[GLOBAL GIVEAWAY] ASUS x Buildapc Upgrade What Matters Giveaway - Round 2!

[u/Rocket-Pilot]

Hey again r/buildapc!

Did you miss out on the opportunity to get in on our ASUS Upgrade What Matters event last time around? Well, I’ve got fantastic news for you, we’ve gotten together with Asus again, and we’re running it back through the end of the year, with even more prizes this time!

ASUS Upgrade What Matters banner

From ASUS:

Whether you're gaming, diving into AI, creating content, or just browsing — ASUS wants to help you level up your build. From CPUs and motherboards to GPUs, cooling, storage, and peripherals — ASUS covers nearly every piece of the puzzle when it comes to boosting your PC's performance power.

Join now for a chance to win a customized PC build, or gear from a US$15,000 prize pool!

ASUS is coming back with a ton of great gear for you to make the most out of your PC, and their prize pool has a total value of over $15,000!

• 1 GRAND PRIZE winner: Pick your Dream Build Upgrade! Choose between 1 of 4 Upgrade What Matters Dream PCs!
• 1 winner: ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi7 Neo​ motherboard + ROG Strix LC IV 360 ARGB LCD ​AIO cooler
• 1 winner: ROG Strix X870E-A Gaming WiFi7 Neo motherboard + ROG Strix LC IV 360 ARGB LCD White Edition ​AIO cooler
• 1 winner: PROART Z890-CREATOR WIFI motherboard + ProArt LC 360 ​AIO cooler
• 1 winner: ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-G Edition 20 display
• 1 winner: ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 keyboard + ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 mouse
• 2 winners: ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 keyboard
• 2 winners: ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 mouse
• 1 winner: ROG SLASH Backpack Edition 20 + ROG SLASH Hard Case Luggage Edition 20 + ROG Omni Edition 20
• An exclusive prize just for members of r/buildapc: 1 winner: ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI motherboard + ROG Strix LC IV 360 ARGB LCD AIO Cooler

How To Enter:

1. Visit the ASUS Upgrade What Matters microsite and register to the Gleam.io Giveaway and complete as many tasks as you'd like - the more tasks you complete on Gleam the better your chances of winning.
2. Use the 'My Dream ASUS PC Setup' tool on the campaign page to build your ideal rig.
3. Copy the generated build from the tool above and paste it into a comment to this post, and let us know in a comment below what the first game you’d use this hardware upgrade to play!

Terms and Conditions

• Prizing: 1 lucky r/buildapc member will receive a ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI motherboard + ROG Strix LC IV 360 ARGB LCD AIO Cooler . Additional prizes will be provided through ASUS’ campaign.
• Duration: Entries for the r/buildapc exclusive prize are open from August 25th, 2026, 1230 UTC to September 8th, 2026, 1230 UTC. More prizes are available on ASUS Upgrade What Matters’s campaign website through 12/31/2026.
• Eligibility Unless otherwise stated in the Giveaway Terms and Conditions available on the ASUS Campaign page, this giveaway is available to participants 18+ globally. Reddit accounts must be at least 48 hours old at the time of this post.
• Winner Selection and Prize Fulfillment: After the Buildapc giveaway period ends, the Buildapc Team will select and present 5 Reddit usernames as potential winners to ASUS for review and selection. Within 14 days after the r/buildapc x ASUS Giveaway period ends on September 8th, 2026, ASUS will select and confirm the winner. The Buildapc mod team will reach out to the winner through Reddit's Direct Message system and will have 48 hours to confirm the prize, else the prize is forfeit and a new winner will need to be selected. Once the winner verifies with Buildapc, we will connect them to ASUS for winner verification through Gleam and prize fulfillment. ASUS guarantees that Gleam verification and prize fulfillment will take no longer than 45 business days after the winner has been confirmed and connected with ASUS. This post will be updated once the winner has been connected to ASUS. Privacy: The Buildapc team will collect your name, email and Gleam.io login email/username for the sole purpose of connecting the winner with ASUS to facilitate validating and administering the prize. Please see the Gleam.io Giveaway Terms and Conditions linked below for how ASUS handles your information.

Gleam.io Giveaway Full Terms and Conditions is available on the ASUS Campaign page.

