The Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5090 stands out in the market, priced at approximately $2,499, which is a significant $500 more than Nvidia's Founders Edition. This premium is attributed to enhanced cooling and a factory overclock that boosts performance by around 10%. However, many users find the card's additional feature, an LCD screen dubbed "LCD Edge View", to be largely unnecessary.
While the LCD can display GPU metrics and custom visuals, its placement renders it largely unnoticeable in many setups, especially in vertical mounts where it faces upwards or towards the side panel. In cases where the card is horizontally mounted in a tower under a desk, visibility is further compromised, requiring users to strain to see the display.
Moreover, the information shown on the LCD is readily available through various software solutions, such as MSI Afterburner and Nvidia's performance overlay, which are typically viewed directly on the main screen. This raises questions about the practicality and value of the LCD feature for most users.