ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 OC lands in Europe for €1659: Blackwell power, 16 GB GDDR7, 2.5‑slot vapor‑chamber cooling, USB Type‑C DisplayPort for creators.
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ASUS has introduced the ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition, now on sale in Europe for 1659 euros. Built on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, the card targets content creators and PC enthusiasts who care about both performance and visual flair. The look underscores that intent: a laminated wood‑grain finish paired with understated Aura Sync lighting makes it feel like gear designed to sit in plain sight, not just under a desk.
Both the ProArt RTX 5080 and its smaller sibling, the RTX 5070 Ti, come with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, offering ample headroom for graphics work, rendering, and modern games. Despite the slim profile, the cooling system doesn’t play it safe: a 2.5‑slot cooler with a vapor chamber, a phase‑change thermal pad, and three Axial‑tech fans. The setup suggests ASUS aimed to keep temperatures in check without the bulk that usually comes with high-end coolers.
Another noteworthy addition is a USB Type‑C port with DisplayPort functionality. It allows developers to connect portable monitors and even daisy‑chain multiple displays without extra cables. The feature is fully compatible with ASUS ProArt motherboards such as the X870E‑Creator WiFi, which makes the card especially practical for professional users—exactly the kind of everyday convenience that often matters more than squeezing out a few additional megahertz.