GALAX has announced the GeForce RTX 5080 HOF Extreme, the first RTX 5080 to feature two 12V-2x6 power connectors, letting builders choose cable placement rather than running both at once. The card supports a 400W OC mode with 2,805 MHz clocks alongside NVIDIA's reference 360W Gaming mode, and is currently confirmed for sale only in China.
GALAX has unveiled specifications for its GeForce RTX 5080 Hall Of Fame (HOF) Extreme, which according to TechPowerUp is the only RTX 5080 model to feature two 12V-2x6 power connectors. One connector sits in the standard top-mounted position, while the second is tucked behind the GPU shroud near the PCIe x16 slot. GALAX's own announcement clarifies that the two connectors are not meant to be used at the same time — they're offered as alternatives so builders can route cables in whichever way suits their case and aesthetic preferences.
Despite the unusual dual-connector design, the card's power requirements remain within what a single 12V-2x6 cable can handle. In its default Gaming Mode, the RTX 5080 HOF Extreme runs at NVIDIA's reference 360W TGP with a 2,655 MHz boost clock. Flipping to OC Mode raises the TGP to 400W and pushes the boost clock to 2,805 MHz. Wccftech notes this extra headroom is aimed at enthusiasts who want to experiment with aggressive overclocking, since the RTX 5080 is comparatively modest in power draw next to RTX 5090 variants that can pull well over 600W.
Build quality leans heavily into HOF's enthusiast positioning: a 20-phase GPU power design paired with a 4-phase memory design, a digital PWM controller, eFuse protection, and HOF-branded inductors are all mounted on a white, gold-plated PCB. Cooling comes from three 102mm fans up front and a smaller 92mm fan at the rear, working alongside a vapor chamber, eight heat pipes, and a Honeywell PTM7950 thermal pad — all topped off with Swarovski crystal accents for visual flair, according to Wccftech. Memory is GDDR7 running at 30 Gbps across a 256-bit bus, delivering 960 GB/s of bandwidth.
For now, the GALAX RTX 5080 HOF Extreme is confirmed for sale only in China, where TechPowerUp reports a fixed price of 19,999 Yuan (roughly $2,995 USD). It's unclear whether GALAX plans to bring this specific HOF Extreme variant to Western markets, so Canadian buyers interested in an RTX 5080 should keep an eye on availability updates.
What We Know
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Connectors | Dual 12V-2x6 (used as alternatives, not simultaneously) |
| TGP (OC Mode) | 400 W |
| TGP (Gaming Mode) | 360 W (NVIDIA reference) |
| Boost Clock (OC Mode) | 2,805 MHz |
| Boost Clock (Gaming Mode) | 2,655 MHz |
| Memory | GDDR7, 30 Gbps on a 256-bit bus, 960 GB/s bandwidth |
| Power Delivery | 20-phase GPU + 4-phase memory (20+4), digital PWM controller, eFuse |
| Cooling | Three 102mm front fans, one 92mm rear fan, vapor chamber, eight heat pipes, Honeywell PTM7950 thermal pad |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the GALAX RTX 5080 HOF Extreme have two power connectors?
According to GALAX, the two 12V-2x6 connectors are not meant to be used simultaneously. They're offered as alternative locations — one on top, one hidden behind the shroud near the PCIe slot — so builders can choose better cable routing and a cleaner look depending on their case.
What's the difference between Gaming Mode and OC Mode on this card?
Gaming Mode runs at NVIDIA's reference 360W TGP with a 2,655 MHz boost clock, while OC Mode raises the TGP to 400W and the boost clock to 2,805 MHz, per TechPowerUp's reporting on GALAX's specifications.
Is the GALAX RTX 5080 HOF Extreme available in Canada?
As of the announcement, the card is confirmed for sale only in China at a fixed price of 19,999 Yuan (about $2,995 USD). It's unclear whether GALAX will release it in Western markets, including Canada.
What memory does the RTX 5080 HOF Extreme use?
It uses GDDR7 memory running at 30 Gbps on a 256-bit bus, giving a total memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s, according to TechPowerUp.
