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White mid-tower desktop with glass side panel and RGB lighting

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 White Ryzen 9 9950X RTX 5080 128GB DDR5 2TB NVMe 2TB HDD 1000W gaming PC

SKU CH-53JE-2B7VT

A liquid-cooled gaming desktop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X at 4.3GHz, RTX 5080 graphics, 128GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe plus 2TB HDD and a 1000W supply

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9000 Series
  • Graphics memory16 GB GDDR7
  • RAM capacity128 GB DDR5
  • SSD storage2 TB NVMe
  • ChipsetAMD AM5

CPU AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Video Card Geforce RTX 5080

Memory 128GB DDR5

Storage 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X at 4.3GHz powers heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming
  • 128GB DDR5 memory handles multitasking without bottlenecks
  • 2TB NVMe SSD plus 2TB HDD stores games and media fast
  • 360mm liquid cooler keeps temperatures low under load

White chassis flagship

The ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 White is a pre-built gaming desktop built around an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-core processor running at 4.3GHz base frequency. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card carrying 16GB GDDR7 memory and 128GB of DDR5 system memory across four slots. A 360mm liquid cooler and 1000W power supply complete the core platform.

Enthusiasts who want maximum single-thread speed

This system suits buyers who need the highest stock clock speeds available in a consumer AM5 processor for gaming and lightly threaded workloads. It is not for users who require ECC memory support or a workstation chipset feature set. Buyers who need more than four memory slots or a second discrete GPU should look at a different platform.

128GB DDR5 and dual-drive storage

The 128GB DDR5 capacity handles heavy multitasking, large texture streams and content-creation buffers without paging. The 2TB NVMe SSD provides fast boot and application loading, while the 2TB SATA III HDD adds bulk space for media libraries. Storage headroom ends when the two drive bays are filled; no further internal bays are described.

How it compares

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

Price $4,469.99
Pricier than about 82% 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 colorWhite
Performance
Spindle speed7,200 rpm
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 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
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 White
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

Does the ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 White require a separate monitor, keyboard and mouse to operate?

Yes, the desktop tower ships without peripherals; you must connect your own display via the RTX 5080 outputs and add a keyboard and mouse through USB.

Can the 2 TB HDD connected through SATA III remain installed while the 2 TB NVMe SSD handles the operating system?

Absolutely — the SATA III hard drive and NVMe solid-state drive coexist on separate interfaces, so the HDD can store games or media while the SSD runs Windows 11.

How can I verify the 360 mm liquid cooler is keeping the Ryzen 9 9950X at safe temperatures after first boot?

Open the pre-installed monitoring software or enter the UEFI to confirm the CPU package temperature stays well below its thermal limit under load.

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