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The RTX 5090 is many things. Powerful, very much so. Large, also true. Expensive? Most definitely. If you've got the cash to flash, though, why not throw some 999 pure gold into the mix?
That's the limited promotion Gigabyte is running for its 40th anniversary edition Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity 32G variant in Taiwan. Taiwanese buyers who purchase the model during the "Infinity" event can register to receive 1 gram of the shiny stuff, which appears to come in a handy dandy display case (via Videocardz).
I guess because the RTX 5090 sits in your rig, where others might not notice it. A little see-thru plastic box containing one of the world's most luxury-defining materials, though? Yes, that should show your mates just how committed you are to the ultra-high-end lifestyle.
Prospective gold-receivers need to show an invoice for the card dated between May 25 and June 7 of this year, so if you're reading this in Taiwan, the clock has already begun to tick. The promo terms describe a "gold item"—but the page above lists it as "1 gram of 999 pure gold" (via machine translation), so it's not clear if you're getting a lump in the middle of the display, or something gold-plated and etched in the design itself.
And as for the GPU? Well, it looks pretty sweet if you ask me. It's got twin fans in a moulded, jet-engine style configuration, an almost-tasteful level of RGB, and a max boost clock of 2730 MHz—323 MHz more than the Founders Edition card. It's also listed on Taiwanese websites for around NT$165,000, the equivalent of roughly $5,250. Bargain.
If you're really into your gold (and your mega GPUs), though, this Gigabyte variant has some serious competition. Who can forget the outrageous Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab OC Edition, a $7,000 GPU replete with 6.5 grams of gold plate?
Or if you're not feeling so flush, how about the $2,500+ RTX 5080 edition? It turns out there are options for those with a penchant for the shiny, the truly 4K-ready, and the deep of pocket. Still, happy 40th anniversary, Gigabyte. Will a traditional card and a box of chocolates do?
1. Best overall: AMD Radeon RX 9070
2. Best value: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
3. Best budget: Nvidia RTX 5050
4. Best mid-range: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
5. Best high-end: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
