Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC model: GL10CS-BS761-CB
Quick Description
This affordable gaming PC will let you enjoy all but the most demanding PC games out there at their best and makes a solid foundation on which to build as technology and your needs evolve for years to come.
Overall, the components which are hard or expensive to upgrade are already strong in this build; while its weaker characteristics (like the RAM) should be quite easy and inexpensive to upgrade. That's what I like to see in cost-effective computers.
This stationary computer stood out to me on 6 occasions while compiling the weekly Tech Worth Buying Newsletter. It was most recently selected on 2020-02-07, selling for $1170.
Other Considerations
Here are a few things about this stationary computer which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.
Speakerless. This stationary computer needs external speakers to play sounds. Your options are to hook it up to a TV or a monitor with built-in speakers, use external speakers or a headset.$30+
No Camera or Microphone. If your plans include skyping with family members or playing with your friends online, you would need a webcam or, for best results, a headset and microphone.$40+
Screenless. If you don't already have a monitor from your last computer, you could connect this stationary computer to a TV or get a new monitor.$120+
No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this stationary computer.$30+
Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $290 on accessories.
Currently out-of-stock everywhere I've looked.
It was last seen on 2021-05-19, priced at $1071.99.
Based on 368 days of observation, the Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC usually costs ~$1530 in Canada. The lowest price on record for this stationary computer is $1071.99.
Scroll down to find charts comparing the Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC to similar devices, to see how well it runs your favorite apps and to find where it can be bought from.
Pricing
History
Here's how this device has been priced up to now:
Sorry, this stationary computer is currently out-of-stock for every Canadian retailer I've looked at.
Look for Similarly-Priced AlternativesSpecs
Here's how the Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC ranks compared to similar devices. The more stars there are, the better (except for the price row).
The Meaty details
The Specs
The features
- RGB Lighting
- Fixed storage: 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)
- Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
- HDMI
- Multiple Monitor Support
- USB 2
- USB 3.1
- USB Type-A
- Ethernet 10
- Ethernet 100
- Ethernet 1000 (Gigabit)
- 3.5mm Stereo jack
- Bluetooth 5
- Wi-Fi a
- Wi-Fi ac
- Wi-Fi b
- Wi-Fi g
- Wi-Fi n
- Upgradable and Maintainable
- 3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
Repair / Upgrade Options
| Score | Ease of Maintenance | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Upgrade | 6/10 | A technician can help you with that |
| Data Storage | 6/10 | A technician can help you with that |
| Graphics Upgrade | 6/10 | A technician can help you with that |
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Official Support Page for this ProductWhat it's capable of
Here are the tasks this computer can handle and how easily it'll breeze through it. A 5-star rating means it should handle the task at a professional level, a 1-star rating means it can do it, but it likely won't be a pleasant experience.
Activities it will handle
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Web & Communication
The basics Design Websites -
Audio & Visual medias
The basics Music Production Drawing and Illustrations Photo Editing Video Editing -
Texts & Numbers
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Video Games
Casual and Mobile Games Enthusiast Games Triple-A Video Games -
3D and CAD
The basics
Programs, Apps and Games it will handle
Activity ratings are good but sometimes, you want to be absolutely sure your next purchase will be able to run a specific piece of software.
A 1 star rating means the program'll be usable (according to the developer's own definition; some are more demanding than others); 3 stars mean recommended specs are met with this device; 5 stars will means you will have plenty of overhead to handle uncommon uses of that program like mods, plug-ins and more.
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