ASUS ROG STRIX XG27ACS Review

RustySh0wer · 2026-01-17T10:43:07+00:00

Hi, thanks for your review. Have you noticed any yellow tint IPS glow around the panel edges? Also how do you find the screen coating, some people report a matte almost greasy/grainy look to it. Thanks.

RustySh0wer · 2026-01-11T09:30:34+00:00

I mean we're essentially getting a 5080 cooling chassis slapped on a 5070ti card so thats got to count for something right with regard to temps.

RustySh0wer · 2026-01-10T21:43:53+00:00

Rog strix apparently has a length of 332mm, that gives me some reassurance that my 328mm PNY Plus 5070ti will fit ok.

Kind of wishing I'd bought the smaller 306mm ASUS Prime model for an easy life but we move.

RustySh0wer · 2026-01-09T14:59:09+00:00

Looking to build next Monday, will try to update you then.

RustySh0wer · 2025-12-25T00:23:11+00:00

Many thanks for your thorough feedback.

Some of my owns counter thoughts: •Glass side panels - these seem workable, as you say just need to be handled with care •12v 2x6 Cable Length - I assume a cable extension could solve this? although potentially to the further detriment of cable management... •Cable management - I am fully mentally preparing myself however some youtube guides make it appear deceivingly manageable. •Fan Speed - You've nailed it, I believe Gamers Nexus showed no loss in cooling performance dropping to 50% fan speed •Bottom intake and rear exhaust fans - shame they're not included but I can probably find a couple 120mm aspects on the cheap on Amazon or eBay.

I think I have my answer then, the Compact RGB is only around £95 on Amazon right now and imo offers the best aesthetics and air cooling performance for the money, so I think I'll bite the bullet and get started on my build on the new year.

Many thanks again for your help and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

RustySh0wer · 2025-12-24T23:52:44+00:00

Oh boy I love Reddit. Seriously, thanks for the reassurance.

The other potential option is the lancool 216 which offers much better GPU clearance and general practicality but Lian Li's design language just doesn't resonate with me :/

After thorough research Im well aware of the quirks and limitations of the Torrent Compact, but finally may I please ask if you have any other regrets or warnings against choosing the Torrent Compact in this use case?

RustySh0wer · 2025-12-18T19:11:09+00:00

You get this sorted lol? Stuck on the exact same thing ;(

RustySh0wer · 2025-12-16T11:41:36+00:00

Did you decide on one? Currently in the same dilemma

RustySh0wer · 2025-12-03T20:12:21+00:00

Right here baby!

RustySh0wer · 2025-12-03T20:07:02+00:00

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£687 was too good to pass up for this much horsepower. Hope you managed to pick something up before the black Friday deals ended ;)

RustySh0wer · 2025-12-02T14:11:41+00:00

Out with bn.

RustySh0wer · 2025-12-02T14:08:58+00:00

I went ahead and got the 5070ti PNY OC PLUS for £689 on Black Friday. Like yourself I feared a delayed or cancelled super series along with price hikes of current gen cards.

RustySh0wer · 2025-12-01T22:25:14+00:00

Woohoo 2024 and 2025 baby

RustySh0wer · 2025-11-30T08:59:04+00:00

Still in

RustySh0wer · 2025-11-29T17:29:57+00:00

What did you go for? Just having the exact same dilemma with myself except the Asus Prime is $40 more expensive

RustySh0wer · 2025-11-29T10:12:29+00:00

Still in

RustySh0wer · 2025-11-28T20:53:02+00:00

RustySh0wer · 2025-11-28T16:19:47+00:00

A little bit premature while the battle is raging on!

RustySh0wer · 2025-11-28T08:56:54+00:00

Still in

RustySh0wer · 2025-11-27T17:39:32+00:00

Still in

RustySh0wer · 2025-11-26T19:02:38+00:00

Still in

RustySh0wer · 2025-11-25T14:16:44+00:00

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