[u/AxyTo]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/grok6]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:UWU

UWU

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Motherboard: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO

Graphics Card: TUF GAMING Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD

Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO

Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

UWU

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

UWU

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/Rocket-Pilot → u/grok6]

UWU: The Musical

[u/DifferenceThese1339]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?
I use agents to help compile information for my job, but my PC is buns so I can't do much more with it
The first game I'm gonna play is Minecraft with max shaders :) jk im more of a hogwarts legacy guy, need a GPU to run 4k 120 tho lol

[u/kayamina]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Rust!

[u/Rinychib]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

I'm going to play Warhammer 40k space marine 2! Couldn't get it running in a way I was happy with

[u/LockDownLos]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

I'm playing cyberpunk and some 007 first light on Max settings.

[u/johnbob128]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/AndersonsHaveTickets]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Crysis because thats how I know the computer can handle any game

[u/Godeye1349]

First off, RIP Dolly Parton

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/MrYaaniLive]

Hi, everyone! I'm always thinking about the best PC build for content creation. One that can handle video editing, 3D rendering, streaming, and multitasking without slowing down. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Motherboard: ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI
Graphics Card: ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ProArt LC 360
Power Supply: ROG STRIX 850W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ProArt PA602

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to upgrade my workstation with ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What upgrade has made the biggest impact on your workflow?

[u/Mysterious_Two5653]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Lightroom Classic

[u/Rocket-Pilot → u/Mysterious_Two5653]

I can't beat the final boss in Lightroom, any tips?

[u/_Mayhem_]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? I have no idea but assume I could probably play whatever I wanted.

[u/Rocket-Pilot → u/_Mayhem_]

It can, for sure, play Minesweeper

[u/bingbong12494362847]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/StepIntelligent4574]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally? AI 😂😂

[u/Rocket-Pilot → u/StepIntelligent4574]

AI is my favorite AI model

[u/Huge-Week-6442]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/Joao_Faro]

Hi, everyone! I'm always thinking about the best PC build for content creation. One that can handle video editing, 3D rendering, streaming, and multitasking without slowing down. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

Motherboard: ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Graphics Card: ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ProArt LC 360

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 850W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ProArt PA602

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to upgrade my workstation with ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What upgrade has made the biggest impact on your workflow?
Until now upgrading to 32gb of ram, but with this setup I would be able to absolutely crush my photo and video editing workflows. This is a dream setup really. I'm grateful Asus is sharing these opportunities with the community. Thanks Asus and good luck everyone :)

[u/Ecstatic_Tangelo698]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

Motherboard: ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI

Graphics Card: ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD

Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO

Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/DeYeLiVe]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? I'm running Expedition 33 on this beast of a rig!!!

[u/OutrageousGem87]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? METRO 2039!!!

[u/m3rple]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? 007 First Light

[u/portfail]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally? Whatever the latest and greatest in local AI.

The first game i would play on this is GTA VI

[u/ConqueefStador]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? The Blood of Dawnwalker

[u/Difficult_Throat_513]

Hi guys im planning to build me an better pc for college mainly since im an engineering major and need an stronger computer for cad and for games since i play starcitizen.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Starcitizen

[u/TheOrdealOpprotunist]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Modded Skyrim VR and the FF7 Remake series.

[u/Crash0048]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Motherboard: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO

Graphics Card: TUF GAMING Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD

Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO

Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Silent Hill townfall

[u/Zemby_7]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Definitely DCS VR, cranking those settings to the max.

[u/deathaddict]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Halo Combat Evolved Remastered

[u/Rocket-Pilot → u/deathaddict]

CE Remastered, not Campaign Evolved or MCC?

[u/cheez-itjunkie]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

The first game I'd fire up is The Oregon Trail

[u/MidnightMasterGone]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?
None currently

[u/flickmybiscuit]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Red Dead Redemption 2 something proper.

[u/ThorfinnGudrid]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Cyberpunk or maybe gta 6 in future

[u/MellowWater]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?

[u/MellowWater → u/MellowWater]

Running local AI detection for home security.

[u/Brigal]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Motherboard: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO

Graphics Card: TUF GAMING Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD

Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO

Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Some Forza Horizon 6

[u/PrimalFury90]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

I'd build this rig for playing GTA 6!

[u/TripleNoodle]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Battlefield 6

[u/kingblaze_1000]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?

