MSI Expands GeForce RTX 50-series Range Again - GAMING DUKE RTX 5070 Cards Appear Online

[T0@st]

MSI has quietly introduced a refreshed GAMING DUKE product line; starting with GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB graphics card models—in standard and overclocked forms, with an "almost perfect" two-slot thick profile. The manufacturer has a recent track record of adding new designs—to its GeForce RTX 50-series "Blackwell" portfolio—with little press fanfare. We heard about SHADOW 3X options (stealthily) turning back up in February, followed by dual-fan siblings—almost a month later. VideoCardz's past weekend discovery of GeForce 5070 12G GAMING DUKE 3X OC and non-OC (global website) product pages sends MSI's custom GB205 GPU-based offering count up to a grand total of 21 SKUs. Their news article posits that new generation DUKE cards will slide somewhere in-between existing SHADOW and VENTUS ranges—therefore we expect these new models to be relatively inexpensive; perhaps "MSRP conformant."

Going back to last April, MSI unveiled an "Ada Lovelace" generation GeForce RTX 4060 GAMING DUKE 8 GB SKU—as a Chinese market exclusive. The brand's latest marketing blurb mentions "speed and strength" being the cornerstones of this year's all-black refreshed design. Elaborating further: "GAMING DUKE channels the power of the dragon, ensuring smooth and stable performance in every battle. Its shadowy, armored design, reinforced with a metal backplate, offers solid protection, while glowing accents hint at the energy within." Graphics card industry watchdogs anticipate the release of more GAMING DUKE products—smaller GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 designs could be next.



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[Dahita]

I'd have to see the PCB first, given the cheap quality build I've seen from other MSI cards compared to their competition.
Sidenote - All cards MSRP have taken a roughly $200 to $500 raise at Microcenter, following what we've seen on newegg.

RTX 5060 = do not buy
RTX 5070 = $700 to 800
RTX 5070 Ti = $999 to $1200
RTX 5080 = $!400 to $1800
RTX 5090 = doesn't exist

I've been monitoring the AMD 9070 XT since launch. Microcenter - Fairfax hasn't been restocked but one time in a full month on an overpriced model, otherwise all cards have been MIA since day 2.

 

[bonehead123]

Well, geesh.....

lookalikea5070...

smellalikea5070..........

Soundalikea5070................

Well guess what: it IS a 5070........

y/A/w/N, sunnooooze......Y_a_W_n.........