If you ended up here trying to figure out which RTX 5060 Ti model to buy, I’ll save you the time: this MSI RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Gaming OC is actually a good buy. I’m not sponsored by MSI (they probably detest me, by the way), and this isn’t a “should you buy a 5060 Ti vs something else” video. This is specifically about whether this custom model is worth grabbing over the other cards you’ll see on the market. I compare it mainly against cards like the ASUS TUF, ProArt, and Dual. If you’re fine with a black card, I think this one looks the best, and it feels genuinely premium in-hand. It’s compact, dual-slot, fits basically any case, has a pass-through design, and it’s insanely quiet—especially noticeable if you’re running an open case or an aquarium-style build where you actually see the side details and RGB. The big takeaway is pricing: don’t pay a crazy premium. If it’s around ~$50 more than a base model, sure—because it’s cooler, quieter, and slightly faster, with good headroom for overclocking (yes, Afterburner as usual). If it’s way more than that, just buy whatever decent custom you can find, because once it’s in your PC, performance is going to be basically the same unless you’re the type to obsess over temps and acoustics like I do.