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MSI Unveils Ultra-Luxury RTX 5090: A $5K Graphics Card
9 Feb
Summary
- MSI's limited edition RTX 5090 Lightning costs over $5,200 USD.
- Only 1,300 units of the high-end graphics card will be produced.
- The card draws up to 1,000 watts, with overclocking potential up to 2.5 kW.

MSI is launching a limited edition of its RTX 5090 Lightning graphics card, with only 1,300 units to be produced. This high-end component carries a price tag estimated at $5,229.85 USD, significantly exceeding the standard MSRP and targeting users prioritizing ultimate performance and exclusivity.
The card is designed for extreme performance, with a default power draw of 1,000 watts that can be pushed to 2.5 kilowatts for overclocking. It features a substantial copper heat spreader for the GPU and RAM, along with an integrated 8-inch screen on the water block.
An advanced cooling system includes water cooling, dual BIOS options, and comprehensive control via web and mobile applications. The MSI RTX 5090 Lightning is slated for release within the first quarter of 2026, with a lottery for Taiwanese gamers currently underway.




