ASUS ROG G700 Black Review

The ASUS ROG G700 packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 and RTX 5070 into a huge, well-cooled desktop that's dead quiet and loaded with more ports than you'll ever need. It's a top performer for gaming and heavy multitasking, though reliability is average. Grab it when priced around $2,000 and you'll have a killer rig with room to grow.

ASUS's ROG G700 is a prebuilt gaming desktop that doesn't mess around. With a 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and an RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM, this thing is built to rip through modern games and any productivity task you throw at it. The 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD keep everything snappy, and Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed so you're ready to roll. But grab a friend to help you unbox it—this tower weighs over 40 pounds and dominates your desk.

We've seen it score exceptionally well for gaming (90.7), home office (88.8), and workstation use (88.8), but its compactness is laughably bad (44.3). That trade-off gives you tons of internal space for upgrades and a clean airflow path, so heat isn't a problem. Ports? It's a flex: 11 USB-A, 2 USB-C, DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6. You'll never need a hub.

In our testing, the Core Ultra 7 265F delivers serious crunch power—it's well above average and crushes productivity and gaming loads. The RTX 5070 PRIME is a standout performer for 1440p and even 4K gaming, slotting in near the top of our charts. 32GB of speedy DDR5 RAM keeps multitasking buttery, and the 1TB NVMe SSD offers quick load times, though you'll likely fill it fast with modern game installs. Cooling is quiet and effective; under sustained loads the fans stay more of a gentle hum than a roar.

Pricing is chaotic—we spotted listings from $1,848 all the way up to an absurd $47,608. At the low end, this machine is a steal, undercutting what you'd spend building a similar spec yourself. Anything around $2,000 is fair, but be patient and hunt for the best deal. ASUS's own store and authorized retailers typically offer the most sane pricing. If you see it creeping past $2,500, walk away.

Against the HP OMEN 45L, the G700 trades blows in raw frames but wins on connectivity and upgrade ease. The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i often feels more polished and historically scores better on reliability, though it costs a bit more for matched specs. The Dell XPS desktop is sleeker but restricts future upgrades, while the Mac mini M4 is a productivity champ that can't game. For a big, no-compromise expandable tower with a port lineup that's essentially a flex, the ASUS is the one to beat.

Skip this if you're tight on desk space or need anything remotely portable. At 40+ pounds and 58L, it's a beast. If you want the absolute fastest CPU (look for a Core Ultra 9 config) or need more than 1TB of storage without immediate DIY, keep shopping. And if proven long-term reliability is your top concern, the Lenovo Legion series tends to fare better in that department.

The ASUS ROG G700 is for gamers and creators who want brawny performance and a future-proof chassis without fiddling with DIY builds. It shines if you value silent cooling, monstrous port count, and tool-less access over a small footprint. Just make sure you have the desk space and a buddy for setup day.