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ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 tower in dark finish with RGB lighting and liquid cooling visible

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ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 Ryzen 7 9700X RTX 5080 64GB DDR5 4TB NVMe 2TB HDD 1000W Liquid Cooled Gaming PC

SKU CH-906E-5H5V1

Liquid-cooled gaming desktop with a Ryzen 7 9700X, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5, 4TB NVMe plus 2TB HDD, and a 1000W supply

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 9000 Series
  • Graphics memory16 GB GDDR7
  • RAM capacity64 GB DDR5
  • SSD storage4 TB NVMe
  • ChipsetAMD AM5

CPU AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Video Card GeForce RTX 5080

Memory 64GB DDR5

Storage 4TB SSD + 2TB HDD

  • 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X at 3.8GHz powers demanding games and creative work
  • RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 drives 4K gaming and ray-traced visuals
  • 64GB DDR5 memory keeps heavy multitasking smooth and responsive
  • 4TB NVMe SSD plus 2TB HDD gives vast, fast storage for every title
  • 360mm liquid cooler and 1000W supply sustain peak performance under load

Gaming desktop for 4K play

The ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 pairs a Ryzen 7 9700X eight-core processor at 3.8GHz with an RTX 5080 graphics card carrying 16GB GDDR7 memory. Sixty-four gigabytes of DDR5 system memory and a 4TB NVMe SSD plus 2TB SATA III hard drive provide capacity for large libraries. A 360mm liquid cooler and 1000W power supply support sustained loads. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Upgrade from mid-range builds

This configuration replaces systems limited to 1080p or 1440p gaming and smaller memory kits. The jump is worth it when titles demand 16GB video memory, high core counts, and fast storage for asset streaming. Buyers who need multiple GPU slots or more than 64GB RAM should look elsewhere.

Limits of PCI Express x16 and SATA III

The graphics card connects through a single PCI Express x16 link, so bandwidth scales with that generation. The 2TB hard drive uses SATA III, capping its sequential throughput below NVMe speeds. Four DDR5 slots are populated, leaving no room for further memory expansion without replacing modules.

How it compares

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

Price $3,380.99
Pricier than about 66% 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 storage4 TB NVMe
Hard drive2 TB
Storage configuration4 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 motherboard socket does the Ryzen 7 9700X require for this Helios GX601 build?

The processor uses an AM5 socket, so the motherboard inside the chassis is built for that platform.

How is the 360 mm liquid cooler mounted inside the Helios GX601 case?

The 360 mm radiator attaches to the case with its included brackets and fans; the pump block seats on the AM5 CPU using the supplied mounting hardware.

Which storage drive will need attention first if I want to add more capacity later?

The 2 TB SATA III hard drive is the only mechanical drive, so it is the component most likely to require replacement before the solid-state storage.

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