With the ROG Strix Helios, ASUS offers a high-quality midi tower with tempered glass side windows. This not only looks very good with other Republic of Gamers products, but also offers integrated RGB LED lighting that can be configured via ASUS Aura Sync.
MADE FOR SHOWCASE BUILDS
ROG Strix Helios is a premium mid-tower gaming case with three tempered-glass panels, refined aluminum frame and integrated front-panel RGB lighting. Built-in cable management, including a multifunction cover with GPU braces, keeps the interior sharp and tidy. Engineered for expandability and performance, it's ready for an up to EATX motherboard and serious water-cooling setups – making it the perfect choice for a classic ROG showcase build.
PREMIUM DESIGN & AESTHETICS
ROG Strix Helios is made for showcase builds with three smoked tempered-glass panels fitted in a refined brushed-aluminum frame. A stunning display of dynamic RGB lighting is integrated into the front panel to outshine the competition.
AURA SYNC RGB LIGHTING
Featuring integrated addressable RGB LEDs in the front panel that can be customized using a dedicated control button or with Aura software, ROG Strix Helios can cast millions of colors and a range of effects that can be synchronized with a vast ecosystem of components to augment your build.
EFFORTLESS CABLE MANAGEMENT
Keep your build sharp and tidy with flexible covers and a comprehensive cable-management system.
EASY INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
ROG Strix Helios is designed with multiple easy installation mechanisms to provide the smoothest building experience, even for DIY novices. Keeping your rig clean is made easy with built-in dust filters and easy access to all areas.
One push of the release buttons at the rear of the case lets you swing down the side panels for instant, tool-less access to the interior. The tempered-glass panels are bottom-hinged, meaning they will remain supported at an angle until you're ready to detach them completely.
Two removable brackets let you easily mount fans and radiators before installing the whole unit into the case, simplifying your building experience.
Removable filters on the top, front and underside provide all-round protection from dust, and make short work of cleaning and maintenance.
VERSATILE GRAPHICS CARD MOUNTING
Fit up to three graphics cards in standard orientation, or two vertically for extra showcase flair using a bundled bracket.
READY FOR SERIOUS COOLING
Built to perform and primed for expansion, ROG Strix Helios can accommodate an up to EATX motherboard and offers ample space for hardcore water-cooling setups. With support for up to 420mm front and 360mm top radiators, room is also reserved for installing a water-cooling pump and reservoir.
ADVANCED I/O PANEL
The I/O panel is loaded with connectivity, including a reversible USB 3.1 Type-C™ port. It also features dedicated fan speed and RGB lighting controls for making adjustments on-the-fly.
COMFORTABLE CASE HANDLES
Easily carry your prized build to LAN parties using the ergonomic and stylish fabric handles that are rigorously tested to support up to 50 kg.
INTEL Core i9-13900KS, clock frequency @ 6.0GHz, cores 24 (8+16), threads 32 (16+16), turbo clock 6.00GHz (Thermal Velocity Boost), 5.70GHz (Turbo Boost Max 3.0), 5.40GHz (P- Core), 4.30GHz (E-Core), base clock 3.00GHz (P-Core), 2.20GHz (E-Core), Skt. Intel 1700, architecture Raptor Cove (P-Core), Gracemont (E-Core), L2 -Cache 32MB (8x 2MB + 16x 1MB), L3 cache 36MB, memory controller dual channel DDR5-5600 (PC5-44800), DDR4-3200 (PC4-25600), 89.6GB/s, max. 128GB ECC support yes , SMT yes (Intel Hyper-Threading), remote maintenance yes (Intel vPro), free multiplier yes, CPU functions AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, 
Boot Guard, CET, DL Boost, EIST, GNA 3.0, ISM, Idle States, Instruction Set 64bit (Intel 64), MBEC, OS Guard, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Secure Key, Speed Shift, Thermal Monitoring, Thread Director, VMD, VT-d, VT-x, VT-x EPT, XD Bit , PCIe lanes 16x PCIe 5.0, 4x PCIe 4.0, chipset interface DMI 4.0, 16GT/s (PCIe 4.0 x8).
Intel itself speaks of the fastest desktop processor in the world with the new top model, the Core i9-13900KS. To achieve this goal, Intel has increased clock rates up to 6.0 GHz, doubled the number of E-Cores and revised the cache system.
With the Raptor Lake processors and in particular the Core i9-13900K, Intel currently has processors on offer that have a comfortable advantage over the competition, at least in single-core applications such as games. Apparently, that doesn't stop Intel from working on an even faster model: Intel Core i9-13900KS.
