Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
#pcbuild #RTX5080 #asuspcdiy - It's been around two years since RTX 40 series landed. It's time for change, it's time for the ASUS PRIME RTX 5080.
Timecodes, though I don't recommend skipping for visual narrative reasons!
00:00 - The Evolution Begins
00:48 - ASUS PRIME RTX 5080 Unboxing
01:50 - ASUS PRIME 5080 First Look
02:49 - Montech Heritage Pro Overview
03:43 - Build Hardware
04:05 - Motherboard Assembly
05:41 - Montech Heritage Pro Assembly
08:55 - Airflow Visualization
09:17 - Cinematic & Desk Setup
11:27 - Coffee Thanks & Outtakes
In what only feels like the blink of an eye, we've evolved from the RTX 4080, to the RTX 5080. Not only does the latest generation bring more performance, but also a new aesthetic. Enter the ASUS PRIME GPU!
Taking heavy inspiration from the previous gen ProArt card, the ASUS PRIME shares a lot of similarities. Whilst very slightly larger dimensionally (and plastic) the PRIME 5080 really does hit the sweet spot falling around MSRP whilst keeping the design language clean and classy. That vapour chamber is a really nice touch to keep temps under check too!
As for the Montech Heritage Pro... Well, that's just a statement piece in it's self. From the brown eco-leather wrapped around the exterior to the roomy Micro ATX interior, there's a lot of scope with this one and airflow is plentiful too. I can't deny that I do have a bit of a sweet spot for this case, Montech have truly gone 'outside the box' to make something interesting and quirky. Commendable indeed!
Final conclusion following build hardware list:
Main parts included in the build:
(USA Amazon)
Case: amzn.to/4gjuDe2
CPU: amzn.to/42w6CNF
GPU: Coming Soon!
RAM: amzn.to/4jrVmrH
MOBO: amzn.to/4jxTy02
PSU (850w): amzn.to/4jzkrAH
PSU (1000w): amzn.to/40wtQk1
Cooler (alternative): amzn.to/4huLo6U
Storage: amzn.to/4gfLhv0
Keyboard: amzn.to/4gcqCb3
Mouse: amzn.to/4hvIaQC
Monitor: amzn.to/4e7IIu7
Lamp: amzn.to/4hyGAgL
Espresso Machine: amzn.to/4apOwOY
Main parts included in the build:
(UK Amazon)
Case: amzn.to/40tywXQ
CPU: amzn.to/42PWnnB
GPU: Coming Soon!
RAM: amzn.to/3PThwpa
MOBO: amzn.to/4gpgBYs
PSU (850w): amzn.to/4hzU5gc
PSU (1000w): amzn.to/4hyUIqA
Cooler: amzn.to/3Eb9YLL
Storage: amzn.to/4hb5RxL
Keyboard: not available
Mouse: amzn.to/4hcG4p4
Lamp: amzn.to/4jBUbWs
Monitor: amzn.to/4778eh2
Espresso Machine: amzn.to/40lcTsK
As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases.
It's no surprise at this point that Micro ATX is my goto form factor. To finally get hands on with the first (of many) RTX 5080's has been a great experience and it's awesome to see how the sizing will work moving forwards.
As for the ASUS PRIME 5080 along with the Montech Heritage Pro... Well, they're kind of a match made for each other!
Read our full thoughts on this build and performance details here:
mrmattlee.com/post/primertx5080
ASUS ROG UK will be hosting a launch event for 50 series, more details here:
https://uk.asus.click/Mr-Matt-Lee-RTX50
Also, find out if your PSU meets the power requirements for 50 series here:
https://uk.asus.click/Mr-Matt-Lee-PSU-Calculator
What's your thoughts on the ASUS PRIME RTX 5080 / Heritage Pro Case? Let's chat in the comments!
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#pcbuild #RTX5080 #asuspcdiy - It's been around two years since RTX 40 series landed. It's time for change, it's time for the ASUS PRIME RTX 5080.
Timecodes, though I don't recommend skipping for visual narrative reasons!
