MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G GAMING TRIO OC - G506T-16GTC

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G GAMING TRIO OC (Model Name: G506T-16GTC) is a graphics card designed around the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU and features PCI Express® Gen 5 x16 connectivity (uses x8). With core clocks listed as Extreme Performance: 2662 MHz (MSI Center) and Boost: 2647 MHz, it’s built to support high-performance gaming workflows. The card includes 16GB GDDR7 memory with a 128-bit memory bus and a listed memory speed of 28 Gbps. For display connectivity, it provides DisplayPort x 3 (v2.1b) and HDMI™ x 1 (as specified in HDMI™ 2.1b) for up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 120Hz with DSC, Gaming VRR, and HDR. Power consumption is specified at 180 W, with a recommended PSU of 600 W. Cooling and control features are part of the GAMING TRIO design. TRI FROZR 4 Thermal Design combines upgraded fans, airflow control, and thermal design for superior cooling and quieter operation. The STORMFORCE Fan is described with seven fan blades with claw texture and a circular arc aimed at optimal airflow with minimal noise. ZERO FROZR stops the fans when temperatures are relatively low and automatically restarts when the heat is on during gaming. Additional hardware elements listed include a nickel-plated copper baseplate, core pipes engineered with a square shape contact area, and a metal backplate with airflow vents and thermal pads. For software control, MSI Center supports real-time monitoring, tweaking, and optimization, and MSI Afterburner provides graphics card overclocking and real-time system monitoring.
Key Features
• TRI FROZR 4 Thermal Design: upgraded fans, airflow control, and thermal design for superior cooling and quieter operation.
• STORMFORCE Fan: seven blades with claw texture and a circular arc designed for optimal airflow with minimal noise.
• ZERO FROZR: fans stop when temperatures are relatively low and automatically start spinning again when the heat is on during gaming.
• Nickel-plated copper baseplate: quickly captures heat from the GPU and memory modules and transfers it to the core pipes.
• Core Pipes: square shape contact area for maximum heat capture where it engages the GPU baseplate, dispersing heat across the heatsink.
• Wave Curved 4.0: refined wave edges with a high-low fin design to enhance airflow and reduce turbulence.
• Airflow Control - Air Antegrade Fin 2.0: fins with a V-shaped cutout and high-low design at the airflow passthrough to optimize flow efficiency and maximize cooling performance.
• Metal backplate: reinforcing metal backplate with airflow vents and thermal pads to enhance cooling.
• MSI Center: exclusive software to monitor, tweak, and optimize MSI products in real-time; includes AI Tuning.
• MSI Afterburner: overclocking software with real-time system monitoring.
• MSI App Player: developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks for a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and PC.
• A bundled support stand can be attached to the PC case to hold up the graphics card (check case compatibility before installation, as the stand may not fit all cases).
Specifications
• Marketing Name: GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti 16G GAMING TRIO OC
• Model Name: G506T-16GTC
• Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti
• Interface: PCI Express® Gen 5 x16 (uses x8)
• Core Clocks: Extreme Performance: 2662 MHz (MSI Center); Boost: 2647 MHz
• CUDA® CORES: 4608 Units
• Memory Speed: 28 Gbps
• Memory: 16GB GDDR7
• Memory Bus: 128-bit
• Output: DisplayPort x 3 (v2.1b); HDMI™ x 1 (as specified in HDMI™ 2.1b: up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 120Hz with DSC, Gaming VRR, HDR)
• HDCP Support: Y
• Power consumption: 180 W
• Power connectors: 16-pin x 1 (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)
• Recommended PSU: 600 W
• Card Dimension (mm): 300 x 125 x 44 mm
• Weight (Card / Package): 844 g / 1384 g
• DirectX Version Support: 12 Ultimate
• OpenGL Version Support: 4.6
• Maximum Displays: 4
• G-SYNC® technology: Y
• Digital Maximum Resolution: 7680 x 4320