Hands-on with the powerhouse duo ROG Strix GA35 G35DX and ROG Strix G10DK: Reliable allies on the path to dominating every game

On March 30th, ASUS Republic Of Gamers once again stirred up the gaming community with the launch of the new generation duo ROG Strix GA35 G35DX and ROG Strix G10DK. With significant upgrades in specifications and design, the new generation ROG Strix GA35 G35DX and ROG Strix G10DK promise to deliver smooth and visually stunning gaming experiences. Let's explore the hands-on review of the new generation duo ROG Strix GA35 G35DX and ROG Strix G10DK below!

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ROG Strix GA35 G35DX: The 'Champion's Machine' with Superior Specifications

First, let's take a look at the specifications of ROG Strix GA35 G35DX:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X.
• Operating System: Windows 11 Home.
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB.
• RAM: 16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz, up to 64 GB RAM.
• Storage: 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD 4.0.
• Power Supply: 700W standard 80 Plus Gold.

The ROG Strix GA35 G35DX is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X chip, a flagship CPU from AMD's Ryzen 5000 Series, utilizing Socket AM4 with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a maximum clock speed of 4.7GHz. This brings exceptional performance to the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX, capable of handling all current AAA games as well as smoothly processing heavy tasks such as rendering, streaming, video editing, and graphic design.

Additionally, the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX is equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 dedicated graphics card, delivering impressive graphics processing capabilities, ensuring immersive gaming experiences and smooth handling of graphic-related tasks.

This desktop is also equipped with up to 16GB of RAM and a 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD for faster read/write speeds, providing ample storage space and excellent multitasking capabilities. With the mentioned specifications, one can envision the performance of the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX as 'extremely powerful,' promising to excel in current market games and deliver impressive, memorable battles, truly living up to ASUS's designation of this device as the 'Champion-grade gaming powerhouse.'

Let's take a look at some performance benchmarks of the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX below to better visualize the strength of this product!

ROG Strix GA35 G35DX boasts a stunning design with captivating angular cuts.

Nowadays, when purchasing a desktop for gaming, in addition to performance, design is also a point of great interest for many users. Simply because not only does it serve entertainment and work needs, but a beautifully designed system will also enhance the aesthetic appeal and uniqueness of our setup significantly.

Understanding this, ASUS has crafted a highly impressive exterior for the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX, exuding both youthfulness and modernity while showcasing ruggedness, strength, and gaming prowess without any dimming, all portrayed at an even higher level of sophistication.

According to the manufacturer, the design of the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX draws inspiration from swirling winds, featuring prominent angular cuts on the front, side, and top panels. As a member of the ROG empire, the machine also boasts an RGB LED lighting system supporting Aura Sync and a transparent side glass panel, making the product truly stand out with every use.

The front panel stands out with the familiar ROG logo alongside the diagonal LED strip, dividing the surface into two symmetrical parts with familiar deep angular cuts. Personally, the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX has a beautiful and inspiring design, enhancing gaming, work, and decoration experiences excellently.

Not only beautiful, but the design of the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX also emphasizes ergonomics with numerous air vents on all sides. Along with that, the air intake system and internal components inside the case are researched and arranged optimally to form separate cooling chambers. This helps optimize device temperature control, fully utilize component effects without interference due to heat dissipation.

The cooling capability of the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX is also heavily invested in, with the CPU equipped with a separate water cooling system, allowing the processor to operate at full capacity to provide users with the smoothest experience without worrying about overheating issues.

To meet the demand for peripheral device connections, the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX is equipped with a variety of connectivity ports. On the front panel, you'll find: 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports, 1 Mic port, 1 headphone jack. On the rear panel, you'll encounter: 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, 1 Mic port, 1 Center / Sub Woofer port, 1 Front Speaker Out (Line Out) port, 1 Rear Speaker Out port, 1 Line-in port, 1 S/PDIF port, 1 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, 1 HDMI port, and 1 DisplayPort port.

Regarding expansion slots, the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX will have 3 PCIe 4.0 x 16 slots, 2 PCIe 4.0 x 1 slots, 2 x M.2 slots for SSD, and 4 DDR4 RAM slots, allowing you to comfortably 'upgrade' the machine to best meet your usage needs.

How much is the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX? Is it worth buying?

According to ASUS, the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX is now available at authorized distributors of ASUS Vietnam for 51.99 million VND. In my opinion, this is a reasonable price considering the 'beastly' specifications that the manufacturer has equipped for the product.

