An ultra-premium GPU like the ASUS Astral RTX 5080 isn’t a purchase for the faint of heart because, at$1994. 45 on online retailers like Amazon, the graphics card crosses the price of high-end gaming laptops. However, one customer shows proof that he purchased the same card for less than $700, but the transaction was made on AliExpress. If you thought he acquired the deal of a lifetime, you’re about to read about some glaring red flags. The Astral RTX 5080 is likely to have a modified firmware, or it just won’t ship out to the customer at all The images shown by Redditor “level35gg” of the ASUS Astral RTX 5080 on AliExpress don’t have a single customer review, and if that weren’t enough, the seller has only sold 1 unit since opening the online store.