Grab a friend and climb toward the clouds - PEAK is now available on GeForce NOW, enabling members to try the hugely popular indie hit on virtually any device. It's one of four new games joining the cloud this week. Plus, members can look forward to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 coming soon.

Time to Climb
PEAK is a co-op climbing game that puts players in the shoes of lost nature scouts, ascending a mountain at the center of a mysterious island. Scavenge for food (even if it's of questionable quality), manage injuries on the climb and help the squad summit safely. Members can play solo or survive together with up to four players. There's a new island to survive on every day. And, with more than 100,000 concurrent players daily on Steam, there's always a climbing buddy to join. GeForce NOW members are equipped for the challenge with an Ultimate membership, which powers the climb at up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second. Ultimate members can play PEAK and more than 2,000 other games they already own with extended session lengths and ultralow latency on a GeForce RTX 4080 rig. Upgrade today for elevated gameplay.

More than 800 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. By the week's end, another three DLSS Multi Frame Generation games will have joined the ever expanding list of titles with support! Mortal Online 2 and RuneScape: Dragonwilds are both adding the frame rate multiplying technology, and Brickadia enters Early Access July 11th with day-one support. In other news, you'll have chances to win GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and Steam Gift Cards each Friday night by watching our live streams.

Mortal Online 2 Adds DLSS 4 With Multi Frame Generation This July
Forge your destiny in the player-driven fantasy world of Mortal Online 2, populated by other players who bring with them their own unique experiences and content. Whether you wish to be an artisan providing masterfully crafted arms and armor, a member of a powerful faction that occupies a region of the world, a tamer training rare and exotic beasts, a highwayman robbing others, or a noble soul seeking to protect the weak from outlaws and beasts—The story of your journey will be written through your actions, and you choose the direction of each chapter.

Team OGS has demonstrated an impressive feat of extreme overclocking by extracting every last drop of performance from GALAX GeForce RTX 5090D HOF edition. Armed with a custom Extreme OC BIOS, authorized for up to 2,000 W of power, and two 12V-2x6 connectors delivering 1,200 W, the group cooled the card with liquid nitrogen and fine-tuned voltages to push clock speeds far beyond factory limits. In the GPUPI 32B benchmark, the GPU achieved a record-breaking core frequency of 3,650 MHz and a completion time of just 39.434 seconds, securing a new world record for GPU-accelerated Pi calculation.

The team's success extended to graphics tests as well. In 3DMark Port Royal, the GPU operated at 3,570 MHz on its core and 2,250 MHz on its GDDR7 memory, achieving 47,469 points. Under Unigine Superposition's 1080p Extreme preset, they maintained 3,540 MHz and 2,250 MHz, respectively, reaching 38,237 points, an increase of several thousand over previous records. Pushing memory speeds to an effective 36 Gbps translates into 2.304 TB/s of bandwidth, nearly 29% above the standard specifications. These results show the untapped potential of NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture and suggest that, with similar power, cooling, and VBIOS modifications, professional cards like the RTX Pro 6000 series could achieve even more significant gains, given the higher CUDA core count.

NVIDIA's freshly completed GeForce RTX 50 family, powered by the new Blackwell architecture, has begun to register meaningful numbers in Steam's June 2025 Hardware Survey. Since first appearing in May, cards from this lineup, except for the as-yet-unavailable RTX 5050, now account for 3.69% of surveyed systems. Leading the pack among the newcomers, the RTX 5070 grabs nearly 1% of overall share, up substantially from its debut, while the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti follow closely behind. The more budget‑oriented RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 have also made their mark, and even the top‑end RTX 5090 has registered on enough machines to appear in the survey.

These figures show a swift uptake by desktop gamers eager for improved performance and AI-driven features, even as the tried-and-true RTX 4060 Laptop GPU holds onto its position as the most prevalent NVIDIA part, with just under 5% of the installed base. Meanwhile, AMD's latest Radeon RX 9000 series and Intel's Arc B‑series remain absent from the survey results, suggesting that shipment volumes for those cards have not yet reached the critical mass needed to register with Valve's monthly sampling of millions of Steam users. This demonstrates NVIDIA's continued dominance in add-in board sales, where it has consistently captured over 90% of the market.