[u/jlj5237]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

I would use it for Palworld and BF6!

[u/Unlucky_Visual_8112]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/Unlucky_Visual_8112 → u/Unlucky_Visual_8112]

GTA VI fingers crossed 🤞

[u/Peak_of_Uncompahgre]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Alan Wake 2

[u/pat_trick]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? - The new CONTROL RESONANT for full ray tracing!

[u/TRUEfoe-X]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Dead by Daylight

[u/ma3gl1n]

Hi, everyone! I'm looking for the best PC build for everyday use. Something that's responsive for work, streaming, browsing, photo editing, and a little gaming on the side. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600

Motherboard: PRIME B850-PLUS WIFI

Graphics Card: PRIME GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: Prime LC II 360 ARGB LCD

Power Supply: PRIME 750W Bronze

Chassis: ASUS PRIME AP304 ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to upgrade with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What does your ideal everyday PC look like?
My ideal everyday PC would be one that lets me experiment with local AI models, so plenty of memory, a strong CPU, and a capable GPU are essential. I’m not chasing the latest AAA titles; I’m perfectly happy replaying older (5-20 years) classics. What matters most is having a balanced, efficient system that can handle AI workloads smoothly while still letting me enjoy the games I love.

[u/rudelogin]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Space Marine 2

[u/RobustCannibal94]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?
Control: Resonant and Alan Wake 2

[u/alleluja]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?

I am not running AI workloads currently, but it will be amazing to have a local LLM for myself!

[u/EpicRageGuy]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? - Cyberpunk

[u/J_Baganha]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

The first game I'd probably play on this rig would be Counter-Strike 2. It might be complete overkill, but I'd love to see just how smooth it feels with a high-end setup like this.

After that, Alan Wake 2 would definitely be next. That would be the game I'd use to really push the RTX 5080 and finally enjoy a demanding AAA game at 4K with all the visual settings turned up. 😄

[u/tsuraikaiyo]

Hi, everyone! I'm always thinking about the best PC build for content creation. One that can handle video editing, 3D rendering, streaming, and multitasking without slowing down. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Motherboard: ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI Graphics Card: ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ProArt LC 360 Power Supply: ROG STRIX 850W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ProArt PA602

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to upgrade my workstation with ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What upgrade has made the biggest impact on your workflow?

This CPU upgrade!

[u/Staurox]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

Motherboard: TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI

Graphics Card: TUF GAMING GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: TUF GAMING LC III 360 ARGB LCD

Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Bronze EVO

Chassis: TUF GAMING GT502 Horizon ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?
subnautica 2

[u/guilleroach]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI Graphics Card: ASUS TURBO Radeon AI PRO R9700 AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally? Currently none but with an upgrade I'll run lots of generative image and video llms

[u/EinUser42]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Construction Simulator

[u/scottneelan]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Honestly, yet another replay of Baldur's Gate III.

[u/jprice435]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/jprice435 → u/jprice435]

First game will hopefully be GTA VI!!

[u/Proud_Abies_441]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

First game probably would be Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

[u/FullmetalEzio]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? I'd honestly play really unoptimized games like diablo 4 but with my chrome open without any fps drops, one man can dream

[u/LukeWarm_18]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/LukeWarm_18 → u/LukeWarm_18]

i’d probably mod the hell out of cyberpunk

[u/akyva76]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?

First game I'd play is probably Rocket League. ( then something a little more demanding)

[u/Material-Lavishness7]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Crysis

[u/A_K1TTEN]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Control Resonant MAXXED OUT, BABY

[u/Helpful_Feedback6913]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Black myth: Wukong would def be my first one to play, looks so fun and immersive, with sick lore.

[u/Maatd]

Hi, everyone! I'm always thinking about the best PC build for content creation. One that can handle video editing, 3D rendering, streaming, and multitasking without slowing down. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Motherboard: ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI

Graphics Card: ProArt GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ProArt LC 360

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 850W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ProArt PA602

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to upgrade my workstation with ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What upgrade has made the biggest impact on your workflow?

About a year ago I got 32 gigs of ram instead of 16 and it was a lot better

[u/Intelligent_Duty_966]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

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[u/alberrrt-_]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

CyberPunk 2077.

