ASUS ROG Strix Helios GX601 RGB Mid-Tower Computer Case for up to EATX Motherboards with USB 3.1 Front Panel, Smoked Tempered Glass, Brushed Aluminum and Steel Construction, and Four Case Fans

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4.5
TOP FAVORABLE REVIEW
Tuf 501 GT case

Very roomy interior.
Lots of cooling options.
Very sturdy feeling case.
Everything looks very nice.
Straps on top are very functional, makes getting it uncrated, and moved from place to place very easy!

Front fans are not PWM.
Small "TUF" branded AIO does not mount in the top of case as neatly as you would expect it to.
Holes for cable pass through of 24 pin connector are above and below the connector on the "TUF" motherboard.
Does not include vertical mount riser or hardware, maybe not a con as everyone has there own idea if acceptable performance loss?
Rear fan is not RGB.
The picture doesn't lie, the lighting from the fans is very subtle.

This is my first build in about 8 years, things have definitely changed, M2 drives, ARGB, RGB... So many things to consider.
I bought a TUF motherboard, seemed a no brainer to buy the relatively well priced matching case, especially since now everything is about showing off your lighting. This case replaced a well worn Tsunami Dream that had to be highly modified to breathe right. This case does not appear to have breathing issues, but I am replacing the front fans, and adding a halo to the rear.
I did use a LIan Li Strimer (a)RBG 24 pin extender, hence my complaint about the holes not lining up with where it plugs in on the motherboard. I'm sure that doing something like this was not even considered when the case was built, but instead of it looking like the Strimer is feeding life into the RGB memory at a cool 90 degree angle, I have what daughters feel is rainbow in my "TUF", "manly" case. I will most likely be pulling everything out and slotting the hole. The I/O shield was a bit wonky in the hole but I could not determine which item was at fault? Since the I/O shield is much flimsier it lost the battle with the case.
I really do love this case, it was a joy to work in and on, the rats nest of wiring for all the added lights as well as the normal stuff is still waiting for me to neaten it up when I'm satisfied that everything is where I want it, there is plenty room to make everything inside the back of the case look as nice as the front.
The case does have a lot if area to cover with lighting, to balance the look, it really does need a halo on the rear fan, and some Team RGB SSD's, which is a shame because with two M.2 drives who needs SSD's?? I'm just glad my wife won't read this! She'll never know about the extra hundreds spent to have "pretty lighting" inside a "TUF" case.
I would like to add that if you are attempting to register your case with Asus the Type of equipment is an optical storage device, not a computer case. I spent a great deal of time with Kevin B. in a chat session trying to get this straight, Kevin is probably not actually named Kevin but we eventually resolved the issue. Today I received a call from Asus customer service wanting to ensure that my issue was resolved. I have been using Asus products for nearly 20 years, I have never had to contact customer support for anything. I'm not sure about those who claim to have issues with their support, having been done wrong? Yes there is a language bearer, but these products are made in another country, where they speak another language, duh! In short, yes I'm a "Fan Boy" or more properly a "Fan Old Man" but their products have served me well!

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TOP CRITICAL REVIEW
Sold by the overall look and the headset hanger, but disappointed with the lack of features space inside

It's got a decent overall look with the RGB fans out front
RBG lighting can be changed with a front panel button
Love the headset hanger
Quality of the glass panel is good

Case interior is cramped - even with a micro-ATX board I'm used to. Installed a TUF B450M Plus II in it
Couldn't fit a 240mm AIO cooler in it without low-profile memory
Gave up my DVD drive and my media card reader - doesn't support external accessory drives
Power supply cables were a tight squeeze next to the drive bays
Limited drive options; two (2) 3.5 in drive bays and two (2) 2.5 in drive sleds. Sleds positioned far apart made power and sata cable routing separate and messy
No hard disk activity light on front panel
TUF motherboard auro lighting not compatible with the RGB lighting of the case - which makes no sense if they are of the same product line. I should be able to control the lighting from the TUF board and the connectors are not compatible!

I gave up on it
Was willing to work without the external drives and hdd light, but when the cpu (Ryzen 3 3300X) ran too hot with it's stock cooler I tried to put a better AIO liquid cooler on it but the system memory was too tall to fit the 240 mm radiator
Went back to my Corsair Vengeance C70 case instead. This one was too cramped and gave up too many features to live with. Felt like settling with a budget pre-built system again

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Features & Details

  • Mid-Tower with support for EATX Motherboards featuring a metal chassis, 4mm-thick smoked, tempered-glass full view side panels, three easy-to-clean dust filters, and space for 9 storage drives
  • Premium Cable Management includes translucent rear panel, adjustable multi-function cover featuring GPU support brackets and pre-run chassis cables
  • Keep Your Cool with built in fan hub, four 140mm fans and up to seven optional fan-mounting points
  • Custom Liquid Cooling Ready features a water pump / reservoir mounting bracket and support for radiators up to 420mm in length and 90mm thick (with fans)
  • Graphic Card Mounting Options include up to 2x vertically mounted graphics cards or 3x horizontally mounted graphics cards using the 7 expansion slots

Specifications

Model
BrandASUS
SeriesROG STRIX
ModelGX601 ROG STRIX HELIOS CASE/BK/AL/WITH HANDLE
Details
TypeATX Mid Tower
ColorBlack
Case MaterialABS / Aluminum / Steel / Tempered Glass
With Power SupplyNo
Power Supply MountedBottom
Motherboard CompatibilityATX / E-ATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
Side Panelwith Side Window
Dust FiltersBottom / Front / Top
Expansion
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays2 x 3.5"/ 2.5"
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays4 (up to 9)
Expansion Slots8+2 (Additional Vertical)
Front Panel Ports
Front Ports1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x Audio, 1 x LED Lighting Control & Fan Speed Control
Cooling System
Fan OptionsFront: 3 x 120mm / 3 x 140mm fan (3 x 140mm fan Pre-installed) Top: 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm fan Rear: 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm fan (1 x 140mm fan Pre-installed)
Radiator OptionsFront: 120, 140, 240, 280, 360, 420 mm Top: 120, 140, 240, 280, 360 mm Rear: 120, 140mm
Dimensions & Weight
Max GPU Length450 mm
Max CPU Cooler Height190 mm
Max PSU Length220 mm
Dimensions22.24" x 9.84" x 23.27"
Weight39.68 lbs.
Additional Info
FeaturesPremium design & aesthetics: Made for showcase builds with three tempered-glass panels, brushed-aluminum frame and integrated Aura Sync RGB front lighting Clean build made easy: A multifunction cover with graphics card holders, a PSU shroud and a translucent rear cable cover offer effortless cable management Versatile GPU mounting: Install three graphics cards in standard orientation, or two vertically for extra showcase flair using a bundled bracket Ready for serious cooling: Supports an up to EATX motherboard, with room for 420mm front radiators and water-cooling pump and reservoir Advanced I/O panel: USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port, four USB 3.0 ports, an RGB-lighting control button and a fan-speed control button Comfortable case handles: Easily carry your prized build to LAN parties with ergonomic and stylish fabric handles
Additional Information
First Listed on NeweggApril 16, 2019
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