The forecast this month is showing a 100% chance of epic gaming. Catch the scorching lineup of 20 titles coming to the cloud, which gamers can play whether indoors or on the go. Six new games are landing on GeForce NOW this week, including launch day titles Figment and Little Nightmares II. And to make the summer even hotter, the GeForce NOW Summer Sale is in full swing. It's the last chance to upgrade to a six-month Performance membership for just $29.99 and stream top titles like the recently released classic Borderlands series, DOOM: The Dark Ages, FBC: Firebreak, and more with GeForce RTX power.

Jump Into July
In Figment, a whimsical action-adventure game set in the human mind, players guide Dusty - the grumpy, retired voice of courage - and his upbeat companion Piper on a surreal journey to restore lost bravery after a traumatic event. Blending hand-drawn visuals, clever puzzles and musical boss battles, Figment explores themes of fear, grief and emotional healing in a colorful, dreamlike world filled with humor and song.

The floating esports suite will allow the ship's company of HMS Prince of Wales to compete against each other in an immersive gaming environment as part of a partnership between the Royal Navy and the British Esports Federation. While the classic Royal Navy game 'Uckers' is still going strong, the suite will allow further opportunities for ship's company to enhance digital skills and an additional space to decompress in their down time.

It's the result of a partnership between the Royal Navy and the British Esports Federation, the national body for esports in the United Kingdom. The facility includes 12 high-end Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktop PCs, powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 and Intel Core i7 processors. It will join other sports facilities onboard, including gyms, a boxing ring, plus areas for table tennis and running.

NVIDIA has quietly engineered a third variant of its flagship GPU in response to new US export regulations, aiming to maintain performance while avoiding restrictions. A few weeks ago, we got leaks about the GeForce RTX 5090DD, which was supposed to be a new version based on the modified RTX 5090D. The initially released GeForce RTX 5090D was designed to comply with the Department of Commerce's updated rules while delivering virtually identical results to its unrestricted counterpart in both gaming and synthetic benchmarks. Now, the newly named RTX 5090D v2 features the same 21,760 CUDA cores and a 575 W power draw, ensuring that the core Blackwell architecture performs as users would expect, albeit with a reduced 24 GB VRAM buffer.

NVIDIA plans to introduce an updated RTX 5090D v2 model in August. According to reliable industry sources, this refresh will feature 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, down from the original 512-bit interface, while preserving overall thermal and computational characteristics. For most gamers, the reduced VRAM capacity is unlikely to be noticeable, as only a handful of titles require more than 24 GB of VRAM. Ultimately, the success of the v2 will depend on whether it reaches the market at a price point that aligns with the expectations of its flagship. Given that the target market is China, we have to wait for sales and performance figures first. According to a well-known leaker, kopite7kimi, they noted that there is some surprise, indicating that NVIDIA has made a significant change to comply with export regulations, so it could be a firmware update preventing these cards from running AI workloads.

More than 800 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. This week, Mecha BREAK launches with support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, while Diablo IV and Still Wakes the Deep are adding native support with new updates, further accelerating performance for GeForce RTX 50 Series gamers. And NTE Closed Beta begins July 3rd featuring DLSS 4.

Mecha BREAK Launches Today, Featuring DLSS 4 With Multi Frame Generation
Developed by Amazing Seasun Games, Mecha BREAK is a multiplayer mech third-person shooter game that allows players to choose from diverse mechs and battle colossal war machines on treacherous terrain. Get ready for the ultimate showdown in 3v3, 6v6, and PvPvE modes. Discover an array of assault, melee, sniper, reconnaissance, and support mechs, each with unique playstyles. Engage in immersive aerial and ground combat, employing strategic tactics for close and long-range encounters. Unleash devastating firepower, scorch foes with precision beams, and rain missiles upon the battlefield. Prepare for adrenaline-pumping battles, lightning-fast maneuvers, and explosive firepower. Experience the essence of speed, power, and thrilling controls.

