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ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 Ryzen 9 9950X RTX 5080 64GB DDR5 2TB NVMe gaming PC

SKU CH-51T5-89XBE

A liquid-cooled desktop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X at 4.3GHz, RTX 5080 graphics with 16GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9000 Series
  • Graphics memory16 GB GDDR7
  • RAM capacity64 GB DDR5
  • SSD storage2 TB NVMe
  • ChipsetAMD AM5

CPU AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Video Card GeForce RTX 5080

Memory 64GB DDR5

Storage 2TB SSD + 2TB HDD

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X at 4.3 GHz powers heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives 4K gaming and VR
  • 64 GB DDR5 memory handles large workloads without bottlenecks
  • 2 TB NVMe SSD stores games and projects with fast access
  • 360 mm liquid cooler keeps CPU temperatures low under load

Ready-to-play desktop

The ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 arrives as a complete Windows 11 Home system built around an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-core processor running at 4.3GHz. It targets gamers and creators who want maximum frame rates and multitasking headroom without assembling parts themselves. The 360mm liquid cooler keeps the CPU stable under sustained loads. Component brands may vary inside the chassis.

Graphics muscle

The deciding specification is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 memory connected via PCI Express x16. This GPU delivers the pixel-pushing power needed for 4K gaming and heavy rendering workflows. Buyers who need more video memory or a dual-GPU configuration will not find that capability here. Virtual reality headsets are supported out of the box.

Memory and storage foundation

Sixty-four gigabytes of DDR5 RAM fill all four slots, leaving no room for further expansion without replacing modules. The 2TB NVMe SSD provides the primary boot and game volume; additional drives would require spare bays and cables not detailed in the spec. A 1000W power supply feeds the entire build. Wi-Fi and RGB lighting round out the feature set.

How it compares

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

Price $3,274.99
Pricier than about 64% 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
Model nameYes
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9000 Series
CPU modelAMD Ryzen 9 9950X
CPURyzen 9 9950X
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD AM5
Base clock speed4.3 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
Storage configuration2 TB SSD
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 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X at 4.3 GHz actually deliver in a real system?

The 16-core processor runs at a 4.3 GHz base frequency, giving strong multi-threaded throughput for gaming, streaming and content creation workloads.

What does the PCI Express x16 interface cap for the RTX 5080 in practice?

The graphics card connects through a PCI Express x16 slot, providing full bandwidth for the RTX 5080 and its 16 GB GDDR7 memory.

What does the 360 mm liquid cooler need to fit inside the Helios GX601 chassis?

The 360 mm liquid cooler is pre-installed in the Helios GX601 case, so no additional mounting hardware or clearance checks are required.

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