GIGABYTE Starts Handing Out Gold to Buyers of the Most Expensive RTX 5090

GIGABYTE’s Taiwanese branch has launched a peculiar promotion for buyers of the most expensive graphics card in its lineup. When purchasing the Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity 32G model, released for the brand’s 40th anniversary, customers are invited to register and receive 1 gram of 999‑purity gold. The offer is strictly limited to Taiwan, with a tight window and a limited number of prizes.

The promo terms are quite strict: the purchase period must be from May 25 to June 7, 2026, and registration for the gold bar will close on June 10. The reward won’t be given out forever — once the gift pool runs out, the handouts stop. And simply showing a cash receipt isn’t enough; GIGABYTE requires an official invoice with the seller’s stamp that clearly lists the full graphics card model. For e‑invoices, carrier information is mandatory. Any cards bought abroad, on the “gray” market, or through parallel imports are not eligible for the promotion. Meanwhile, NVIDIA has raised prices on the RTX 5090 again for its partners.

The Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity 32G itself is positioned as an anniversary flagship and carries a price of $5250, which is noticeably higher than most custom RTX 5090s. On the technical side, the card stands out with a factory overclock: the rated Boost frequency reaches 2730 MHz, while NVIDIA’s reference version runs at 2407 MHz. The cooling system takes up 3.5 expansion slots and uses a non‑standard layout with two large fans on the edges and one compact hidden fan in the center.

The gift itself — 1 gram of 999‑purity gold — is more of a symbolic gesture, given the price of the device. The market value of such a bar is currently around $90–$100, which looks pretty modest compared to the cost of the graphics card.

Similar “gold” promotions have happened before — for example, ASUS once unveiled the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab OC Edition for $7000, whose casing was coated with 6.5 grams of gold. There was also an RTX 5080 version with gold plating, but GIGABYTE chose a different path — not integrating the precious metal into the card’s design, but simply placing a separate bullion bar in the box as a bonus for early buyers.

Can this promotion be seen as real value for a gamer, or is it just another excuse to remind everyone about the company’s anniversary? And would you be willing to pay over five thousand dollars for a graphics card if it comes with a gram of gold? Share your thoughts in the comments.