00:00 - The Evolution Begins
00:48 - ASUS PRIME RTX 5080 Unboxing
01:50 - ASUS PRIME 5080 First Look
02:49 - Montech Heritage Pro Overview
03:43 - Build Hardware
04:05 - Motherboard Assembly
05:41 - Montech Heritage Pro Assembly
08:55 - Airflow Visualization
09:17 - Cinematic & Desk Setup
11:27 - Coffee Thanks & Outtakes
In what only feels like the blink of an eye, we've evolved from the RTX 4080, to the RTX 5080. Not only does the latest generation bring more performance, but also a new aesthetic. Enter the ASUS PRIME GPU!
Taking heavy inspiration from the previous gen ProArt card, the ASUS PRIME shares a lot of similarities. Whilst very slightly larger dimensionally (and plastic) the PRIME 5080 really does hit the sweet spot falling around MSRP whilst keeping the design language clean and classy. That vapour chamber is a really nice touch to keep temps under check too!
As for the Montech Heritage Pro... Well, that's just a statement piece in it's self. From the brown eco-leather wrapped around the exterior to the roomy Micro ATX interior, there's a lot of scope with this one and airflow is plentiful too. I can't deny that I do have a bit of a sweet spot for this case, Montech have truly gone 'outside the box' to make something interesting and quirky. Commendable indeed!
Final conclusion following build hardware list:
Main parts included in the build:
(USA Amazon)
Case: amzn.to/4gjuDe2
CPU: amzn.to/42w6CNF
GPU: Coming Soon!
RAM: amzn.to/4jrVmrH
MOBO: amzn.to/4jxTy02
PSU (850w): amzn.to/4jzkrAH
PSU (1000w): amzn.to/40wtQk1
Cooler (alternative): amzn.to/4huLo6U
Storage: amzn.to/4gfLhv0
Keyboard: amzn.to/4gcqCb3
Mouse: amzn.to/4hvIaQC
Monitor: amzn.to/4e7IIu7
Lamp: amzn.to/4hyGAgL
Espresso Machine: amzn.to/4apOwOY
Main parts included in the build:
(UK Amazon)
Case: amzn.to/40tywXQ
CPU: amzn.to/42PWnnB
GPU: Coming Soon!
RAM: amzn.to/3PThwpa
MOBO: amzn.to/4gpgBYs
PSU (850w): amzn.to/4hzU5gc
PSU (1000w): amzn.to/4hyUIqA
Cooler: amzn.to/3Eb9YLL
Storage: amzn.to/4hb5RxL
Keyboard: not available
Mouse: amzn.to/4hcG4p4
Lamp: amzn.to/4jBUbWs
Monitor: amzn.to/4778eh2
Espresso Machine: amzn.to/40lcTsK
As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases.
It's no surprise at this point that Micro ATX is my goto form factor. To finally get hands on with the first (of many) RTX 5080's has been a great experience and it's awesome to see how the sizing will work moving forwards.
As for the ASUS PRIME 5080 along with the Montech Heritage Pro... Well, they're kind of a match made for each other!
Read our full thoughts on this build and performance details here:
mrmattlee.com/post/primertx5080
ASUS ROG UK will be hosting a launch event for 50 series, more details here:
https://uk.asus.click/Mr-Matt-Lee-RTX50
Also, find out if your PSU meets the power requirements for 50 series here:
https://uk.asus.click/Mr-Matt-Lee-PSU-Calculator
What's your thoughts on the ASUS PRIME RTX 5080 / Heritage Pro Case? Let's chat in the comments!
---------------------------------------------------------------
Subscribe to my 2nd Channel for more! @MrMattLeeV2
---------------------------------------------------------------
☕☕ BUY ME A COFFEE! ☕☕
Show you support for the channel. Bonus - get a shout out in the next video! No subscription or sign-up required!
buymeacoffee.com/MrMattLee
---------------------------------------------------------------
Please like and subscribe if you want to see more content like this, also follow the link below to my Instagram where you will find the photoshoot pictures and lots more like-minded content :D
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