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

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 Ryzen 9 9950X RTX 5080 128GB DDR5 2TB NVMe Liquid Cooled Gaming PC

SKU CH-4QN5-R38S7

A liquid-cooled gaming desktop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X at 4.3GHz, RTX 5080 graphics with 16GB GDDR7, 128GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD

  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 9000 Series
  • CPU NameAMD Ryzen 9 9950X
  • Installed Qty1
  • Max Supported Qty1
  • CPU Base Frequency4.3GHz
  • CPU Socket TypeAM5

CPU AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

Video Card GeForce RTX 5080

  • GeForce RTX 5070
  • GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • GeForce RTX 5080
  • GeForce RTX 5090
  • Radeon RX 9070
  • Radeon RX 9070 XT

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

Memory|Storage 128GB DDR5|2TB SSD + 2TB HDD

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X at 4.3 GHz powers heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR5 memory handles multitasking and large datasets
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming
  • 2 TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage for games and apps
  • 360 mm liquid cooler keeps temperatures low under load

ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 Gaming Desktop

The ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 is a new gaming desktop built around an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card. It ships with Windows 11 Home pre-installed and includes a 360mm liquid cooler for thermal management. This system targets enthusiasts who want a fully assembled, liquid-cooled platform ready for high-resolution gaming and demanding creative workloads.

PCI Express x16 Graphics Interface Limits

The graphics card connects through a PCI Express x16 slot, which defines the electrical and physical ceiling for GPU bandwidth in this chassis. Builders planning future upgrades must match this interface exactly; cards requiring a different slot type or additional power connectors beyond the 1000W supply's capacity will not fit. The board layout and power delivery are fixed for this configuration.

128GB DDR5 Memory Capacity Decides Fit

The platform provides 128GB of DDR5 memory across four populated slots, leaving no free DIMM sockets for expansion without removing existing modules. Buyers who need more than 128GB of system memory cannot add sticks; they would have to replace the installed kit entirely. This capacity ceiling is the primary factor when deciding if the workstation suits memory-intensive pipelines.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X at 4.3 GHz powers heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR5 memory handles multitasking and large datasets
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming
  • 2 TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage for games and apps
  • 360 mm liquid cooler keeps temperatures low under load

Specifications

CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 9000 Series
CPU NameAMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Installed Qty1
Max Supported Qty1
CPU Base Frequency4.3GHz
CPU Socket TypeAM5
CPU Main Features64 bit 16-Core Processor
GPU/VGA TypeNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
GPU Memory16GB GDDR7
Graphics CardGeForce RTX 5080
Graphics InterfacePCI Express x16
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
Memory Capacity128GB DDR5
Memory SpeedDDR5
Form FactorDesktop
Memory Slot (Total)4
Memory Slots (Available/Total)4
SSD2TB NVMe
Storage Spec2TB SSD
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
Power Supply1000W
GraphicsRTX 5080
TypeGaming & Entertainment
AI FeaturesAI Ready
UsageConsumer
ColorBlack
ProcessorRyzen 9 9950X
Processor Main Features64 bit 16-Core Processor
Memory128 GB
AudioSound card - Integrated
Ethernet2.5G Ethernet
Wireless CardYes
CaseROG Strix Helios GX601
Cooling SystemLiquid Cooling
Windows 11Ready
Special FeaturesRGB Lighting
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6
WLANWi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
BrandASUS
Modeltrue
ChipsetAMD AM5
Motherboard NameASUS AM5 Motherboard WIFI DDR5
Screen SizeNo Screen
Front USB4
Video Ports1 x HDMI 2.1b, 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b
Rear USB9
RJ451 port
Package TypeRetail

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 128GB DDR5 configuration or is there a smaller capacity option?

This system ships with 128GB DDR5 across four slots, so no smaller capacity is offered on this build.

What does the 4.3GHz base clock on the Ryzen 9 9950X mean for actual gaming performance?

The 16-core processor runs at 4.3GHz base frequency, providing strong single-thread speed for modern titles while the core count handles background tasks.

Does the PCI Express x16 interface limit the RTX 5080 in any way?

The graphics card uses a full PCI Express x16 link, so the interface does not restrict the RTX 5080 bandwidth.

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