MSI added more cards to its GeForce RTX 5070 family just seven days after launching its main lineup. The company started with several options, ranging from the high-end VANGUARD to the affordable INSPIRE 3X models. Then, MSI quietly put two additional versions on its website—the SHADOW 2X OC and regular SHADOW 2X—without any announcement or press release. This mirrors what happened last month when black-colored RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti SHADOW 3X cards suddenly appeared online.
The name tells you what to expect - these SHADOW 2X cards come with two TORX 5.0 fans instead of three. They share many traits with MSI's VENTUS lineup since both product families aim to hit the standard recommended prices through basic designs and just the essential features. MSI describes their SHADOW cards as focused on performance that gives gamers exactly what they need when upgrading their computers or building new gaming systems.
MSI has faced harsh criticism from VideoCardz and other tech sites throughout February and March. People complained about the lack of cards selling at recommended prices and accused the company of raising prices during product launches. These issues became major complaints among buyers and reviewers who track the graphics card market closely.
Industry experts believe these newly listed SHADOW 2X graphics cards will remain hard to find for quite some time. Despite adding these models to their website, the actual availability might be very limited, making it difficult for customers to purchase these more affordable options in the near future. The graphics card market continues to face supply challenges even with new product introductions.
The name tells you what to expect - these SHADOW 2X cards come with two TORX 5.0 fans instead of three. They share many traits with MSI's VENTUS lineup since both product families aim to hit the standard recommended prices through basic designs and just the essential features. MSI describes their SHADOW cards as focused on performance that gives gamers exactly what they need when upgrading their computers or building new gaming systems.
MSI has faced harsh criticism from VideoCardz and other tech sites throughout February and March. People complained about the lack of cards selling at recommended prices and accused the company of raising prices during product launches. These issues became major complaints among buyers and reviewers who track the graphics card market closely.
Industry experts believe these newly listed SHADOW 2X graphics cards will remain hard to find for quite some time. Despite adding these models to their website, the actual availability might be very limited, making it difficult for customers to purchase these more affordable options in the near future. The graphics card market continues to face supply challenges even with new product introductions.
