Gaming gear revealed include the G20
desktop, GR8 console PC, GX500 notebook, Maximus VII Formula, Maximus VII
Impact and Crossblade Ranger motherboards,
Ares III graphics card, Gladius mouse and GK2000 keyboard
desktop, GR8 console PC, GX500 notebook, Maximus VII Formula, Maximus VII
Impact and Crossblade Ranger motherboards,
Ares III graphics card, Gladius mouse and GK2000 keyboard
Computex, Taipei, Taiwan, 3 June, 2014 — ASUS Republic
of Gamers (ROG) today showcased at Computex 2014 its new line-up of
gaming gear, each and every product crafted with the epic power and beauty
demanded by the world’s best gamers.
of Gamers (ROG) today showcased at Computex 2014 its new line-up of
gaming gear, each and every product crafted with the epic power and beauty
demanded by the world’s best gamers.
The awesome gear on display has been created
by ROG for champions in pursuit of portability, power and extreme performance. The
portable and powerful gaming products include the G20 desktop designed to dominate small-form-factor gaming, the market-redefining
GR8 that delivers PC gaming power in
console form, the ultra-thin, ultra-cool GX500
gaming notebook, the Gladius gaming
mouse with epic ergonomics and the GK2000
keyboard, which employs mechanical switches for high tactility and superb
responsiveness.
by ROG for champions in pursuit of portability, power and extreme performance. The
portable and powerful gaming products include the G20 desktop designed to dominate small-form-factor gaming, the market-redefining
GR8 that delivers PC gaming power in
console form, the ultra-thin, ultra-cool GX500
gaming notebook, the Gladius gaming
mouse with epic ergonomics and the GK2000
keyboard, which employs mechanical switches for high tactility and superb
responsiveness.
To tantalize performance enthusiasts, ROG
showcased Maximus VII Formula, our
flagship Z97-based gaming ATX motherboard, the Maximus VII Impact mini-ITX powerhouse, Crossblade Ranger — ROG’s first AMD FM2+ gaming motherboard — and the
limited-edition Ares III, world’s
fastest graphics card powered by dual Radeon™ Hawaii XT graphics-processing units (GPUs) and cooled by
a custom-designed water block.
showcased Maximus VII Formula, our
flagship Z97-based gaming ATX motherboard, the Maximus VII Impact mini-ITX powerhouse, Crossblade Ranger — ROG’s first AMD FM2+ gaming motherboard — and the
limited-edition Ares III, world’s
fastest graphics card powered by dual Radeon™ Hawaii XT graphics-processing units (GPUs) and cooled by
a custom-designed water block.
Commenting on ROG’s Computex 2014
presentation, ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih said: “Performance is what we live and
breathe for! And aesthetics is about creating a sense of pride and belonging,
way beyond the use of lines and colours. We take it upon ourselves to transform
your desires and imagination into myriad products that are both beautiful and
powerful — to deliver the most epic gaming experience. This time, we aim to
break all the boundaries that confines hard-core gaming into any designated
space.”
presentation, ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih said: “Performance is what we live and
breathe for! And aesthetics is about creating a sense of pride and belonging,
way beyond the use of lines and colours. We take it upon ourselves to transform
your desires and imagination into myriad products that are both beautiful and
powerful — to deliver the most epic gaming experience. This time, we aim to
break all the boundaries that confines hard-core gaming into any designated
space.”
Invited to the stage by Mr Shih, Intel®
Vice President, PC Client Group & GM, Desktop Client Platform Group, Lisa
Graff remarked: “We at Intel recognise the small-form-factor gaming trend and
are delighted that ASUS has embraced this trend in its new products In Search
Of Incredible”. She also commented: “The combination of ASUS products and
innovative Intel technologies, including Intel 4th-generation Core processors, Intel
Ethernet products and Intel Thunderbolt™ products, deliver industry-leading
experiences.”
Vice President, PC Client Group & GM, Desktop Client Platform Group, Lisa
Graff remarked: “We at Intel recognise the small-form-factor gaming trend and
are delighted that ASUS has embraced this trend in its new products In Search
Of Incredible”. She also commented: “The combination of ASUS products and
innovative Intel technologies, including Intel 4th-generation Core processors, Intel
Ethernet products and Intel Thunderbolt™ products, deliver industry-leading
experiences.”
Created
for Champions in Pursuit of Portability and Power
for Champions in Pursuit of Portability and Power
ROG G20 Gaming Desktop
ROG G20 is designed to dominate the field of
small-form-factor gaming desktops, and has already received the exclusive Best
Choice of the Year Award and Best Choice Golden Award at Computex. The G20 features a compact 12.5-liter case that
houses an Intel Core™ i7 processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™
780 graphics card for unstoppable HD-gaming performance and entertainment.
small-form-factor gaming desktops, and has already received the exclusive Best
Choice of the Year Award and Best Choice Golden Award at Computex. The G20 features a compact 12.5-liter case that
houses an Intel Core™ i7 processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™
780 graphics card for unstoppable HD-gaming performance and entertainment.
G20
has no visible exhaust vents, but takes advantage of natural convection with a
thermal design featuring a hidden airflow tunnel that ensures efficient heat
management and near-silent operation, measuring just 25dB at idle. G20’s case has a sophisticated design, with
aggressive lines, Mayan stenciling, matt-black finish and customizable lighting
effects that showcase up to eight-million colors across three different zones.
has no visible exhaust vents, but takes advantage of natural convection with a
thermal design featuring a hidden airflow tunnel that ensures efficient heat
management and near-silent operation, measuring just 25dB at idle. G20’s case has a sophisticated design, with
aggressive lines, Mayan stenciling, matt-black finish and customizable lighting
effects that showcase up to eight-million colors across three different zones.
G20
is as energy-efficient as it is powerful. In Eco Energy Mode, it requires only
20W — delivering energy savings 50% better than the industry average. It also
features the ASUS-exclusive Aegis application for monitoring system performance
through a gamer-friendly user interface.
is as energy-efficient as it is powerful. In Eco Energy Mode, it requires only
20W — delivering energy savings 50% better than the industry average. It also
features the ASUS-exclusive Aegis application for monitoring system performance
through a gamer-friendly user interface.
ROG GR8 Console Gaming PC
ROG GR8 is full-on PC gaming with high style and
fantastic convenience. With an Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti
graphics, GR8 packs immense PC power
into sleek console dimensions for gaming experiences that push far beyond your
expectations. From the outstanding SupremeFX audio output to 4K/UHD graphics
and no-lag Gigabit Ethernet networking, along with a design allowing easy upgrades
of storage devices and memory, GR8 is
hardcoded for gaming. The slimline design is as at home in the living room as
it is in a bedroom, and occupies hardly any space. It also has a built-in
Miracast™ receiver, allowing HD content from supported Android
smartphones and tablets, Windows 8.1 PCs and WiDi 3.5+ devices to be streamed straight
to the big screen.
fantastic convenience. With an Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti
graphics, GR8 packs immense PC power
into sleek console dimensions for gaming experiences that push far beyond your
expectations. From the outstanding SupremeFX audio output to 4K/UHD graphics
and no-lag Gigabit Ethernet networking, along with a design allowing easy upgrades
of storage devices and memory, GR8 is
hardcoded for gaming. The slimline design is as at home in the living room as
it is in a bedroom, and occupies hardly any space. It also has a built-in
Miracast™ receiver, allowing HD content from supported Android
smartphones and tablets, Windows 8.1 PCs and WiDi 3.5+ devices to be streamed straight
to the big screen.
