This is how the new NVIDIA board performs that can give a second life to your old PC

In this case, we test the GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Gaming Trio OCdeveloped jointly by Nvidia and MSIwhich is the natural heir to the popular RTX 3060, a board that for years was the heart of thousands of gaming PCs in Argentina.

In this new generation, the bet It’s not about breaking power records but for offering stable performance, good temperatures and artificial intelligence technologies that are felt in everyday use, both in games and in content creation tasks.

Although it is not a model designed for the most enthusiastic public, it is presented as an interesting option for those who play video games in Full HD 1080p or QHD 1440p resolution and are looking for upgrade a previous generation board without spending a lot of money, or getting complicated with advanced configurations.

From the first moment, the design makes it clear that MSI aimed for a solid and eye-catching product. The Gaming Trio line maintains its characteristic aesthetic: a robust body, RGB lighting with well-marked touches and the presence of the classic dragon that is already the brand’s hallmark. No extravagances, but yes a premium product feel which is noticeable as soon as you take it out of the box.

Testing the RTX 5060 in different ultra-graphically demanding games, such as Battlefield 6it is clear that it is not an outstanding board in terms of power, but it does clearly improve what the 2021 RTX 3060 offered. In 1080p, practically any game runs smoothly with high or ultrahigh graphics, something that the 3060 was already beginning to suffer when there was a lot of visual load.

At 1440p resolution, the difference is also felt. It is not a board to play everything in Ultra with ray tracing activated, but it does allow you to enjoy very good graphic quality, without the need to lower textures or shadows as was the case with the 3060 in demanding scenarios.

Furthermore, the new architecture Blackwell and DLSS 4 improvements allow games to look smoother, even in heavy scenes. In practice, this means that the board can maintain more frames per second (FPS) without stuttering or stutteringthanks to artificial intelligence, making everything feel smoother and more stable.

In this section, the user can highlight the consistency of this graphics card: the 5060 performs “even”. It doesn’t do magic, but it doesn’t disappoint either. It does not try to compete with larger models, such as RTX 5070 or 5090, but it meets the user profile it aims for.

If there is a section in which this MSI model stands out without discussion, it’s in the refrigeration. The TRI FROZR 4 Thermal Design is probably the biggest differential of the RTX 5060 Gaming Trio OC compared to other boards in its category.

In practice, this means that it manages to always achieve temperatures under control, even playing for hours, and above all things a surprisingly low noise levelsomething that any user who has their PC on their desk will appreciate.

The three fans STORM FORCEthe nickel-plated copper base and the various airflow settings (such as Wave Curved 4.0 and Air Antegrade Fin 2.0) work together to make the plate never feels stretched others. For someone who isn’t constantly overclocking to push the limits of performance, it’s a comfort to know that the system “takes care of itself.”

The RTX 5060 isn’t designed to take advantage of everything the Blackwell platform has to offer, but it still packs in some important features. For example, software intervention DLSS 4 It helps a lot when a game gets heavier and technology NVIDIA Reflex 2 reduces latency in competitive shooters.

Likewise, the technique of graphics rendering (Ray tracing) is improved, although it is an area where the 8 GB memory begins to fall short. Although it does not always affect performance, it does forces to moderate expectations.

In some modern titles, such as Battlefield 6, especially with high density of textures, it may happen that the game recommends lowering the quality or does not allow you to activate certain graphic packs.

The NVIDIA | MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Gaming Trio OC is a board designed not only for video game players. It can be very useful for users who are dedicated to video editing, simple 3D design, image retouching, digital content editing—where GPU can speed up processesalthough not at the level of professional plates.

For those who have an RTX 3060 today, the 5060 is a real improvement. It feels more stable, more efficient and with more modern technologies. But it’s not a massive jump. It is a “logical update” if its purpose is to update an old computer, without having to use the budget on the processor or RAM.

It is not the most powerful of its generation and its 8 GB VRAM makes it clear that it belongs to the middle segmentbut its cooling system and the improvements to the Blackwell architecture make it a balanced option for those who want to upgrade without entering the realm of high prices.

As for the precioAlthough there is a marked difference with the higher models, this board is currently available in various retailers, Mercado Libre and computer hardware distributors at an average value of around 916,000 pesos. Many offer special discounts in selected banks and installments, which in some cases can be up to 18 without interest.