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RTX 5090 ASUS 30th Anniversary GPU Memory Contest

  • Updated December 25, 2025
  • Sofia Kuhn
  • 327 comments

ASUS is celebrating three decades of graphics card innovation, and they want to hear about your favorite ROG GPU memory. Whether it was the card that powered your first build, delivered countless hours in your favorite game, or simply captivated you with its design, your story is your entry. The worldwide event runs all summer, and participants can share their memory through a written story, photos, or even a video.

Over thirty winners will be selected, with prizes including a range of ASUS RTX 50 series graphics cards, each bundled with a power supply. The grand prize is the highly exclusive ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Edition. To enter, submit your personal story at the official entry page. Review the terms and conditions, craft your best memory, and you could be one of the lucky winners.

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  2. Wow, a 30th anniversary RTX 5090 as a prize is an incredible motivator to dig through my old photos. My first real gaming victory was on an ASUS ROG card, so this contest has me thinking about the sheer number of hours that specific hardware enabled. I’ll definitely be drafting a story about that old build; does anyone else feel nostalgic for their first major GPU upgrade?

    1. That first real gaming victory on an ASUS ROG card is exactly the kind of memory that makes for a perfect entry. I think many in the community share that nostalgia for a landmark GPU upgrade, as it often marks a huge leap in our gaming experiences. When you draft your story, consider including a photo of that old build alongside your written memory for a stronger submission. I’d love to hear which game you conquered when your entry is ready.

  3. Reading about the ASUS 30th anniversary contest really took me back to my first ROG card, the GTX 1080, which was the heart of my first serious gaming rig. The chance to win something like that exclusive RTX 5090 anniversary edition is incredible, but honestly, just reminiscing about that old card makes me want to dig it out of storage and see if it still boots. What was the first graphics card that ever truly impressed you?

    1. That GTX 1080 was such a legendary card for so many first builds—it’s awesome that it holds such a strong memory for you. My own first real “wow” moment came from a much older ASUS card, the Radeon 9700 Pro, which felt like pure magic at the time. If you do fire up that 1080, consider sharing a photo or video of it in action as your contest entry, since those formats are welcome alongside written stories. I’d love to hear if it still runs like a champ!

  4. Reading about the ASUS 30th anniversary contest really took me back to my first build with an ROG Strix 1080 Ti—that card felt like a spaceship engine and powered my entry into PC gaming. The chance to win something like the exclusive ROG Matrix RTX 5090 by just sharing that kind of story is a fantastic way to celebrate their history. I’m definitely digging through old photos to find a shot of that iconic build; what was the GPU that left the biggest mark on your setup?

    1. That ROG Strix 1080 Ti truly was a legendary card, and it’s awesome to hear it was your gateway into PC gaming. For me, the GPU that left the biggest mark was an ASUS ROG card that finally let me experience high-refresh-rate gaming—it’s exactly the kind of milestone memory this contest is looking for. I’d encourage you to submit that story with your old photos; you can find the official entry page linked in the article. Let me know if you end up entering and what you submit!

  5. Why is this thread in contest mode if entries are supposed to be submitted through the linked pcmasterrace.org site, which redirects to ASUS?

    The entry process is overly elaborate. Even if I were guaranteed an RTX 50 series card, I wouldn’t participate in something this convoluted. I’d rather just buy one—my time is more valuable than this.

  14. The ASUS ROG Strix 1080. It looked like a beast when it launched, and honestly, it still does. I spent more than I could afford at the time to get one, but it was completely worth it. It gave me years of great performance, then went on to serve my girlfriend and later my brother. It was a beautiful, useful piece of hardware that had a long life.

  16. I’ve never owned one as they’ve always been a bit out of my price range, but my dream card was the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 24GB. It would have been amazing, and I could only dream of it.