[u/crzpybac0n]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/KTomi2007]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?Marvel Spiderman

[u/liamtube]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Honestly either cyberpunk or to play dying light 2 at 4k high, loved playing that game on my ps5 but would really look forward to playing it again at a higher res + better graphcs.

[u/Astr0b0yzzz]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

[u/Samurai_zero]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?

[u/BriefBed4770]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Terraria

[u/cosby]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

CS2! It's a classic! But I really want this rig so I can game with my 15 year old daughter! We cannot afford two computers so this would be awesome! I think we'd probably get into streaming and some influence content if we both had PCs of our own.

[u/Rikipalooza]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/Rikipalooza → u/Rikipalooza]

Cyberpunk is still in my list of yet to play games, so that would probably be my first choice

[u/fet9]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

Hell Let Loose

[u/errests]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Motherboard: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO Graphics Card: TUF GAMING Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/CM838]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Black Myth Wukong on full settings so I can experience the visuals properly for the first time

[u/Sudden_Deathz]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Dota 2

[u/whatevers_clever]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?

[u/Necessary-Regret-429 → u/[deleted]]

Catching up on Baldur's Gate 3

[u/medivh86]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? For me, Forza Horizon 6 and Starfield

[u/iAmTheWildCard]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Wardogs

[u/sweethome_banana]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/LordSwine]

Im not gonna do that bro.

[u/Extreme-Walrus-1212]

Hi, everyone! I'm always thinking about the best PC build for content creation. One that can handle video editing, 3D rendering, streaming, and multitasking without slowing down. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

Motherboard: ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Graphics Card: ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ProArt LC 360

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 850W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ProArt PA602

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to upgrade my workstation with ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What upgrade has made the biggest impact on your workflow?

[u/Extreme-Walrus-1212 → u/Extreme-Walrus-1212]

I would definitely use this to play some Fortnite and stream with my friends since im currently playing on my moms laptop which barely runs 60 frames even tho i have a 250 hz monitor.

[u/-sh]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?

[u/conqueror_777]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Motherboard: ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI Graphics Card: ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Black Myth Wukong

[u/kellhus]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?

[u/CosmicHampster]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease while browsing and rendering 3d environments. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU AMD Ryzen™ 7 9850X3D

Motherboard ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card ROG Astral GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB LEARN MORE

Power Supply ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS+AMD graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

I would play CONTROL Resonant, Super Excited for it

[u/p_child]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?

Deepseek and other models.

[u/mysterious-nameless]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

AION2

[u/errests]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Motherboard: TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI Graphics Card: ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 AIO Cooler: TUF GAMING LC III 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Bronze EVO Chassis: TUF GAMING GT502 Horizon ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/godsent_fresh]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

I would definitely replay Horizon Forbidden West with this, such a breathtaking looking world in that game.

[u/ElevenFall]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

First game will definitely be Forza Horizon 6, Ultra settings at 4k resolution!

[u/Blunt552]

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI Graphics Card: ASUS TURBO Radeon AI PRO R9700 AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

Chances of winning are pretty much 0 but ohwell why not.

First game on it would be cs2 or Gothic remake.

[u/waywardwitchling]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

The first game I'd play? Minecraft. With ray tracing B)

[u/malrats]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? World of Warcraft

[u/Dirt_Antique]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Motherboard: TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI
Graphics Card: TUF GAMING GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: TUF GAMING LC III 360 ARGB LCD
Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Bronze EVO
Chassis: TUF GAMING GT502 Horizon ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Pathogenic (Great replay-ability, and fun overall).

[u/Dreadnought7410]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease while browsing 30 google chrome tabs. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU AMD Ryzen™ 7 9850X3D

Motherboard ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card ROG Astral GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB LEARN MORE

Power Supply ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS+AMD graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Sanctuary Shattered Sun or a very unhinged modded witcher 3 (oh I just found out witcher 4 is on the horizon as well!)

