ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition: A Powerful Partnership Forged in Fire
The fires of hell are about to meet the cutting edge of PC gaming technology. ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has officially teamed up with Bethesda and id Software in a powerful new alliance. This exciting collaboration, in turn, celebrates two major milestones: ASUS’ 30-year legacy in graphics cards and the lasting impact of the legendary DOOM franchise. Consequently, the partnership has led to the reveal of the limited-edition ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition graphics card. Fittingly, this striking piece of hardware is inspired by the upcoming and highly anticipated game, DOOM: The Dark Ages.
The ROG Astral RTX 5080 DOOM Edition: Unleashing the Slayer Within
The centrepiece of this collaboration is undoubtedly the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition, a graphics card that embodies the raw power and visceral aesthetic of the DOOM Slayer. Clad in a striking green and gold colour scheme, the card features captivating DOOM Slayer artwork emblazoned across its backplate. Furthermore, even the fans themselves pay homage to the game, featuring a unique green design inspired by the iconic Shield Saw. Moreover, the rear mounting bracket and heatsink continue the theme with a striking rich gold finish. In addition, subtle iconography and sentinel figures are cleverly integrated around the card’s frame. Together, these small details work to fully immerse gamers in the rich lore of DOOM. This isn’t just a graphics card; it’s a collector’s item, a showpiece designed for fans to proudly display.
Beneath its infernal exterior lies the formidable power of the GeForce RTX 5080. To begin with, it is armed with a robust power delivery system and 16GB of lightning-fast GDDR7 memory. As a result, this card is engineered to deliver boundary-pushing performance, ready to tackle the demanding visuals of DOOM: The Dark Ages. Furthermore, to ensure peak performance even during the most intense gaming sessions, the card boasts an advanced cooling system.
An optimised heat spreader, a patented vapour chamber design, a phase-change thermal pad, a vast fin array, and four innovative Axial-tech fans all work together to efficiently dissipate heat. As a result, this advanced thermal solution eliminates performance bottlenecks and maintains consistently high frame rates. Consequently, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition becomes the perfect match for gamers using the latest 4K high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultimately, it’s designed to deliver DOOM: The Dark Ages exactly as the developers intended.
Specifications
- Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4
- Limited-edition design inspired by the epic armour of the Doom Slayer and featuring stunning art from DOOM: The Dark Ages.
- Includes exclusive DOOM Slayer Legionary Skin downloadable content for DOOM: The Dark Ages. (DLC content requires a full version of the game)
- Four Axial-tech fans boost air flow and pressure by up to 20%
- A patented vapour chamber, milled heatspreader, and phase-change thermal pad keep a leash on GPU temps
- 3.8-slot design includes a massive heatsink and fin array optimized for maximum airflow
- OC mode: 2790MHz / Default mode: 2760MHz (Boost clock)
Exclusive Bundles for the Ultimate Fan
For die-hard fans, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition goes beyond just the hardware. Not only will each card be exclusively available on the Bethesda Gear Store, but it will also be bundled with a trove of exclusive DOOM-themed goodies, including a unique T-shirt, a custom mouse mat, a distinctive yellow key card, and an ROG-exclusive DOOM Slayer Legionary in-game skin for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Enthusiasts will also have the option to bundle the card with the Premium Edition of the game itself, making this a truly unmissable offering.