  17. My favorite is the 1080 Ti Strix. I don’t have it anymore, as I upgraded to a 3000 series card.

    When I sold it, I listed it on Kijiji for slightly above the going used price to avoid getting spammed with messages. I surprised the buyer by giving it to him for free.

      1. It was going to sit and collect dust, and the used market wasn’t as profitable as it is now, when cards often retain 90% of their value. At the time, people were trading them on Kijiji for 30-40% of MSRP due to the lack of RTX and DLSS support.

  23. Reading about the RTX 5090 anniversary contest immediately took me back to my first build with an ASUS ROG Strix 1080—that card felt like a spaceship engine. The chance to win that exclusive Matrix 5090 by sharing a story is such a cool way to celebrate 30 years; I’m already digging through old photos of my battlestation. What was the first ROG card that made you stop and just stare at it?

    1. That ROG Strix 1080 truly was a beast of a card, and it’s awesome you’re hunting down those old battlestation photos—those personal touches make for a perfect contest entry. For me, the original ROG Matrix HD 7970 with its vapor chamber and bold design was the first to really stop me in my tracks. When you submit your story on the official entry page, consider including a side-by-side of your old 1080 setup and your current rig to show that journey. I’d love to hear what you find in those photos!

  24. Reading about the RTX 5090 anniversary contest immediately took me back to my first build with an ASUS ROG Strix 1080—that card felt like a spaceship engine. The chance to win that exclusive Matrix 5090 by just sharing a story is such a cool way to celebrate 30 years; I’m already digging through old photos to find one of that iconic shroud. What was the first ROG card that made a real impression on you?

    1. That ROG Strix 1080 really was a beast, and it’s awesome you’re hunting down photos of it for your entry! My own first unforgettable ROG card was the HD 4870 Matrix—it felt like pure overclocking magic with its voltage tweaks and that bold red design. Good luck with your submission, and I’d love to hear if you find that perfect photo for your story.

  25. My favorite memory is convincing my parents to get me a graphics card for Christmas in 2007 that could actually run Crysis. I was using a 64MB card with a passive heatsink and didn’t want another loud fan in my case. When I saw the cooling solution on the ASUS EN8600 with its heat pipes and fins, I knew it was the perfect card for sneaking around in a nanosuit, taking out enemies and turning invisible.

    That year, I received a whole new PC build with that beautifully silent card. It let me struggle through Crysis and kept me entertained for weeks on that one game alone.

  29. I’m still using an ASUS 1050Ti. It’s been a reliable card for the past eight years and still manages to run Elden Ring reasonably well. That said, it’s definitely showing its age now.

  33. My favorite is easily the ROG Strix GTX 1080 Ti OC. It was an absolute monster of a card with insane performance and design.

    I always wished I could have owned one, but I never had the budget for it.

    Go ASUS!

  34. The ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1070 was my first taste of high-end gaming. I saved up for months to build a budget PC around it, and it ran Ark Survival Evolved flawlessly every day. That compact cooler never faltered, even during long sessions, and the customizable Aura Sync RGB really made my setup stand out. It was a special card that truly kicked off my passion for PC gaming. Today, I’m running a 3070 for great 1440p performance.

  35. Reading about the ASUS 30th anniversary contest really takes me back; my first real gaming rig was built around an ASUS ROG Strix card, and it absolutely defined that era for me. The chance to win that exclusive ROG Matrix RTX 5090 by just sharing that kind of story is incredibly tempting. I think I’ll dig through my old photos tonight to see if I can find a picture of that original build—did you have a particular ASUS card that left a lasting impression on you?

    1. It’s great to hear that your first gaming rig with an ASUS ROG Strix card left such a defining mark—those personal stories are exactly what this contest is celebrating! For me, the original ROG Poseidon cards always stood out for their innovative hybrid cooling. I’d definitely encourage you to submit that photo and story to the official entry page; a visual really brings a memory to life. Let me know if you find that picture and decide to enter!

