PNY is Set to Release Slim NVIDIA RTX GPUs Amid PC Building's Cost Crisis
As PC building becomes an exercise in breaking the bank, companies like PNY are finding ways to cater to enthusiasts who don't want to compromise on performance for the sake of space constraints. The company's new "Slim" model RTX 50-series designs are a prime example, boasting slim profiles that won't leave you scrambling for storage space.
The trio of variants - covering the 5070, 5070 Ti, and 5080 - all feature dual-slot designs with just two 120mm fans for cooling. The 5080 model, in particular, is a compact marvel, measuring only 11.8 inches or 300mm in length. This makes it an ideal candidate for small form factor builds like the Fractal Ridge media PC enclosure.
It's worth noting that NVIDIA's reference designs for these GPUs are also dual-slot solutions, but most manufacturers produce two-and-half or three slot variants. As a result, PNY's new offerings might find themselves with a loyal fanbase among enthusiasts who can't get enough of their preferred GPU configurations.
The cards are set to arrive in February, with both standard and overclocked versions available for all three models. However, pricing details remain under wraps at the moment. This is likely due to the current state of the PC industry, where RAM prices have skyrocketed thanks to the AI boom. Building a new computer has become an expensive proposition, and it seems GPUs will only get more costly in 2026.
In fact, the memory crunch is severe enough that NVIDIA is reportedly considering reviving the RTX 3060, a GPU from 2021, as a stopgap measure. This raises concerns about the future of PC building as companies like PNY navigate this challenging landscape to bring high-performance GPUs to market without breaking the bank.
As PC building becomes an exercise in breaking the bank, companies like PNY are finding ways to cater to enthusiasts who don't want to compromise on performance for the sake of space constraints. The company's new "Slim" model RTX 50-series designs are a prime example, boasting slim profiles that won't leave you scrambling for storage space.
The trio of variants - covering the 5070, 5070 Ti, and 5080 - all feature dual-slot designs with just two 120mm fans for cooling. The 5080 model, in particular, is a compact marvel, measuring only 11.8 inches or 300mm in length. This makes it an ideal candidate for small form factor builds like the Fractal Ridge media PC enclosure.
It's worth noting that NVIDIA's reference designs for these GPUs are also dual-slot solutions, but most manufacturers produce two-and-half or three slot variants. As a result, PNY's new offerings might find themselves with a loyal fanbase among enthusiasts who can't get enough of their preferred GPU configurations.
The cards are set to arrive in February, with both standard and overclocked versions available for all three models. However, pricing details remain under wraps at the moment. This is likely due to the current state of the PC industry, where RAM prices have skyrocketed thanks to the AI boom. Building a new computer has become an expensive proposition, and it seems GPUs will only get more costly in 2026.
In fact, the memory crunch is severe enough that NVIDIA is reportedly considering reviving the RTX 3060, a GPU from 2021, as a stopgap measure. This raises concerns about the future of PC building as companies like PNY navigate this challenging landscape to bring high-performance GPUs to market without breaking the bank.
I've been trying to squeeze my build into a tiny enclosure and it's been super frustrating with all the space taken up by bigger GPUs 
These new "Slim" models are like music to my ears - perfect for small form factor builds and still packing some serious punch 
I mean, 11.8 inches is crazy compact! 
The fact that they're dual-slot designs with only two fans is a total game-changer for me, it's gonna make building PC way more manageable 
Fingers crossed pricing doesn't get too out of control though, the cost crisis in the PC industry is getting wild 
and now pny is like, "hey guys we gotchu with the 5070, 5070 ti, and 5080 in slim form, no compromise on perf or size" 
it's gonna be a lifesaver for all us compact builders out there 
i'm just hoping they don't break the bank too much when they do come out... the ram prices are already wack 
and i heard nvidia might bring back that old rtx 3060, ugh what's going on with gpu prices? 
. the cost crisis is real, and I don't think anyone can afford a new computer right now 
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And now with NVIDIA considering reviving the RTX 3060, I'm low-key freaking out 
I mean, I've been trying to squeeze my old GTX 1660 into my new Fractal Ridge build and it's such a pain... but this new Slim model sounds like a dream come true! 
And the fact that they're dual-slot with only two fans is so cool - less clutter, more airflow! 
