ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 2.13 TB HDD,SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690 Windows 8 Black

  • Brand : ASUS
  • Product family : CG
  • Product name : CG8890-X7N16GB8
  • Product code : CG8890-X7N16GB8
  • Category : PCs/Workstations
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  • Long product name ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 2.13 TB HDD,SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690 Windows 8 Black :

    Intel Core i7-3960X (3.3GHz, 15M Cache), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 4GB DDR5, 16GB DDR3 2133MHz RAM, 2000GB HDD, 128GB SSD, Blu-ray COMBO, Windows 8

  • ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 2.13 TB HDD,SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690 Windows 8 Black :

    Rise of the Superweapon
    - One-click overclock 6-core Intel® Core™ i7-3960X Processor with Turbo Gear, without rebooting
    - Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
    - 4-screen display with GTX690 and incredible ASUS Xonar audio
    - 10-way venting and liquid cooled CPU ensure ultimate stability
    - Keyboard tested using 50 million key-presses and helped by a precision 4000dpi mouse

    ASUS desktops –Leading in overall satisfaction with reliability
    ASUS desktops reflect a tradition of the finest product quality, innovation, and longevity. Based on PCWorld USA's 2011 Reliability and Service Survey, users ranked ASUS as the leading choice for Windows® desktops, citing high satisfaction due to reliability, value, and quiet operation. ASUS desktops received further praise for performance, design, and connectivity.

    The Power that Rules
    Charge into the heat of battle and dominate the landscape with the ROG TYTAN CG8890’s Intel® Core™ i7-3960X processor. This behemoth keeps you cool in the firefight thanks to 10 powerful crimson fans, hundreds of vents, and integrated liquid cooled CPU. Slowly take aim and unleash its all-conquering secret weapon – one-click Turbo Gear that instantly boosts its 6-core CPU to 4.2GHz.

    Immerse in Game, Precise to Win
    Be blown away by the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690 graphics card. The GTX 690 is capable of producing fluid smooth gameplay at the highest gaming settings and has the power to support up to four monitors plus the option to game in NVIDIA® 3D Vision Surround. The additional ASUS Xonar DX audio card powered by Dolby Home Theater technologies delivers 35 times cleaner audio quality (116dB SNR) than onboard audio codecs, giving gamers the edge by hearing their enemy way before the enemy sees them. (Selected Model)

    Conquer the Heat, Conquer All
    In order to achieve ultimate stability, the CG8890 is engineered to provide the best thermal solution during any gaming sessions. The chassis automatically opens its top and side doors in Turbo Gear mode to reveal its robust crimson fans so as to exhaust hot air and redirect cool air into the system, thus extending the lifespan of components inside. The additional venting holes along the chassis also aid the overall cooling while the integrated liquid cooled CPU offers efficient and silent heat dissipation. With all these advanced thermal solutions present in the CG8890, it is the perfect gaming desktop for marathon gaming sessions.

    Keyboard and Mouse
    The black switch on ROG Keyboard are of the toughest quality which provides faster registered key presses and helps increase users’ actions per minute. Its strict tolerance levels to fast finger flicking and furious slams builds the sturdy usage experience. The ROG Keyboard offers a lifecycle of 50 million key presses per key. ROG gaming mouse features 4000 dpi laser sensor with high precision tracking speed. Custom-built gamer UI, Customizable DPI and button functions, and adjustable mouse weight, which optimizes your gaming demand with convenience.

    Tune Your Pleasure
    The CG8890 has an aerodynamic polygonal design, and features an intricate design on the chassis and lighting effects crafted for inside-out gaming top gear. Equipped with the DEFCON indicator and bottom grill lighting showing the overclocking level with blue and red LED lights.