  36. My favorite will always be my ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070. I previously owned an ASUS GTX 560 DirectCU II OC, but the 1070 was a different beast. It wasn’t just the performance; it was also the clean, stealth black design with the LED lighting. It will forever be my favorite. Rest in peace, buddy.

  37. My favorite is the 1080. It revolutionized the field and lasted for generations. It’s also tied to a historic skateboard trick, and it’s the number of pixels most of our screens contain. Just solid, reliable performance all around.

  38. The ROG Strix 980. I ran two of them in SLI for about six years. They performed incredibly well, even for 1440p gaming, which was groundbreaking at the time. Playing *The Witcher 3* on a 1440×3440 display was a peak gaming experience.

    It took me years to save for that build fresh out of high school. I upgraded from an ASUS 480, which was also a beast. That card whined its way through *Crysis* without any issues and even doubled as a room heater.

  40. My old GT 7600 even came with a cool sticker. Those were the days. While new GPUs don’t have pictures of robots or dragons anymore, I could certainly use a new one.

  42. My favorite was the ASUS ROG Strix RX 580. It was the best model of that GPU, and you could genuinely feel the performance difference. The design from that era was excellent.

  43. I like the Strix RX 5700 XT for a memorable reason: ASUS didn’t properly test the mounting pressure, which allowed the cooler to detach from the silicon completely.

    They never issued a recall. I had to learn about the issue from Hardware Unboxed and then handle the return myself.

    ASUS’s excuse was that they followed AMD’s guidance. Apparently, testing their own product before launch was too difficult.

  48. I adore the design of the Asus 4090 Strix; its retro look is fantastic. It’s only my second GPU ever, following my amazing first one, the 1080 Ti Asus Strix. That card was part of my very first build, and I was so excited. It ran every game I played flawlessly and, believe it or not, it’s still running in the same PC today, refusing to retire.

  49. My only ASUS GPU is a used 1660 Super TUF I currently own. Unfortunately, it has a core issue, though I managed a temporary fix using the old hair dryer method. I could honestly use any new GPU.

  56. My favorite is the RTX 5080 MSI Shadow. It’s hard to find a gunmetal design without RGB, and I really appreciate its simplicity. I also have to mention the Avatar: Pandora 7900 XTX—that design is fantastic.

  58. This giveaway is open worldwide, but excludes Argentina, Italy, Thailand, Turkey, Poland, China, Vietnam, Russia, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Syria, and North Korea. It is also not open to residents of any restricted, sanctioned, or embargoed countries or regions, or any region where participation in giveaways is prohibited, where there is an ongoing state of war, or where the prize cannot be delivered. Entrants may be required to provide proof of residency.

  59. My favorite is the ASUS Noctua RTX 4080 collaboration. The brown color scheme adds a unique, organic look that pairs perfectly with my Fractal North XL case. I only wish it had been available before I upgraded my system.

  61. I had a wonderful ASUS 1080 for years. Then, I made the mistake of playing Cyberpunk 2077 at launch. Somehow, it killed my GPU. Even though the game is better now, I still refuse to play it out of spite. I hope to one day have a GPU as good and durable as my old 1080.

  67. My favorite is the 1080 Ti Strix. It was my first non-budget GPU and introduced me to 1440p gaming, lasting for years with incredible price-to-performance. It was also the first card I owned that could consistently maintain over 60fps.

  71. I’ve always had a special place in my heart for the Asus AX800 Pro from 2004. I bought it in anticipation of Half-Life 2 and even took a week off work to play it. Good times.

  74. My first ASUS GPU was the AGP-V3400TV/16M. It featured TV capture and output. I used it to play Tribes 1, even without Glide support—I may have paired it with my 3dfx card for that. I still have it somewhere.

  76. My only ASUS product was a gaming laptop with a 7th-gen Intel CPU and a GTX 1050. That thing got incredibly hot, but I was able to play so many games on it—titles way beyond its league, like Elden Ring, Monster Hunter World, and Nier: Automata. It was a surprisingly capable machine.

