The Smallest RTX 5060 Yet? Meet the INSPIRE ITX

Over the past few years, gaming graphics cards have grown bigger and bulkier, often taking up two or even three slots in a PC case. This creates a real challenge for users building compact Mini-ITX systems. But now, MSI is stepping up with a solution: the GeForce RTX 5060 INSPIRE ITX — a high-performance GPU that literally fits in the palm of your hand.

Measuring just 145 mm in length, this is one of the smallest RTX 5060 cards we’ve seen. It’s designed specifically for Mini-ITX builds, yet it’s even shorter than many cards in that category (which usually measure around 170 mm). Despite its tiny footprint, the INSPIRE ITX still packs a punch.

Small Card, Serious Specs

The card features 8 GB of memory, a copper-core “sunflower-style” heatsink, and a dual-slot cooler — similar to what MSI used on its Cyclone series. It includes three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs and one HDMI 2.1b, making it a capable option for multi-monitor setups.

The GPU runs on a standard 8-pin power connector and has a 145W TDP. Even with its compact size, MSI allows some overclocking headroom — up to 2512 MHz using MSI Center software, just 20 MHz below the larger dual-fan INSPIRE 2X.

Pricing is still unknown, but this model is currently the only officially released ITX-sized RTX 5060 from MSI. Those seeking a single-slot card might want to look at the new RTX 5090 or 5080 Frostbite Pro models.