The first GR8 runs Windows 8.1 and is fully
compatible with SteamOS and the Steam Controller. A
SteamOS-powered ROG GR8 will be launched at a later date, in alignment with
Valve’s Steam Machine schedule.
compatible with SteamOS and the Steam Controller. A
SteamOS-powered ROG GR8 will be launched at a later date, in alignment with
Valve’s Steam Machine schedule.
ROG GX500 Gaming Notebook
GX500 is ROG’s new ultra-thin, ultra-cool notebook
that offers gaming power to go. Just 19mm thick — the thinnest in the 15.6-inch
gaming notebook class — and 2.2kg in weight, GX500 packs specifications far beyond its size, with the latest Intel
Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics. It also boasts a 4K/UHD
(ultra-high-definition) 3840 x 2160-pixel display with exclusive VisualMaster
technology that provides an incredibly wide colour gamut of 100% NTSC, a world-first
on a notebook. Gaming on the go has never looked this sharp. GX500 is also equipped with intelligent dual-fan cooling system for exceptionally-efficient and effective
cooling.
that offers gaming power to go. Just 19mm thick — the thinnest in the 15.6-inch
gaming notebook class — and 2.2kg in weight, GX500 packs specifications far beyond its size, with the latest Intel
Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics. It also boasts a 4K/UHD
(ultra-high-definition) 3840 x 2160-pixel display with exclusive VisualMaster
technology that provides an incredibly wide colour gamut of 100% NTSC, a world-first
on a notebook. Gaming on the go has never looked this sharp. GX500 is also equipped with intelligent dual-fan cooling system for exceptionally-efficient and effective
cooling.
ROG Gladius Gaming Mouse
ROG Gladius is an optical wired mouse that
is engineered for first-person-shooter games and shaped by the needs of the
world’s finest gamers, who demand advanced ergonomics, precision control and
fast, flexible customisation.
is engineered for first-person-shooter games and shaped by the needs of the
world’s finest gamers, who demand advanced ergonomics, precision control and
fast, flexible customisation.
Gladius is designed to fit the right hand perfectly and
is manufactured with smooth-touch materials that stay cool in the hand, while high-quality,
Mayan-patterned rubber ensures a secure grip. A fingertip DPI switch,
all-programmable buttons, including two side-mounted switches, complete the
epic ergonomics and impressive functionality. Gladius has a 6400dpi optical sensor capable of tracking at up to
200 inches per second and 50G acceleration. It is even customisable, with an
exclusive socket design that lets users slot in new or favorite switches to set
their ideal click resistance, plus the unique detachable cable design allows
gamers to remove the connecting cable for tidier transport.
is manufactured with smooth-touch materials that stay cool in the hand, while high-quality,
Mayan-patterned rubber ensures a secure grip. A fingertip DPI switch,
all-programmable buttons, including two side-mounted switches, complete the
epic ergonomics and impressive functionality. Gladius has a 6400dpi optical sensor capable of tracking at up to
200 inches per second and 50G acceleration. It is even customisable, with an
exclusive socket design that lets users slot in new or favorite switches to set
their ideal click resistance, plus the unique detachable cable design allows
gamers to remove the connecting cable for tidier transport.
ROG GK2000 Gaming Keyboard
ROG’s new GK2000 gaming keyboard exhibits mechanical
mastery to ensure gamers dominate the battlefield. With mechanical Cherry MX
Red switches, gamers using GK2000
are treated to input that’s both tactile and superbly responsive.
mastery to ensure gamers dominate the battlefield. With mechanical Cherry MX
Red switches, gamers using GK2000
are treated to input that’s both tactile and superbly responsive.
GK2000 allows users to customise almost all keys, and
multiple actions can be applied to each one, meaning even complex sequences can
be enacted with one touch. Built-in anti-ghosting technology ensures that every
key press counts.
multiple actions can be applied to each one, meaning even complex sequences can
be enacted with one touch. Built-in anti-ghosting technology ensures that every
key press counts.