    My next notebook was a Gigabyte, but it was plagued with bugs, bad drivers, and BSODs. I even had to underclock the GPU to get it to run more stably. After that experience, I’m thinking it might finally be time to build a desktop.

  82. My favorite is my Strix Vega 56.

    I’m still using it today with the same undervolt and overclock settings I applied when I first bought it in 2018. It continues to perform well for 1080p gaming. This year, I played Cyberpunk 2077, God of War, and God of War Ragnarok on it. While the graphics were underwhelming in some sections, I was happy it maintained 40-60 fps in these modern titles.

  95. My Asus Strix 980 carried me from high school, through college, and into my working life, including the pandemic lockdowns.

    I worked part-time to buy it, and I still remember the joy of playing on it for the first time. From The Witcher 3 all the way to God of War, it was there with me.

    It died two years ago, but I still keep it as a keepsake and a reminder of almost a decade of gaming.

    2. According to the official terms and conditions, this promotion is open worldwide. However, it excludes Argentina, Italy, Thailand, Turkey, Poland, China, Vietnam, Russia, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea, and any other restricted, sanctioned, or embargoed countries or regions. It also excludes areas where participation in giveaways is prohibited, where there is an ongoing state of war, or where the prize cannot be delivered. Entrants may be required to provide proof of residency.

  102. My favorite was the ROG STRIX 1080 11gbps edition. It was quiet, looked great, and performed exceptionally well for its time and price. I used it extensively before upgrading to a 2080 Ti in early 2019. I ended up giving the 1080 to a friend who only had a laptop with a 720m GPU, and the difference for him was night and day.

  110. My favorite is the ASUS Strix 980 Ti OC Edition. A friend bought it for me, and it still works perfectly today. It was built to last, and it holds a lot of sentimental value.

  113. My favorite was my Strix Vega 64. Out of the box, it performed very poorly. The fan configuration was so inadequate that the card would downclock itself within 20 minutes of gameplay. The HBM2 VRAM reached 120°C under full load in a mesh case with all fans running, due to thermal pads that were too thin. I eventually became so frustrated that I opened the card, installed thicker thermal pads, and fixed issues that shouldn’t have existed from the factory. I also undervolted the GPU and set a custom fan curve. After those modifications, it ran well but was quite noisy.

    I learned a lot from that card.

      1. I undervolted my Strix Vega64 and applied fresh thermal paste just a month after buying it. This made it quite stable and even boosted its clock speeds and performance. I used it until upgrading to a 3080 12GB.

        I’m currently considering a 9070XT. I don’t really need it, but I want it.

      2. I also loved my Strix Vega 56, but I finally had to replace it. It had begun crashing every few days during light, GPU-accelerated workloads, and the problem slowly got worse over the last year.

        1. I was constantly frustrated by crashes where the screen would just go to a solid color—usually red, cyan, green, or purple—with no clear cause. Eventually, I found a thread pointing to defective HBM2 and its premature degradation as the culprit.

          Fortunately, I was able to take advantage of a price drop on the 6000 series cards and picked up a 6900XT for a solid $650 in 2022.

  114. I have never owned one. I stopped buying ASUS hardware after the ROG Zenith Extreme issue, where a defective motherboard damaged two of my Threadripper 2950X processors.

  115. My favorite is the Strix GTX 970. I still have it, and it still works—it just has a bit of sag. It was my first expensive graphics card and came bundled with Metal Gear Solid V. I remember being stunned by how good the game looked on PC. Those were the good days.

  119. I have a 4090 Strix with a built-in AIO. It’s an amazing card—beefy, cool, and quiet, though it was incredibly expensive. At the time, I was choosing between this and a similar MSI card, but I preferred the looks and ASUS has always been a solid company for me. Back in 2012, I had an ASUS laptop with a 660 that was unfortunately destroyed. My new build feels like its spiritual successor.

