By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated 29 September 2026
In brief: the ASUS PC Evangelion isn’t a ready-made PC you can just buy, it’s a collection of parts ROG x EVANGELION EVA-02 Edition that ASUS announced on 22 July 2023, in the red and orange colours of Asuka and the EVA-02: ROG Hyperion case, Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard, RTX 4090 ROG Strix, Ryujin III liquid cooling, Thor PSU, plus a keyboard, mouse and mouse mat. We assembled a complete PC with these parts in October 2023: here’s the full spec, in photos, and what to take away from it in 2026.
ROG x EVANGELION: what are we talking about?
This isn’t the first time ASUS has dressed its hardware in the colours of Hideaki Anno’s cult series. In 2022, the brand launched a first collection inspired by the EVA-01, Shinji’s purple-and-green unit. In July 2023, place to the EVA-02 of Asuka, with a red-and-orange palette, official illustrations, and little nods scattered all over the PC.
Key point: the EVA-02 collection consists of parts sold separately. That’s why you’ll hear talk of a “PC Evangelion” for a system built with these components, like the one we assembled in the workshop, which you can see in all the photos in this article.
Our Evangelion EVA-02 PC, assembled in October 2023. Photo: FlowUP.
Parts from the EVA-02 collection
Here’s the official list published by ASUS on the ROG x EVANGELION-02 page, with the key specs provided by the brand:
| Type | Model | What you need to know |
|---|---|---|
| Case | ROG Hyperion EVA-02 Edition (GR701) | Full tower, motherboards up to EATX, graphics cards up to 460 mm, 420 mm radiators, 4× 140 mm fans, USB4 on the front |
| Motherboard | ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition | LGA1700 (Intel 12th to 14th gen), Wi‑Fi 6E, 2× Thunderbolt 4, Polymo Asuka / EVA-02 lighting |
| Graphics card | ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 OC EVA-02 Edition | 24 GB GDDR6X, up to 2,640 MHz in OC mode, 3.5 slots, 357.6 mm long, recommended 1,000 W PSU |
| Liquid cooling | ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB EVA-02 Edition | 3.5-inch colour screen, 3× 120 mm ARGB fans |
| Power supply | ROG Thor 1000W Platinum II EVA Edition | 1,000 W, 80 Plus Platinum (carried over from the EVA-01 collection) |
| GPU support | ROG Herculx EVA-02 Edition | Supports the graphics card and prevents it from sagging |
| Keyboard | ROG Strix Scope RX EVA-02 Edition | RX optical switches, certified IP57 |
| Mouse | ROG Gladius III Wireless AimPoint EVA-02 Edition | 36,000 dpi sensor, wireless |
| Mouse mat | ROG Scabbard II EVA Edition | Taken from the EVA-01 collection |
Sources: ASUS, press release dated 22 July 2023, and ROG datasheets (consulted on 29 September 2026).
The ROG Hyperion EVA-02: a full tower of more than 20 kg, according to ASUS. Photo: FlowUP.
Our build: the PC Evangelion configuration
For our machine, we paired the EVA-02 parts with an Core i9-14900KF, Intel’s high-end model at the time, released just a few days before the build. Around it: the ROG Strix RTX 4090 EVA-02, the Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02, the Ryujin III EVA-02, DDR5 memory, and a 2 TB SSD, all inside the Hyperion EVA-02.
During assembly, two things stand out. First, the size: the Hyperion is a real full tower, and the RTX 4090 EVA-02 takes up 3.5 slots. Next, the attention to detail: the Ryujin III display shows Asuka, the motherboard lighting alternates between Asuka and the EVA-02, and the EVA-02 ©khara logo appears even on the case itself.
The ROG Strix RTX 4090 EVA-02, with the Asuka illustration on the side. Photo: FlowUP.
The 3.5-inch screen on the Ryujin III is the detail that everyone notices first. It can display Asuka and EVA-02 animations, or the CPU temperatures. With an i9-14900KF, 360 mm liquid cooling isn’t a luxury: this processor gets hot under full load.
On an Intel 13th- or 14th-gen platform, also remember to update the BIOS for the Intel microcode : this is essential since 2024 for the stability of these processors.
The Ryujin III EVA-02 display shows Asuka. Photo: FlowUP.
