ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition GPU Pricing Revealed – The Most Expensive RTX 5080?
ASUS’ RTX 5080 Noctua Edition GPU is now available to pre-order in the UK
ASUS’ RTX 5080 Noctua Edition OC graphics card is now available to pre-order through Scan UK. This graphics card was co-engineered with Noctua, featuring three Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans and a custom heatsink.
This new graphics card features several major upgrades compared to prior Noctua Edition graphics cards. It features a larger heatsink, a phase-change GPU thermal pad, an optimised vapour chamber cooling solution, and a vented backplate.
The most expensive RTX 5080?
With a pre-order price of £1,499.99 at Scan Computers UK, ASUS’ RTX 5080 Noctua Edition OC GPU is one of the most expensive RTX 5080 GPUs available. In the UK, Nvidia’s RTX 5080 GPUs can cost as little as £950. Simply put, this custom graphics card’s price features a considerable premium. That said, this GPU promises to be the quietest ASUS RTX 5080 available.
Is ASUS’ RTX 5080 Noctua Edition the quietest RTX 5080?
Under load, ASUS’ Noctua Edition GPU compares favourably with the GPU’s TUF Gaming and ROG Astral counterparts. ASUS’ Noctua Edition variant features lower GPU and VRAM temperatures despite having lower noise levels. Not only is ASUS’ Noctua Edition cooler-running, it is also quieter. That’s a win-win for gamers who want low GPU thermals and a quiet system.
(Performance data from Noctua)
Even if fan RPMs are lowered to 500 RPM, Noctua’s custom RTX 5080 delivers lower thermals and lower noise levels than its TUF Gaming and ROG Astral counterparts. Another win for Noctua!
Across each GPU’s fan speed range, the RTX 5080 Noctua Edition is cooler and quieter than its other ASUS counterparts. If gamers want a quieter RTX 5080, it is clear which model is best.
Is this new Noctua Edition GPU worth its premium pricing? That depends on how much you value silence and how much money you are willing to spend on such an upgrade. £1499.99 is a crazy price for an RTX 5080, but this isn’t a normal RTX 5080. This premium price isn’t just for Noctua’s branding and colour scheme, it’s delivering what’s likely to be the quietest air-cooled RTX 5080 on the market.
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