NVIDIA is giving PC gamers another shot at high-end GeForce hardware as RTX PC Week arrives ahead of Gamescom. The promotion is part of NVIDIA’s Summer of RTX 2026 campaign, with five custom GeForce RTX 5080 desktops and three premium RTX 5080 gaming laptops listed as prizes.
The giveaway is being promoted across NVIDIA’s GeForce social channels with #RTXPowersPlay. One post asks gamers which upcoming PC title they would play on a custom Digital Storm Corsa powered by a GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition, while another highlights an ASUS ROG Zephyrus laptop equipped with an RTX 5080 Laptop GPU.
There is an important distinction before entering: NVIDIA is running multiple promotions under Summer of RTX. The eight-system promotion is a judged contest, while a separate Summer of RTX sweepstakes has different prizes and winner-selection rules.
Eight RTX 5080 gaming PCs and laptops are up for grabs
NVIDIA’s Summer of RTX 2026 contest lists eight winners. The prizes include:
- Digital Storm Special Edition PC — GeForce RTX 5080 — approximate value $2,845
- Falcon Northwest Special Edition PC — GeForce RTX 5080 — $5,704
- Maingear Special Edition PC — GeForce RTX 5080 — $4,199
- Starforge Special Edition PC — GeForce RTX 5080 — $3,699
- Steiger Dynamics Special Edition PC — GeForce RTX 5080 — $3,833
- GIGABYTE AORUS Master 18 — GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU — $3,339.99
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 — GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU — $3,449
- HP OMEN MAX 16 — GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU — $2,889
Together, the listed approximate retail values come to roughly $29,958, with the $5,704 Falcon Northwest system standing as the most valuable individual prize.
The three laptops also make the contest relevant to gamers looking for portable performance. NVIDIA’s newest mobile graphics hardware is appearing across premium systems, including the ASUS ROG 2026 gaming laptop lineup, which includes configurations reaching RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 Laptop GPUs.
How to enter the NVIDIA RTX 5080 contest
NVIDIA instructs participants to follow its GeForce social channels on X, Facebook, Instagram or TikTok and watch for eligible posts containing prompts and entry instructions.
Entrants need to respond to the relevant prompt and use #RTXPowersPlay or #RTXOn when instructed. Prompts vary between posts. NVIDIA’s Digital Storm promotion, for example, asks gamers which upcoming PC game they would want to play on the new system.
Simply posting #RTXPowersPlay independently should not be treated as an entry into every promotion. Participants should follow the instructions attached to the specific NVIDIA post.
No purchase or payment is required. The official NVIDIA Summer of RTX 2026 contest rules provide the controlling information on entry, eligibility, judging and prizes.
This is also not a conventional random drawing. NVIDIA says eligible entries will be judged on creativity, relevance to the post prompt and originality. A thoughtful response that directly answers the question therefore matters more than repeatedly posting the campaign hashtag.
Eligible countries, deadline and India availability
Entrants must be at least 18 years old and legal residents of an eligible territory. Participating markets include the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and several other countries, subject to the regional exclusions detailed in NVIDIA’s rules.
India is not listed as an eligible country for this particular Summer of RTX 2026 contest. Gamers should check the rules attached to each NVIDIA promotion because country eligibility can differ between campaigns.
The contest began on May 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Pacific time and closes on September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time.
NVIDIA expects to announce the eight winners on or around October 31, 2026. Selected entrants must respond and complete the required winner documentation within the period specified in the rules. Winners are also responsible for applicable taxes and government charges associated with their prizes.
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RTX PC Week is part of a much bigger NVIDIA campaign
RTX PC Week sits within the wider Summer of RTX campaign and arrives just ahead of Gamescom. NVIDIA says the week will celebrate PC builds, upgrades and the gaming community, with system builders showcasing custom hardware and opportunities to win free PCs.
The campaign has also been tied to major gaming events including Computex Taipei, Summer Game Fest, PC Gaming Show, IGN Live, Xbox Games Showcase and Steam Next Fest.
NVIDIA’s consumer gaming push is happening alongside a much broader expansion of its computing business. Earlier this year, the company’s GTC announcements put its next generation of AI hardware firmly in focus, including NVIDIA’s Groq 3 and Vera Rubin platform unveiled at GTC 2026.
Don’t confuse the contest with the separate sweepstakes
NVIDIA is also operating a separate Summer of RTX sweepstakes featuring GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards and other prizes. Its rules and winner-selection process are different from the eight-system contest.
That makes checking each social post important. #RTXPowersPlay is part of the broader Summer of RTX campaign, but not every post necessarily has the same prize, eligibility requirements or entry process.
For anyone entering, the safest approach is straightforward: use a genuine NVIDIA GeForce post, read its instructions, confirm that your country is eligible, answer the prompt originally and include the requested hashtag. Anyone contacted about winning should verify the communication against NVIDIA’s official contest information before providing personal details.
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