With the Core i9-12900KS, Intel wanted to counter the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as the first processor with 3D V-Cache. The same task could now be given to the Core i9-13900KS in the current generation, as soon as AMD launches the Ryzen 7000 processors with the enlarged cache as well.
The Raptor Lake processors are fully compatible with all socket 1700 motherboards with a 600 chipset. Compared to its predecessor, the new Z790 socket offers eight additional PCIe Gen4 lanes, with the chipset itself now being connected to the CPU with DMI Gen 4.0. In addition, the chipset can provide more USB 3.2 ports with fast 20 Gbps.
ASUS is known for the ROG STRIX - Republic Of Gamers series. ASUS has also been offering AiO cooling for some time. The top model from the ROG Strix series is the ROG Strix LC 360 RGB. In the standard version, it appears in black and with RGB lighting.
The ASUS ROG STRIX LC360 RGB convinces across the board. Apart from the enormous power of the pump and the fans, it is a feast for the eyes in terms of workmanship, performance and color play. The mirror surface with the ROG in LED - madness. The pump installed by ASUS really didn't promise too much and is a clear plus in terms of performance, even in the lower cooling area.
Above all, it scores with high cooling performance and is at the forefront of AiO cooling. This high performance is not only offered at maximum fan speed, but also at moderate fan speed. With the ROG Strix LC 360 RGB, ASUS delivers a very powerful AiO water cooling system. Apart from the impressive cooling performance, the processing quality, optics (adjustable RGB lighting) and the secure mounting system know how to please. The clear software also speaks for the purchase.
So if you like performance, clean processing of the components and RGB effects, the ASUS ROG STRIX LC 360 RGB is definitely the first port of call.
Per:
+ Noble design
+ lighting
+ Very good cooling performance
+RGB
Cons:
- N / A
ASUS ROG Strix Z790-F Gaming WIFI, Skt Intel 1700, chipset Intel Z790, RAM 4x DDR5 DIMM, dual PC5-57600U/DDR5-7200 (OC), max.128GB, expansion slots 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 ( x4), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1, 1x M.2/M key (PCIe 4.0 x4, 22110/2280/2260/2242), 1x M.2/M key (PCIe 4.0 x4, 22110/ 2280/2260/2242), 1x M.2/M-Key (PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280/2260/2242), 1x M.2/M-Key (PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA, 2280/2260/2242), external connections 1x HDMI 2.1 (iGPU), 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (iGPU), 
1x USB-C 3.2 (20Gb/s), 1x USB-C 3.1 (10Gb/s), 2x USB-A 3.1 (10Gb/s), 4x USB-A 3.0 (5Gb/s), 2x USB-A 2.0 (480Mb/s), 1x 2.5GBase-T (Intel I225-V), 5x jack, 1x Toslink, internal connections 1x USB-C 3.2 Key-A header (20Gb/s, PD, max. 30W), 1x USB 3.0 header (5Gb/s, 2x USB 3.0), 2x USB 2.0 header (480Mb/ s, 4x USB 2.0), 4x SATA 6Gb/s, 1x chassis intrusion header, Audio 7.1 ASUS SupremeFX), AMP (Savitech SV3H712), DTS Sound Unbound, Wireless Wi-Fi 6E (WLAN 802.11a/b/g /n/ac/ax, 2x2), Bluetooth 5.3, RAID level 0/1/5/10, RGB lighting, 3 zones (chipset cooler, I/O cover, M.2 cooler), special features audio+solid capacitors, diagnostic LED (LED indicators), 5x M.2 passive cooler, integrated I/O panel, onboard TPM 2.0 support (Intel PTT), incl. bracket for RAM fan.
Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 13th generation Intel Core processors
Robust Power Delivery: 16 + 1 power solution for 90A per stage with dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and long-life capacitors to support multi-core processors
Optimized VRM Thermals: Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover highly conductive thermal pads and are connected to an L-shaped heat pipe
Sufficient M.2 support: One PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slot with heatsink and backplate and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
Rich connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port on the back and additional port on the front with PD 3.0 up to 30W, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, HDMI® 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4
High-performance networks: Integrated WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Intelligent Control ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation features simplify setup and improve performance
Immersive gaming audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including an RGB header and addressable Gen 2 headers
DIY-Friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Pre-Assembled I/O Shield, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack™ Button, BIOS FlashBack LED and Clear CMOS Button
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB silver DIMM Kit 32GB, DDR5-6000, CL36-36-36-96, on-die ECC, type DDR5 DIMM 288-pin, on-die ECC, clock 6000MHz, modules 2x 16GB, JEDEC PC5- 48000U, CAS Latency CL 36 (corresponds to ~12.00ns), Row-to-Column Delay tRCD 36 (corresponds to ~12.00ns), Row Precharge Time tRP 36 (corresponds to ~12.00ns), Active-to-Precharge Time tRAS 96 (corresponds to ~32.00ns), voltage 1.35V, module height 43.5mm, heatspreader housing, RGB lighting, special features Intel XMP 3.0.
