ASUS ROG G700TF-AS776 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black

Great 1440p gaming performance in a flashy chassis, but only if you catch it on sale. Pay full price and you're basically donating money to ASUS.

The Core Ultra 7 265F sits near the top of our CPU charts, and the RTX 5070 is a strong GPU for high-refresh 1440p gaming. What surprised us is how quiet the thing runs at startup, multiple owners mention it, and the quad-fan setup seems to actually earn its keep. The 32GB of DDR5 is plenty for gaming and streaming, though the 1TB SSD is just average these days. You'll fill that drive faster than you think with modern game installs.

The Alienware Aurora ACT1250 is the most direct rival, same CPU and GPU but with a 1000W Platinum PSU instead of 850W, and it often undercuts the G700 on price. The Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS is another strong option if you want better build quality and reliability. The HP OMEN B91WHAA#ABA trades blows on specs but has a cleaner design. If you're not married to Windows, the Mac Studio M4 Max is in a completely different league for creative work, but it's not a gaming machine. For pure gaming value, the G700 only makes sense if you catch it under $2,000.

Here's the thing: the G700 lists anywhere from $1,785 to $2,999 in the US depending on where you look. At the low end, this is a solid deal for the specs. At the high end, you're getting fleeced. Newegg currently has the best price we've seen, so shop there first. Don't pay more than $2,000 for this config.

The ASUS ROG G700 is a big, bold gaming tower that gets the important stuff right. You're getting an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, an RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM, 32GB of DDR5, and a 1TB NVMe SSD in a chassis that actually looks like it means business. The one thing to know? This is a serious 1440p gaming rig that won't make you sell a kidney, assuming you find it at the right price.

If you're looking for a compact or quiet office PC, this isn't it. Go get a mini PC or a laptop instead. And if you're a content creator who needs serious CPU grunt for rendering, the Mac Studio M4 Max will run circles around this thing for about the same money.

The ASUS ROG G700 is a capable 1440p gaming desktop with a striking design and solid thermals. But the reliability scores give us pause, and the 1TB storage feels stingy for the price. If you can grab it around $1,800, it's a good buy. If you're seeing $2,500 or more, walk away and get the Alienware Aurora instead.