According to the only publicly available sales data from one of Germany's largest retailers, Mindfactory.de, we gain insight into the sales of NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB and 8 GB models. According to the sum of the units sold, the 16 GB version of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is outselling the 8 GB version by more than 16 times, which represents a 1,600% difference. Mindfactory lists each GeForce RTX 5060 Ti model with a tag indicating the number of units sold, showing how many units were sold to customers of a specific model. This includes every model that Mindfactory offers, including SKUs from MSI, GIGABYTE, INNO3D, Palit, ZOTAC, ASUS, and other AIC partners. At the time of writing, the 8 GB version of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti model has been sold in 105 instances, compared to 1675 units sold of the 16 GB version.

It is important to note that sales performance on 8 GB and 16 GB SKUs are based on Mindfactory, which is only a single regional retailer, showing only a single part of the GPU sales story. We even considered supply as an issue for the massive difference in unit sales; however, availability of both GPU SKUs is good, as checked on Geizhals.de. Most models are available in 20+ quantities, showing that availability is not hindering sales. This is not the typical AMD vs. NVIDIA sales comparison. It's within a product family, highlighting something much more specific. It signals that gamers are willing to spend a couple of dozen Euros extra to get the 16 GB version of their chosen GPU, essentially "future proofing" their system for some more demanding games. Especially as many features, like path tracing, demand more VRAM, having an extra 8 GB of memory buffer allows the GPU to run modern games with ease. For gamers who want to sell their system down the road for an upgrade, the 16 GB version will also be more prized in the secondary markets like eBay and others. We launched a new poll here, so make sure to let us know your opinion on which card you would purchase, as the battle for ever-greater VRAM capacity continues.

Manli Technology Group Limited is proud to announce the Manli GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card. Step up to NVIDIA Blackwell with the GeForce RTX 5050, featuring 4th-gen ray tracing and 5th-gen Tensor Cores for game-changing AI capabilities and performance in top games and apps.

Manli Design
There are 2,560 CUDA cores onboard powering the RTX 5050. It also features 8 GB of memory, and GDDR6 memory speeds of up to 20 Gbps, with 5th Gen Tensor Cores, delivering up to 421 AI TOPS. Manli offers RTX 5050 in Polar Fox & Nebula series. We sincerely invite you to experience NVIDIA Blackwell with our innovative IP characters - Polar. Plus, there's also classical and durable version - Nebula. Expect you to have a whole new adventure with Manli's graphic cards. Stay with Manli, you always have the choice!!!

Gainward, a trusted leader in high-performance graphics cards, proudly announces the launch of its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 lineup. This release features the Ghost and Pegasus series with advanced cooling and exceptional durability. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio.

GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost
The Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Ghost is built for efficiency and reliability, featuring a sleek black design with a 2-slot form factor, ensuring compatibility with small form factor builds. Its twin 95 mm fans provide effective cooling while maintaining low noise levels for optimal thermal performance. A protective backplate enhances durability and adds a premium touch, while a subtle RGB glow on the side shroud brings a refined aesthetic without being distracting. The Ghost strikes a balance between style, functionality, and value.

As a leading innovator in graphics card technology, Palit Microsystems Ltd. is excited to unveil its latest GeForce RTX 5050 series. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio.

GeForce RTX 5050 Dual
The Palit GeForce RTX 5050 Dual offers classic cooling efficiency in a sleek, modern black design with durable build quality. The large twin fans provide competitive cooling and quiet operation, while a compact 2-slot design suits small form factor builds.

MSI proudly unveils its latest lineup of graphics cards powered by the newly launched NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs, featuring the GAMING, VENTUS, and SHADOW series. Engineered with cutting-edge graphics technology and robust thermal solutions, these new graphics cards are built to deliver consistent, reliable performance across a wide range of gaming and creative applications. Advanced cooling technologies ensure efficient, quiet operation—even under sustained workloads—making them a trusted choice for users who prioritize stability, efficiency, and long-term value.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. Additionally, users can harness NVIDIA NIM microservices, a suite of advanced AI models designed to help developers build AI assistants, agents, and workflows—optimized for NIM-ready systems.

