MSI's RTX 5090 Lightning storms in at a thunderous $5,200 — limited edition GPU shatters everything from world records to your bank account

MSI has introduced a limited-edition RTX 5090 Lightning GPU through a lottery in Taiwan, priced at approximately $5,220. This high-powered GPU, showcased at CES 2026, boasts dual 12V-2x6 connectors delivering up to 1600 watts of power, breaking world records even before its release. With only 1,300 units produced, the GPU targets overclockers seeking extreme performance. While expensive, it's not the priciest GPU available; the Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhabab Edition tops the list at $6,700 to $10,600. Other premium RTX 5090 GPUs, like the Asus ROG Matrix Platinum RTX 5090, have also seen high demand despite quality concerns.