Nvidia RTX 50 Series Heats Up: RTX 5080 ‘Dhahab’ Edition and DOOM Bundle Arrive

The next generation of Nvidia RTX 50 Series graphics cards is making waves, with exciting developments for both high-end enthusiasts and gamers looking for a sweet deal. From a luxurious, region-exclusive RTX 5080 to a killer game bundle, here’s what’s happening in the world of Nvidia’s latest GPUs.

ASUS Prepares a Golden Sibling: RTX 5080 ROG Astral Dhahab Edition

Following the launch of the ultra-rare RTX 5090 ROG Astral Dhahab Edition, ASUS is reportedly gearing up to release an RTX 5080 version. The ‘Dhahab’ (meaning “Gold”) editions are known for their Middle Eastern-inspired aesthetics and high price tags. While availability remains a mystery, the RTX 5080 Dhahab, potentially dubbed the “Core” version, promises a similar premium design to its 5090 sibling, but with adjustments to accommodate the GB203 GPU. This could offer gamers in that region a slightly more attainable opportunity to own a unique and powerful graphics card.

Dive into DOOM: The Dark Ages with GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle

For gamers eager to experience the latest in gaming technology, Nvidia is offering a compelling bundle alongside the release of DOOM: The Dark Ages. Purchasing a qualifying GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, or 5070 desktop or graphics card (or a laptop with the equivalent GPUs) before May 21st, grants you a free Premium Edition of DOOM: The Dark Ages, valued at $99.99. This edition includes early access, the digital artbook and soundtrack, the Divinity skin pack, and campaign DLC.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to leverage the power of RTX 50 Series GPUs with features like native ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation for boosted frame rates and high-quality visuals. Nvidia Reflex will also reduce PC latency, ensuring responsive gameplay.

Shortly after launch, an update will introduce PC-exclusive Path Tracing, taking ray traced lighting to the next level on GeForce RTX GPUs, as well as DLSS Ray Reconstruction, which replaces traditional denoisers with a superior, unified AI model that enhances image quality and accelerates performance.

RTX 5090 Spotted in the UK with a Discount and DOOM: The Dark Ages!

UK gamers rejoice! The powerful RTX 5090 is reportedly back in stock at Overclockers, with a slight discount on the Palit GeForce RTX 5090 GameRock graphics card, priced at £2,099 (down from £2,159). Besides, you can grab the free premium edition of DOOM: The Dark Ages game up until May 21st. This beast of a card boasts 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM, a 512-bit memory interface, and a boost clock of up to 2407MHz. Be warned – it requires a large case and a robust power supply.

What Does This Mean for Gamers?

These developments signify an exciting period for PC gaming. Whether you're looking for the ultimate performance and exclusivity with the ASUS RTX 5080 Dhahab, or value and a free AAA title with the DOOM: The Dark Ages bundle, Nvidia is delivering options for a range of gamers. The RTX 5090 also is becoming available in more region.

Which RTX 50 Series are you most excited about? What games do you plan to play on your new GPU? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!

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