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ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 tower, matte black panels, RGB lighting visible

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 Ryzen 7 9700X RTX 5080 128GB DDR5 2TB NVMe 2TB HDD liquid cooled gaming PC

SKU CH-SYBB-J6SAQ

Liquid-cooled desktop with an 8-core 3.8GHz Ryzen 7 9700X, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7, 128GB DDR5 and dual 2TB NVMe plus HDD storage

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 9000 Series
  • Graphics memory16 GB GDDR7
  • RAM capacity128 GB DDR5
  • SSD storage2 TB NVMe
  • ChipsetAMD AM5

CPU AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Video Card GeForce RTX 5080

Memory 128GB DDR5

Storage 2TB SSD + 2TB HDD

  • 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X at 3.8 GHz powers heavy workloads
  • 16 GB GDDR7 RTX 5080 drives high-fidelity gaming
  • 360 mm liquid cooler keeps CPU temperatures low
  • 128 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB NVMe and 2 TB HDD stores everything fast
  • 1000 W supply feeds all components with headroom

High-performance gaming desktop

The ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 is a liquid-cooled gaming desktop built around an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-core processor running at 3.8GHz. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card carrying 16GB GDDR7 memory. The system includes 128GB DDR5 RAM across four slots, a 2TB NVMe SSD and a 2TB SATA III HDD, all powered by a 1000W supply and preloaded with Windows 11 Home. A 360mm liquid cooler manages thermals for sustained loads.

Ideal for 4K gaming and content creation

This configuration suits players targeting high-refresh 4K gaming and creators who need large memory capacity and fast storage for rendering or simulation workloads. The 128GB DDR5 and dual-drive layout support multitasking across demanding applications. Buyers who want more storage than the combined 4TB provided, or who need a second graphics card for multi-GPU compute, should look at a different platform.

128GB DDR5 memory capacity

The installed 128GB DDR5 across four populated slots is the specification that decides whether this system matches the workload. It enables large dataset handling, heavy virtualisation and high-resolution timeline editing without paging. If the intended use requires more memory than 128GB or a different memory generation, this desktop will not meet that requirement.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $3,790.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 24,925 comparable items (median $2,694.99).
Graphics memory 16 GB GDDR7
Typical for this category: the median of 10,551 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 128 GB DDR5
Higher than about 80% of the 24,338 comparable items (median 32 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack
Performance
Spindle speed7,200 rpm
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 9000 Series
CPU modelAMD Ryzen 7 9700X
CPURyzen 7 9700X
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD AM5
Base clock speed3.8 GHz
Installed motherboardASUS AM5 Motherboard WIFI DDR5
Memory
RAM capacity128 GB DDR5
Memory size128 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5
Total memory slots4
Memory slots4
Storage
SSD storage2 TB NVMe
Hard drive2 TB
Storage configuration2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
Drive interfaceSATA III
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
Graphics memory16 GB GDDR7
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
GPU modelGeForce RTX 5080
GPURTX 5080
GPU interfacePCI Express x16
VR readyYes
Audio & video
SoundSound card - Integrated
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Wired network2.5G Ethernet
Wireless adapterYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Video connectors1 x HDMI 2.1b, 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b
Rear USB ports9
Ethernet port1 port
Power
Power supply1000 W
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
ChassisROG Strix Helios GX601
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
AI capabilityAI Ready
Cooling methodLiquid Cooling

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2TB NVMe or the 2TB HDD as my main drive?

Use the 2TB NVMe SSD for the operating system and active games; it loads Windows and titles far faster than the 2TB SATA III HDD, which is better suited for bulk media and backups.

What does the 3.8GHz Ryzen 7 9700X actually deliver in this chassis?

The 8-core processor runs at a 3.8GHz base clock and is cooled by a 360mm liquid loop, so sustained all-core speeds stay high during long gaming or rendering sessions.

How does the PCI Express x16 slot limit the RTX 5080 here?

The graphics card connects through a PCI Express x16 interface, giving the RTX 5080 full lane bandwidth so the GPU can feed its 16GB GDDR7 memory without a bottleneck.

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