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Galax releases crystal-adorned RTX 5090 to challenge ASUS in high-end GPU market

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 20
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What happened

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Galax launched a new Hall of Fame edition of the GeForce RTX 5090 using Swarovski crystals. This move is intended to compete with the ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Gold Edition. The gold edition, which features 5 kilograms of 24K gold, is valued at approximately $665,550.

From hothardware.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The launch intensifies competition between Galax and ASUS in the high-end GPU market. The new luxury edition highlights the market's focus on extravagance despite recent increases in PC component prices.

From hothardware.com

Who's involved

  • GalaxIs launching the new GPU edition using Swarovski crystals.
  • ASUSIs competing in the high-end GPU market with its gold edition.
  • SwarovskiIs supplying crystals as a component for the new GPU.
  • NvidiaIs the manufacturer of the underlying GeForce RTX 5090 GPU.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • NvidiaSpeculative

    Nvidia might see increased demand for the underlying RTX 5090 GPU architecture components.

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The entities involved

  • Galax

    Sporting goods manufacturers in Fukui Prefecture, Japan

    Nothing else this week.

  • ASUS

    Taiwanese computers and electronics company

    Nothing else this week.

  • Swarovski

    Austrian crystal and jewelry company

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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