Announce Asus TUF Gaming T500 and TM500 Desktops for 2026
Among the hardware launches announced at CES 2026, Asus has upgraded these TUF Gaming T500 and TUF Gaming TM500 desktop PCs. The refreshed models for 2026 offer configurations with the latest processors from AMD and Intel, along with modern desktop-class graphics cards.
Core Specifications for 2026 Models
The primary updates are internal, with significant upgrades to the core components. The key difference between the two models lies in their processor platforms.
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Processers:
- TUF Gaming TM500 (AMD): Configurable up to a Ryzen 7 260 from the Hawk Point series (Zen 4 cores).
- TUF Gaming T500 (Intel): Configurable up to a Core i5-13420H.
- Graphics Cards Options: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti.
- Memory (RAM): Up to 64 GB of DDR5-5200 MT/s VRAM.
- Storage: Equipped with PCIe Gen 4 storage.
- Power Supply: 330 W 80 Plus Platinum certified PSU in both machines.
Chassis and Connectivity
The desktops are designed with cooling to handle the new hardware. Roughly a dozen ports over the front and rear panels are present in the chassis for all connectivity.
Pricing and Availability
Asus has not disclosed the pricing or exact release date of the 2026 TUF Gaming T500 or TM500 models. According to the company, interested parties should keep an eye on its official website going forward for updates.