Trident Z5 RGB series DDR5 memory is designed for ultra-high performance on DDR5 platforms. Featuring a sleek and streamlined aluminum heatspreader design, available in metallic silver or matte black, the Trident Z5 RGB series DDR5 DRAM memory is the ideal choice to build a high-performance system.
Blazing Fast DDR5 Performance
Ushering in a new era of memory performance with ultra-fast data transfer speeds, the Trident Z5 RGB is engineered to high performance and quality standards. Each Trident Z5 RGB memory module is created from hand-screened DDR5 DRAM ICs to achieve high memory performance on DDR5 platforms.
Extreme Memory Performance with Intel Core Platform
G.SKILL is dedicated to develop performance overclocked memory kits. Developed and optimized on the Intel Core platform, Trident Z5 RGB taps into the speed potential of DDR5 to bring a whole new level of performance to worldwide overclockers and PC enthusiasts.
Premium Dual-Texture Heatspreader Design
The Trident Z5 family incorporates hypercar design elements into the iconic Trident heatspreader, creating a sleek and futuristic look. Featuring a black brushed-aluminum strip inset into a metallic silver or matte black body, and topped with a translucent RGB light bar optimized for smooth lighting, the Trident Z5 RGB is ideal for a wide variety of PC build themes.
Streamlined RGB Light Bar
Designed with a streamlined light bar, the Trident Z5 RGB looks sleeker than ever. Featuring customizable RGB lighting through the G.SKILL lighting control software or supported third party motherboard software, personalizing the colors and lighting effects of the Trident Z5 RGB is a breeze.
Sync Up with System Lighting
Want to sync up your system lighting? You can use Asus Aura*, Gigabyte RGB Fusion*, MSI Mystic Light*, or ASRock Polychrome Sync* software to personalize the colors and effects of your Trident Z5 RGB memory and compatible motherboards!
KFA2 GeForce RTX 4090 SG (1-Click OC), 24GB GDDR6X, connections 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, chip AD102-300-A1 "Ada Lovelace", 128SM, 609mm², chip clock 2230MHz, boost: 2595MHz (OC mode ), memory 24GB GDDR6X, 1313MHz, 21Gbps (21008MHz effective), 384bit, 1008GB/s, shader units/TMUs/ROPs 16384/512/176, cooling 3x axial fan (102mm), special features real-time ray tracing (128 cores), tensor cores (512), NVIDIA G- Sync, NVIDIA VR Ready, AV1 Decode, HDCP 2.3,
0dB Zero Fan mode, backplate, LED lighting (RGB), boost clock overclocked (+75MHz), Interface PCIe 4.0 x16, computing power 85.03 TFLOPS (FP32), 1.33 TFLOPS (FP64), DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, OpenCL 3.0, Vulkan 1.3, shader model 6.6.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the ultimate GeForce GPU. It boasts huge advances in performance, efficiency, and AI-powered graphics. Experience ultra-high-performance gaming, incredibly detailed virtual worlds, unprecedented productivity and new ways to create. They are based on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture and are equipped with 24 GB of G6X memory to offer the ultimate experience for gamers and creators.
Always one step ahead, even in the game. The ultimate platform for gamers and creators. The Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world. With the power of the RTX 40 series and the third generation RT cores, you can experience incredibly detailed virtual worlds like never before.
The power multiplier with AI.
DLSS is a revolutionary breakthrough in AI-powered graphics that massively boosts performance. DLSS 3 leverages the new fourth-generation Tensor Cores and Optical Flow Accelerator on GeForce RTX 40-series GPUs to use AI to create additional high-quality frames.
Victory measured in milliseconds.
NVIDIA Reflex and GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs offer the lowest latency and best responsiveness for the ultimate competitive advantage. Designed to optimize and measure system latency, Reflex delivers faster aiming, faster response times, and the best aiming accuracy for competitive games.
Your ideas, accelerated by NVIDIA Studio.
Take your creative projects to the next level with NVIDIA Studio. Thanks to the new dedicated hardware, the RTX 40 series offers unmatched performance in 3D rendering, video editing and graphic design. Experience feature-rich RTX accelerations in top creative apps, best-in-class NVIDIA Studio drivers engineered for maximum stability, and a suite of exclusive tools that harness the power of RTX for AI-powered creative workflows.
