The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics card was unveiled on April 16, marking its entry as the most budget-friendly option in the Blackwell series. However, its launch was somewhat of a "paper" event, with actual retail units scarce and often available only at a significant markup. For those eager to get their hands on a system equipped with this new GPU, prebuilt gaming PCs offer a more promising avenue. These systems are not only readily available but also come at reasonable prices. The most affordable options we've spotted are from Skytech, listed on Amazon. Starting at $1,249.99, these rigs offer a compelling package for gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p resolutions.
Skytech GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PCs From $1,249.99
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Skytech Shadow AMD Ryzen 5 5500 RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
$1,249.99 at Amazon
Skytech Archangel AMD Ryzen 5 5600X RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
$1,299.99 at Amazon
The RTX 5060 Ti steps up as the successor to the RTX 4060 Ti, bringing a performance boost of approximately 15%-20% in gaming scenarios. This uplift is more significant than that seen with the RTX 5070 compared to the RTX 4070, positioning the RTX 5060 Ti as the top value choice for 1080p gaming within the Blackwell lineup. It also holds its own at 1440p, particularly when enhanced with DLSS 4 technology. While the RTX 5070 offers superior performance, prebuilt systems with this GPU start at a much steeper price of $1,700-$1,800. For gamers focused on resolutions up to 1440p, the RTX 5060 Ti presents a more cost-effective option.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Review by James Archer (Rock Paper Shotgun)
"The RTX 5060 Ti upholds the tradition of the XX60 Ti series, delivering smooth performance at 1440p while keeping costs relatively low. When compared to the more expensive RTX 5070, it makes a notable effort to improve native-resolution, pre-DLSS frame rates from the previous 40 series. This makes the RTX 5060 Ti one of the standout RTX 50 series cards, and the go-to choice for budget-conscious gamers aiming for at least 1440p performance."