NVIDIA has confirmed that its upcoming 580 driver series will be the final release to offer official updates for three of its older GPU architectures. In a recent update to its UNIX graphics deprecation schedule, the company noted that once version 580 ships, Maxwell-, Pascal-, and Volta-based products will no longer receive new drivers or patches. Although this announcement originates from NVIDIA's UNIX documentation, the unified driver codebase means Windows users will face the same cutoff. Owners of Maxwell-era GeForce GTX 700 and GTX 900 cards, Pascal's GeForce GTX 10 lineup, and the consumer-focused Volta TITAN V can expect their last set of performance optimizations and security fixes in the 580 branch.

NVIDIA further explains that ending support for these legacy chips allows its engineering teams to focus on newer hardware platforms. For example, Turing-based GeForce GTX 16 series cards will continue to receive updates beyond driver v580, ensuring gamers can benefit from the latest optimizations and stability improvements even on older platforms. First introduced between 2014 and 2017, Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs will have enjoyed eight to eleven years of official maintenance, among the longest support windows in the industry. While existing driver installations will remain operational, NVIDIA recommends that users who depend on these older cards begin planning upgrades to maintain full compatibility and access new features. At the time of this announcement, the public driver sits at version 576.80, and NVIDIA has not yet set a firm release date for the 580 series, leaving affected users a window of several months before support officially ends.

Today, Dell unveils its new lineup of flagship laptops, now under the Dell Premium name. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 200H series processors, these devices deliver meaningful performance advancements designed for students, creators and entrepreneurs who rely on their PCs to fuel their ambitions and keep pace with what's next.

Staying true to the XPS tradition, the new Dell Premium laptops uphold the signature craftsmanship and innovation that customers know and love - stunning displays, elevated and smooth finishes, monochromatic colors and cutting-edge technology. The new name signals a fresh chapter—one that makes it easier than ever to find the right PC while providing the same exceptional quality, design and performance.

This GFN Thursday rolls out a new reward and games for GeForce NOW members. Whether hunting for hot new releases or rediscovering timeless classics, members can always find more ways to play, games to stream and perks to enjoy. Gamers can score major discounts on the titles they've been eyeing - perfect for streaming in the cloud - during the Steam Summer Sale, running until Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. PT.

This week also brings unforgettable adventures to the cloud: We Happy Few and Broken Age are part of the five additions to the GeForce NOW library this week. The fun doesn't stop there. A new in-game reward for Elder Scrolls Online is now available for members to claim. And SteelSeries has launched a new mobile controller that transforms phones into cloud gaming devices with GeForce NOW. Add it to the roster of on-the-go gaming devices - including the recently launched GeForce NOW app on Steam Deck for seamless 4K streaming.

Eurocom introduces the Nightsky RX517, a customizable and user-upgradeable 17.3-inch laptop built for professionals, creators, and power users who need a balance of screen size, flexibility, and long-term scalability. The Nightsky RX517 comes with large 17.3" internal display for these looking for larger size viewing area. At the core of the Nightsky RX517 is Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores / 24 threads and 36 MB cache, paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Blackwell GPU (4608 CUDA cores, 144 Tensor AI cores, and 8 GB GDDR7 memory). This configuration is ideal for productivity workloads, 2D/3D content handling, development, multi-display environments, and smooth day-to-day performance.

Designed to support up to four active displays with NVIDIA Surround View, the Nightsky RX517 empowers power users to expand their desktop environment for improved multitasking, creative workflows, and visual workspace management. The internal 17.3-inch FHD 144 Hz display delivers smooth visuals and large screen for creative and technical work. Following EUROCOM's user-friendly upgrade philosophy, the Nightsky RX517 offers user-accessible dual SODIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB of DDR5-5600 memory, and three physical M.2 NVMe slots enabling up to 24 TB of SSD storage in RAID 0/1/5 configurations. This allows users to upgrade storage and memory capabilities to meet user changing computing requirements without replacing the laptop.

More than 800 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. This week, Eternal Strands and Strinova are adding native support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, further accelerating performance for GeForce RTX 50 Series gamers. Next week, Diablo IV adds DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. And Monster Energy Supercross 25 - The Official Video Game is introducing support for DLSS Super Resolution.

Eternal Strands Adds DLSS 4 With Multi Frame Generation Today
In Eternal Strands, the debut fantasy action-adventure title from Yellow Brick Games, a new independent studio founded by industry veterans, you'll play as Brynn while you take down giant, climbable creatures. Armed with powerful abilities and an arsenal of weapons, cast and combine your magic to face enemies that range from humanoid constructs to towering beasts. Use the environment and temperature to your advantage in battles against a diverse roster of fantastical creatures, like turning a dragon's fiery breath against ice-covered minions. Climb every surface and use arcane skills to create new paths. Explore the world in pursuit of the Enclave's lost mysteries and challenge giant titans on your journey.

Colorful announced today its GeForce RTX 5050 line of graphics cards covering the iGame, Colorfire Meow, and Colorful Battle AX series with pricing starting at 2099 yuan (approximately $292 USD), a "little bit" higher than NVIDIA MSRP of $250. The iGame series includes two models: a three-fan version named iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W OC 8 GB measuring 300.5 × 120 × 50 mm, and a more compact dual-fan version (iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W DUO OC 8 GB) measuring 231 × 120 × 49 mm. Similarly, the Battle AX series comes with two variants of NVIDIA's RTX 5050 GPUs: the three-fan version measures 301.4 × 120 × 50 mm, while the dual-fan version is 231 × 120 × 48.9 mm. These cards feature an all-black design with reddish-transparent elements characteristic of the Battle AX series.

For those looking for an even more compact entry-level graphics card, Colorful's Colorfire Meow presents itself with a white and orange theme, sporting a dual-fan design and measuring 229.9 × 115.5 × 48.9 mm. All Colorful GeForce RTX 5050 graphics cards seem to use 90 mm ball-bearing fans; however, the exact pricing and specifications weren't disclosed by Colorful yet.

Instructions per clock is a metric used to define and compare CPU architecture performance usually. However, enthusiast colleagues at ComputerBase had an idea to test the IPC improvement in GPUs, comparing it across current and past generations. NVIDIA's Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 50 series faces off against the Ada Lovelace-based RTX 40 generation, while AMD's RDNA 4-powered Radeon RX 9000 lineup challenges the RDNA 3-based RX 7000 series. For NVIDIA, the test used RTX 5070 Ti and 4070 Ti SUPER, aligning ALU counts and clock speeds and treating memory bandwidth differences as negligible. For AMD, the test matched the RX 9060 XT to the RX 7600 XT, both featuring identical ALUs and GDDR6 memory. By closely matching shader counts and normalizing for clock variations, ComputerBase isolates IPC improvements from other hardware enhancements. In rasterized rendering tests across 19 popular titles, NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture delivered an average IPC advantage of just 1% over the older Ada Lovelace.

This difference could easily be attributed to normal benchmark variance. Ray tracing and path tracing benchmarks showed no significant IPC uplift, leaving the latest generation essentially on par with its predecessor when normalized for clock and unit count. AMD's RDNA 4, by contrast, exhibited a substantial IPC leap. Rasterized performance improved by around 20% compared to RDNA 3, while ray-traced workloads enjoyed a roughly 31% gain. Path tracing results were even more extreme, with RDNA 4 delivering nearly twice the FPS, a 100% increase over its predecessor. These findings suggest that NVIDIA's performance improvements primarily stem from higher clock speeds, increased execution unit counts, and enhanced features. AMD's RDNA 4 represents a significant architectural advance, marking its most notable IPC gain since the original RDNA launch.