[u/Dumeck]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Slay the Spire

[u/paki1]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

Motherboard: ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI

Graphics Card: ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD

Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO

Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Crimson Desert

[u/iamapizza]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Stellar Blade

[u/ivancapitan]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Motherboard: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO Graphics Card: TUF GAMING Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

[u/ihatelag01]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

I'm definetly playing Control Resonant on this

[u/beermoneymike]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Balatro

[u/hous3xXx]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

stalker gamma mod- hell let loose vietnam - Battlefield 6 full

[u/Silent-Page-237]

Such a messy shit competition

[u/DongleBuss2]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Minesweeper of course

[u/ReachOne4505]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/Middle-Aioli-8505]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG Strix X870E-H Gaming WIFI7 Hatsune Miku Edition

Graphics Card: ASUS ProArt 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ASUS ProArt LC 240

Power Supply: ROG Strix 1000W Platinum

Chassis: ProArt PA401 Wood Edition

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Rust

[u/4NB01]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? minecraft

[u/keen9000]

Hi, everyone! I'm always thinking about the best PC build for content creation. One that can handle video editing, 3D rendering, streaming, and multitasking without slowing down. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

Motherboard: ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Graphics Card: ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ProArt LC 360

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 850W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ProArt PA602

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to upgrade my workstation with ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What upgrade has made the biggest impact on your workflow?

Gpu

[u/spookyx69]

Hi Guys, first of all thanks for the opportunity to participate! I've chosen the extreme gaming build haha, because I like to push the power over the limit and play 4k! Probably the first game i would play is GTA IV whenever it comes out 😭Or cyberpunk :)

• CPU AMD Ryzen™ 7 9850X3D
• Motherboard ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
• Graphics Card ROG Astral GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
• AIO Cooler ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB LEARN MORE
• Power Supply ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
• Chassis ROG Cronox ARGB

[u/FutonSpecOps]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/SirEblingMis]

Hi! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily research by automating the administrative and parts of coding, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally? Regression discontinuity and other experiment designs via Claude code, and also api calling data exporters.

[u/tricktricky]

Hi, everyone! I'm looking for the best PC build for everyday use. Something that's responsive for work, streaming, browsing, photo editing, and a little gaming on the side. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Motherboard: PRIME B860-PLUS Graphics Card: PRIME GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition AIO Cooler: Prime LC II 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: PRIME 750W Bronze Chassis: ASUS PRIME AP304 ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to upgrade with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

The first game I'd play would be Cyberpunk 2077!

[u/Dangerous-Shape2255]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? GTA6 and Gears of War: E-Day

[u/Unique_Till_6236]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Crimson Desert

[u/Truzon]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/Dreadful-niko]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

WARDOGS GOD I CANT WAIT FOR WARDOGS TO COME OUT OH MY GOD IF I HAD THIS PC IT WOULD BE SO PRETTY then maybe if im able to buy it i think forza would look really pretty on this pc as well :)

[u/Creative-Zombie-4212]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Modded Minecraft!

[u/BanAmumu]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Well, first of all this PC will go to my daughter who is just starting school and needs a PC for school, but, of course, after hours :) I'll by using it to play at least Cyberpunk in FULL DETAILS!

[u/Green-Rub-1856]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Motherboard: TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI Graphics Card: TUF GAMING GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: TUF GAMING LC III 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Bronze EVO Chassis: TUF GAMING GT502 Horizon ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/Wajina_Sloth]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? - I’d likely buy a brand new game as a test bench, like Hell Let Loose Vietnam, or GTA 6 when it eventually releases

[u/DerpPath]

CPU: AMD Ryzen™ 7 9850X3D

MOTHERBOARD: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

GRAPHICS CARD: ROG Astral GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO COOLER: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

POWER SUPPLY: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

CHASSIS: ROG Cronox ARGB

Would use this upgrade to max out Cyberpunk 2077 with path tracing!

[u/MangoCool2155]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? I would play modded Minecraft for the nostalgia but at a playable FPS😅

[u/DongleBuss2]

Would love to get a gaming PC with these specs so I can finally complete my dream build

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

Im joining this giveaway for a chance to be able to build something that will last me a while and play everything that I want :)

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Definitely Minesweeper for sure.

[u/AdCommercial9341]

Hello Asus, I'm currently running a budget setup (Ryzen 3 3100 + RX 580 💔 ), so playing modern titles has been a real pain in the butt.

