Got any excess money burning a hole in your pocket? Well, here’s another expensive premium stuff from ASUS that you can blow your cash on, and yep, it’s the new ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090.
While liquid metal in commercial products is nothing new, it has mostly been limited to the CPU department. However, ASUS has taken a step further by applying liquid metal to the superior AD102-301 GPU die for immense heat transfer.
Furthermore, ASUS engineers developed an exclusive in-house manufacturing process to ensure that the liquid metal remains safely contained, even when the GPU is vertically mounted. They have also implemented additional protective measures, such as applying a UV resin above the surface-mounted capacitors surrounding the GPU die and adding two protective layers between the die and the main PCB.
As part of the set, the GPU features an extra-thick radiator equipped with a set of ROG MF-12S ARGB fans. These fans can be daisy-chained through a magnetic snap mechanism, eliminating the need for cables to transmit power and data signals.
Thanks to its high-static pressure and airflow, the GPU can operate at a temperature of 60°C under full load, with the fan running at less than 1000RPM. The design eliminates the need for an auxiliary fan and allows the custom-made full-coverage cold plate to make direct contact with all the heat-generating components.
ASUS has opted for a fascinating overall design, constructing the GPU frame and housing with full metal. The ASUS Aura Lighting has been integrated in a unique way, shining through the “hollow” chamber while a larger aluminum frame protects the main cold plate, circuit board, and pump shroud.
To ensure secure mounting, ASUS has included a stainless steel backplate. Additionally, all power requirements are met with a single 12VHPWR cable, reducing clutter.
Launch Date?
Availability-wise, this GPU will be produced in limited quantities only but it has been hinted for release sometime in the third quarter of this year.
