Legendary overclocker Kingpin partners with ASUS for custom ROG graphics cards

Legendary overclocker Kingpin has ended a nine-year collaboration with EVGA and is now partnering with ASUS to develop custom graphics cards. This shift matters because it brings a veteran builder back into the high-end hardware space after a failed attempt with PNY. Buyers interested in extreme performance parts should watch for updates on this new ROG Kingpin line.

Kingpin ends nine-year EVGA collaboration to build custom cards with ASUS

The partnership focuses on creating custom ROG Kingpin graphics cards rather than general consumer products. Kingpin is also launching a YouTube channel called 'Overclock Kingpin' to share DIY PC content. This platform will likely serve as the primary outlet for updates on the hardware development process.

ASUS is not bound by NVIDIA's exclusive agreements, which allows the team to potentially support both AMD and NVIDIA architectures. The most likely target for the first custom card is the NVIDIA RTX 5090. This flexibility gives the project a broader technical foundation than previous exclusive deals.

We have tracked ROG Kingpin closely and previously covered the ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 arrives with reported quality issues. That earlier incident highlights the risks involved in high-end custom hardware. The new partnership aims to establish a more stable development path for future flagship cards.

Kingpin and ASUS have finalized a deep cooperation agreement, but the specific ROG Kingpin graphics card has no solid confirmation yet. The project remains in the planning stages with no release date or pricing available. Enthusiasts should wait for official product announcements before making any purchasing decisions.