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Gaming PC Asus ROG CG8580 Review

The creation of a powerful gaming platform is an art rather than experience or set of advanced components. Each and every component in such platform should fit ideally and be ready to demonstrate an outstanding performance twenty-four hours a day. Those who do not have time or command in PC hardware can acquire ready-made solutions offered by multiple companies. Asus introduces its own gaming solution in the form of PC ROG CG8580 with utmost facilities and dramatic design.

Integration

Asus ROG CG8580 design speaks of a high-end gaming platform from the first sight. It is characterized by a unique submarine-like shaping with strict hashed lines and titanium color of the casing. It seems that there is no access to the interface panel of the chassis, but it's definitely not true. The frontal lid can be moved downwards to give access to the multi-format card reader, and three bays for the installation of 5.25-inch drives. One of the bays is initially destined for Blu-Ray optical drive.

There is also a separate bay for the integration of 3.5-inch drives with SATA interface; however, there is no need to remove the frontal lid, since the integration process is simplified. The top part of the frontal panel accommodates a couple of USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, a single audio output, and a dedicated output for headphones and a microphone.

One more peculiar feature of PC Asus ROG CG8580 is that it goes with the pre-installed Windows 7 Home Premium OS. Nevertheless, as long as Windows 8 has already launched, the customer is able to update OS for minimal cost. The list of dedicated applications includes Asus Music Maker editor and AI Suit II (for the adjustment of various system parameters).

Specifications and Layout

PC Asus ROG CG8580 is based on four-core Intel Core i7-3770K processor for LGA1155 socket. This CPU is developed on Ivy Bridge architecture made according to 22 nm technological process. It supports Hyper-Threading technology which allows for the management of up to eight data threads simultaneously. The nominal clock frequency of Intel Core i7-3770K equals to 3.5 GHz with the boosting possibility to 3.9 GHz (Turbo Boost option).

Despite the nominal claimed frequencies, this CPU is capable to show up to 4.2 GHz clock frequency due to Turbo Gear option. There is a special 'Speed' button on the left corner that activates CPU overclocking from 4.2 GHz to 4.4 GHz, and further on – to 4.6 GHz. Moreover, the user does not have to restart the system or close all running applications in order to boost the speed. The system automatically selects an appropriate voltage and other parameters to allow the CPU to operate on error-free basis at heightened frequencies. Heightened clock frequencies imply higher temperatures. Hence, with the aim to provide efficient cooling facilities, the manufacturer equips this PC with a qualitative water-cooling system codenamed Asetek 550LC.

To continue, the implemented graphics card GeForce GTX 680 2GB keeps a perfect company to the overclocked CPU. GeForce GTX 680 2GB is based on GPU GK104 with Kepler architecture; it supports the most advanced technologies, including TXAA and FXAA dithering algorithms. This promotes for the connection of up to four monitors simultaneously, and use 3D Vision mode with three monitors. The card employs a reference cooling system which blows-off the hot airflow out from the PC chassis. The other advantage of a reference cooler is that it houses a fan of a centrifugal type, securing low-noise operation even under loading.

The integrated motherboard houses Intel Z77 chipset that is a perfect match for Socket LGA1155. Controller Digi+ sets control over power supply stabilization, while an additional EPU chip secures an optimal VRM operation to achieve the maximal power efficiency. This PC is powered by 700W power supply unit which demonstrates 88% efficiency.

Upon the whole, the system contains 8GB of DDR3-1600 memory type, a hybrid disk subsystem with a single SSD (of up to 128 GB capacity) and a couple of HDDs (of up to 1 TB capacity each). The platform also involves a supplementary expansion card — 802.11n module, — which promotes for the wireless Wi-Fi connection with different mobile devices.

Peripheral Accessories

The nominal delivery kit of PC Asus ROG CG8580 boasts the availability of a mechanical keyboard and a gaming mouse. The keyboard is estimated for 50 million clicks and is characterized by a classic design. Mouse Asus CX900 is furnished with a laser sensor and goes with a rather ergonomic design.
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  • 15 October 2012, 18:34
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