Asus has launched a brand new restricted version graphics card sequence utilizing stylings made well-known by the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime sequence. Twitter’s momomo_us noticed this brightly coloured graphics card because it went up for pre-order at CoolPC in Taiwan.
The brand new Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 O24G Evangelion Version sells for TWD 63,990 (about $2,185). It is the identical worth because the white model in inventory on the identical PC {hardware} retailer and TWD 2,000 (about $68) dearer than the ‘customary’ black and gray accented triple fan Strix mannequin.
There’ll solely be 15 of those graphics playing cards out there from this specific outlet as a restricted version. CoolPC is bundling a free ROG Herculx Graphics Card Stand with this EVA 01 graphics card, which is value TWD 1,290 ($44), a welcome bonus.
Asus has not but revealed a product web page for this pre-order product revealed by CoolPC. Pre-orders finish when the inventory has been purchased up or at 8 pm on Might 7, in order that could be when this product goes official, and we see Asus add a product web page with specs and so forth. The transport date is on or round Might 16, one other potential launch date.
With out the official product web page and specs, we won’t make sure about issues like GPU and reminiscence clocks. Nonetheless, as with different particular editions just like the Gundam and White variations of this GPU, they need to be the identical because the black and gray mannequin. Thus it’s going to function the GeForce RTX 3090 customary of 10,496 CUDA cores, with a possible OC mode of 1,890 MHz (Enhance Clock), plus 24GB of GDDR6X VRAM on a 384-bit interface working at 19.5 Gbps. Additionally, just like the mannequin this card borrows inspiration from, this one options triple 8-pin energy connectors.
Refocusing our consideration on the outer look of this product, it options inexperienced stripes on a purple shroud. In addition to the ROG Strix motif, there is a textual content saying EVA 01. The trio of followers contains a trio of logos: the NERV brand (NERV is a gaggle of EVA 01 mecha pilots), the EVA 01 brand, and the ROG brand.
The backplate reveals an overview picture of the primary non-prototype Evangelion big mechanoid unit EVA 01. This busy design additionally options GeForce RTX textual content in Nvidia inexperienced, the Asus ROG brand in purple (maybe LED lit), and varied extra minor texts and logos.
Lastly, the top-down view of the cardboard, as if wanting down on the motherboard upon which it could be put in, exhibits one other sizable GeForce RTX brand, and a protracted RGB LED gentle bar, as per the unique Strix mannequin, however with a barely completely different design.
We do not know what number of Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 O24G Evangelion GPUs can be out there in the entire of Taiwan or worldwide. The worth premium in Taiwan is not too onerous to swallow, even with the bonus ROG Herculx GPU assist. Whether or not the design attracts you’ll most likely be associated to your enthusiasm for large mecha robotic anime exhibits. These unfamiliar with the present most likely will not be drawn to this purple and inexperienced product.
With significantly better provides or graphics playing cards round, and costs slipping again all the way down to MSRP zones, we hope that particular editions like this do not undergo the identical destiny as others. It’s a disgrace to see merchandise that some may contemplate artworks as simply one other GPU dwelling shoulder-to-shoulder with others within the silicon hell of a crypto-mining farm.
If you happen to contemplate shopping for a GeForce RTX 3090, please take a look at our Founders Version evaluate. It will be smart to ponder our lately revealed Graphics Playing cards Promoting for Close to MSRP: The Finest GPU Offers information earlier than you make any hasty buying choices.