Symbolizing Middle Eastern Development ASUS has announced a special model of their flagship graphics card, the “RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition.” Named after the Arabic word for “gold,” this model is exclusively designed for the Middle Eastern market.
While retaining the impressive quad-fan cooling system from the standard model, this special edition incorporates distinctive cultural elements from the Middle East. Most notable is its unique skyline silhouette, representing the region’s transition from desert landscapes to modern skyscrapers, complemented by a gold-plated finish.
Fusion of Cutting-Edge
Technology and Traditional Beauty Technical specifications include:
- Quad-fan cooling system
- Vapor chamber cooling
- High-density heatsink
- Phase-change GPU thermal pad
- Enhanced power delivery system
- Gold-plated GPU bracket
The exterior design features Arabic calligraphy expressing three core values of the Middle East: strength, courage, and unity.
These textual elements demonstrate a perfect harmony between modern graphics technology and traditional Arabic culture.
Pricing and Market Strategy
With the standard ROG ASTRAL RTX 5090 already commanding a premium price of $3,080,thisspecialeditionisexpectedtocomewithanevenhigherpricetag.Whileofficialpricingremainsunannounced,consideringitslimitedavailabilityandspecialdesignelements,itcouldpotentiallyexceed3,080,thisspecialeditionisexpectedtocomewithanevenhigherpricetag.Whileofficialpricingremainsunannounced,consideringitslimitedavailabilityandspecialdesignelements,itcouldpotentiallyexceed $4,000.
Performance and Cooling
System The unique quad-fan cooling solution is engineered to maintain stable performance under heavy loads.
Combined with the massive heatsink, this system enables the RTX 5090 to achieve its maximum computational potential.
Conclusion
The ASUS ROG ASTRAL RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition represents both the importance of the Middle Eastern market and the region’s rapid development. Its ambitious design, which combines state-of-the-art graphics technology with traditional Arabic cultural elements, elevates it beyond a mere graphics card to something approaching an art piece.
While the price point may be a concern, the collector’s value and cultural significance could make it an attractive proposition for certain users. It will be interesting to see how this limited edition product influences the global PC market going forward.
The timing of this release showcases ASUS’s commitment to regional markets and their ability to create unique products that celebrate local culture while delivering cutting-edge performance. Whether this special edition will inspire similar regional variants in other markets remains to be seen, but it certainly sets a new standard for culturally inspired tech products.
