MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G SHADOW 2X OC Graphics Card – 8GB GDDR7 | 912-V537-019

Description

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G SHADOW 2X OC is a compact, factory-overclocked gaming graphics card powered by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU. It combines 3840 CUDA cores, 8GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory, a 128-bit memory interface, and a boost clock of 2527 MHz for modern gaming and graphics workloads.

Built around NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, the RTX 5060 generation supports modern GeForce technologies including hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS. MSI pairs the GPU with its compact SHADOW 2X dual-fan cooling system, TORX FAN 5.0 fans, heat pipes, and a ventilated reinforcing backplate.

At only 197 mm long, the SHADOW 2X OC is particularly suitable for gaming PCs where space is limited while still providing four display outputs and next-generation DisplayPort 2.1b and HDMI 2.1b connectivity.

Key Features

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU
• NVIDIA Blackwell architecture
• 3840 CUDA cores
• Factory-overclocked MSI SHADOW design
• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
• NVIDIA DLSS support
• NVIDIA G-SYNC support
• DirectX 12 Ultimate support

8GB GDDR7 Memory

• 8GB GDDR7 VRAM
• 128-bit memory interface
• 28Gbps memory speed
• High-bandwidth next-generation graphics memory
• Designed for modern PC gaming and graphics workloads

Factory Overclocked

The SHADOW 2X OC comes with increased GPU clock speeds out of the box:

• Boost Clock: 2527 MHz
• Extreme Performance: Up to 2535 MHz through MSI Center

This provides a small performance increase over reference-clock configurations without requiring manual overclocking.

Dual-Fan Cooling

MSI equips the RTX 5060 SHADOW 2X OC with a compact dual-fan thermal solution.

• Dual-fan cooling
• Large heatsink
• TORX FAN 5.0 technology
• Dedicated heat pipes
• Ventilated reinforcing backplate
• Zero Frozr fan-stop technology

Zero Frozr allows the fans to stop completely when GPU temperatures are sufficiently low, reducing unnecessary fan noise during light workloads.

TORX FAN 5.0

MSI's TORX FAN 5.0 design uses fan blades connected by ring arcs and a specially designed fan cowl to help stabilize airflow and maintain pressure through the heatsink.

Combined with the dual-fan layout and heat pipes, this provides the cooling required by the RTX 5060 while keeping the card relatively compact.

Specifications

• Brand: MSI
• Series: SHADOW 2X
• Product Name: GeForce RTX 5060 8G SHADOW 2X OC
• Model: G5060-8S2C
• Product Code: 912-V537-019
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
• Architecture: NVIDIA Blackwell
• CUDA Cores: 3840
• Boost Clock: 2527 MHz
• Extreme Performance Clock: 2535 MHz via MSI Center
• Video Memory: 8GB GDDR7
• Memory Speed: 28Gbps
• Memory Interface: 128-bit
• Bus Interface: PCI Express Gen 5 x16
• PCIe Electrical Interface: Uses x8 lanes
• DirectX: DirectX 12 Ultimate
• OpenGL: 4.6
• HDCP: Supported
• NVIDIA G-SYNC: Supported
• Maximum Displays: 4
• Maximum Digital Resolution: 7680 × 4320
• Power Consumption: 145W
• Power Connector: 1 × 8-Pin
• Recommended PSU: 550W
• Dimensions: 197 × 120 × 40 mm
• Card Weight: 493g
• Package Weight: 814g

Display Outputs

The MSI RTX 5060 SHADOW 2X OC provides four digital display connections:

• 3 × DisplayPort 2.1b
• 1 × HDMI 2.1b
• Up to 4 simultaneous displays
• Maximum digital resolution of 7680 × 4320
• NVIDIA G-SYNC support

The HDMI connection supports HDMI 2.1b capabilities including up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 120Hz with DSC on compatible hardware, along with Gaming VRR and HDR. Actual available resolution and refresh rate depend on the monitor, cable, compression mode, and system configuration.

Power Requirements

• Graphics Card Power Consumption: 145W
• Recommended System PSU: 550W
• Power Connector: 1 × Standard 8-Pin PCIe

The use of a conventional single 8-pin power connector can make the card easier to integrate into existing gaming PCs compared with cards requiring higher-power multi-pin configurations.

Compact Design

With dimensions of just 197 × 120 × 40 mm, the RTX 5060 SHADOW 2X OC is relatively compact for a modern gaming graphics card.

Its compact dimensions make it suitable for:

• Mid-Tower Gaming PCs
• Compact Gaming Builds
• Smaller PC Cases
• Space-Constrained Systems
• PC Upgrades where GPU clearance is limited

Always verify your case's GPU clearance before installation.

Reinforcing Backplate

The card includes a reinforcing backplate that provides additional structural support.

The backplate also incorporates a flow-through ventilation opening, allowing hot exhaust air to pass through rather than being completely blocked behind the PCB.

MSI Center & Afterburner

MSI Center

MSI Center can be used to:

• Monitor compatible MSI hardware
• Adjust supported performance settings
• Access the card's Extreme Performance clock profile
• Optimize compatible MSI components

MSI Afterburner

The card also supports MSI Afterburner, providing tools for:

• GPU monitoring
• Clock adjustments
• Fan monitoring
• Performance tuning
• Overclocking
• Hardware statistics

Best For

• 1080p Gaming
• High-Refresh-Rate Gaming
• 1440p Gaming
• Ray-Traced Gaming
• Esports Gaming
• Compact Gaming PCs
• PC Hardware Upgrades
• Streaming & Content Creation
• Multi-Monitor Gaming Setups

Why Choose the MSI RTX 5060 SHADOW 2X OC?

• 3840 CUDA cores and NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture provide modern GeForce gaming capabilities.
• 8GB of GDDR7 memory running at 28Gbps provides fast next-generation graphics memory for gaming and GPU workloads.
• The factory-overclocked GPU reaches 2527 MHz Boost, with an Extreme Performance setting of 2535 MHz through MSI Center.
• MSI's dual-fan TORX FAN 5.0 cooling system combines a large heatsink, heat pipes, and Zero Frozr fan-stop functionality.
• Three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs and HDMI 2.1b provide modern high-resolution and high-refresh-rate display connectivity.
• The compact 197 mm card length makes the SHADOW 2X OC attractive for smaller gaming PC builds.
• A 145W power rating, single 8-pin connector, and 550W recommended PSU make its power requirements relatively straightforward for a modern gaming PC upgrade