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

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ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 Ryzen 9 9950X RTX 5080 64GB DDR5 1TB NVMe gaming PC

SKU CH-9XBG-5Q9ZQ

A liquid-cooled desktop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X at 4.3 GHz, an RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 64 GB DDR5 and a 1 TB 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

  • AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
  • AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2

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 64GB DDR5|1TB SSD + 2TB HDD

  • 128GB DDR5|2TB SSD
  • 128GB DDR5|2TB SSD + 2TB HDD
  • 128GB DDR5|4TB SSD
  • 128GB DDR5|4TB SSD + 2TB HDD
  • 64GB DDR5|1TB SSD
  • 64GB DDR5|1TB SSD + 2TB HDD
  • 64GB DDR5|2TB SSD
  • 64GB DDR5|2TB SSD + 2TB HDD
  • 64GB DDR5|4TB SSD
  • 64GB DDR5|4TB SSD + 2TB HDD

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X at 4.3 GHz powers heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming
  • 64 GB DDR5 memory handles multitasking without bottlenecks
  • 360 mm liquid cooler keeps temperatures low under load
  • 1 TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage for games and apps

System identity

The ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 is a pre-built gaming desktop built around an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card. It ships with 64GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB NVMe solid-state drive. Windows 11 Home is installed and the system is liquid cooled for sustained performance.

Compatibility check

Verify that your display provides a PCI Express compatible input for the RTX 5080 and that your desk or floor space accommodates a full-size tower with a 360mm radiator. The 1000W power supply requires a grounded mains socket rated for the local voltage. Ensure your network environment supports the onboard Wi-Fi standard used by the motherboard.

Bundled impact

The 360mm liquid cooler keeps the 16-core CPU at stable temperatures during extended sessions, reducing thermal throttling. Factory-installed Windows 11 Home removes the need for a separate licence and driver hunt. The 1000W unit delivers headroom for the GPU and any future storage upgrades. RGB lighting is controllable through the included ASUS software suite.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X at 4.3 GHz powers heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming
  • 64 GB DDR5 memory handles multitasking without bottlenecks
  • 360 mm liquid cooler keeps temperatures low under load
  • 1 TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage for games and apps

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 Capacity64GB DDR5
Memory SpeedDDR5
Form FactorDesktop
Memory Slot (Total)4
Memory Slots (Available/Total)4
SSD1TB NVMe
Storage Spec1TB 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
Memory64 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

Does the ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 arrive with a monitor, keyboard and mouse, or must I supply them?

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

The spec lists 64GB DDR5 — is that the maximum the board supports or can I add more later?

The motherboard provides four DDR5 slots and all four are populated to reach 64GB, so further expansion would require replacing existing modules.

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

The 16-core processor runs at a 4.3GHz base frequency and is cooled by a 360mm liquid cooler, allowing it to maintain high clocks during extended gaming sessions.

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