Asus ROG Edition 20 gaming PC build - A pricey powerhouse PC
A unique PC build featuring high-end components from Asus' Edition 20 lineup, including a powerful GPU, a large EATX PC case, and a 3000W power supply. The build is estimated to cost around $15,000, making it a luxury item for the select few.
The gaming PC market has seen a significant increase in prices for high-end components, making it challenging for enthusiasts to build a powerful system without breaking the bank. However, Asus has taken a different approach with its Edition 20 lineup, offering a range of premium components that can be used to build a truly unique gaming PC.
The Asus ROG Edition 20 gaming PC build is a prime example of this approach. The system features a powerful GPU, a large EATX PC case, and a 3000W power supply, making it a true powerhouse of a machine. The build is estimated to cost around $15,000, making it a luxury item for the select few.
### PC Case
The Asus ROG GR20 Edition 20 open-frame EATX PC case is a new design that supports large EATX motherboards and can be converted to stand vertically, horizontally, or even diagonally for a striking look. The case features a crossflow fan that blows cool air onto the GPU, RGB light strips around the edges, and four fast USB ports that can be mounted near the bottom or up top.
### Motherboard
The Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 motherboard is a high-end board that supports up to nine M.2 SSDs and has more USB-C ports than any board the author has seen outside of a trade show. The motherboard also features large copper VRM heatsinks designed to specifically thermally mesh with the bundled Ryugin 260 Edition 20 AIO cooler.
### GPU
The Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 graphics card is a powerful GPU that features a curved OLED screen and a glass backplate. The GPU's curved screen requires a USB cable to be run from the back of the GPU to the motherboard for power and data.
### PSU
The Asus ROG Thor Titanium III 3000W Edition 20 power supply is a large PSU designed to deliver up to 3000W of power, specifically for the above Astral 5090 Edition 20 GPU. The PSU is fully modular and features its own magnetic OLED display.
### Peripherals
The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme 75% Edition 20 mechanical keyboard features a mix of transparent and partially transparent keycaps and a gold metal jog wheel. The keyboard costs $599 and has a gold color default RGB backlighting.
The Asus ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 gaming mouse features a 65K sensor, a gold scroll wheel and side buttons, and a transparent chassis with RGB that illuminates the ROG 20th Anniversary logo. The mouse costs $259 and has a transparent plastic chassis.
The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W Edition 20 gaming monitor features a tandem OLED panel rated to 1,500 nits of peak brightness and a button below the screen to easily switch between the panel's 54Hz and 540Hz refresh rates. The monitor costs about $100 more than the non-Edition 20 version for the addition of some gold plating, stealth-black futuristic looks, and a transparent rear chassis panel.
| Component | Price | | --- | --- | | Asus ROG GR20 Edition 20 open-frame EATX PC case | $650-$730 | | Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 motherboard | $3,299.99 | | Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 graphics card | $5,999 | | Asus ROG Thor Titanium III 3000W Edition 20 power supply | $899 | | Asus ROG Azoth Extreme 75% Edition 20 mechanical keyboard | $599 | | Asus ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 gaming mouse | $259 | | Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W Edition 20 gaming monitor | $100 more than the non-Edition 20 version |
The Asus ROG Edition 20 gaming PC build is a unique and powerful system that features high-end components from Asus' Edition 20 lineup. The build is estimated to cost around $15,000, making it a luxury item for the select few.
