GALAX Introduces a Compact Powerhouse: The Single-Slot GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU

GALAX has once again shown its flair for breaking conventions with the release of its single-slot GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB GPU, a compact yet surprisingly capable card that merges raw performance with a sleek design. The company, known for its eccentric Hall of Fame (HOF) overclocking line and SFF (Small Form Factor) innovations, is targeting professionals and enthusiasts who crave both power and efficiency in tight spaces.

While at first glance this card might look like a modest piece of engineering, a deeper look reveals a product meticulously crafted for AI workstations, compact gaming rigs, and multi-GPU setups.

The new GALAX GeForce RTX 5060 Ti MAX is engineered around a single-slot architecture that measures only 20mm in width. Its minimalist cooling solution relies on a single blower-style fan pushing air through a vapor chamber heatsink, paired with Honeywell’s Phase-Change TIM to maintain thermal consistency. Despite handling a 180W TDP GPU, GALAX claims that its thermal performance remains within safe operating limits – though some gamers online have voiced skepticism about the heat levels under continuous load

. Still, considering the blower design’s focus on directed airflow and exhaust efficiency, it’s a smart choice for systems where multiple GPUs need to coexist without suffocating each other.

Inside, the card packs an 8-layer PCB with an 8+2 phase design, powered by a single 8-pin connector.

It includes a standard output setup of three HDMI 2.1 and one DisplayPort 2.1. Under the hood, it features 4608 CUDA cores clocked up to 2572 MHz, and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory running at 28 Gbps across a 128-bit interface. Measuring 280 x 126 x 20 mm, the 5060 Ti fits easily into compact cases, making it an attractive option for workstation builders seeking maximum density and flexibility.

The real magic of this design, however, lies in its scalability. AI developers and small-scale compute labs can utilize motherboards like the seven-slot Maxsun board to run up to seven of these cards in parallel, achieving a combined 112 GB of VRAM

. When compared to NVIDIA’s RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell – which offers 24 GB of VRAM in a single-slot form but costs between $1500 and $2500 – the GALAX RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB is a bargain at roughly $430–$450 (or around 4999 RMB in China). It may not match the Blackwell in raw AI acceleration, but its price-to-performance ratio makes it an appealing alternative for small businesses and independent creators who can’t afford enterprise-tier GPUs.

That said, this GPU is primarily aimed at the APAC market, and availability elsewhere might be limited. Still, it symbolizes an important trend: the growing interest in dense, multi-GPU setups for local AI training, simulation, and rendering tasks without spending thousands on professional-grade cards. GALAX, once seen as a niche enthusiast brand, is positioning itself as a bridge between consumer and professional markets – offering the kind of efficiency and modularity that modern AI builders crave.

As the industry moves toward power efficiency and compute density, single-slot cards like this could become a quiet revolution in workstation design. Whether you’re building a small AI cluster, a portable workstation, or just a uniquely compact gaming rig, GALAX’s latest move demonstrates that innovation doesn’t always mean bulk – sometimes, it’s about doing more with less.