Although it has a relatively high price and may not be suitable for the majority of users, if you are a professional gamer, have needs for graphics-intensive work, or simply want to experience a top-of-the-line performance desktop, then I think the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX is a worthy choice for you to consider.

ROG Strix G10DK laying the foundation for every gamer

If the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX has a configuration and price that are too high and not suitable, then let's turn to the ROG Strix G10DK, a desktop also introduced by ASUS with good specs and a more 'affordable' price tag.

First, let's explore the specifications of the ROG Strix G10DK.

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G.
• Operating System: Windows 11 Home.
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti 6 GB.
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4 3200 MHz, up to 64 GB RAM.
• Storage: 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD 3.0.

ROG Strix G10DK boasts standout specs with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G chip, which is one of AMD's flagship APUs in the Ryzen 5000 Series with 6 cores and 12 threads, along with a maximum clock speed of 4.4 GHz. Additionally, the machine is equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti graphics card, crafted with groundbreaking graphics performance of the award-winning NVIDIA Turing architecture. With performance comparable to the GeForce GTX 1070 (as per NVIDIA's announcement), this graphics card delivers blazing-fast performance for today's most popular games and even faster for modern titles.

ROG Strix G10DK also features 8 GB of RAM, expandable up to 64 GB for those with higher demands, along with a 512 GB high-performance M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD for quicker game loading times.

With the mentioned specifications, gamers can smoothly play many current games, especially Esports titles, at high frame rates in FHD resolution. This is a pretty good start for those who aspire to become professional gamers in the future!

To help you visualize better, below are some performance evaluation results of the ROG Strix G10DK!

ROG Strix G10DK​ boasts a sleek yet 'battle-ready' design

Unlike the rugged design with many bold cuts and lines of the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX, the ROG Strix G10DK features a sleeker and more elegant appearance. For an average user who prefers a more subtle and less rugged look like me, I highly appreciate the design of the ROG Strix G10DK.

Still featuring the essential characteristics of a gaming desktop such as the transparent acrylic side panel showcasing all internal components and RGB LED lighting system, the finishing touch of the ROG Strix G10DK has created a distinctiveness that is not inferior to the higher-priced ROG Strix GA35 G35DX.

With a volume of 27 liters, the ROG Strix G10DK places the most crucial components into a compact chassis, taking up less space when placed on or under your desk. In addition to aesthetics, the machine also features a cooling design with two separate air chambers to optimize temperature inside the case during operation. The upper chamber houses the CPU and GPU, while the lower chamber accommodates the power supply unit and HDD. The separate chambers provide better airflow to the entire system and prevent heat from the CPU and GPU from warming up the power supply and storage drive.

The front of the ROG Strix G10DK still features the familiar ROG logo and is highlighted by a unique RGB LED strip resembling lightning bolts. According to ASUS, this front panel design is inspired by heavily armored shields with a strong gamer vibe, so despite the overall sleek appearance, the gaming essence is still elegantly expressed, a style of design that I personally appreciate.

As for the connectivity ports, on the front panel, the ROG Strix G10DK includes: 1 combined audio jack 3.5 mm, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports. On the rear panel, it consists of: 1 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, 1 HDMI 1.4 port, 1 VGA Port, 1 DVI-D port, 1 PS2 port, 3 audio jacks, 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports.

In terms of upgrade slots, the ROG Strix G10DK will have: 1 PCIe 4.0 x 16 slot, 1 PCIe 3.0 x 1 slot, 1 M.2 slot for SSD, 1 M.2 slot for Wi-Fi connection, 2 DDR4 RAM slots.

How much does the ROG Strix G10DK cost? Is it worth buying?

According to ASUS, the ROG Strix G10DK is priced at 25.99 million VND. This price seems more suitable for the majority of users in my opinion.

Although it doesn't boast an extreme configuration, with the integrated features from the manufacturer, the ROG Strix G10DK still deserves to be considered as one of the worth-considering desktops.

Interim Conclusion

Above are my quick reviews of the ROG Strix GA35 G35DX and ROG Strix G10DK, two new gaming desktops recently introduced by ASUS. With impressive features and reasonable prices, I believe these will be suitable companions for both professional gamers and newcomers taking their first steps into the world of gaming.

What about you? How do you evaluate these two desktops? Feel free to leave your comments below! Thank you for reading my article.

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