This is how the new NVIDIA board works, which can give your old PC a second life

Nvidia opened the launch of its new graphics card family in 2025 RTX 5060 series for Desktop PC. This generation debuted the Blackwell architecture, a leap supported by artificial intelligence technologies that aims to innovate the mid-range segment with better consumption, more efficiency and functions for both gaming and work on content creation.

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

In this new generation the bet is on It’s not about breaking performance records But to offer stable performance, good temperatures and artificial intelligence technologies that are noticeable in daily use both in games and in content creation.

Although it is not a model for the most enthusiastic audience, it is presented as an interesting option for those who play and are looking for video games in Full HD 1080p or QHD 1440p resolution 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 was aiming for a solid and eye-catching product. The Gaming Trio line maintains its characteristic aesthetics: a robust housing, RGB lighting with clearly pronounced accents and the presence of the classic dragon, already the trademark of the brand. No extravagances, but yes a first-class product feel This is immediately noticeable when you take it out of the packaging.

Testing the RTX 5060 in various graphically extremely demanding games, such as: Battlefield 6It’s clear that it’s not a standout board in terms of performance, but it clearly improves on what the RTX 3060 2021 offered. Practically in 1080p Every game runs smoothly with high or ultra-high graphics, something the 3060 already started to suffer from under high visual load.

At a resolution of 1440p the difference is also noticeable. It is not a board on which you can play everything in Ultra with ray tracing enabled, but it allows you to enjoy very good graphics quality. without the need to tone down textures or shadows as was the case with the 3060 in demanding scenarios.

In addition, the new architecture Blackwell and DLSS 4 improvements make games look smoother, even in large scenes. In practice this means that the board can maintain more frames per second (FPS) without stuttering or stutteringThanks to artificial intelligence, everything feels smoother and more stable.

In this section, the user can highlight the consistency of this graphics card: The 5060 performs “evenly”. It doesn’t make magic, but it doesn’t disappoint either. It doesn’t try to compete with larger models like the RTX 5070 or 5090, but it does meet the intended user profile.

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

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

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

The RTX 5060 isn’t designed to take advantage of all the benefits of the Blackwell platform, but it still has some important features. For example, software interventions DLSS 4 It helps a lot when a game becomes harder and more technologically demanding NVIDIA Reflex 2 Reduces latency in competitive shooters.

Likewise the technology of Graphics rendering (Ray tracing) has been improved, but this is an area where the 8GB memory is starting to be insufficient. Although this does not always affect performance, it does forces one to moderate expectations.

In some modern titles such as Battlefield 6, especially with high texture density, the game may recommend lowering the quality or not allowing certain graphics packages to be activated.

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

For those who own 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 huge leap. It is a “logical update” when the purpose is to update an old computer without having to break the budget for processor or RAM.

It is not the most powerful of its generation and its 8GB of VRAM makes it clear that it is one of them middle segmentbut its cooling system and Blackwell architecture improvements make it a balanced option for those looking to upgrade without entering the high price range.

As for them PriceAlthough there is a noticeable difference from the higher models, this board is currently available at various retailers, Mercado Libre and computer hardware dealers at an average value of around 916,000 pesos. Many offer special discounts at selected banks and installment payments, some of which can be up to 18 euros interest-free.