The price changed between releases
ASUS's first release gave the Canadian configuration, GM1000TY-DR9X3D5080WP-CB, an MSRP of C$8,999. The "UPDATE" version of the release, which is what The Manila Times republished, puts the MSRP at C$9,999. ASUS's Canadian specification page agrees with the corrected figure. The update says C$9,999. The spec page lists an ASUS e-store price of $9,999.99.
The most likely explanation is that the first release carried a typo that the UPDATE corrected. That is my inference, because the material I saw doesn't state a reason. Treat C$9,999 as the current MSRP. ASUS's fine print says the MSRP is a suggested price that can change without notice and that retailers set the actual price. Check each retailer's listing before you buy. Taxes, shipping and recycling fees may not be included.
Where and when
ASUS says the G1000 is available in Canada from October 9, 2026, at the ASUS Store, Best Buy, Canada Computers and Amazon. ASUS lists only one Canadian configuration. Its part number is 90PF0651-M00340.
Don't mix this up with other G1000 listings. Other markets sell different configurations, including RTX 5090 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D versions. A Micro Center US listing, for example, is a Ryzen 7 9800X3D / RTX 5080 / 32GB build. Those options don't apply to the Canadian model.
What's in the Canadian configuration
- OS: Windows 11 Pro
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 16 cores and 32 threads, 4.3GHz base and up to 5.7GHz boost, with 3D V-Cache
- GPU: GeForce RTX 5080 ROG OC with 16GB of GDDR7, plus three DisplayPort and two HDMI outputs
- Memory: 64GB of DDR5 as two 32GB modules, in a board with four slots and expansion to 128GB
- Storage: a 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, with four M.2 connectors and six SATA ports
- Platform: AMD X870 chipset
- Networking: Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band, 2x2), Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.5GbE from a Realtek RTL8125D-CG
- Rear ports: two USB4 ports at 40Gbps, plus USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 Type-C, USB 2.0, HDMI 2.1b and RJ45
- Front ports: two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, and headphone and mic jacks
- Expansion: one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and three PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, with used slots included in the count
- Power: a 1000W 80 PLUS Gold supply with a specified peak of 2000W
- In the box: a Canadian-layout RGB USB keyboard and an RGB USB mouse
- Warranty: one-year send-in
Storage is a PCIe 4.0 drive, not a PCIe 5.0 one. That is a small thing to notice on a C$9,999 machine, but the empty M.2 slots leave room to add faster or larger drives later.
Size and weight
This is not a desk-corner PC. ASUS lists it at 104 litres, measuring 29.00 × 58.27 × 61.48 cm (11.42 × 22.94 × 24.20 inches). It weighs 40kg (88.18lb). Measure your desk and shelf first. Plan for two people to move it, and check whether the floor or a sturdy stand is the better home.
The cooling design (ASUS's claims)
The headline feature is the ROG Thermal Atrium. ASUS puts the 420mm all-in-one liquid cooler's radiator and three 140mm intake fans in a separate chamber outside the main compartment. The CPU cooler then draws ambient air that the GPU and power supply haven't warmed.
ASUS describes a "Tri-Zone" layout:
- CPU: its own chamber and airflow path
- GPU: air from the front intakes
- PSU: its own path from beneath the chassis
ASUS claims the layout cuts CPU intake temperatures by up to 16°C. It also says the thermal system can dissipate over 1000W of heat. Both are vendor claims. ASUS didn't supply test conditions, and the material I saw has no independent measurements for this configuration.
The 16°C figure is for the temperature of the air entering the CPU cooler, not a guaranteed drop in CPU temperature. A Ryzen 9 9950X3D under sustained load will not run 16°C cooler because of this chamber alone. The intake-air claim is plausible in principle, since an AIO fed with room-temperature air has a lower starting point than one fed with case air. Real results depend on room temperature, fan curves and workload, and reviewers will have to test them.
AniMe Holo displays
The G1000 also has what ASUS calls AniMe Holo. It's a set of rotating LED fans that project text, images and animations. ASUS says this about the fans:
- the side panel has a 380mm holographic fan with 720 LEDs
- the front panel has two 215mm fans
- the system supports up to 16.77 million colors
- content is customized through ASUS's Armoury Crate software
ASUS lists the modules at 20.5 dBA when spinning in their sealed housings. ASUS says that figure covers the holographic display system, not the whole PC. A loaded 1000W-class gaming tower will be louder. ASUS's global product page also warns that image stability can vary slightly because of the projection method.
Because Armoury Crate controls the display, anyone who dislikes ASUS's utility will want to know how much of the feature depends on it.
Who this is for
The G1000 sits at the top of the prebuilt market. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D and RTX 5080 will handle high-end gaming and heavy creative work. Windows 11 Pro adds features that Home lacks, such as BitLocker and Remote Desktop host support. That helps buyers who want one machine for play and for work.
Reasons to think twice:
- Price: a Ryzen 9 9950X3D and RTX 5080 build is expensive. Whether C$9,999 is good value depends on prices for the parts and on how much you want the Thermal Atrium and AniMe Holo extras. The material I saw doesn't include a part-by-part comparison.
- Warranty: a one-year send-in warranty is short for this price. Sending a 40kg tower in for service is also a hassle.
- Storage: the SSD is PCIe 4.0 and the Ethernet is 2.5GbE. Both are fine for most uses. Some enthusiasts at this price will want faster.
- Unproven cooling: the thermal claims have no independent test results yet.
Before you buy
- Confirm the listed price at the ASUS Store, Best Buy, Canada Computers and Amazon, because the MSRP was corrected after the first announcement.
- Check that the model number is GM1000TY-DR9X3D5080WP-CB so you don't buy a different regional configuration.
- Measure your space and plan how to move a 40kg tower.
- Wait for independent reviews of thermals, noise and gaming performance if you can.
The G1000 is a serious, very large flagship with a real hardware idea in its separated cooling chamber. Whether it earns its C$9,999 will be decided by reviewers' thermal and noise testing rather than the press release.