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Asus bundle offers cheapest RTX 5090 amid extreme GPU scarcity

Asus is offering a limited-edition 20th-anniversary bundle that includes their ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, a ROG Crosshair X870E motherboard, a ROG Thor Titanium III 3000W PSU, and an open-frame PC case. Priced at nearly $11,000, this bundle is currently the most affordable way to acquire an RTX 5090 due to extreme scarcity of the GPU on the market. The bundle components are high-end, with the RTX 5090 itself featuring advanced cooling and high clock speeds, and the motherboard supporting extensive storage and connectivity options. AI

IMPACT Limited impact on AI operations; primarily affects high-end PC builders and gamers seeking scarce GPUs.

RANK_REASON This is a product bundle from a hardware manufacturer, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Asus bundle offers cheapest RTX 5090 amid extreme GPU scarcity

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Ben Stockton ·

    Asus' ludicrous 20th anniversary bundle is now the cheapest way to buy an RTX 5090 — Nvidia's flagship GPU stock is so limited that this $10,850 bundle with a 3000W PSU, X870E board, and open-frame case is actually cheaper than some scalper listings

    This ultra-premium Asus ROG Edition 20th Anniversary Combo set at Newegg is super expensive at $10,849.96, but ironically, it's the 'cheapest' way to pick up an RTX 5090 right now.