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

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 Ultra 7 265KF RTX 5080 128GB DDR5 2TB NVMe 2TB HDD 1000W Liquid Cooled Gaming PC

SKU CH-Y87A-A1R8Y

Liquid-cooled desktop with 20-core Intel Ultra 7, RTX 5080 graphics, 128GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe plus 2TB HDD and 1000W power

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 Series 2
  • Graphics memory16 GB GDDR7
  • RAM capacity128 GB DDR5
  • SSD storage2 TB NVMe
  • ChipsetIntel LGA 1851
  • 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF at 5.4GHz powers heavy multitasking
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 drives 4K gaming
  • 360mm liquid cooler keeps CPU temperatures low under load
  • 128GB DDR5 memory handles large workloads without swapping
  • 2TB NVMe SSD plus 2TB HDD gives fast boot and massive storage

Core Ultra 7 265KF Gaming Desktop

This ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 system pairs an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core processor running at 5.4GHz with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card. It includes 128GB of DDR5 memory and dual storage totalling 4TB across a 2TB NVMe SSD and a 2TB SATA III HDD. The build targets enthusiasts who want a liquid-cooled Windows 11 machine ready for 4K gaming and heavy multitasking.

Platform And Power Requirements

The CPU uses the LGA 1851 socket and the GPU connects via a PCI Express x16 slot, both housed inside the GX601 chassis with a 360mm liquid cooler. A 1000W power supply drives the complete assembly, so verify that your mains circuit can sustain the load. The motherboard provides four DDR5 slots, all populated, leaving no room for additional memory modules without removing existing ones.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous heavy workloads the 360mm liquid cooler manages heat from the 20-core CPU and the RTX 5080 with its 16GB GDDR7 frame buffer. The 1000W unit delivers stable power to both components during extended sessions. Storage throughput remains consistent on the NVMe boot drive while the secondary HDD handles bulk data without thermal throttling.

How it compares

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

Price $4,320.99
Pricier than about 81% 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
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 Series 2
CPU modelIntel Core Ultra 7 265KF
CPUCore Ultra 7 265KF
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel LGA 1851
Base clock speed5.4 GHz
Installed motherboardASUS LGA 1851 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 7
Wired network2.5G Ethernet
Wireless adapterYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth supportv5.4
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Video connectors1 x HDMI 2.1b, 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b
Rear USB ports7
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

Questions about this item

Does the ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 include a monitor, keyboard and mouse, or must they be purchased separately?

The system ships as a tower only with Windows 11 Home pre-installed. A display, keyboard and mouse are not included and must be bought separately.

Should I choose the 128GB DDR5 configuration or look for a lower-capacity option?

The GX601 is offered with 128GB DDR5 across four slots. If your workloads do not need that much memory, a smaller kit would save cost, but this build arrives fully populated and ready for heavy multitasking.

What does the 5.4GHz figure on the Core Ultra 7 265KF mean for actual gaming frame rates?

The 5.4GHz is the processor's base frequency across its 20 cores. Paired with the RTX 5080 and 128GB DDR5, it keeps the graphics card fed in CPU-bound scenes, helping sustain high frame rates at 1440p and 4K.

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