GK2000 also looks as great as it commands, with
premium metal accents and ROG-red backlighting with five eye-catching effects.
premium metal accents and ROG-red backlighting with five eye-catching effects.
Engineered for Champions in Pursuit of Extreme
Performance
Performance
ROG Maximus VII Formula gaming motherboard
Maximus VII Formula is ROG’s flagship Z97-based ATX gaming
motherboard. All-new CrossChill Copper
is engineered with a copper cooling channel that is incredibly effective at
removing heat. It is great on air, and with liquid-cooling critical MOSFET
temperatures are lowered by up to 23°C. The G1/4-inch threaded fittings mean CrossChill Copper is ready for existing
cooling setups.
motherboard. All-new CrossChill Copper
is engineered with a copper cooling channel that is incredibly effective at
removing heat. It is great on air, and with liquid-cooling critical MOSFET
temperatures are lowered by up to 23°C. The G1/4-inch threaded fittings mean CrossChill Copper is ready for existing
cooling setups.
Maximus VII Formula includes ROG’s celebrated SupremeFX Formula
2014 technology for audio that is as great as a dedicated sound card. With cutting-edge
electromagnetic interference (EMI) isolation and exceptionally-premium
components, SupremeFX Formula 2014 delivers best-in-class 120dB signal-to-noise
ratio (SNR) audio output for gaming punch and Hi-Fi excellence. Exclusive Sonic
SenseAmp technology automatically detects headphone impedance and adjusts
accordingly, and SupremeFX Formula 2014 is able to drive up to 600ohm
headphones. Moreover, hardware-level Sonic SoundStage applies the best audio
settings for popular game genres.
2014 technology for audio that is as great as a dedicated sound card. With cutting-edge
electromagnetic interference (EMI) isolation and exceptionally-premium
components, SupremeFX Formula 2014 delivers best-in-class 120dB signal-to-noise
ratio (SNR) audio output for gaming punch and Hi-Fi excellence. Exclusive Sonic
SenseAmp technology automatically detects headphone impedance and adjusts
accordingly, and SupremeFX Formula 2014 is able to drive up to 600ohm
headphones. Moreover, hardware-level Sonic SoundStage applies the best audio
settings for popular game genres.
ROG’s best
motherboard is pre-fitted with mPCIe Combo III + 802.11ac / Bluetooth 4.0, a
compact connectivity module that delivers the latest wireless technologies
along with mini PCI Express (mPCIe) and M.2 (10Gbit/s PCIe x2 and 6Gb/s SATA) slots.
motherboard is pre-fitted with mPCIe Combo III + 802.11ac / Bluetooth 4.0, a
compact connectivity module that delivers the latest wireless technologies
along with mini PCI Express (mPCIe) and M.2 (10Gbit/s PCIe x2 and 6Gb/s SATA) slots.
ROG Maximus VII Impact Gaming Motherboard
Maximus VII Impact is the most powerful and highly-specified Z97-based
mini-ITX gaming motherboard, with a layout that delivers maximum compatibility
with CPU coolers and expansion cards. It includes Impact Power II, a
specially-engineered full-scale power card for exceptional performance, the
SupremeFX Impact II dedicated audio card and the mPCIe Combo IV + 802.11ac/
Bluetooth 4.0 module, which features PCIe x4 bandwidth. It also benefits from
Impact CoolHub, an optional card with two additional 4-pin fan headers along
with an LN2 header for ultra-low-temperature overclocking adventures.
mini-ITX gaming motherboard, with a layout that delivers maximum compatibility
with CPU coolers and expansion cards. It includes Impact Power II, a
specially-engineered full-scale power card for exceptional performance, the
SupremeFX Impact II dedicated audio card and the mPCIe Combo IV + 802.11ac/
Bluetooth 4.0 module, which features PCIe x4 bandwidth. It also benefits from
Impact CoolHub, an optional card with two additional 4-pin fan headers along
with an LN2 header for ultra-low-temperature overclocking adventures.
