TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 4090 OG OC Edition Gaming Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 24GB GDDR6X, DLSS 3, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a)

I’m running the ASUS ROG Astral 5090 OC Edition on an open test bench specifically to push overclocked 3DMark runs, and this card has blown past my expectations. The air cooling is outstanding. For a GPU in this performance class, the Astral’s cooler is genuinely impressive. Even under sustained, heavily overclocked loads, temperatures stay well under control with no signs of thermal throttling. On an open bench it runs surprisingly quiet, and the fans ramp smoothly instead of aggressively. Clocks hold consistently during long benchmark runs, and there’s none of the erratic behavior you sometimes see once power and thermals are stressed. Power delivery feels rock solid, which makes dialing in higher clocks much easier and more repeatable. This has easily become the best air-cooled GPU I’ve ever used for benchmarking. I’m setting my highest 3DMark scores to date on air alone, and the card still feels like it has headroom left.

This RTX 5090 is a beast, plain and simple. If you’re just browsing the web, watching videos, or playing basic games, this card is complete overkill. But if you’re like me and running a triple-screen sim rig with everything maxed out, while streaming at high quality, this is exactly what you want in your build. I’m using this in a triple 32-inch 1440p setup with a 1440p ultrawide up top for telemetry and controls. Running titles like Le Mans Ultimate, iRacing, and Assetto Corsa Competizione, the 5090 barely breaks a sweat. Ultra settings across the board, full ray tracing, heavy ReShade overlays — and still pushing high frame rates with headroom to spare. Streaming to OBS while running overlays, VRS telemetry, and browser extensions? No lag. No stutter. No dropped frames. The performance uplift compared to my previous 4080 Super is unreal. Thermals are solid and it runs quieter than expected given the power it’s pushing. I’m feeding it with a high-end PSU and optimized airflow, and it stays cool even during long race sessions. Plus, having 32 GB of VRAM future-proofs this thing for anything coming down the pipe — sim titles, Unreal Engine games, AI workloads, you name it. This card isn’t made for average gamers. It’s made for power users who demand stability, headroom, and extreme performance. If you’re building or upgrading a serious racing sim or content creation rig, the 5090 is worth every penny.

Installation was just like any other GPU. No issues out of box, and still runs fine after around a month of use on a 4k setup. I play games (Cyberpunk, Elden Ring, COD, Dying Light the Beast), VR, and do a few renders every so often. Temps have been alright for me. All in all a great GPU and the 32 GB of Vram really shows. Very big, but fits in my case no problem (Phanteks Evolve X). The LED strip is a nice touch.

The box and shipping: box showed signs of wear, looks like 2 stickers were partially ripped off and the filds near edges were slightly bent. Inside the second cardboard box had some scuff marks but no other signs the product "wasn't new." The product: The card is huge. Absolutely a shock going from a tuf 4070TIS. I knew 5090s were big, but this is massive. Please keep in mind your case dimensions when buying this. Oh and make sure to leave room for your cable to safely bend. Performance: works great, I upgraded from a asus 4070 Ti Super, and there certainly is improved performance. Fake frames are okay, they don't look bad, however there is a very slight input lag when on 4X frame generation on cyberpunk. Thermals: I undervolted, and kept monitoring my temps and will do so until Nvidea replaces or fixes the 12 pin connector issues. It's a shame that some 5090s have a risk of melting when used on factory settings. The highest Pin voltage (which is nice that the Astral tracks) was 8.7, a little high, and my highest temp was 67 under load. This was after my undervolt, so I might lower it again just to be safe.

If I could give 0 stars I would. I purchased it as brand new when the item came the box showed signs of wear and so did the Book on the inside. static bag was ripped a buddy of mine told me not to worry the static bags tend to rip its no big deal it happens sometimes. We inspected the card to make sure nothing looked out of the ordinary no signs of damage no signs of weird soldering. screws looked fine everything looked fine other than the box, static bag, and the booklet having some minor scratches. When I went to install the new card the led's would light up but fans didn't spin nor would the computer recognize the new card. We took the 5090 out put in my old card I just went today to a Shop who have done multiple builds for me and when they checked the card it in fact is a DOA CARD. They are refusing to exchange the card due to the price markup despite me ordering it only 6 days ago and are telling me to either "return the card" or attempt to get it warrantied.

The shipping was very Fast and the card working great

The upgrade has been made from 3070 to 4090, the difference is great, and it works with high efficiency

Cette carte graphique est impressionnante, tant par ses dimensions que par ses performances brutes. L'installation s'est faite sans encombre malgré son volume imposant et son poids. Un petit support de poids est même livré avec la carte graphique. Je suis un professionnel qui travaille dans la vidéo 2D/3D et j'ai pu tester ses capacités réelles. Performances & Rendu (Octane / Cinema 4D) : Le gain est phénoménal. Sur une scène complexe, ma Nvidia RTX 3080 mettait 2min 30s pour calculer une image, cette carte effectue le même rendu en seulement 24 secondes. C'est un gain de temps incroyable! Points forts: - Elle est vraiment silencieuse. - LED RGB paramétrable. Idéal pour éviter la pollution lumineuse dans un boîtier vitré. Points faibles: - Elle est très encombrante. Elle occupe 3 slots complets. Une tour XXL est indispensable pour garantir un bon flux d’air. - La carte graphique consomme beaucoup d’énergie. 1300 watts sont à prévoir. Attention si vous utilisez un UPS. 1500VA n’a pas été suffisant pour le pc, un écran 49 pouces et un NAS synology. - Le câble d’alimentation fourni m’inquiète un peu. Conclusion: Un investissement cher mais sans regret en tant que professionnels de l’image.

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This card is an absolute monster in every category — performance, cooling, and aesthetics. The white Astral design is stunning in person and easily becomes the centerpiece of a high-end build, especially in a white or showcase-style case. Performance is exactly what you’d expect from a flagship-tier GPU. It handles max settings, high refresh rate gaming, heavy ray tracing, and demanding creative workloads without breaking a sweat. Paired with a high-end CPU, it feels basically limitless for current workloads. The cooling design is extremely impressive. The vapor chamber + phase-change thermal solution + 4-fan setup keeps temperatures surprisingly controlled even under sustained load. Noise levels are also very reasonable for a card this powerful. Build quality is top tier — very solid shroud, premium backplate, and overall feels like a true flagship product. Just be ready for the size. This is a massive card, and you’ll want to double check case clearance and support (anti-sag bracket recommended). Power delivery is obviously serious, so make sure you have a high-quality PSU and proper cable setup to match. If you want top-of-the-line GPU performance and a true showcase piece, this is about as good as it gets. Expensive, yes — but it absolutely delivers. Would buy again for a flagship build without hesitation.