ASUS’s Ultimate GPU: 30th Anniversary ROG Matrix RTX 5090 Breaks Cover
ASUS has unveiled the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Edition at Gamescom – a no-expense-spared limited edition flagship built to push NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture to its absolute limits. With an 800W power target, quad-fan cooling, and liquid metal thermal interface, this card is as much a statement as it is a graphics card.
Key Features & Specifications
| Feature | ROG Matrix RTX 5090 | Reference RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Limit | 800W (dual connectors) | 575W |
| Cooling | Quad-fan + vapor chamber | Dual-fan |
| Thermal Interface | Liquid metal + copper | Standard paste |
| Boost Clock | 2730 MHz (800W mode) | ~2.5 GHz |
| Performance Uplift | +10% (claimed) | Baseline |
| Availability | 1,000 units (global) | Standard production |
Design & Engineering Marvel
- Cooling Innovation:
- Four fans (two axial, two centripetal) for max airflow
- Patented vapor chamber and liquid metal application
- Copper fin stack for optimal heat dissipation
- Power Delivery:
- Dual power options: 12V-2×6 and GC-HPWR (BTF connector)
- 800W support – 40% above reference design
- Exclusivity:
- Only 1,000 units produced worldwide
- Initially available via Gamescom giveaway
Why This Card Matters
- Engineering Showcase: Pushes Blackwell’s limits beyond NVIDIA’s specs
- Collector’s Item: 30th anniversary branding and extreme rarity
- Performance Leadership: 10% gain targets elite overclockers/enthusiasts
The Catch
- No MSRP or Retail Date: ASUS hasn’t confirmed pricing or sale plans
- Extreme Scarcity: 1,000 units won’t meet demand
- Power Hungry: Requires a 1,200W+ PSU and robust cooling
Industry Context
- BTF Adoption: Features GC-HPWR connector for ASUS’s rear-connected motherboards
- Cooling Arms Race: Quad-fan designs emerge as 500W+ GPUs become normal
- Anniversary Trends: Follows MSI’s 40th anniversary 4090 in limited-run flagship trend
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- NVIDIA Expands RTX 50 Access – Priority Purchasing Opens in 5 European Countries
The Bottom Line
The ROG Matrix RTX 5090 is ASUS’s magnum opus – a celebration of three decades in graphics that also happens to be the most powerful air-cooled GPU ever conceived. For the 1,000 lucky owners, it represents the pinnacle of consumer graphics. For everyone else, it’s a glimpse into a future where 800W GPUs are the new normal.