  • Short summary description ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 2.13 TB HDD,SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690 Windows 8 Black :

    ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8, 3.3 GHz, Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition, 16 GB, 2.13 TB, Blu-Ray DVD Combo, Windows 8

  • Long summary description ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 2.13 TB HDD,SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690 Windows 8 Black :

    ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8. Processor frequency: 3.3 GHz, Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition, Processor model: i7-3960X. Internal memory: 16 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM, Memory clock speed: 2133 MHz. Total storage capacity: 2.13 TB, Storage media: HDD,SSD, Card reader integrated, Optical drive type: Blu-Ray DVD Combo. Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690. Operating system installed: Windows 8. Power supply: 900 W. Product type: PC. Product colour: Black

Specs
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition
Processor generation 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model i7-3960X
Processor cores 6
Processor threads 12
Processor boost frequency 3.9 GHz
Processor frequency 3.3 GHz
Processor socket LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor cache 15 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
System bus rate 5 GT/s
Bus type DMI
FSB Parity
Processor lithography 32 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core i7-3900 Desktop Extreme Edition Series
Processor codename Sandy Bridge E
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 130 W
Tcase 66.8 °C
PCI Express slots version 2.0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 40
Number of processors installed 1
Stepping C1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 33
Maximum internal memory supported by processor 64 GB
Memory types supported by processor DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor 1066, 1333, 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) 51.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processor
Memory
Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 16 GB
Internal memory type DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots 4x DIMM
Memory clock speed 2133 MHz
Memory channels Quad-channel
Storage
Total storage capacity 2.13 TB
Storage media HDD,SSD
Optical drive type Blu-Ray DVD Combo
HDD capacity 2 TB
HDD speed 7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 128 GB
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards CF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, RS-MMC, SD
Graphics
On-board graphics card
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690
Discrete graphics card memory 4.1 TB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR5
On-board graphics card model Not available
Network
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 6
DVI port
PS/2 ports quantity 1
eSATA ports quantity 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
Microphone in
Headphone outputs 1
S/PDIF out port
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 slots 2
PCI Express x16 slots 4
Design
Product colour Black

