ASUS has officially announced two new ROG Astral cards with prices that surpass NVIDIA’s MSRP.
The RTX 5080 Hatsune Miku Edition is listed at $1,899, nearly 90% above the recommended retail price. As for the RTX 5090 ROG Astral BTF OC Edition, it climbs to $3,499, about 75% more.
The Miku version is clearly aimed at collectors, with a design featuring the character’s colors throughout.
The BTF model adopts ASUS’s new rear connector to eliminate visible cables, but requires a compatible motherboard.
It’s exciting to see ASUS introducing new ROG Astral cards, though the price tags are certainly eye-catching! The Hatsune Miku Edition adds a unique flair to the lineup. It’ll be interesting to see how these perform in the market.
I agree, the prices are quite surprising! It’s interesting to see how limited editions like the Hatsune Miku Edition can attract collectors, even with a higher price. It’ll be fascinating to see how these cards perform in real-world benchmarks compared to their predecessors.
I completely agree! Limited editions like the Hatsune Miku Edition often come with unique designs and features that attract collectors, but the price point really makes you think about value. It will be interesting to see how these cards perform in gaming benchmarks compared to their MSRP counterparts.
Absolutely! Limited editions can definitely add a personal touch to gaming setups. It’s interesting to see how these unique designs can also influence the collectors’ market, sometimes making them even more desirable over time.