ASUS - ROG Astral NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 PCI Express 5.0 Graphics Card - Black
Model: ROG-ASTRAL-RTX5080-O16G-GAMING
SKU: 6613334
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Customers enjoy the exceptional graphics performance and efficient cooling system that keeps the card running smoothly under heavy loads. Users also frequently praise the outstanding build quality and the clean, aesthetic appeal of the RGB lighting. While the card is highly regarded for its operation, some owners note that its significant size and weight require extra support during installation.
What psu is best to use? I read that this card has random transient power spikes so to handle that would a 1200 watt be optimal? Or is that overkill? Any help would be appreciated!
For the ASUS ROG‑ASTRAL‑RTX5080‑O16G‑GAMING Graphics Card, a 1000W PSU is recommended, as it provides the ideal balance of stability, efficiency, and overall cost.
Is this the over clocked edition ?
Yes, the ASUS ROG-ASTRAL-RTX5080-O16G-GAMING is the overclocked (OC) edition of the RTX 5080 graphics card.
Why is this GPU almost $800 over Nvidia's MSRP? I'm a bit confused because.
This graphics card is expensive compare to Nvidia's MSRP due to the fact that it is ASUS ROG's first quad-fan graphics card, coupled with a patented vapor chamber, increased heatsink fin density, a phase-change GPU thermal pad, towering default clock speeds, boosted power delivery, and more. These premium innovations amplified by an eye-catching die-cast frame and metal GPU bracket combine to deliver absolute performance that can handle even the most demanding gaming scenarios.
How many displays can this graphics card support?
The graphics card can support a maximum of 6 displays.
What is the base clock frequency of the GPU on this card?
The GPU base clock frequency is 2.76 gigahertz.
Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4
Boosts air flow and pressure by up to 20%
With milled heatspreader for lower GPU temperatures
Ensures optimal heat transfer, lowering GPU temperatures for enhanced performance and reliability
Massive heatsink and fin array optimized for airflow from the four Axial-tech fans
With GPU Guard technology, securing four corners of the GPU and GPU bracket ensures stable mounting
Brace the PCB for rigidity
Help ensure enhanced performance, stability, and higher overclocking potential
Guards against moisture, dust, and extreme temperatures
Manufacturing process for precision and reliability
Software provides intuitive performance tweaking, advanced thermal controls, and system monitoring
