ASUS and Noctua have joined forces once again, this time to unveil the ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition graphics card. This collaboration aims to deliver exceptional cooling performance with minimal noise, building on the success of previous Noctua-branded GPUs. The new card boasts a substantial quad-slot design, featuring Noctua’s renowned NF-A12x25 G2 fans for unparalleled quiet operation.
Key Takeaways
- Enhanced Cooling: Features three Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 120mm fans and an advanced heatsink design for superior thermal management.
- Whisper-Quiet Operation: Engineered to be the quietest air-cooled graphics card in its class, with 0dB fan technology.
- Substantial Design: A quad-slot, thick design measuring 385mm in length and 151mm in width, requiring ample space in PC builds.
- Boost Clocks: Offers a default boost clock of 2,700MHz, with an OC mode reaching 2,730MHz, exceeding NVIDIA’s reference specifications.
- Connectivity: Equipped with two HDMI 2.1b ports and three DisplayPort 2.1b ports.
- Memory: Features 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM with a 256-bit memory bus, providing up to 960 GB/s of bandwidth.
A Quiet Giant Emerges
The ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is designed for enthusiasts who prioritize a silent computing experience without compromising on performance. This third-generation collaboration between ASUS and Noctua integrates Noctua’s premium NF-A12x25 G2 120mm fans with an ASUS-engineered heatsink. The cooling solution features an optimized vapor chamber, a large array of aluminum fins, and phase-change thermal pads to efficiently dissipate heat. The card also includes a 0dB technology that completely shuts off the fans when temperatures are low, ensuring absolute silence.
Performance and Specifications
The RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is built on the Blackwell GB203 GPU, featuring 10,752 CUDA cores. It boasts 16GB of GDDR7 memory clocked at 30 Gbps, delivering a substantial memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s. The card’s default boost clock is set at 2,700MHz, with an OC mode pushing it to 2,730MHz, surpassing NVIDIA’s Founders Edition boost clock of 2,617MHz. The Total Board Power (TBP) is rated at 360 Watts, and an 850W power supply is recommended.
Design and Aesthetics
True to the Noctua collaboration, the card sports the brand’s iconic aesthetic with a shroud featuring complementary brown and beige hues. This distinctive look makes it a standout component for builds aiming for a unique visual appeal. The substantial size, however, means it is best suited for full-tower or roomy mid-tower chassis, as it occupies four expansion slots and is significantly longer and wider than standard GPUs.
Availability and Pricing
While ASUS has officially detailed the RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition, specific pricing and availability details have not yet been confirmed. Given the premium components and specialized cooling, it is expected to be priced above the baseline MSRP of $999 for a standard RTX 5080.
Via ASUS