ROG Crossblade Ranger Gaming Motherboard
Our loyal
users have long demanded that we produce an AMD-based powerhouse and the result
is Crossblade Ranger — ROG’s first
FM2+ gaming motherboard. Crossblade
Ranger is equipped with ROG’s core game-boosting features, available on the
latest Maximus VII (Z97)
motherboards, including expertly optimised SupremeFX 2014 audio with SenseAmp and
Sonic Studio technology, ultra-fast Intel Gigabit Ethernet and GameFirst III
network-optimisation software for no-delay gameplay, as well as the KeyBot, an
instant keyboard-upgrade utility.
users have long demanded that we produce an AMD-based powerhouse and the result
is Crossblade Ranger — ROG’s first
FM2+ gaming motherboard. Crossblade
Ranger is equipped with ROG’s core game-boosting features, available on the
latest Maximus VII (Z97)
motherboards, including expertly optimised SupremeFX 2014 audio with SenseAmp and
Sonic Studio technology, ultra-fast Intel Gigabit Ethernet and GameFirst III
network-optimisation software for no-delay gameplay, as well as the KeyBot, an
instant keyboard-upgrade utility.
ROG Ares III Water-Cooled Gaming Graphics Card
ROG exhibited
the limited-edition Ares III, the world’s
fastest gaming graphics card powered by hand-chosen dual Radeon™ Hawaii
XT GPUs, water-cooled to deliver 25%-cooler performance than reference R9 295X,
and supported by 8GB of super-fast GDDR5 memory. The Ares III showcases exquisite craftsmanship and this can be seen in
its sleek custom-designed EK water block and hand-carved details. Just 500 Ares III units will be manufactured,
and each will be numbered individually, reflecting its collectible status.
the limited-edition Ares III, the world’s
fastest gaming graphics card powered by hand-chosen dual Radeon™ Hawaii
XT GPUs, water-cooled to deliver 25%-cooler performance than reference R9 295X,
and supported by 8GB of super-fast GDDR5 memory. The Ares III showcases exquisite craftsmanship and this can be seen in
its sleek custom-designed EK water block and hand-carved details. Just 500 Ares III units will be manufactured,
and each will be numbered individually, reflecting its collectible status.
ROG Swift PG278Q Gaming Monitor
ROG Swift PG278Q is a stunning premium 27-inch gaming monitor
that is the first and fastest in the world to support NVIDIA G-SYNC™ technology
for stunning smoothness, and crisp 2560 × 1440-pixel (WQHD) resolution visuals.
that is the first and fastest in the world to support NVIDIA G-SYNC™ technology
for stunning smoothness, and crisp 2560 × 1440-pixel (WQHD) resolution visuals.
ROG Swift PG278Q is able to synchronize with the GPU’s render
rate to provide stunning smoothness and ultra-fast response — for incredible
images today and ready for the next generation of gaming. Tearing, graphics
stutter and latency are a thing of the past, and a smooth visual experience is
ensured by a rapid refresh rate of 144Hz and a fast 1ms response time. An
exclusive dedicated Turbo key allows the user to select refresh rates of 60Hz,
120Hz or 144Hz with just one click, removing the need to faff with on-screen
display (OSD) settings.
rate to provide stunning smoothness and ultra-fast response — for incredible
images today and ready for the next generation of gaming. Tearing, graphics
stutter and latency are a thing of the past, and a smooth visual experience is
ensured by a rapid refresh rate of 144Hz and a fast 1ms response time. An
exclusive dedicated Turbo key allows the user to select refresh rates of 60Hz,
120Hz or 144Hz with just one click, removing the need to faff with on-screen
display (OSD) settings.
ROG Swift PG278Q will be available worldwide from July 2014.
AVAILABILITY &
PRICING
PRICING
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pricing of abovementioned products in Singapore will be announced at a later
date.
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date.
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