  121. I’ve owned several ASUS GPUs: a 3080 TUF, a 3080 12GB Strix, a 3090 Strix, and a 2080 Super Turbo.

    In terms of aesthetics, I think the 3000 series is the best-looking. I’d still take a 4090 Strix, of course.

    But out of all the ASUS cards I’ve had, the 3090 Strix is my favorite.

  129. I’ve never owned an ASUS GPU, but my favorite is the RTX 3080 Gundam Edition. I love the light bar on the GPU, and the white Gundam version looks fantastic.

  130. The Asus Strix GTX 970 was the first GPU I bought with my own money. It served me well until I upgraded to a 2080 Super. I’m still impressed with how well it handled games at the time, running titles like Dark Souls 3 and the first reboot of Star Wars Battlefront. Good times.

  133. It might sound funny, but I’ve only ever had one card: the Asus 1050Ti Cerberus OC. Over the past seven years, it has handled everything from gaming to 3D rendering, and I’m still surprised by how much it can do. Going from having nothing to this was an amazing experience, so it will always be my favorite.

  136. I’m still using my 1080ti and considering the daunting task of opening it up to replace the fans and thermal paste. I remember the incredible feeling when I first got it and cranked Battlefield 4 up to ultra settings.

    Winning a new card from this giveaway would be like trading a trusty horse for a Ferrari at this point. I still love my old card, but that would be a monumental upgrade.

  139. The ASUS Strix GTX 960 was my first real GPU, and it carried me through countless hours of gaming. It was a massive upgrade from my old second-gen i3 Dell Inspiron laptop. For the first time, I could run games at a smooth 60 Hz and move beyond the lowest settings—I was even able to play at 1080p on medium to high settings in the titles I enjoyed.

    It’s my favorite because it truly deepened my love for PCs and PC gaming.

  141. That’s an easy choice for me: the ASUS S3 Virge from around 1997.

    I was working at a computer store at the time and used one in a new build. Years later, around 2021, I was building retro PCs from vintage parts and missed the chance to buy one—I still regret it.

    ASUS has been with me from the very beginning. The first motherboard I ever purchased with my own money was an ASUS 386 board.

    I love that the logo has stayed the same, and the iconic PCB color still makes me happy.

  144. My favorite ASUS GPU is whichever one I can get my hands on. Currently, it’s the ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3070 Ti OC that a friend gave me. It would be great if it had more than 8GB of RAM, as Star Citizen is quite demanding, but it’s unquestionably the best GPU I’ve ever owned.

  145. My first graphics card was an ASUS GeForce 8800 GS. I played a lot of Counter-Strike: Source and Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory with it. Those were good times.

  148. My “favorite” was my ROG Strix 1080 O8G-GAMING, though it unfortunately failed after just two years. I doubt that’s the kind of memory they’re looking for.

  150. I remember a friend bought a ROG 3090. It was the most beautiful card I had ever seen, though it was well out of my price range. He ended up water-cooling it, which meant removing the fans, and honestly, it ruined the look of such a great-looking card.

    Then COVID hit. He sold it for three times what he paid and used the money to upgrade his entire PC afterward.

  151. My personal favorite is the 3080 Strix. I’ve always preferred triple-fan GPUs, and in my opinion, it was one of the most aesthetically pleasing cards of the 30 series.

  153. I feel ancient in computer terms. I nearly wrote an essay about all my past builds, detailing their components and how the Radeon 9600 XT made me realize PC parts could actually look cool if you had a windowed case. Maybe we need a “PC years” scale, similar to dog years. Seriously, if you’re from that era, look up the ASUS 9600 XT and tell me that cooler with the logo isn’t actually cool.

  155. My first graphics card was an ASUS Turbo 1070 Ti, which has served me reliably for years. Since that isn’t an ROG model, my favorite ROG GPU would be the ROG Strix Radeon RX 6650 XT. I really like its design—the mix of black and metal is very appealing, and it seems like it would look subtle in a case, which I prefer.

