About this Video
- Video Title: Don't Buy The RTX 5060
- Channel: Hardware Unboxed
- Speakers: Steve, Tim
- Duration: 00:32:28
Introduction
This Hardware Unboxed video from Computex 2025 discusses Nvidia's alleged manipulation of media coverage regarding the RTX 5060 GPU. The presenters argue that early previews are misleading and advise viewers to wait for independent reviews before purchasing the card. They provide examples of Nvidia's tactics from previous GPU releases.
Key Takeaways
- Nvidia's Manipulation of Previews: Nvidia has a history of providing early access to select media outlets, imposing restrictions on testing parameters (e.g., resolutions, games, and the use of frame generation) to present a favorable view of their products. This is different from independent reviews, which have no such restrictions.
- RTX 5060 Preview Issues: The RTX 5060 previews show highly inflated performance numbers due to limited testing parameters, specifically focusing on 1080p with multi-frame generation enabled, which is not representative of real-world performance at other resolutions or without frame generation.
- Lack of Independent Reviews: There's currently a lack of independent reviews for the RTX 5060 due to Nvidia withholding drivers from reviewers outside their limited preview program. This exacerbates the issue of misleading previews.
- Recommendation: The presenters strongly advise against purchasing the RTX 5060 until independent reviews are available, emphasizing the need for unbiased assessments of its performance.
- Impact on Smaller Channels: Nvidia's tactics disproportionately affect smaller YouTube channels who rely on receiving review samples directly from Nvidia. This creates a conflict of interest that forces these smaller channels to choose between unbiased reviews and their livelihood.
