Got loads of cash to burn and plenty of games to play? If that’s the case, you’re probably looking to build a kickass gaming PC complete with all the beautiful hardware can buy. But yeah, let’s go the extra mile in spending some ducats and instead just buy one that’s tailor made for you. Well, not exactly tailor made, but you get the gist. And that brings us to our subject today. Everyone, we’d like you to meet the ASUS ROG GL12CX, a prebuilt desktop gaming PC that’s ready to take on everything you throw at it, all while looking cool at the same time. And yes, it’s expensive AF.
Got loads of
cash to burn and plenty of games to play? If that’s the case, you’re probably looking
to build a kickass gaming PC complete with all the beautiful hardware can buy.
But yeah, let’s go the extra mile in spending some ducats and instead just buy
one that’s tailor made for you. Well, not exactly tailor made, but you get the
gist. And that brings us to our subject today. Everyone, we’d like you to meet
the ASUS ROG GL12CX, a prebuilt desktop gaming PC that’s ready to take on everything
you throw at it, all while looking cool at the same time. And yes, it’s expensive
AF.
Technical
Specifications:
Operating
System: Windows 10 Home
Processor: Intel
Core i9-9900K
Chipset: Intel
Z390
Motherobard:
mATX
Graphics: NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080
Memory: 32GB
DDR4 2666MHz
Connectivity:
802.11ac 2x2 + BT5.0, Intel 219-V 10/100/1000Mbps
Audio: Realtek
ALC1150
Power Supply:
500/700W PSU
Dimensions:
17.9cm x 40cm x 45.6cm
Weight: 11kg
Price: PHP 199,995.00ASUS ROG GL12 Product link: https://bit.ly/2kHfSMh (page contains other configurations and their respective price points)
PACKAGING
This is our
first brush with prebuilts here in HQ, and this package came in hot n large.
Packed in a massive black carton, the GL12CX is a bit unwieldy. Anyway, you’ll
get an overview of what you’ll getting in the package, specs-wise. Moving
forward, the GL12CX is safely and securely tucked in foam together.
There’s an
extra metal panel so you can decide if you want to show off its internals or
keep it simple. ASUS also throws in a keyboard and mouse, but you’ll likely
have better gears compared to what’s in the bundle. So, hopefully we get a better deal rather than this combo. It's just painful to see.
DESIGN
The GL12CX is a
compact thing of beauty. The case features some hard-edged accents in ROG
fashion, with a hint of RGB because why not? There’s a removable panel that
gives you access to a 5.25-inch disc tray and a hot-swappable 2.5” drive. Further above it are two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, an audio port, and a 2-in-1 card reader.
The left side on
the other hand is covered with acrylic (not tempered glass) by default to
showcase some more RGB and the hardware it’s packing.
You have an option to
switch to the metal panel, but then again why would you? The right side is a
plain metal panel emblazoned with the ROG logo for good measure. There’s also a
sticker of the specs sheet slapped on the upper left.
At the back,
you'll get plenty of connectivity options. There are two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.1 Gen2
Type-A ports, four USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports, Ethernet port, five audio jacks,
and 1 Optical S/PDIF port.
PERFORMANCE
The ROG GL12CX
is well equipped to dominate. It's packed with an Intel Core i9 9900K, an
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, and 32GB of RAM. It's also loaded with a 512GB PCIe NVMe
SSD (Intel SSDPEKNW512G8) and a 1TB 7200RPM HDD (Toshiba DT01ACA100).
CINEBENCH
MAXON's
CINEBENCH is a real-world cross platform test suite that tests out a computer's
performance capabilities. The Cinebench Release 20 features overall
advancements to CPU and rendering technology in recent years for a more
accurate measurement of Cinema 4D’s ability to take advantage of multiple CPU
cores and modern processor features available to the average user.
3DMark Time Spy
3DMark Time Spy
is a DirectX 12 benchmark test for Windows 10 gaming PCs. Time Spy is one of
the first DirectX 12 apps to be built the right way from the ground up to fully
realize the performance gains that the new API offers. With its Extreme
counterpart rendering visuals in 4K.
3DMark
Firestrike
Fire Strike is a
showcase DirectX 11 benchmark for modern gaming PCs. Its ambitious real-time
graphics are rendered with detail and complexity far beyond other DirectX 11
benchmarks and games. With Extreme and Ultra versions raising resolution in
25650 x 1440 and 4K.
Unigine
Superposition
Unigine
Superposition is an extreme performance and stability test for PC with tests
for 1080p, 4K, and 8K.
Battlefield V
Battlefield V is
the very first title to support NVIDIA's Ray Tracing. Our test involves a run
on the War Stories - Under No Flag section to test out the performance between
RTX enabled and disabled. And of course, everything possible to adjust set to
maximum/ultra. Drive it hard.
