NVIDIA Reportedly Prefers Reviews to Publish Post-Launch

NVIDIA’s holding back the driver for the RTX 5060 till May 19. Yeah, you read that right. We’re like—a little over a week out from this card officially being on shelves, and everyone’s wondering what the heck is up with this thing. I mean, NVIDIA just dropped this GPU alongside the 5060 Ti last month, but something’s fishy. Seriously, who releases a card and then sits on the driver?

Okay, so there’s this buzz. NVIDIA’s supposedly decided to play catch—no driver release until the same day the GPU hits the stores, meaning folks eager to snag this might buy it without seeing any real reviews. Igor’s Lab chimed in, saying that you won’t see the public driver before the GPU’s retail debut at Computex. Oof, imagine getting hyped and then realizing you can’t even check out the tech specs properly because nobody has the driver. Igor, by the way, bemoaned being away until May 26… talk about timing, right?

Computex week means tech junkies are glued to Taiwan, checking everyone’s new flashy stuff. Hardware Unboxed echoed this sentiment, mentioning that even though they’ve got 5060 samples ready to review, the missing driver blocks any real insights. Like, come on, NVIDIA!

And here’s a kicker—NVIDIA pulling off this kind of stunt isn’t exactly rare. They’ve apparently done this before, trying to shield the RTX 5060’s real deal as the Ti version already had its share of meh reviews. It’s one of those odd instances where gamers, who usually hang on reviewers’ every word, might have to trust NVIDIA’s optimistic performance claims. And, spoiler alert: The company promises a 25% raster performance uplift. But, how often do those company numbers actually hold up once the reviewers dig in?

Now, talking this GPU’s specs—same ol’ 8 GB VRAM as its forebear. Fast? Yes. Obsolete, though, especially in 2025 with modern games eating up way more. And the 5060 Ti? Couldn’t hack it when it launched, is that why NVIDIA’s hesitant about sending out review units early? Makes you think.

So there you have it—an odd mix of suspense, a bit of corporate strategy, and a whole lot of tech intrigue. If you’re eyeing the RTX 5060, maybe hang tight, see how it unfolds once the real numbers start rolling out. Or not, I’m not here to tell you how to live your gamer life!