https://www.pcgamer.com/asus-rog-strix-gl12cx-cod-edition-review/ > The ROG Strix GL12CX is one of the few desktop gaming PCs currently on the market that combines the dynamism of the RTX 2080 and the Intel i9-9900K, both of which we know plenty about individually. What’s special about this power-couple is that the CPU comes factory-overclocked to up to 4.9GHz full octa-core—and it’s all packed under an all-in-one, liquid-cooled system that is so silent you’ll forget it’s on. The hardware package alone seems like a good investment if you’re the kind of person who has to have all the latest tech, but don’t commit to spending your future holiday bonus just yet. Let’s talk specifics.  > Turned off, the solid black chassis captures the silent ninja look Asus was going for. The sharp edges and bold angles aggressively stare you down, challenging you to a duel. Turned on, small strips color glow from between the cracks, like a diamond emerging from a lump of coal in the daylight—the effect is beautifully subtle. The compact design is the same as the original GL12CM.