Galax launches RTX 5080 HOF Extreme with two power ports, only one used
The card sells in China for 19,999 yuan and lets you pick the power-cable position that best suits your PC build.
A company made a graphics card with two places to plug in power. You use only one, and pick the one that keeps your wires tidy.
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Coming your way?
In China for now · CNY 19,999 (about $2,995)
On sale in China; Galax has not confirmed other markets.
Why it matters
Two alternative ports make cable routing easier, with no extra power draw.
Watch: a neat idea to make cable routing easier.
The details
- It is priced at 19,999 yuan in China, about $3,000, according to VideoCardz via Notebookcheck.
- It has two 12V-2×6 power connectors, one on the top edge and one on the opposite side, and only one is used.
- Maximum power is 400W in OC mode and 360W in Gaming mode; Galax recommends an 850W power supply or more.
- It has 16GB of memory, four fans and 13 Swarovski crystals.
- Galax has not confirmed availability in other markets.
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