The ASUS ROG Hyperion GR701 chassis looks like it came from the future (Updated)
High tech. Now enhanced with a BTF edition, perfect for a clean-looking system build worthy of your desk.
By Vijay Anand -
Note: This article was first published on 5th Jan 2023 and is now re-published with info on a BTF edition of the casing.
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If you're looking to make a statement with your next PC build, the ASUS ROG Hyperion GR701 might just be it. The full tower chassis is all sleek lines and brushed metal, boasting a suitably futuristic design that is just screaming for only the most powerful components.
The chassis design has been built with airflow in mind, although there is still support for two 420mm radiators. Large channels in the front allow air to pass through, along with the open grille at the top, with room for four 140mm fans and a built-in fan hub.
The roomy interior can hold up to 12-inch E-ATX motherboards and the latest graphics cards, with up to 460mm of clearance. An integrated aluminium two-way graphics card holder will keep the card from sagging, regardless of whether it is mounted horizontally or vertically.
The commanding front panel. (Image source: ASUS)
ASUS has also put work into all the little conveniences you expect from a chassis of this calibre. Cable management has not been overlooked either. You get 34mm of space behind the motherboard for all your cables, complete with multiple grommets and a wide panel along the back with hook-and-look cable ties to keep everything neat and tidy.
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A small embedded drawer serves as a dedicated storage space for all your screws, accessories, and even a small screwdriver. The side panels are completely tool-less, and the power supply shroud allows airflow while keeping the holes small enough to prevent screws from falling through.
If you want to use the ROG Thor power supply, there is a small opening in the shroud so you can view the OLED panel at all times.
The final flourish is the extra panel beside the motherboard tray. It provides space for a radiator, fans, multiple 2.5-inch SSDs, or even the ROG lighting board, which adds some extra visual panache. You can check out more about the casing on this info page.
2024 Update - BTF Edition
Casings are one of the few things that are hard to go obsolete, and in the case of the handsome ASUS ROG Hyperion GR701, there's now a BTF edition. That's an ASUS marketing terminology for back-connected (or also known as hidden connector) motherboard support which allows you to have a really clean-looking case as all necessary cables and power connectors now connect to the rear of the motherboard -- including the graphics card's unsightly and thick power cables! Check out how this concept work from last year's Computex when we first had a close look:-
This of course means you need to have a BTF motherboard along with a BTF compatible graphics card to take full advantage of this design. Check out how this will look like in the all new ROG Hyperion GR701 BTF edition casing:-
And if you're into all-white builds, there's even an all-white edition of the casing that we've just seen at Computex 2024:-
The original ROG Hyperion GR701 was available from late Q1 2023 for S$619. According to distributor Ban Leong, the new BTF edition costs S$679 and will be available at all major PC retailers.
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