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This might be the thickest RTX 5080 card in existence, but it is also the quietest and most powerful in terms of cooling.
ASUS Silently Releases the GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC, Featuring Triple Noctua NF-A12 Fans, 4-Slot Design, and Boost Clock of 2700 MHz
ASUS showcased the GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC at Computex this year. The card is one of the thickest GeForce RTX 5080s on the market, taking up almost 4 slots on the motherboard due to its 2-slot fan thickness. This thickness is attributed to the use of Noctua NF-A12 120mm fans, known for their high airflow.
The card features Noctua fans and a custom heatsink optimized for both cooling performance and silent operation. ASUS advertises it as the “quietest” air-cooled GPU in its class with the RTX 5080, achieved through a combination of vapor chamber cooling technology and Noctua fans. The iconic brown color from Noctua is retained for a classic look, but Noctua prioritizes better cooling performance over aesthetics.
The boost clock on the card is 2700 MHz, which can be overclocked to 2730 MHz in OC mode. This is around 100 MHz higher than the Founders Edition’s boost clock, though higher clocks can still be unlocked through manual overclocking.
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In terms of design, ASUS has deployed a Phase-change GPU thermal pad on the card. The heatsink itself is large enough to expand the GPU’s length to 385mm, making it 81mm longer and 14mm wider than the Founders Edition. This makes it too big for many compact mid-towers. However, if compatibility isn’t an issue, it should be an ideal choice for enthusiasts who want silent operation at higher loads.
At present, there is no word on pricing or availability, but expect the GPU to launch soon.
News Sources: Videocardz.com, ASUS
