ASUS announced the V2 version of the ROG Strix ATS RTX 5070 12GB graphics card on April 23. ASUS announced This update introduces a refined cooling design while maintaining the physical footprint of the original model.
The graphics card retains the dimensions of 305x126x50 mm. It continues to utilize three fans equipped with dual ball bearing axes. The cooling system now incorporates MaxContact mirror surface direct touch technology.

The back of the card features a 304 stainless steel rear I/O bracket and a ventilated backplate. ASUS removed the ARGB light zone from the rear end that was present on the original version.
Refined cooling design with MaxContact tech replaces ARGB lighting
The announcement highlights specific hardware changes to the cooling and structural components. The removal of the rear ARGB lighting represents a shift in the aesthetic design of this particular variant.
The V2 ROG Strix ATS RTX 5070 12GB focuses on thermal efficiency and structural integrity. The design updates aim to improve heat dissipation without altering the case compatibility.



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