Settings:
Ambient
Occlusion: SSAO
Anti-aliasing
Post-processing: TAA High
DXR: Ultra/Off
Effects Quality
Ultra
GPU Memory
Restriction: Off
Graphics
Quality: Ultra
Lighting
Quality: Ultra
Mesh Quality:
Ultra
Post-processing
Quality: Ultra
Resolution
Scale: Ultra
Terrain Quality:
Ultra
Texture
Filtering: Ultra
Texture Quality:
Ultra
Undergrowth
Quality: Ultra
Framerate
Limiter: 200
VSync: Off
Future Frame
Rendering: Off
Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV
from Square Enix is one of the most graphically intensive games to date,
offering rich details and beautiful visuals to boot. Our test run involves a
run on the great wilderness from Hammerhead to the road ahead.
Settings:
Framerate:
120fps
Resolution: 100%
Preset: Highest
Assets: On
Model LOD: High
TRAM: Highest
Anisotropic
Filtering: High
Geomapping: On
Lighting: High
Shadows: Highest
Ambient
Occlusion: High
Anti-aliasing:
TAA
Motion Blur: On
Filtering:
Highest
NVIDIA
Hairworks: Off
NVIDIA VXAO: Off
NVIDIA
TurfEffects: Off
NVIDIA
ShadowLibs: Off
The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3
despite its age is still one of the most demanding titles as it holds up
graphically. Our test is done on Mulbrydale.
Settings:
VSync: Off
FPS: Unlimited
NVIDIA
Hairworks: Off
Number of
Background Characters: Ultra
Shadow Quality:
Ultra
Terrain Quality:
Ultra
Water Quality:
Ultra
Grass Density:
Ultra
Texture Quality:
Ultra
Foliage
Visibility Range: Ultra
Detail Level:
Ultra
Ambient
Occlusion: SSAO
Depth of Field:
On
Chromatic
Abberation: On
Vignetting: On
Light Shafts: On
Deus Ex Mankind
Divided
Settings:
DirectX12
Texture Quality:
Ultra
Texture
Filtering: 8x Anisotropic
Shadow Quality:
Very High
Ambient
Occlusion: Very High
Contact
Hardening Shadows: Ultra
Parallax
Occlusion Mapping: High
Depth of Field:
Ultra
Level of Detail:
Very High
Volumetric
Lighting: Ultra
Screenspace
Reflections: Ultra
Temporal
Anti-Aliasing: On
Motion Blur: On
Sharpen: On
Bloom: On
Lens Flares: On
Cloth Physics:
On
Subsurface
Scattering: On
Chromatic
Abberration: On
Tesselation: On
Final Fantasy
XIV Shadowbringers
The Final
Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers official benchmark tool uses actual maps and
playable characters to assign a score to your PC and rate its performance. A
character creation tool is also included, allowing you to view a playable
character as they will appear in-game.
Settings:
Graphics
Settings: Maximum Preset
Real-time
Reflections: Maximum
Anti-aliasing:
FXAA
Transparent
Lighting Quality: High
Grass Quality:
High
Parallax
Occlusion: High
Tessellation:
High
Glare: Standard
Texture
Filtering: Anisotropic x16
Metro Last Light
Redux Benchmark Tool
Metro Last Light
Redux features a built in benchmarking tool that can simulate on multiple
passes and comes with detailed sequences.
Settings:
Quality: Very
High
SSAA: On
Texture
Filtering: AF 16X
Motion Blur: Off
Tesselation:
Very High
VSync: Off
Advanced PhysX:
Off
Runs: 3
Temperature
For the
temperature, we look for the average on a 30-minute idle state and load
temperatures are tracked during 3DMark's Time Spy stress test for the same
duration. The test system is under a 30C ambient room temperature, and unit is
in Celsius.
Power Consumption
Our power
consumption test is done alongside our temperature test. Temperatures are
recorded using a wattmeter, and measured is the overall system power
consumption.
CONCLUSION
If you’re
considering getting the ASUS ROG GL12CX, you’re likely throwing value out of
the window. You’ll dish out a lot to get it on your desk, room, or wherever you
need it to be, but you’ll get a gaming powerhouse that can mow down
whatever you throw at it without breaking a sweat. Price-wise, it's going to set you back PHP 199,995.00. I'm pretty sure you already made some calculations in mind how much you'll save if you'll just make one yourself, but you and I both know that's not the case of this product's existence.
So, then. Let’s
get real here. If money is no object and you don’t have the time to bother
building your own PC with all the research and effort that come along with it,
the ASUS ROG GL12CX is a beautiful prebuilt that presents itself as one of the
best options your money can buy. Bar none.
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