ASUS has added a new tier to its RTX 5080 lineup with the RTX 5080 EVO OC Edition, positioned as the most affordable custom design in the series. The card follows the earlier Prime RTX 5080 OC Edition but swaps the vapor‑chamber cooler for an unspecified heat‑pipe or solid‑copper baseplate, while keeping the phase‑change thermal pad for effective cooling in production.

Dimensions conform to NVIDIA’s SFF‑Ready standard, letting the card fit compact builds, and a trio of axial fans pushes air through the new cooler. Factory overclock raises boost clock to 2655 MHz, a modest bump over the 2617 MHz reference. A non‑OC variant ships at the reference speed, offering buyers a choice between stock and slightly higher performance for enthusiasts seeking value.

By stripping the vapor‑chamber, ASUS trims production costs, which should translate into a lower MSRP than the premium Prime RTX 5080 OC Edition. Consumers eyeing RTX 5080 power for 4K or high‑refresh gaming now have a more budget‑friendly option, while the retained thermal pad preserves the cooling efficiency expected from ASUS’s premium cards. The move pressures rivals to offer leaner GPUs.