GeForce NOW is throwing open the vault doors to welcome the legendary Borderland series to the cloud. Whether a seasoned Vault Hunter or new to the mayhem of Pandora, prepare to experience the high-octane action and humor that define the series that includes Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced, Borderlands 2, Borderlands 3 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Members can explore it all before the highly anticipated Borderlands 4 arrives in the cloud at launch.

In addition, leap into the flames and save the day in the pulse-pounding FBC: Firebreak from Remedy Entertainment on GeForce NOW. It's all part of the 13 new games in the cloud this week, including the latest Genshin Impact update and advanced access for REMATCH. Plus, GeForce NOW's Summer Sale is still in full swing. For a limited time, get 40% off a six-month GeForce NOW Performance membership - perfect for diving into role-playing game favorites like the Borderlands series or any of the 2,200 titles in the platform's cloud gaming library.

ASUS is proud to announce that the ProArt P16 (H7606), updated with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics and paired with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor (featuring up to 50 TOPS with the AMD XDNA NPU), is now available for purchase at the ASUS Store and Best Buy (H7606WP-PB99T / H7606WP-P16.R95070).

These top-of-the-line components are housed in a premium, compact 16-inch Nano Black chassis. At just 0.59" thin and weighing 4.08lb, ProArt P16 is the ultimate powerhouse for on-the-go creativity, gaming, productivity, and more. It is also a Copilot+ PC and features the ASUS-exclusive StoryCube and MuseTree apps to streamline creativity and accelerate ideas - made possible by the power of fully local AI. StoryCube is a smart, convenient, and powerful digital asset-management tool with AI assistance for scene categorization and clip generation, allowing users to effortlessly manage and export the contents of their file library. MuseTree transforms inspiration into imagery swiftly, allowing users to generate more creativity through simple graphical interactions, while intelligently storing and managing their ideas.

ASUS has recently held a charity auction with special edition ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition graphics card signed by NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang. ASUS managed to raise $24,200, which will go to the TZU CHI USA Foundation, a volunteer-based non-governmental organization providing charitable assistance, medical aid, disaster relief, and educational services, and environmental protection programs to those in need.

The auction period lasted from June 4 to June 13, and showing how tight the race was, the three highest bidders were just $10 apart. As the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab OC Edition is quite a rare graphics card and sold exclusively in the Middle East, the one signed by Jensen Huang is quite a catch. Hopefully, it won't end up on eBay.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Dhahab CORE OC Edition graphics card, built to take style and performance to new frontiers. With the latest NVIDIA GPU architecture, cutting-edge thermal design and a premium aesthetic, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Dhahab CORE OC is built for gamers who want a PC that plays well and looks incredible doing it.

The gold standard of GeForce RTX 5080 performance
The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Dhahab CORE OC Edition graphics card stands ready to let users reap the benefits of the new Blackwell architecture at the heart of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series. This delivers fourth-generation ray tracing cores for incredible performance. Users also get NVIDIA DLSS 4 Super Resolution, Multi-Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction, which help games run smoothly with graphics cranked up.

The US Navy Exchange (NEX) store has become a surprising platform for acquiring NVIDIA's RTX 50-series graphics cards at their manufacturer's suggested retail prices. A Reddit user, known as Accomplished-Feed123, shared that by combining various store promotions and credit card rewards, they managed to purchase a GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition for just $1,900, which is significantly below the typical retail price. Savvy shoppers have long discovered open‑box electronics and gaming hardware bargains there. On this occasion, the Reddit user noticed several "largeish brown boxes" hidden behind a locked display that usually houses Apple products.

Those boxes contained multiple RTX 5070 and RTX 5080 cards, along with a single RTX 5090, all priced at their suggested MSRPs of $550, $999, and $1,999, respectively. A quick online search of the part numbers confirmed that the top‑end card was indeed the Founders Edition model. After applying applicable discounts and card rewards, Accomplished‑Feed123 walked away, paying only $1,900 out of pocket. Access to NEX is restricted to active and retired military members and their families, operating under the motto "You Serve, You Save." However, many consumers may know someone eligible for these benefits. Other branches of the US armed forces maintain similar exchange stores, though GPU availability and pricing may differ by location.