To see the full EVA-02 collection in a video, assembled and explained, Mathis and Gauthier built their own EVA-02 PC at launch:
Mathis and Gauthier, “The EVA-02 ROG gaming PC is here!” (October 2023).
EVA-02 details in photos
The Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 takes the base of the standard Z790 Hero, with an “AT Field” pattern around the socket and red markings. It’s a high-end motherboard: a robust power stage, Thunderbolt 4, Wi‑Fi 6E, and an expansion card for a PCIe 5.0 SSD.
Aesthetically, the yellow panels with NERV-style signage and the “02” numbers appear on the motherboard just as they do on the case.
The Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 and its red ROG logo. Photo FlowUP.
The yellow “02” panels in NERV style, next to the DDR5 sticks. Photo FlowUP.
Even the case carries the official signature: the EVA-02 ©khara logo, named after Hideaki Anno’s studio. It’s these details that make the difference versus a simple red PC.
Tom’s Hardware summed it up well in the announcement: the EVA-02 parts stand out from the classic ROG versions by their look, not their performance. You’re paying for the design and the rarity.
The EVA-02 ©khara logo on the case. Photo FlowUP.
An Evangelion PC in 2026: good idea?
Three years after its release, the EVA-02 collection remains, to our knowledge, the last ASUS x Evangelion collaboration. We haven’t found any announcement of a new collection in 2024, 2025 or 2026. These parts date from 2023: check their availability case by case before you dive in.
- Highlights: a unique, official design; an RTX 4090 that remains a high-end card for 4K; and ROG parts of very good quality.
- Limitations: the LGA1700 platform won’t welcome any new processors anymore, the RTX 4090 doesn’t support Multi Frame Generation reserved for RTX 50, and the extra cost is purely aesthetic.
If it’s the Evangelion universe that attracts you, the collection remains a collector’s item. If it’s performance you’re after, a recent setup will do just as well for less money. Our guides choose your PC case and best gaming PC in 2026 for your budget will help you see clearly.
Our high-end gaming PCs right now
Our Evangelion PC is no longer available for sale. For a high-end machine with a well-finished look today, here are three configurations that are available:
Nightmare PC, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5070 Ti, Core i7-14700KF and NZXT Kraken 360 mm watercooling in a HYTE Y60 with panoramic view.
Arctic PC, GeForce RTX 5080
RTX 5080 and Core Ultra 7 265KF in an ARCTIC Xtender case, for 4K and big AAA games.
Shadow V2 PC, Radeon RX 9070 XT
RX 9070 XT 16 GB and Ryzen 7 9800X3D in a panoramic HYTE Y60 case: designed for Ultra QHD and 4K.
FAQ: the ASUS Evangelion PC
What is the ASUS Evangelion PC?
It’s a system built with parts from the ROG x EVANGELION collection. The EVA-02 collection, announced on 22 July 2023, includes in particular the ROG Hyperion case, the Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard, the ROG Strix RTX 4090 and the Ryujin III watercooling in Asuka and EVA-02 colours.
Which graphics card powers the EVA-02 Evangelion PC?
The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 OC EVA-02 Edition, with 24 GB of GDDR6X and a boost clock up to 2,640 MHz in OC mode according to ASUS.
What’s the difference between the EVA-01 and EVA-02 collections?
The EVA-01 collection (2022) takes on the violet and green of Shinji’s unit, including in particular a ROG Strix Helios case, a Z690 motherboard, and RTX 3080 and 3090 graphics cards. The EVA-02 collection (2023) shifts to Asuka’s red and orange, with the Hyperion, a Z790 motherboard and an RTX 4090.
Are the EVA-02 parts more powerful than the classic ROG versions?
No. According to Tom’s Hardware, they stand out for their design, not their performance.
Is there a new ASUS x Evangelion collection?
As of 29 September 2026, we found no collection announcement newer than the 2023 EVA-02.
Sources
- ASUS, press release for the EVA-02 collaboration (22 July 2023)
- ROG, official ROG x EVANGELION-02 page
- ROG, technical sheet for the Hyperion EVA-02
- ROG, technical sheet for the Strix RTX 4090 EVA-02
- Tom’s Hardware, announcement of the EVA-02 collection (22 July 2023)
- Club386, ROG x EVANGELION EVA-01 collection (May 2022)
- Mathis and Gauthier, the ROG Evangelion-02 gaming PC is here! (YouTube)