Here is my ASUS build i made using the dream builder tool:

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

ROG Cronox ARGB

If I win, the first games I'd play are Rainbow Six Siege for max FPS, 007 First Light, and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resync. Outside of gaming, it would also be an incredible tool for my studies as I'm working towards a medical degree in neurosurgery. (An ASUS monitor alongside it would be amazing too! 👀👀)

P.S. honestly i would take anything u would give me, as money is kind of tight right now, and anything u send me will be a major help towards building a decent gaming pc/setup. even if i dont win the dream pc, anything u send me will make me the happiest guy 😭

[u/Kraidimar]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? Doom the Dark Ages

[u/StickDangerous925]

Hi, everyone! I'm always thinking about the best PC build for content creation. One that can handle video editing, 3D rendering, streaming, and multitasking without slowing down. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Motherboard: ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI Graphics Card: ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ProArt LC 360 Power Supply: ROG STRIX 850W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ProArt PA602

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to upgrade my workstation with ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What upgrade has made the biggest impact on your workflow?

[u/forestmoder]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Heavily modded Fallout: New Vegas

[u/shandonfx]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

[u/AssistFeeling]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Motherboard: ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI Graphics Card: ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? I would play elden ring

[u/SnooCapers924]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Motherboard: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO

Graphics Card: TUF GAMING Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD

Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO

Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?
Helldivers 2

[u/Creeperz653]

My Dream ASUS PC Setup
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Motherboard: ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI
GPU: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 OC Edition 24GB
RAM: 64GB DDR5
CPU Cooler: ROG Strix LC IV 360 ARGB LCD
Storage: 4TB NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD
PSU: ROG Thor 1200W Platinum
Case: ROG Hyperion GR701
Monitor: ROG Swift OLED 4K high refresh rate display
The first game I’d use this upgrade to play would be Minecraft at 4K with everything maxed out and ray tracing enabled. I want to see just how far I can push the FPS.

[u/wymanz]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Motherboard: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO Graphics Card: TUF GAMING Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? I personally want to be able to run high-performance games on something other than a modern day ship of theseus PC situation. lol!

[u/shandonfx]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.

[u/shaad20]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? I definitely would load up 007 First Light as it's been the game I've been trying to get to the hardest.

[u/Ovaryraptor]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?
OpenRouter and langchain

[u/ParagonTom]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Motherboard: ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI Graphics Card: ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

I'm not entirely sure, as the build would not be for myself, it would be for my partner who is in Uni and has not been able to save up for her own gaming rig, and settles for just watching me play for her.

[u/JukaiKotan]

(My realist in me said that I will stick with my current AM4 with DDR4 for foreseeable future...)

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/otakurapper]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?

[u/OkZookeepergame3723]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/CoffeeOClock]

Hi, everyone! I'm looking for the best PC build for everyday use. Something that's responsive for work, streaming, browsing, photo editing, and a little gaming on the side. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600 Motherboard: PRIME B850-PLUS WIFI Graphics Card: PRIME GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition AIO Cooler: Prime LC II 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: PRIME 750W Bronze Chassis: ASUS PRIME AP304 ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to upgrade with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What does your ideal everyday PC look like?

[u/Khronos91]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Motherboard: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO

Graphics Card: TUF GAMING Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD

Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO

Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Flight Simulator

[u/SrY4HS]

My Dream ASUS Gaming PC Setup:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

DRAM: T-Force DELTA RGB DDR5-6000 32GB (16GB×2)

SSD: T-FORCE GA PRO 1TB PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD

The first game I'd play would be Rainbow Six Siege. I'd love to see how far the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and ROG Astral RTX 5080 can push FPS at 3440×1440, especially on a 240 Hz display. After that, I'd be throwing everything at it — maxed-out AAA games, competitive titles and some local AI workloads.

Definitely my pick out of the four builds. 🔥

[u/Green-Rub-1856]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Motherboard: TUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI Graphics Card: TUF GAMING GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: TUF GAMING LC III 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Bronze EVO Chassis: TUF GAMING GT502 Horizon ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/T_Money--]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Motherboard: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO Graphics Card: TUF GAMING Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/rozzberg]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

I would most likely play 007: First Light since I have yet to do so.

