It’s packed with a powerful RTX-4070 GPU and an Intel Core i9-13900KF to provide smooth gaming experiences.
The fans tend to be loud, but they keep the system cool and working efficiently.
Plus, you’ve got the option to customize this rig’s RGB lighting for a fun vibe.
The ASUS ROG G22CH tower is compact and can fit more easily on surfaces.
1.Pricing & specs2.Design & build3.Performance4.Software & RGB5.Keyboard & mouse6.Competition7.Scorecard8.Should you buy it?
Disclaimer:This review was made possible thanks to a review unit provided by Asus.
The company did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
The ASUS ROG G22CH tower is compact and can fit more easily on surfaces.
However, removing the default side panel and putting in the see-through one takes some tedious effort.
The process of removing the default side panel and putting in the see-through one takes some tedious effort.
This unlocks the slider at the top that allows the top of the casing to be removed.
After that, both side panels can be easily pulled up and off the case for upgrading purposes.
However, the tedious part now comes into play.
It’s not the hardest thing to do, but it will take some time.
The internal hardware is packed tightly within the small G22CH’s casing.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The antennas were easy to install on the back of the case and always provided a steady connection.
Now, the ROG G22CH isn’t the most conducive regarding upgrades.
For instance, the proprietary Intel B760 motherboard is designed to prevent overclocking.
The RTX 4070 graphics card is set up prominently on the left side of the ROG G22CH.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The tradeoff is that it, unfortunately, does produce a decent amount of fan noise.
A quick word on the Game Ready driver.
So in case you find the same problem, you might want to clean reinstall the driver as well.
The screw behind the upside down rubber triangle on the back of the tower must be removed before the top of the tower casing can be removed.
In many cases, it proved to have astounding power that outperformed many competitors.
Though, there were a couple of spots where I would have expected more from it.
MyASUS is excellent for running system diagnostics, troubleshooting problems, and contacting ASUS representatives for assistance.
There are ample ports on the top and back of the G22CH desktop.
A wired keyboard and a wired mouse are included in the box.
ASUS doesn’t give the option of choosing wireless versions of the keyboard and mouse peripherals.
However, the included ones are very responsive and feel good to use.
DisplayPort connections, HDMI ports, an Ethernet port, and more are found on the back of the ASUS ROG G22CH.
Looking for something a little more affordable?
Depending on the configuration, this small-but-mighty PC sells for $1,499.99 or higher.
ROG G22CH: Scorecard
ROG G22CH: Should you buy it?
Even when running the Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark on the highest ray tracing settings, the ASUS ROG G22CH DB978 performed excellently.
you might easily customize the color and lighting effects using the Armoury Crate software.
So the components it uses should be suitable for a long time.
The fans run a bit loud, which also helps keep the system running efficiently.
ASUS ROG G22CH DB978 Geekbench 5 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Tons of ports allow you to connect with any other devices or accessories you might want.
However, due to the small form factor, upgrading this gaming tower isn’t nearly as easy.
But thanks to its powerful components, it will remain suitable for the latest games for a long time.
ASUS ROG G22CH DB978 Geekbench 6 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Powerful gaming in a small form factor is what the ROG G22CH-DB978 is all about.
ASUS ROG G22CH DB978 CrossMark benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
ASUS ROG G22CH DB978 PCMark 10 benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
ASUS ROG G22CH DB978 3DMark TimeSpy benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
ASUS ROG G22CH DB978 Cinebench benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
ASUS ROG G22CH DB978 CrystalDiskMark benchmark.(Image credit: Windows Central)
RGB lighting shines from the front of the ASUS ROG G22CH.
Armoury Crate allows you to customize colors and lighting effects for the G22CH.(Image credit: Windows Central)
The ROG logo lights up on the side of the G22CH.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
A wired keyboard and mouse come with the ROG G22CH.
View of the fans inside of the Falcon Northwest Talon desktop.
The ROG G22CH offers plenty of ports and power to handle intensive gaming needs.