  156. I submitted my story and answered the questions on the first day, but I still only have 6 points. The instructions say to come back for more points, but I’ve tried answering the coaster questions for the last two or three days without earning any. Is anyone else in this thread getting more than 6 points?

  158. I purchased my ASUS ROG Strix RX 580 8GB around 2017 to play The Witcher 3, and it performed wonderfully. It has handled many games since then and still works well, but I would love to upgrade to a newer generation.

  160. My favorite is the ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1070 GAMING, which I just retired last weekend after over nine years of service. It performed flawlessly, ran quietly, and only needed the occasional dusting with compressed air. If I hadn’t switched from 1080p to 4K gaming, I would have happily kept using it for another year or two.

      1. I’m still using mine, but not for much longer. I plan to give it to a friend’s kid for his first PC. While it may be entering legacy driver support, it will be perfect for the games he plays for another year or two. Considering I’ve had it since May or June of 2016, this will hopefully be the first GPU I’ve owned that lasts a full decade.

  163. My favorite ASUS GPU is the ROG Strix GTX 970. It wasn’t the most powerful, but it was part of my first real PC build, which made it special. I still remember launching The Witcher 3 for the first time and being completely amazed. That card handled everything I threw at it—gaming, editing, and even a few LAN parties with friends.

    I eventually upgraded, but I couldn’t bring myself to sell it. Instead, I passed it down to a good friend who was building their first PC, and it’s still going strong today. It’s great knowing it’s still creating memories for someone else.

    Happy 30 years, ASUS. Thanks for being such a big part of my journey.

  164. The original Mars and later the Mars 2 hold a special place in my heart. Like a supercar, I watched them in magazines and on early YouTube, lusting after the performance but never being able to afford one. Now, as a boring adult, I can see they were impractical cards, but it was a fun time.

  165. My favorite is my ROG STRIX GTX 1060 6GB. I’m still using it after eight years, and I’ve never even had to re-paste the thermal compound. It still doesn’t exceed 60°C, even in a 40°C room.

  170. I haven’t owned an ASUS graphics card myself, but my favorite model is the 20th Anniversary series, like the gold GTX 980. Those were the first ASUS GPUs built on their fully automated production line.

  175. My first ASUS GPU was the RX 570. It’s retired in a box now, but it was a fantastic card. At the time, ASUS was the top choice, similar to how a ROG Strix RTX 5090 would be today.

  177. My favorite GPU design is the 3080 Founders Edition. However, my favorite one I’ve actually owned was the 1060 in my ROG Zephyrus laptop, which was my first gaming PC.

  178. A friend I met through Genshin Impact gifted me the funds to build a PC with an Intel i5 4770K and an Asus ROG Strix GTX 1060 6GB. It was a fantastic setup for its time. I later passed the entire PC to my brother so he could experience having a gaming rig. I’ve since downgraded to a system with an AMD R7 240 2GB and an Intel i7 860. While I can’t game like I used to, it’s genuinely wonderful to see my brother so happy with his new PC.

  180. The ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti has been a solid performer in my kid’s computer. It’s a great-looking card with reliable performance. While I’ve seen some negative reviews about ASUS, I personally have no complaints.

  181. My favorite is the ROG Strix GTX 750 Ti. It served me well for years and I still have it in my closet, though one of the fans rattles now. I later had an ASUS Expedition 1050 Ti, which wasn’t a Strix model. I upgraded from that to a 4070 Super when it was released.

  183. I have an Asus ROG laptop with a 970m. It’s amazing what that thing still runs. I’ve since built a desktop, but I still use that laptop regularly for gaming sessions with my wife and friends.

  184. The ProArt lineup is my choice. Its sleek, stylish design is appealing without being overly aggressive. The specific card model isn’t crucial, but if I had to name one, I’d go with something like an RTX 5080 ProArt.

