ASUS is launching the new ROG Astral series graphics cards alongside the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. The ROG Astral line combines top-tier performance with a sleek design, offering both air-cooled and liquid-cooled options. Additionally, ASUS is updating its ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ROG Prime families with the latest RTX 50 series GPUs.
ROG Astral: Next-Level Performance and Design
Inspired by the cosmos, the ROG Astral series is engineered for ultimate graphics performance. The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 feature a quad-fan design, increasing airflow and pressure by 20% over previous generations. This helps reduce hotspots and achieve unprecedented clock speeds.
- Enhanced cooling with densely packed heatsink fins.
- Patented vapor chamber design with milled pathways for improved heat dissipation.
- Premium phase-change thermal pad for optimal heat transfer and longevity.
- Powerful 80-amp MOSFETs for enhanced stability and overclocking.
- Protective PCB coating against moisture and dust.
- Rigid metal frame, fan shroud, and backplate with a futuristic design.
- Advanced features in GPU Tweak III (Thermal Map, Power Detector+, Mileage Tracker).
- Two FanConnect II headers and a Dual BIOS switch.
ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090
For liquid cooling enthusiasts, the ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 offers:
- Low-profile heatsink under the shroud.
- Full-coverage cold plate for GPU and PCB components.
- 360mm radiator for 30% better thermal performance than air cooling.
- Quiet operation for ultimate performance.
ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ASUS Prime: Tried and True Performance
ASUS is also updating other key lineups with the RTX 50 series:
ROG Strix
The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti feature striking designs and are geared toward gamers, with a vented exoskeleton, Aura Sync RGB, a phase-change thermal pad, and high-end power delivery.
TUF Gaming
The TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 cards provide reliable performance and durability, featuring a phase-change thermal compound, a protective PCB coating, military-grade components, and a vapor chamber on the RTX 5090.
ASUS Prime
The ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 series cards offer wide compatibility at an attractive price, featuring a phase-change thermal compound, tri-fan cooling, and a 2.5-slot design, with a vapor chamber on the RTX 5080.
For more details on pricing and availability, please contact your local representative.
Source(s): ASUS Official Website
