When the RTX 5060 Ti first came out, the performance was fine, but the price was not. For what is essentially a very capable 1080p and entry-level 1440p GPU, you paid almost upper-midrange money. In original condition $469.99 The list price made it hard to recommend over slightly more expensive cards that delivered larger winnings.
With this SFF-ready RTX 5060 Ti now only $332.99 (approx 29% cut), the value ultimately corresponds to what the card actually does. At this price it’s a really interesting choice for a budget or mid-range gaming PC, especially if you’re building in a smaller chassis.
What you get
This is an SFF-oriented RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB GDDR7, aimed squarely at modern 1080p high/ultra gaming and 1440p with some sensible settings adjustments. You still get the usual RTX benefits like ray tracing and DLSS, which help keep frame rates in newer titles at healthy levels without everything going too low.
The cooler is designed for small form factor builds. It uses a 2.5-slot design with efficient axial fans, allowing it to fit into tighter cases while keeping thermals and noise under control. The more compact length makes it much easier to fit into SFF cases that can’t handle huge three-slot monsters.
On the connectivity side, modern outputs like HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 are available, so you’re ready for high-resolution 1440p or even 4K displays. A dual BIOS switch lets you choose between a quieter fan curve or more aggressive cooling, depending on how you want to optimize your system.
Why it’s worth it
At full MSRP, this card was in an odd spot. You could upgrade to faster GPUs for not much more money, and the 8GB of VRAM didn’t exactly add to the value for money argument at this price. At $332.99the compromises make a lot more sense.
For a budget or mid-range gaming PC, this number puts you in a comfortable range where you get:
- Strong 1080p Performance in today’s games
- Very playable 1440p with balanced settings and DLSS
- Good energy efficiency for small housings
- Modern connections and current display support
If you want to build compactly, the SFF-ready design is a big plus. Many more powerful cards either don’t fit or turn a small case into a space heater. This represents a practical balance that fits realistic budgets and realistic cases, especially in an ASUS implementation focused on small form factor compatibility.
In short: you no longer pay any extra for the card’s performance. You pay a fair mid-range price for a mid-range device that still offers modern RTX features and efficiency.
The end result
The RTX 5060 Ti didn’t seem worth it when it was at its original MSRP of $469.99. At $332.99 for this SFF-ready 8GB model, it finally lands where it should have been from day one. If you’re putting together a budget gaming PC or compact device and want a GPU that can easily handle 1080p and, with the right optimizations, 1440p, this deal makes a once overpriced card a very reasonable choice.
