ASUS ROG STRIX RTX3090-O24G-GAMING NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24 GB GDDR6X

ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 has been extensively redesigned from top to bottom so that it can take advantage of NVIDIA's Ampere chips for a new era in gaming performance.

A fresh design and more metal surround a grouping of Axial-tech fans. Last generation's fans were all set up the same way, but this generation's fans rotate in different ways and have different jobs.

Below the blades, a larger, more impressive heatsink is ready for the most demanding thermal loads.

The PCB has some new tricks up its sleeves, and even the backplate has received some performance-boosting changes.

You've been waiting for the latest and greatest in GPU design—and this is it.

AXIAL-TECH UPGRADES

Our Axial-tech fan design has been optimized for a new, larger heatsink that features more fins and surface area than last gen.

The blade count has been increased on all three fans, with 13 on the center fan and 11 on the auxiliary fans.

The barrier ring on the side fans has been slimmed down to allow for more lateral intake and to provide better airflow through the cooling array.

The extra blades and full-height ring on the center fan increase the static pressure, which forces air straight onto the GPU heat spreader.

MAXCONTACT

To get heat off the die and into the heatsink array to benefit from the new fan design requires special attention with manufacturing process that polishes the surface of the heat spreader to improve smoothness at the microscopic level.

The extra flatness allows for better contact with the die for improved thermal transfer.

2.9-SLOT DESIGN

The heat spreader draws heat up into heatpipes that carry it through a fin stack that fills a large 2.9-slot footprint.

When compared to the last generation, making the heatsink bigger gives more thermal room for the new high-performance chipset.

FRESH SHROUD

In addition to under-the-hood design changes, the ROG Strix features a new face with metal accents that mirror the design aesthetic of ROG and ROG Strix motherboards.

Mixing surface textures and materials makes a statement when vertically mounted and lit by chassis LEDs.

For those who prefer a sleeker, more subtle look, the greyscale colorway allows it to seamlessly blend into the build.

IT'S COOLER OUT BACK

Flipping the card around reveals more design improvements.

With a wide backplate vent and a shorter PCB, hot air can escape toward the exhaust fans of the case instead of being recirculated by the GPU's cooler design.

A GPU bracket gives the important connection between the die and the heat spreader more stability.

The I/O bracket is made from stainless steel to protect ports and provide a more secure mount.

A Dual Bios switch is placed in a good spot so that you can quickly switch between performance mode and quiet mode to change the card's default behavior without using software.

FUNCTIONAL FRONT

Careful attention has been paid to the front of the GPU as it's the most visible part of the card in typical configurations.

A new addressable RGB element can be customized with Armoury Crate to create a uniform look along with other ROG components.

To fulfill the power demands of the ASUS RoG Strix GeForce RTX 3090, three 8-pin power connectors are present, along with an onboard circuit that monitors PSU rail voltage.

The circuit is fast enough to catch any transients that result in the rail voltage dropping too low. If that happens, a red LED will light up to indicate a power supply issue.

The Strix's reinforced metal frame is also visible here, adding a literal layer of durability.

GPU TWEAK II

The ASUS GPU Tweak II utility takes graphics card tuning to the next level. It allows you to tweak critical parameters, including GPU core clocks, memory frequency, and voltage settings, with the option to monitor everything in real-time through a customizable on-screen display.

Advanced fan control is also included, along with many more features to help you get the most out of your graphics card.