FSP Hydro PTM Pro 1200W, fan 135mm, semi-passive, volume <35dB (A) (manufacturer), 24.17dB (A) (Cybenetics, 115V), 22.76dB (A) (Cybenetics, 230V) Fully modular cable management, connections 1x 20/24 pin, 3x 4/8 pin ATX12V, 8x 6/8 pin PCIe, 14x SATA, 5x IDE, 1x floppy, average efficiency 92% (manufacturer), 91% (80 PLUS, 115V), 89.79% (Cybenetics, 115V), 91.99% (Cybenetics, 230V), certificates 80 PLUS Platinum (manufacturer), 80 PLUS Platinum (115V), ETA-Platinum ( 115V), LAMBDA-A (115V), ETA-Silver (230V), LAMBDA-A (230V), number of 12V rails 1 + 3.3V 20A + 5V 20A + 12V 100A -12V 0.3A + 5Vsb 3A PFC active form factor ATX PS / 2 special features ErP Lot 6, semi-passive mode switchable. 
Compared to the previous generation, Hydro PTM PRO is an IEC62368 certified PSU that has been greatly improved in its safety design as well as a more compact dimension without compromising its efficiency. It comes with exclusive Off-Wet technology "conformal coating", which protects the power supply and its internal components from dust, humidity, stains for harsh environments, the Hydro PTM PRO series is tested to work perfectly even in 95% relative humidity.
Intel Latest CPU ready
Global Safety Approved
High efficiency ≧ 92%
Powerful +12V single rail design
Quiet and durable cooling
Full Japanese electrolytic capacitors
Compliance with newest ATX 12V V2.52 & EPS 12 v2.92 standards
Intelligent fan speed control circuit design
Full protections OCP,OVP, SCP,OPP,OTP, UVP
High Wattages with 80PLUS® Platinum Certification
Unique product ID with changeable side stickers for DIY enthusiasts and gamers
SAMSUNG SSD PM9A1 1TB, M.2, design Solid State Module (SSM), form factor M.2 2280, interface M.2 / M-Key (PCIe 4.0 x4), read 7000MB / s, write 5100MB / s SLC-Cached IOPS 4K read / write 1000k / 850k, memory modules 3D-NAND TLC, Samsung, 136 layers (V-NAND v6), reliability prognosis 1.5 million hours (MTBF), Samsung Elpis (S4LV003) controller, 8 channels, 1GB cache (LPDDR4), SLC cache, NVMe 1.3c protocol, data protection functions 256bit AES, TCG Opal 2.0, power consumption 0.035W (idle), 0.005W (sleep mode), special features L1.2 low-power standby.
The Samsung OEM SSD PM9A1 is made entirely of semiconductor components and uses NAND flash memory, which has high reliability and advanced technology in a small form factor. Thanks to the support of the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) 4.0 interface standard, performance is much faster than that of SATA SSDs. A comparison of the speed makes it clear that the PM9A1 version is definitely ahead. In contrast to the 6,000 MB / s, the two previous models only offered 3,500 MB / s. This is no wonder. After all, both OEMs were equipped with PCIe 3.0 and not the latest PCIe 4.0 standard.
The Samsung PM9A1 is an M.2 SSD with PCIe 4.0 and practically the OEM counterpart to the 980 Pro.
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No optical disc drive in the system!
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI® port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks*
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Monitor connections can be found in the detailed description of “GRAPHIC CARD(S)”
Front ports of the PC / Cases can be found in the detailed description of “CASE“
Integrated WLAN. For more information click "Motherboard" or "Interfaces" !
The ultimate pleasure for your ears thanks to Creative Sound Blaster Cinema.
MSI, the world's leader in motherboards and graphics cards has chosen Creative Sound Blaster Cinema audio technology for its new motherboard lineup. Sound Blaster is the leading brand in PC gaming audio and MSI is excited about the prospect of providing class-leading audio technology with its motherboards. Thanks to the Sound Blaster Cinema suite of audio technologies, gamers can enjoy upgraded surround sound through their stereo headphones, enhanced gaming sound effects and Smart Volume control for long gaming sessions.
When using Sound Blaster Cinema, gamers will be able to hear their opponents more clearly and easily while enjoying the competitive advantage of accurate positional audio to reveal the precise location of their opponents.
