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ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 white mid-tower with RGB lighting and side glass panel

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 Ryzen 7 9700X RTX 5080 64GB DDR5 2TB NVMe 2TB HDD Gaming PC

SKU CH-D5ZQ-QN28M

Liquid-cooled gaming desktop with a Ryzen 7 9700X at 3.8 GHz, RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7, 64 GB DDR5, 2 TB NVMe plus 2 TB HDD and a 1000 W supply

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 9000 Series
  • Graphics memory16 GB GDDR7
  • RAM capacity64 GB DDR5
  • SSD storage2 TB NVMe
  • ChipsetAMD AM5

CPU AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Video Card GeForce RTX 5080

Memory 64GB DDR5

Storage 2TB SSD + 2TB HDD

  • Eight-core Ryzen 7 9700X at 3.8 GHz drives responsive gaming
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity visuals
  • 64 GB DDR5 memory handles multitasking without bottlenecks
  • 2 TB NVMe plus 2 TB HDD gives fast boot and mass storage
  • 360 mm liquid cooler keeps temperatures low under heavy load

System Identity

The ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 is a liquid-cooled gaming desktop built around an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X eight-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card with 16GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 64GB DDR5 RAM, a 2TB NVMe SSD, a 2TB SATA III HDD and a 1000W power supply. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed and the chassis includes Wi-Fi and RGB lighting.

Deciding Specification

The single specification that decides fit is the RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 on a PCI Express x16 interface; it determines whether the system meets the graphical throughput and VRAM capacity required for the target resolution and refresh rate. Builders who need a different GPU tier or more video memory should look elsewhere.

Bundled Impact

The 360mm liquid cooler keeps the Ryzen 7 9700X at stable temperatures during extended loads, while the dual-drive layout provides both fast NVMe boot and application storage plus a large SATA III hard drive for bulk data. Wi-Fi and RGB are integrated, so no separate adapters or controllers are required for wireless networking or lighting effects.

How it compares

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Price $3,402.99
Pricier than about 67% 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 64 GB DDR5
Higher than about 60% 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 capacity64 GB DDR5
Memory size64 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

What does the 3.8GHz base clock of the Ryzen 7 9700X mean for everyday gaming performance?

The 3.8GHz base clock gives a solid foundation for single-threaded game logic; the 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X will boost higher under load, keeping frame rates smooth in CPU-heavy titles.

How does the PCI Express x16 interface affect the RTX 5080's 16GB GDDR7 bandwidth in this build?

The x16 link provides full lane width for the RTX 5080, so the 16GB GDDR7 memory can feed the GPU without a bottleneck from the bus.

Will the 360mm liquid cooler and 1000W power supply fit a standard ATX case upgrade later?

The 360mm radiator needs a case with a 360mm top or front mount, and the 1000W unit uses standard ATX dimensions, so any full-tower ATX chassis with 360mm support will work.

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