ASUS ROG G700 Gaming Review

This is the USB king of gaming desktops. Buy it for the incredible port selection and reliable performance, but plan to upgrade the RAM and storage eventually.

The ASUS ROG G700 is a solid, no-fuss gaming desktop that gets the basics right. It's not trying to be the most powerful or the smallest machine on the block. It's just a reliable workhorse with a killer feature you don't see every day: an absurd number of USB ports. Seriously, with 13 USB-A ports, you could plug in every peripheral you own and still have room for a few flash drives. That's the one thing you need to know about this PC.

The performance is exactly what you'd expect from a mid-range setup like this. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F and RTX 5060 combo is a strong pairing for 1080p and 1440p gaming. Nothing here will blow your mind with benchmark records, but it's a well above average performer that handles modern games with ease. In our tests, it was quiet and cool, which is a nice bonus. The real standout, again, is the connectivity. Having that many ports is a genuine luxury that makes setup and daily use a breeze.

At $1500, it's priced right in the thick of the mid-range market. You're paying for a complete, reliable system from a trusted brand, not for cutting-edge specs. For that money, you get a PC that will game great for years and has the best I/O panel we've seen in ages. It's a good value if you want a plug-and-play machine that won't give you headaches.

Compared directly to rivals like the Dell Alienware Aurora or HP OMEN 45L, the ROG G700 often trades raw spec leadership for better build quality and smarter design. The Alienware might have more configurable options, but it often costs more for similar performance. The HP OMEN can be flashier. The G700's strength is its straightforward, enthusiast-friendly approach. It's the one where you won't feel like you're fighting the case to upgrade a part later.

If you're looking for a compact, portable, or ultra-high-end machine, this isn't it. It's big, heavy, and mid-range. For a more powerful GPU in this price range, look at configs from MSI or Lenovo. For a tiny desktop, go with a mini-ITX build.

We recommend the ASUS ROG G700 if you want a dependable, well-built gaming desktop that excels at the practical stuff. It's for the gamer who has a keyboard, mouse, headset, webcam, controller, and maybe a stream deck, and is tired of using a USB hub. It's not the fastest or the smallest, but it might be the most convenient desktop you can buy right now. Just be ready to buy more RAM and storage down the line.