ASUS has officially announced its latest lineup of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, featuring the high-performance ROG Astral, TUF Gaming, and Prime families. The new GPUs, powered by NVIDIA’s cutting-edge Blackwell architecture, promise groundbreaking AI-powered performance, enhanced cooling technologies, and superior overclocking potential.
ROG Astral: A New Era of Performance and Cooling
Leading the charge is the all-new ROG Astral series, which introduces ASUS’s first-ever quad-fan GPU design for increased airflow and improved thermal performance. This next-generation cooling system boosts efficiency by up to 20% over previous triple-fan designs, reducing hotspots and enabling higher clock speeds. Complementing this innovation is an advanced phase-change thermal pad, which optimizes heat transfer while improving the GPU’s longevity under heavy loads.
For liquid cooling enthusiasts, ASUS has also introduced the ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090, featuring a 360mm radiator that delivers up to 30% better thermal performance compared to air-cooled counterparts.
In addition to premium cooling, the ROG Astral series is designed with 80-amp MOSFETs, offering over 35% extra power headroom for extreme overclocking. Users will also benefit from GPU Tweak III enhancements, including a thermal mapping tool, power connection monitor, and usage tracker. The robust metal frame and futuristic starship-inspired aesthetics complete the package, making the ROG Astral series a must-have for high-end gamers and PC enthusiasts.
Expanded Lineup: ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ASUS Prime
Beyond the flagship ROG Astral, ASUS has launched additional RTX 50 Series GPUs across its ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and Prime families. These models offer variations tailored to different user needs:
- ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 – Feature advanced cooling, Dual BIOS switches, and premium power delivery for high-end performance.
- TUF Gaming RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 – Built for durability, featuring military-grade components, protective PCB coating, and a vapor chamber design.
- ASUS Prime RTX 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 – Affordable yet powerful, with tri-fan cooling and a compact 2.5-slot design, ideal for small-form-factor (SFF) builds.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5080 Hit the Market – Limited Availability
With the ASUS announcement, NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 have officially gone on sale, but demand has already outpaced supply. Most retailers report that stable availability won’t be expected until March 2025 or later.
Here are the retail prices for ASUS and other major brands in Singapore:
GeForce RTX 5090 Pricing:
- ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 OC Edition – $5,399
- ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5090 OC Edition – $4,999
- Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5090 Xtreme Waterforce – $5,299
- MSI, Zotac variants – Prices yet to be confirmed
GeForce RTX 5080 Pricing:
- ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC Edition – $2,699
- ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5080 OC Edition – $2,399
- Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5080 Xtreme Waterforce – $2,569
- MSI, Zotac models – Starting at $1,899
Conclusion: The Future of AI-Powered Gaming is Here
With the ASUS ROG Astral RTX 50 Series setting new standards in cooling and overclocking, and NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 selling out at record speeds, the next generation of gaming hardware is officially here. However, due to limited stock availability, those eager to upgrade may need to wait until March 2025 for a more stable supply.
For enthusiasts, ASUS’s latest innovations offer a glimpse into the future of AI-enhanced gaming, superior thermal management, and next-level performance, making the RTX 50 Series a true game-changer in the PC hardware industry.