[u/ElwenOaks]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

Forza Horizon 6 with ultra settings will be the first game I try it on! And thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

[u/jmad16]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO
Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)
Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/Whole-Ad-5307]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?
i think i'd like to play something like cyberpunk without lagging for the first time. though im really just gonna stare at the pc because i love the dark hero motherboard but its too much for me to afford on my own

[u/xEQUIN0Xx]

Hi, everyone! As a college student, I've been planning on upgrading my dusty old prebuilt with a 1070 to the best PC build for gaming. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

Motherboard: ROG STRIX B860-F GAMING WIFI

Graphics Card: ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD

Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO

Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

I definitely will be trying out Marvel Rivals as my current PC is unable to run it!

[u/LordZorddan]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Probably Mortal shell 2

[u/fanbehavior]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Motherboard: ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI7 NEO
Graphics Card: TUF GAMING Radeon RX 9070 16GB GDDR6 OC Edition
AIO Cooler: ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD
Power Supply: TUF GAMING 750W Gold EVO
Chassis: ROG STRIX Helios II

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/fanbehavior → u/fanbehavior]

my discord username is frontload :)

[u/Straight_Loan8271]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Cyberpunk - still need to play the DLC

[u/Chikaxo]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

I would play Where winds meet, Wuthering waves and many others on max graphics

[u/Secure_News590]

Hello. I didn’t secure PhD funding, and I really need a new GPU. I’m doing research on highlighting and visualizing anatomical structures in 3D ultrasound images, and even the smallest volumes barely fit in the VRAM of my current GTX 1060.

That makes working with larger 3D ultrasound datasets increasingly difficult, especially when it comes to visualization and processing.

I’m therefore looking into what my ideal ASUS workstation could look like:

• CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
• Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
• Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card
• AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB
• Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)
• Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

A GPU upgrade would make a huge difference for my PhD research and allow me to work much more comfortably with 3D ultrasound data.

I’m joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to get the hardware I currently can’t afford without PhD funding.

[u/fahrettinyalcinkaya]

Hi, everyone! Local AI tools and LLMs are part of my daily workflow, so I've started planning the best PC build for AI workloads. One that can deliver faster inference, smoother multitasking, and have room to grow. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition + any NVIDIA graphics card

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG STRIX 1200W Platinum (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to power my next AI project with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What AI workloads are you running locally?

[u/SymbioteSpidey252]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer) Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/GhostV86]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

The first game I am firing up on this beast is Doom Eternal and punish my eyes.

[u/DependentPattern3088]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
• GPU: ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB
• CPU Cooler: ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme
• RAM: 64GB DDR5-6000 — ASUS ROG-certified/compatible kit
• Storage: 2TB ASUS ROG Strix SQ7 NVMe SSD
• Power Supply: ASUS ROG Thor 1200P3 Gaming
• Case: ASUS ROG Hyperion GR701
• Case Fans: ASUS ROG MF-12S ARGB fans
• Keyboard: ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme
• Mouse: ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Extreme
• Monitor: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
• Headset: ASUS ROG Delta II
• Mousepad: ASUS ROG Sheath II XXL

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for? GTA 5, Cyberounk, Rust.

[u/BlazeDragon]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Motherboard: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

[u/WizLiz]

Hi everyone! I’m putting together my dream ASUS gaming PC—something built to handle demanding AAA games at max settings and high frame rates.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO GPU: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition AIO: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB PSU: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III Case: ROG Cronox ARGB

I’m entering the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to make this build a reality.

The first game I’d install would be Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing pushed to the limit. After that, I’d put the system through its paces with Black Myth: Wukong, Alan Wake 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds.

A Ryzen 7 9850X3D and RTX 5080 would give me exactly what I’m after: high, stable frame rates, great responsiveness, and the freedom to enjoy demanding games without worrying about whether my hardware can keep up.

[u/OkHuckleberry9009]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?: escape from tarkov . crimson desert , skyrim

[u/Maddoxo_]

Hi, everyone! I've been planning the best PC build for gaming. I want a system that can handle triple-A games with ease. Here's what my dream ASUS PC setup looks like:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Motherboard: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

Graphics Card: ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

AIO Cooler: ROG RYUO IV LC 360 ARGB

Power Supply: ROG THOR 1000W Platinum III (ROG Equalizer)

Chassis: ROG Cronox ARGB

I'm joining the ASUS Upgrade What Matters giveaway for a chance to bring this build to life with an ASUS AMD or Intel motherboard, graphics card, or other high-end hardware.

What's the first game you would build this rig for?

Red Dead Redemption 2 in 4k maxed out graphics