Asus Reportedly Halts ROG Matrix RTX 5090 Shipments Over Quality Issue

Overview

• Sweden’s Inet.se told customers Asus identified a quality issue and paused deliveries of the ROG Matrix RTX 5090.
• The retailer says Asus is preparing a replacement version but provided no timeframe for availability.
• Asus has not issued a public statement on the situation, and tech outlets report they have requested comment.
• The Matrix is a limited-run halo card priced around $4,000 with roughly 1,000 units reportedly planned worldwide.
• The card features an 800W power limit and a claimed ~10% uplift over standard RTX 5090s, while teardowns noted workmanship concerns and reviewers have not reported widespread failures.