  185. ROG cards are powerful, but I’ve never been able to afford one as they always sell out quickly. I’ve used MSI and EVGA cards instead, but I’ve always wanted to try one of their robust PCBs.

  193. The ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3050 was on a great deal on Amazon, and that’s what sold me. It’s a good reminder that not everyone needs a flagship card. Maybe this giveaway will be my chance to finally get one.

  197. My favorite was the ASUS GeForce N6600, a 256MB card. It holds a special place because it was in my first PC. I was amazed by what a PC could do and felt it offered more freedom than a console.

  200. I’ve never owned a ROG card, but if I were to choose one today, I would go for the RTX 5090 ROG Astral with the water-cooled option. That is, if I were rich. My current Nvidia GPU is still my old GTX 750ti.

  202. My favorite is the ROG Strix 3080 Ti. During the GPU shortage of the pandemic, I was looking to upgrade. One Saturday morning, I saw a meme about pricing and checked Newegg out of spite. Lo and behold, the exact card I wanted was in stock at MSRP. I couldn’t have grabbed my wallet faster.

  203. My favorite is my first and current ASUS GPU, the ASUS Prime 5070 Ti. I’m very happy with it, and it’s also the best MSRP model.

    On a separate note, has anyone had success playing in the theme park? I can’t seem to do anything there.

  204. The unreleased RTX 6090 Ti Super Duper Strix.

    On a more serious note, the ROG Strix RTX 2070 Super was the card I truly wanted during the pandemic, but I had to settle for a PNY GTX 1080. The Strix design is just so clean.

  205. My favorite is my previous Strix 3080 Ti. The Strix 1080 was good, but the 3080 Ti allowed me to run a 165Hz 3440×1440 ultrawide above 100 fps while staying cool at around 420 watts. Switching to it gave me the biggest joy, even more than my current GPU.

  208. My favorite is the ProArt line from the 40 series. I wanted one because it looks fantastic with any case featuring a wood accent. I hope to build a system using the Terra case.

  212. The TUF cards are consistently great, especially this generation. While the design can be bold, if your PC’s aesthetic matches, it looks like a secret weapon straight out of Command & Conquer.

  216. My favorite ASUS GPU was the RTX 2080 DUAL I had years ago. It was my first flagship video card as an adult, and I was thrilled to finally have a top-tier PC after building systems since my teens—from a 386DX to an Athlon 64 X2, with graphics cards like a Voodoo 3 2000, a GeForce 3 Ti 200, and a GTX 650. I was excited for ray tracing, though we all know how the 2000-series cards handled that.

    The best part is that the 2080 started a chain of upgrades. I traded it and used the savings to eventually get my current ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080. Along the way, I passed my older cards to friends who didn’t have gaming PCs, and later donated entire systems to them. Now we all game together occasionally, all thanks to that 2080 reigniting my passion for building and sharing PCs.

  224. My favorite is probably the ASUS Strix GTX 970 OC. Despite having only 4GB of VRAM, it was an absolute powerhouse, easily running AAA games at high or max settings in 1080p. I used it for seven years before upgrading to an ASUS ROG 2070 Ti OC, and later to a ProArt 4070 Ti OC. That 970 gave me some of the best gaming moments of my life, and I was truly honored to own such a great card.

  230. I’ve only had two ASUS GPUs: a 750 Ti and my current Strix EVA 3080. Both took me over a year to save for, and both were game-changing. The 750 Ti carried me through four World of Warcraft expansions, so I have a lot of fond memories with it.

    That said, the 3080 let me experience Cyberpunk 2077 with path tracing. It’s a tough call.

  233. My favorite ASUS GPU is the ROG Mars II. It was a true engineering marvel, featuring dual GTX 580s on a single board with 3GB of VRAM. It delivered maximum performance, though at an extreme cost.

