ASUS ROG G700 Gaming Review

The ASUS ROG G700 packs a killer CPU into a massive tower. It's a great pre-built for gaming and heavy multi-tasking, but the GPU is just good, not amazing. Worth buying if you find a config near the $1,500 mark, not the $3,300 one.

The ASUS ROG G700 is a classic gaming tower that throws a ton of modern hardware into a familiar box. It's built around Intel's new Core Ultra CPUs and NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs, promising top-tier performance for gaming and creative work.

Our data shows it scores best as a home office or developer machine, which makes sense given its powerful CPU and ample RAM. Just don't expect it to be subtle—this thing weighs over 40 pounds and scores in the 28th percentile for compactness. It's a statement piece.

The performance story is all about the CPU. With a 97th percentile ranking, that Intel Core Ultra chip is an absolute monster for multi-threaded tasks like video encoding or compiling code. The GPU, while solid, is a bit more middle-of-the-pack at the 67th percentile. The RTX 5060 will crush 1440p gaming, especially with DLSS 4, but don't expect to max out 4K in every new AAA title. The quad-fan cooling system seems to do its job well, keeping things quiet under normal loads according to users.

Here's the tricky part: the price swings wildly from $1,569 to $3,299 depending on the configuration and seller. At the lower end with an RTX 5060 and 16GB RAM, it's a compelling deal for the CPU power you get. At the high end, you're paying a big premium for the ROG branding and flashy looks. Shop carefully—the value is entirely in the spec sheet you actually get.

Stacked up against the HP Omen 45L, the G700 often has a better CPU for similar money, but the Omen might offer better value on the GPU side. The Alienware Aurora R16 is its direct aesthetic competitor, but Alienware's proprietary parts can be a nightmare to upgrade later. If you want pure performance per dollar and don't care about RGB, a Lenovo Legion Tower or building your own will likely beat it. The G700's win is in its complete, tested package from a known component maker.

If you need a small form factor PC, look elsewhere immediately—this is a behemoth. Also, hardcore enthusiasts who only care about max FPS per dollar should probably build their own or look at other brands, as the high-end configs get very expensive for the GPU you get.

Buy this if you want a powerful, pre-built gaming PC from a reputable brand and you don't mind a giant tower under your desk. It's perfect for someone who does heavy CPU work like streaming, coding, or content creation alongside their gaming. Just double-check the exact specs before you click buy, because the 'G700' name covers a huge range.