New series combines next-gen NVIDIA graphics with world's quietest cooling solution

New series combines next-gen NVIDIA graphics with world’s quietest cooling solution

TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 20, 2023 — ASUS today announced the GeForce RTX™ 4080 Noctua Edition, a continuation of its collaboration with the legendary cooling company, building on the previous GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 Noctua variants. This year ASUS and Noctua have worked together to tame the power of the mighty GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. Noctua fan design prowess and an ASUS custom-built vapor chamber combine to create the quietest air-cooled RTX 4080 on the market.

Cool and quiet

The ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua Edition incorporates a pair of state-of-the-art Noctua NF-A12x25 fans to move air over a massive heatsink, developed in a partnership between the veteran ASUS thermal R&D team and the engineers at Noctua. To prioritize low noise levels, a smooth acoustic signature and high cooling performance while making room for the pair of 120 mm fans, the card occupies 4.3 slots of space. A Dual BIOS switch is conveniently nestled at the edge of the backplate, and Quiet mode is enabled by default to minimize noise right out of the box.

The NF-A12x25 was an easy choice for this project because of the numerous innovations packed into its 120 mm frame. An impeller made using Noctua’s proprietary Sterrox® liquid-crystal polymer has an exceptionally low thermal expansion coefficient, allowing the fan blades to sit just 0.5 mm away from the outer frame. This extremely tight tolerance allows the NF-A12x25 fans to work more efficiently against back pressure by reducing the leakage of airflow ― perfect for a densely-packed GPU fin stack. A metal-reinforced motor hub and axis further support this extremely precise gap between impeller and frame.

Vapor chamber innovation

While the collaboration with Noctua on the GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 Noctua Editions was a great success in minimizing acoustics for maximum GPU performance, ASUS engineers were not content to rest on their laurels. This year, an expansive vapor chamber with a network of eight heat pipes was incorporated into the design. When operating at the GeForce RTX 4080’s TDP of 320 watts, the ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua Edition peaks at just 61.7° C, with the same ultra-low noise levels as the GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 Noctua variants.

Confident styling

ASUS knows that Noctua enthusiasts care as much about the aesthetics of their builds as they do about high performance and low noise levels. Accordingly, ASUS created a custom brown shroud for the Noctua fans, complementing their distinctive color scheme and providing a secure mounting system — no zip ties needed. ASUS and Noctua logos on the front and sides of the shroud, along with subtle graphics on the full-length alloy backplate, help this card coordinate perfectly with other Noctua components in a system.

Power up and play

To keep the GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua Edition running its best, pair it with a premium ASUS power supply. The ROG Thor 1000P2 is the perfect supply to drive an ultra-powerful, ultra-quiet build, thanks to its high-quality components, efficient operation and coveted Lambda A++ noise rating. Or, for a more compact build, try the ROG Loki 1000P SFX-L power supply. Each power supply comes with a 10-year warranty, so users can rest assured that their rigs will enjoy stable, reliable power over the long term.

For more information on pricing and availability of the ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Noctua Edition, please contact your local ASUS representative.