I Got the GPU Made With LITERAL GOLD

Linus Tech Tips May 20, 2025
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Add another layer to your internet privacy toolkit. Get an exclusive deal on Private Internet Access VPN today at https://www.piavpn.com/LTT Linus tracks down the rarest RTX 5090 on the planet: the ROG Astral 5090 Dhahab Edition. This gold-infused, Middle East–exclusive GPU costs up to $10,000 and was hand-carried to Computex 2025 so Linus could unbox it. Yes, it’s real. Yes, it smells weird. And yes, it actually works. Now the only question is: what ridiculous build do we put it in? Discuss on the forum: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1612591-unboxing-the-golden-rtx-5090-gpu/ ► GET OUR MERCH: https://lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: https://lmg.gg/lttfloatplane ► GET A VPN: http://www.piavpn.com/linus ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: https://lmg.gg/partners Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:22 Sponsor 1:45 How we got our hands on one 2:24 Pricing and Limited Edition numbers 3:47 Unboxing and ridiculous accessories 5:37 Design, etchings, and calligraphy 7:12 Finding a test bench on the Computex floor 9:05 Testing and power draw 10:06 Sponsor 10:52 Credits

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