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ASUS Grants Redditor White RTX 5080 Upgrade After RMA
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Background
The Redditor, TwootyTwoo, originally owned a white Asus ROG Strix RTX 4080 Super OC. After the card failed, they filed an RMA with Asus and received a black TUF Gaming RTX 5080 instead of the expected white replacement.
The user requested a white ROG Astral RTX 5080 to match their all‑white PC build. After roughly six weeks of correspondence and escalation, Asus approved the request, swapped the black card, and shipped the white GPU overnight at no extra cost.
The timeline
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PC Gamer reported ASUS approved white RTX 5080 upgrade
PC Gamer reports that ASUS approved the white RTX 5080 requested by Redditor TwootyTwoo in an RMA, and the card was reportedly shipped via FedEx Standard Overnight at no extra cost.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. PC Gamer reported that ASUS approved the upgrade and shipped the white RTX 5080; there is no primary source confirming this action. Neither ASUS nor the Redditor has provided an on‑the‑record statement, so the claim rests solely on that report and remains mostly unverified.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
Frequently asked
Is the RMA resolved?
Yes, the card has arrived and the RMA is complete, as reported by PC Gamer.
What did ASUS do?
ASUS approved the white RTX 5080, swapped the black TUF, and upgraded shipping to FedEx Standard Overnight at no extra cost.
Why did the Redditor want a white GPU?
The Redditor wanted a white one to match their all‑white build.
How long did the RMA take?
About six weeks of emails and escalation.
Did the Redditor have to pay for the upgrade?
No, the shipping was upgraded at no extra cost.
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GenZHype. “ASUS Grants Redditor White RTX 5080 Upgrade After RMA.”
GenZHype, 17 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/asus-grants-redditor-white-rtx-5080-upgrade-after-rma/.