Custom GeForce RTX 50-Series Blower-Style GPUs Emerge on Taobao
Over the past year, unique custom designs for the GeForce RTX 5090D 32 GB graphics card began surfacing in China. These unofficial models, originally based on the region-specific GeForce RTX 5090D GPU, attracted attention from AI research organizations, hardware enthusiasts, and independent manufacturers. Their common feature: blower-style cooling solutions tailored for NVIDIA’s high-performance "Blackwell" architecture.
Fast forward several months, and a broad selection of similarly customized GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards is now available for purchase on Taobao, one of China’s largest online marketplaces. According to a recent report from VideoCardz, these products are not manufactured by mainstream add-in board (AIB) partners. Instead, unnamed AI-focused companies have managed to produce blower-style versions across the entire "Blackwell" gaming GPU lineup—including the GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB flagship, which is officially restricted in the region.
Expanded Lineup and Market Availability
The GeForce RTX 5090 lineup has seen several iterations. After the original 32 GB model was replaced, a "V2" variant with 24 GB of GDDR7 VRAM was introduced exclusively for the Chinese market in late summer. As of early 2026, Taobao listings feature all major GeForce RTX 5090 variants: the standard edition, D V1, and D V2. The range also includes GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5060 Ti models, each equipped with 16 GB of memory.
Pricing varies significantly across the lineup. The most affordable option is listed at 3,999 RMB (approximately $573 USD), while the top-tier RTX 5090 standard model commands a price of 28,999 RMB (around $4,158 USD). Product images suggest that higher-end cards feature robust cooling solutions, while more compact designs may be used for models based on the less powerful GB206 GPU.
Rumors of High-VRAM Custom Models
Industry rumors indicate that AI hardware manufacturers are preparing even more advanced blower-style custom cards with increased VRAM capacities. VideoCardz has reported on potential upcoming models, including a GeForce RTX 5090 with 96 GB of memory and an RTX 5080 with 32 GB. The 96 GB variant could leverage 3 GB GDDR7 memory modules, a configuration similar to what NVIDIA employs in its official RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell series.
The emergence of these custom GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs highlights the growing demand for specialized graphics hardware in China, particularly among AI researchers and power users. As the market continues to evolve, further innovations in cooling solutions and memory configurations are likely to follow, driven by both official and unofficial channels.
