Leaked images have revealed custom designs for MSI’s upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards, showcasing the company’s INSPIRE and GAMING series models ahead of their expected unveiling this week.
A list of MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB custom card model names surfaced online last week, followed by visual confirmation from VideoCardz, which obtained pre-launch promotional images of unannounced INSPIRE and GAMING SKUs. Although previews of retail packaging are absent, the images of the isolated hardware products appear legitimate.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G INSPIRE 2X OC model, likely an entry-level card, features a new dual-fan design. The INSPIRE series has been observed with triple-fan options in recent MSI releases, such as the GeForce RTX 5070 SKU showcased at CES 2025. The INSPIRE 2X model is characterized by a single 8-pin power connector, a detail rumored by industry insiders prior to the leak. The card is estimated to be 2.3 slots thick and is equipped with three DisplayPort (1.2b) and one HDMI (2.1b) ports.
MSI is expanding its GAMING family with a dual-fan “X” variant, in addition to the familiar TRIO designs. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GAMING X model, considered mid-range, utilizes a single 16-pin power connector and features the typical triple-stripe and dragon emblem with ARGB-lit zones.
The leaked GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G GAMING TRIO model appears to follow the design pattern of other GAMING TRIO cards, potentially with a slightly smaller shroud compared to the RTX 5070 version. A white version of the card is also among the leaked models, presenting a familiar design element.
Notably, all leaked MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti custom card designs feature full-sized PCIe interfaces, supporting previous leaks that suggested PCIe 5.0 connectivity with eight data lanes. The promotional images seem to verify this specification, indicating the cards’ compatibility with the latest interface standard.
