NVIDIA RTX 5090D Stopped but Now on eBay for More Than $5,500
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090D, a video card just for China before, is now up on world sites like eBay for very high prices. This is after they stopped making it because the US changed its export rules. The GALAX GeForce RTX 5090D HOF OC LAB version is on sale for $5,500 to $6,000.
The GALAX GeForce RTX 5090D HOF OC LAB Video Card
A Big Price for a Special GPU
The eBay price for the RTX 5090D is high, more so because the normal GeForce RTX 5090 costs about half as much. Even if both cards are a bit alike, the GALAX HOF OC LAB version is made not just for gamers but for top tech folks who want to break records.
Even though this model is no longer made, NVIDIA and partners are making a GeForce RTX 5090D V2 that fits the rules for China.
Why is the GALAX RTX 5090D HOF So Good
This card is among the top custom models made, built to do very well in set tests. Key things about it are:
- Big Power Setup: It has two 16-pin "12V-2x6" power links and a 38-phase power set on a 12-layer PCB.
- High-Wattage BIOS: There are special BIOS versions that let it go up to a possible 2,000 watts.
- Top Results: With LN2 cooling, it runs as fast as 3.53 GHz and sits high on rankings at HWBot.org.
Important Points on Power and Results
It's key to know that the huge power from the custom BIOS doesn't really mean better game results. Its main use is to max out the GPU for scoring high in tests.
To keep within NVIDIA's normal 600 watts limit, the card comes with a safe BIOS. Buyers can then get the power-up BIOS on their own, raising its power use after they buy it.