMI port

Best for

  • 1080p gaming and compact builds

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Full specifications

Core

GPU vendor
NVIDIA
GPU
GeForce RTX 5060

Memory

VRAM
8 GB
VRAM type
GDDR7
Memory bus
128 bit

Performance

Boost clock
2,527 MHz
Performance index
33

Power

Board power
145 W
Recommended PSU
550 W
12V-2x6 / 16-pin connectors
0
PCIe 8-pin connectors
1
PCIe 6-pin connectors
0

Physical

Length
197 mm
Height
120 mm
Thickness
41 mm
SFF-Ready
No

Expansion

PCIe version
5.0
PCIe lanes
8

Ports & I/O

HDMI outputs
1
HDMI version
2.1b
DisplayPort outputs
3
DisplayPort version
UHBR20 (2.1b)
USB-C video outputs
0

Cooling

Fans
2

Compatibility notes

  • MSI lists 197 x 120 x 41 mm and 511 g.
  • One 8-pin PCIe connector; MSI recommends a 550 W supply.
  • Revisions of this card exist (V1 and MAX); check the exact model.

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Common questions

What power supply does the MSI RTX 5060 Ventus 2X OC need?

The maker recommends a 550 W power supply and lists one 8-pin PCIe connector.

How big is the MSI RTX 5060 Ventus 2X OC?

MSI lists 197 x 120 x 41 mm and 511 g, small enough for most compact cases.

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