The GPU So Luxurious, It Needs Its Own Vault: ASUS’s Golden RTX 5090
For those who thought their gaming rig was already “maxed out,” ASUS just dropped a gilded mic at Bilibili World 2025. Introducing the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Real Gold Edition, a graphics card so exclusive, it practically requires its own security detail. Forget performance per dollar; we’re talking performance per literal kilogram of 24-karat gold here.
A Golden Behemoth
This isn’t your aunty’s gold-plated jewellery; this is the real deal. Weighing a solid 7.24 kg, a whopping 5 kg of that is pure, unadulterated 24-karat gold, meticulously spread across its frame, backplate, and outer shell. At current bullion prices, the raw materials alone clock in at over half a million US Dollars or over RM2 million! Yes, you read that right. This thing costs more than my house! Or, you know, a decent chunk of a small island.
Uncle Tony’s Midas Touch
ASUS China general manager Tony Yu, affectionately known as “Uncle Tony” (who probably now needs a larger safe), unveiled this shiny beast alongside content creator partner “Talented Cai Qian.” According to ITHome, the sand-mould casting process gave the gold an “uneven, almost molten texture” on the calligraphy and cooling fins. So, it’s not just gold; it’s artisan gold. No mass production here; this is a one-of-a-kind prototype, meaning your chances of finding one in a Black Friday sale are, shall we say, slim to none.
Beyond Gaming: A Collector’s Dream
This solid-gold leviathan follows ASUS’s earlier Dhahab OC line, which, let’s be honest, now looks like mere costume jewellery by comparison. The RTX 5090D silicon underneath remains unchanged, but who cares about frame rates when your GPU is literally dripping with wealth? And for those wondering if it’ll fit in their standard PC case, the answer is a resounding “absolutely not.” This cooler is designed for a palace, not a desktop tower.
So, while gamers are busy squabbling over nanoseconds and wattage, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Real Gold Edition is clearly not for them. This isn’t a “value buy”; it’s a “flex purchase” of epic proportions. It’s for the discerning collector who prefers their pixel pushing with a side of precious metals.