Performance
Motherboard chipset Intel® X79 Express
Product type PC
Software
Operating system installed Windows 8
Drivers included
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Intel 64
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Embedded options available
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Intel® Insider™
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Execute Disable Bit
Intel FDI Technology
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel Fast Memory Access
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel Demand Based Switching
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Processor package size 52.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction sets AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Processor code SR0GW
CPU configuration (max) 1
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Identity Protection Technology version 1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Smart Response Technology version 1.00
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Processor ARK ID 63696
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel Smart Connect Technology
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Conflict-Free processor
Power
Power supply 900 W
Weight & dimensions
Width 300 mm
Depth 630 mm
Height 530 mm
Weight 24 kg
Packaging content
Mouse included
Keyboard included
Features
Images Type Map
Other features
Optical drives quantity 1
Reviews
Updated:
2013-11-16 01:23:47
Average rating:82
Uk has collected 21 expert reviews for ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X 16 GB DDR3-SDRAM 2.13 TB HDD,SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690 Windows 8 Black and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
uk.hardware.info
Updated:
2013-11-16 01:23:43
Average rating:0
When you're in need of a new desktop PC you can choose to assemble it on your, have someone else do it according to your specifications, or you can get a pre-assembled system. In that case you never know if the best choices were made with each component...
  • ASUS went all-out with the ROG Tytan CG8890. Its imposing look matches the impressive hardware inside, and the same can probably be said for the £3,650 price tag. While the finish isn't perfect everywhere, ASUS sure knows how to assemble a system. It's...
techsmart.co.za
Updated:
2014-03-30 01:10:28
Average rating:0
Imagine assembling all the best components into one dream gaming PC, and what you will end up with is Asus’ Republic of Gamers (ROG) Tytan CG8890.Inside this beast of a gaming machine resides a six-core Intel Core i7-3960X running at 3.8 GHz that can b...
  • Out of this world performance, Top end specs allround, Plethora of storage space and connectivity ports, Can customise any of the technical specs to your needs and budget, Impressive case keeps PC cool and silent during operation...
  • Out of this world pricetag to match the performance, Heavy, Humongous and cumbersome frame.
techsmart.co.za
Updated:
2016-02-05 03:05:42
Average rating:0
Imagine assembling all the best components into one dream gaming PC, and what you will end up with is Asus' Republic of Gamers (ROG) Tytan CG8890. Inside this beast of a gaming machine resides a six-core Intel Core i7-3960X running at 3.8 GHz that can be...
  • Out of this world performance. Top end specs allround. Plethora of storage space and connectivity ports. Can customise any of the technical specs to your needs and budget. Impressive case keeps PC cool and silent during operation...
  • Out of this world pricetag to match the performance. Heavy. Humongous and cumbersome frame...
chip.com.my
Updated:
2016-12-27 15:48:25
Average rating:0
Sometimes, something comes along that is so perversely extreme that thresholds are broken and all that is left is a smoking new monument we can only stare up at in awe and admiration. The ASUS ROG TYTAN CG8890 is one such thing. Frankly, there's nothing m...
  • Insanely powerful, Turbo gear mode, Awesome chassis, Quiet operation...
  • Insanely pricey...
  • The only downside to the ASUS ROG TYTAN CG8890 is the fact that we'll never be able to afford it. But that will never change the fact that the TYTAN is an insanely powerful, incredibly built machine that only the crazy would attempt. And by the Gods, did...
hardwarezone.com.my
Updated:
2016-12-27 15:48:25
Average rating:0
As the graphics in PC games become more complicated by the day, supporting powerful features such as NVIDIA's Temporal Anti-Aliasing (TXAA) technology, older gaming rigs are having a hard time supporting these games. That won't be a problem for the just-r...
tbreak.ae
Updated:
2016-12-27 15:48:25
Average rating:80
Last quarter I reviewed the ASUS Republic of Gamers TYTAN CG8580 gaming desktop, which proved to be quite a beast, especially with it’s factory overclocked performance. Today, I’ll be looking at it’s bigger brother, which is a true monster, not only in...
  • Factory overclocked Sandy BridgeE CPU with single button overclocking; Quality components inside; Can easily upgrade components yourself or through ASUS; Comprehensive 3 years warranty and 24/7 support; Great case with increased cooling performance...
  • Should have a more powerful and well known PSU; Price may be hard to swallow.
  • As was the case with the previous ROG TYTAN CG8580, the ASUS TYTAN CG8890is a gaming desktop beast, but only affordable by those who want to boast specs, while at the same time having the peace of mind that overclocking comes easy and without any repre...
tbreak.ae
Updated:
2013-11-16 01:23:47
Average rating:80
Last quarter I reviewed the ASUS Republic of Gamers TYTAN CG8580 gaming desktop, which proved to be quite a beast, especially with it’s factory overclocked performance. Today, I’ll be looking at it’s bigger brother, which is a true monster, not only in...
  • Factory overclocked Sandy BridgeE CPU with single button overclocking; Quality components inside; Can easily upgrade components yourself or through ASUS; Comprehensive 3 years warranty and 24/7 support; Great case with increased cooling performance...
  • Should have a more powerful and well known PSU; Price may be hard to swallow.
  • As was the case with the previous ROG TYTAN CG8580, the ASUS TYTAN CG8890is a gaming desktop beast, but only affordable by those who want to boast specs, while at the same time having the peace of mind that overclocking comes easy and without any repre...
tbreak.ae
Updated:
2013-11-16 01:23:47
Average rating:80
Complete gaming desktops are, at least in this region, synonymous with brand names like Alienware or, more recently, HP with their Phoenix PCs. Today, however, I’ll be looking at ASUS’ ROG CG8580 gaming desktop, who, after years of making some of the h...
  • Comes factory overclocked, one touch switching between overclocked speeds, watercooled CPU, beefy specs inside, and good looking case...
  • Doesn't use Republic of Gamer components, and it's still pricey.
  • The ASUS ROG CG8580 is a very capable machine, powerful enough to handle any task at any of the available speeds. Of course, the noise is something you’ll have to live with (under severe load), but for the most part it’s great to live with. The pre-tun...