  240. My favorite design is the 10-series Strix. The GTX 1060 O6G Strix was the first GPU I ever bought with my own money, and it was amazing. It offered great performance for the price, and its large triple-fan design kept it cool and quiet, even in a vertical mount.

  241. My favorite card was the ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB OC. It was the first time I could afford to play the games I wanted at max settings without any lag or stutters. It was a complete game changer and the best money I ever spent.

  242. My favorite is the 1080Ti STRIX. I loved its design. While my current ROG 3080Ti is great, the 1080Ti’s design is still unmatched. I even keep a spare 1080Ti.

  243. I’ve always loved the ASUS ProArt GPUs. Their design is excellent, and I really appreciate the gold accents. They look so much more professional compared to other GPUs that are filled with RGB lighting.

  244. My favorite is the white Asus GeForce RTX 4080 Strix Gaming OC. While I haven’t owned it, this was the standout card when I was planning a build. I generally don’t like RGB, but I felt the lighting on this model was subtle and well-placed. Good luck to everyone.

  245. The ASUS ROG GTX 1060 6GB. It was my first graphics card, installed in the laptop I got when starting college. The graphics were fantastic, though my processor was a bit of a bottleneck.

  251. My favorite is the ROG Strix RTX 3060.

    I couldn’t afford it at launch, but it seemed revolutionary at the time. It offered a solid leap from the 2060 and was part of the first RTX generation that truly felt established. Having 12GB of VRAM on a standard 60-class card is still impressive even today. I also really like its three-fan design.

  259. This is the worst giveaway I’ve ever seen. What is this convoluted process? If I do all this, you should just give me the GPU. It seems like a marketing department with too much time on their hands came up with this.

  261. My choice from the current generation would be the Astral 5090. Given the potential connector issues with the 5090, its added monitoring features are a welcome benefit. The fan on the back is also a nice touch—it looks better than a standard backplate and serves a functional purpose.

    However, for the cleanest GPU design of all time, my vote goes to the Matrix 4090. I hope it makes a return someday.

  264. My favorite is the Asus Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Assassin’s Creed Origins Edition. I never owned one, but I always loved its design—the backplate is especially mesmerizing.

  265. I’ve never owned one myself, but I’ve helped with two builds. The first was when the 1080 cards launched. A friend was thrilled to get one, and it was my first time working on a custom loop. It was a risky project for us as broke college students with no way to replace the card if something went wrong. The final build wasn’t the cleanest, but it worked, and our whole friend group was proud.

    The second time was helping another friend with his first personal build, moving away from a pre-built. He went all-in on ROG with a Strix X570 motherboard, a 5950X, and a Strix 3090. You see pictures online and think they look good, but seeing that board and card light up in person hits differently. The series is just so well-designed.

    I’m thankful for what I have, but I’d love to own a Strix card someday.

  271. My favorite ASUS ROG GPU is the ROG Strix RTX 2080 Ti. Upgrading from a GTX 1060, I was blown away by real-time ray tracing in games like Battlefield V. The triple-fan design kept temperatures remarkably low even under heavy overclocking with GPU Tweak II, and it completely transformed my 4K gaming experience. That card truly showed me what cutting-edge performance feels like.

  272. My favorite is the GTX 750 Ti Formula OC. Its single-slot design made it easy to fit into a small case, and it didn’t even require external power. It was my first real gaming card, so it gave me my best gaming experience.

  273. Winning an ASUS GPU would be incredible. As a student, it would mean a great deal to me. I’m currently using a Dell Optiplex that struggles with CAD software, so a new GPU would be a huge help.

  290. My favorite ASUS GPU of all time is clearly the ASUS GeForce GTX 780 Ti DirectCU II.

    It was a gift from a good friend I lost a few years ago in a car accident. I’m not sure why he had two, but he gave one to me because he couldn’t watch me struggle any longer with the electronic waste I called my notebook. I scraped together my money, and he helped me build my first computer. I still remember our daylong gaming sessions.

    I miss you, bro. We’ll see each other again.

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