ASUS ROG Strix GL12CX Gaming Desktop Computer, Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB, Windows 10 Pro, Iron Gray

Rebirth of a Gaming Beast
The newly re-engineered ROG Strix GL12CX further pushes the limits of extreme gaming performance and features a striking, unconventional design. This Windows 10 gaming desktop now boasts the latest 9th Generation Intel Core i7-9700K processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics for unrivaled gaming experiences. It features the ROG-exclusive DIMM.2 module with support for dual SSDs that can be configured in RAID, along with tool-free expansion bays and an esports-ready hot-swap SSD tray for easy upgrades. A transparent side panel and Aura Sync lighting effects let you customize the colors of Strix GL12CX, inside and out.

Design

Defying Convention
ROG Strix GL12CX draws inspiration from stealthy ninjas, with an all-black chassis featuring sharp angles and slashes evoking strikes of a katana on armor. Some of those slashes serve as intake or exhaust vents, while others incorporate Aura Sync LEDs for limitless customization and matching with compatible peripherals.

CPU

Overclocked For Formidable Firepower
Only the very best processors are chosen to power ROG Strix GL12CX. It features a new 9th Generation Intel Core i7-9700K CPU that's factory overclocked up to a top speed of 4.9GHz for a serious performance boost. Strix GL12CX is great for gaming, but it's capable of so much more: multitask, play, stream and record your gaming sessions, with plenty more performance to spare!

Graphics

Unrivaled Graphics Performance
ROG Strix GL12CX is packed with the most advanced gaming GPU to date, with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics to ensure supersmooth 4K UHD gaming visuals and VR experiences. The new GeForce RTX 20-series graphics cards also support real-time ray tracing effects and DLSS for improved realism. In addition, NVIDIA G-SYNC reduces input lag, minimizes perceived stuttering and eliminates visual tearing.

Game Test

Geared For The Latest Games
Hours of playtesting ensure that ROG Strix GL12CX runs the latest and most popular game titles smoothly. This gaming desktop pushes the envelope, running Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Rise of the Tomb Raider at extremely smooth frame rates, even at the highest visual settings.

NVIDIA Turing Architecture
This revolutionary architecture, combined with our all-new GeForce RTX platform, fuses together real-time ray tracing, artificial intelligence and programmable shading. You've never created and enjoyed games like this before.

Real-Time Ray Tracing In Games
Ray tracing is the definitive solution for lifelike lighting, reflections and shadows, offering a level of realism far beyond what's possible using traditional rendering techniques. NVIDIA Turing is the first GPU capable of real-time ray tracing.

Performance
GeForce RTX gaming GPUs come loaded with next-generation GDDR6 memory, support for DirectX 12 features and more. This is graphics reinvented.

Game Ready Drivers
Get the highest levels of performance and the smoothest experience possible, from the moment you start playing.

Breakthrough Gaming Technologies
Get the latest NVIDIA GameWorks technologies for smooth gameplay, cinematic experiences and revolutionary 360-degree image capture-even in VR. Plus, get the performance to drive the latest displays, including VR, ultra-high-resolution and multiple monitors.

VR Ready
Experience next-generation VR performance, the lowest latency and plug-and-play compatibility with leading headsets-driven by NVIDIA VRWorks technologies. VR audio, physics and haptics let you hear and feel every moment.

Storage

Innovative DIMM.2 Module For SSDs
At the heart of ROG Strix GL12CX is a motherboard with the latest Intel Z390 chipset and an ROG-exclusive DIMM.2 module for two M.2 SSDs that are cooled by a dedicated heat sink. Strix GL12CX gives you even greater storage flexibility - pair the dual NVMe drives in a speedy RAID configuration or use one SSD as a system drive and one stick of Intel Optane memory to accelerate your HDD. NVMe PCI Express (PCIe) technology provides ROG Strix GL12CX with superfast transfer speeds to reduce loading times for apps and games.

Lighting

Your Machine, Your Style
Customizable Aura Sync lighting has over 16 million colors and several preset effects so you can customize your own RGB configurations or use them to react to in-game events and environments in compatible games. There's even internal illumination on several components, all of which can be seen through the optional transparent side panel. You can even synchronize effects and colors with Aura Sync-compatible keyboards, mice, headsets and other peripherals to give your gaming setup a consistent look.

Hot-swap SSD Tray

Engineered For Esports
The speed and intensity at the highest levels of esports tournaments keep competitors and fans at the edge of their seats. Esports tournaments such as Rift Rivals, IEM Australia and ROG Masters require gamers to save their customized settings in a hot-swap SSD prior to going upon stage. ROG Strix GL12CX features a hot-swap 2.5" SSD tray - esports is definitely in its DNA!

Upgradability

Armed and Ready
Keep up with the arms race and make sure your arsenal's up to date with an upgrade-friendly design. ROG Strix GL12CX has plenty of room for expansion: a clever internal layout gives you space for additional fans and storage drives, with proper cable management to keep things neat and organized. You don't even have to open up the case when you want more storage space, simply pop a drive into the hot-swap 2.5" SSD tray.

Thermal Design

Keep It Cool Under Pressure
ROG Strix GL12CX provides robust cooling for epic gaming marathons. Its intelligent cooling system features two dedicated isolated air chambers to improve heat dissipation. Strix GL12CX includes the innovative interwoven HyperStream design that allows for maximum heat removal and airflow into the chassis. In addition, the three fans on the top and bottom of the chassis ensure constant airflow through the system to keep the power supply and storage drives cool in the heat of battle.

Exclusive Software

Unified System Tuning And Personalization
ROG Armoury Crate puts all essential system and lighting control at your fingertips in a single utility. You can easily change settings for both and define up to four game profiles that automatically make adjustments when you launch your favorite titles. Armoury Crate even lets you manually overclock ROG Strix GL12CX beyond the processor's factory-overclocked speeds. These options are just the beginning for what will become an even more versatile tool.

Audio
Premium Audio Experience
ROG Strix GL12CX uses top-quality components to deliver especially warm and natural audio. Proprietary ROG Sonic Studio software provides clear and immersive sound, with a host of improved functions including virtual surround sound for stereo headphones and enhancements to internet calls, audio streaming and recording quality.

Extensive Connectivity

Hassle-free Compatibility And Faster Data Transfers
To ensure that you're always game-ready, ROG Strix GL12CX offers extensive connectivity options so there's more than enough ports for your gamepad, headphones, microphone and webcam. It even includes a USB 3.1 Gen 2 port for blazingly-fast data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps.