# Asus Upgrades User to RTX 5080 After RMA Delay October 17, 2026 at 09:55 AM > A Redditor received a white ROG Astral RTX 5080 upgrade from Asus after a six-week dispute over a mismatched GPU replacement for their PC. A Redditor who sent a white **Asus** ROG Strix **RTX 4080 Super** OC for RMA received a significant upgrade after a lengthy resolution process. Asus initially deemed the original card unrepairable and sent a black TUF Gaming **RTX 5080** as a replacement, which did not match the user's all-white PC build, leading to a six-week escalation. Following management intervention, Asus approved a **ROG Astral** RTX 5080 White OC as the final replacement. The user returned the black TUF model, and Asus provided **FedEx** Standard Overnight shipping at no extra cost to expedite the delivery. This resolution followed over a month of email communication to ensure the hardware matched the user's aesthetic. The upgrade is notable as the RTX 5080 outperforms the RTX 4080 Super in benchmarks and offers expanded access to the latest DLSS technology. By securing the white ROG Astral variant, the user gained superior performance and modern features while maintaining their specific build theme, marking a successful outcome for the customer. [#Asus]() [#RTX5080]() [#PCGaming]() [#Nvidia]() [#Hardware]() ## Related news ## [Super Flower Launches VGA 12+4PIN OCP Dongle]() October 22, 2026 at 06:01 PM ## [RTX 5090 Mod Replaces 12V-2x6 with Quad 8-Pin]() October 22, 2026 at 01:50 PM ## [DLSS Swapper 1.2.7.0 Adds Bulk Swap Feature]() October 20, 2026 at 05:06 PM ## [Custom RTX 5090 Mod Replaces 16-Pin Connector]() October 16, 2026 at 06:50 PM ## [Custom RTX 5090 Mod Splits 12VHPWR Power Input]() October 3, 2026 at 08:45 PM