Sound Blaster Cinema
Armed with the technology of the biggest name in PC gaming audio, gamers can leverage Sound Blaster Cinema to get the best sound enhancements for today's games powered by Sound Blaster SBX Pro Studio technology. Each of the five technologies of SBX Pro Studio is focused on delivering a more immersive gaming experience:
-SBX Bass - SBX Bass technology dramatically improves the sound experience by expanding the low frequency tones
-SBX Crystalizer - Ensures that every audio detail is heard by restoring the "highs" and "lows" that are compromised with audio compression
-SBX Dialog Plus - SBX Dialog Plus intelligently enhances voices in games and moves for dramatically clearer dialog
-SBX Surround - Goes beyond 7.1 surround sound creating unprecedented levels of audio realism including stunning surround effects that produce virtual speakers around, above and below you
-SBX Smart Volume - Address the problem of abrupt volume level changes in games by intelligently applying gain and attenuation to deliver consistent volume levels
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional 64Bit, pre-installed with all necessary device drivers. Switch on and get started!
The launch of Windows 10 and the associated developments are among the most important market launches in Microsoft's corporate history. Windows 10 not only brings a new version of the operating system onto the market, Windows 10 enables a new platform generation:
"We want to ensure that we offer developers the largest and most vibrant user base for their applications," said Satya Nadella in his opening keynote at BUILD 2015 in San Francisco. Windows 10 is now available in 190 countries and 111 languages.
The browser is really new in Windows 10: Edge replaces Internet Explorer. The new browser doesn't just have the cooler name. It is also much faster. In almost all browser benchmarks, Edge depends on IE 11 from Windows 8.1. It can almost double its pace in Mozilla's Kraken benchmark. It looks the same in Google's Octane 2.0 test. Its pace remains roughly the same in the Sunspider test and the Peacekeeper benchmark. Conclusion: When it comes to the browser speed, Windows 10 with Edge catches up a lot. In Kraken and Octane, Edge overtakes the competition, in the Sunspider he stays ahead. The old conditions are only preserved in the Peacekeeper test.
Windows start
Microsoft already shortened the start times of Windows extremely with Windows 8. If the computer is switched off using "Shut down", it does not switch itself off, but only goes into hibernation - from which it can wake up more quickly. Even with a real Katlstart or restart, Windows 8.1 is slightly slower: However, over time, Windows remembers the files that it needs for the start: The start time is shortened with repeated starts. After ten starts, the two operating systems were almost on par with 20 seconds (Windows 10) and 22 seconds (Windows 8.1).
System performance
Windows is actually getting faster and faster the older it gets: For most components, manufacturers are releasing ever more up-to-date drivers that accelerate the hardware. Windows feels like it is getting slower and slower: This is mostly due to the fact that the autostart folder is filling up with more and more entries, more and more tools are running in the background and more and more programs that are no longer used are littering the memory. The performance tests show hardly any difference between Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Sometimes one system is faster, sometimes the other. But all the results are so closely related - with less than three percent difference - that no difference is noticeable in practice. This also applies to tests such as Cinebench R15, which primarily check the processor performance. Even if we repeated the tests several times, nothing changed: When saving and buffering frequently used files, nothing seems to have changed between Windows 8.1 and 10. Conclusion: When it comes to hardware performance, Windows 10 is as fast as Windows 8.1 - or vice versa. So that Windows 10 stays fast, the same rules apply as always with Windows: Install the latest drivers and keep the system clean.
3D performance
Windows 10 comes with the new Direct X12 3D interface. DX12 is designed to allow game programmers to use the capabilities of the GPU more efficiently. Computers with less powerful graphics cards can also benefit from this and display graphically complex games more smoothly. At the moment, the potential of DX12 can only be demonstrated using synthetic benchmarks such as the API overhead test. Conclusion: Windows 10 has the potential to accelerate games on weaker systems thanks to the DX12. But the concrete results will only show games that use DX12. The first should appear at the end of the year.
Windows 10 lays a good foundation: the hardware manufacturers have to use this to tease out a performance plus with improved drivers. Or in the case of Direct X12 game programmers who use the capabilities of the new interface in games.
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a) Complete assembling of the PC system or notebook including serial number management
b) Optimization of the cabling between the individual PC components for the purpose of optimal air flow in the system
c) Optimization and performance enhancement of various hardware components (GraKa / CPU etc.)
d) Installation of the latest BIOS updates (motherboard, GraKa)
e) Complete configuration of the BIOS settings to provide the maximum performance and reliability of the PC system + storage of the settings in order to be able to reload them later (e.g. after changing the BIOS battery)
f) free hotline
g) 24-hour long-term test for quality control of the PC components
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