ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces GR8 II

ASUS
Republic of Gamers Announces GR8 II

Console-sized 4-liter
mini gaming PC built for VR with desktop-grade 7th Generation Intel Core
processors and custom
ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 desktop-grade graphics

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Singapore  — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced
GR8 II, a 4-liter gaming PC with full gaming desktop performance to cater to
any gamer’s requirements. It is currently the world’s smallest gaming PC that
is designed for VR, and has the most advanced graphics in its class with full-size
custom ASUS GeForce® GTX 1060 desktop-grade graphics. It is powered
by up to a 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 (‘Kaby Lake’) desktop-grade
65W processor and 32GB of DDR4 memory, and can run the latest AAA gaming titles
smoothly.

GR8 II has a VR-friendly
design with two HDMI ports to connect a VR headset and display simultaneously.
Its specially-designed cooling system provides the stability required for
non-stop gaming marathons; while gaming-friendly features such as Intel Gigabit
Ethernet and ROG-exclusive SupremeFX, Sonic Studio III, Sonic Radar
III and GameFirst IV technologies enable epic gaming experiences. GR8 II also
features ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting, which has 12 light synchronization modes
with a variety of Aura Sync-compatible ROG peripherals for a myriad of
customization options.

Smallest gaming PC built for VR

ROG
GR8 II is a console-sized gaming PC designed for unstoppable gaming and VR experiences.
It redefines PC gaming by allowing gamers to take full-gaming desktop-grade
performance everywhere they go. GR8 II features powerful desktop-grade
components including a full-sized custom ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card
and up to a 65W 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with 32GB DDR4
memory. 

The desktop-grade custom ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 graphics
card gives GR8 II the most advanced graphics in its class, allowing it to
create immersive gaming worlds with super-smooth visuals. This graphics card delivers
three times (3x) the performance of previous-generation cards and brilliant VR
performance.

In testing[1], GR8 II performed 47% better than similar GTX 960-equipped
gaming PCs and 10% better than GTX 970-equipped gaming PCs. It ran Overwatch®
in 2K and Full HD resolutions at frame rates averaging 70fps. The 7th
Generation Intel Core i7 processor provides unprecedented levels of gaming and
multi-tasking performance, with an 8% performance boost versus the previous
generation, and decreases frame rendering latency during VR gaming.

GR8 II has been extensively tested to ensure it meets the
recommended specifications required to power Oculus Rift. It has a VR-friendly
design with two HDMI ports to connect a VR headset and display simultaneously.
Gamers can also hook up two displays via HDMI for their Twitch streams and chat
rooms, or play games on up to three HD displays through DisplayPort. In
addition, GR8 II supports 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) displays and features NVIDIA
G-SYNC™ technology. NVIDIA G-SYNC synchronizes the display’s refresh
rate with GR8 II’s GeForce GTX graphics card to minimize lag and eliminate
frame-rate stutter and visual tearing for ultra-smooth visuals.

Compact, spacecraft-inspired design with Aura RGB lighting

ROG GR8 II has a stylish
4-liter chassis that is ideal for any room, and can be connected to a TV for
big screen entertainment. It is also compact and light enough to bring to LAN
parties.

GR8 II features Aura
Sync LEDs on three areas across the front face of the chassis. Aura Sync RGB
lighting takes customization to the next level, offering 12 synchronization
modes with ROG peripherals including keyboards and mice, and 10 lighting
effects. A color palette comprising of 8 million colors lets gamers tailor GR8
II’s LEDs to reflect the feel of the game being played.

ROG GR8 II has a bold
spacecraft-inspired design with a matte-black finish. It has chiseled
sharply-angled side panels, a Plasma Copper-colored mid-frame and a
perfectly-framed ROG logo on the side panel for an eye-catching aesthetic that
stands out among other gaming desktops.

Special cooling design for non-stop gaming

ROG GR8 II has a
specially-tuned cooling system with an optimized airflow design, copper heat
pipes and dual fans to purge heat from the system. Cleverly-designed vents and
dedicated chambers for the processor and graphics card provide the right amount
of airflow to each component for stable performance for non-stop gaming
marathons.

ROG GR8 II draws less
than 30W at idle and delivers quiet performance, with a noise level of 23dB at
idle — 24% more quiet than a tower desktop.

ROG GR8 II can be
specified with an M.2 PCI Express® or SATA solid-state drive (SSD)
and a 2.5-inch hard disk drive[2] to give gamers the
speed afforded by the M.2 SSD and the large storage capacities offered by the
2.5-inch HDD. Simple slide-off covers provide easy access to the additional
2.5-inch HDD/SSD storage bay for quick upgrades.

ROG-exclusive gaming-friendly features

ROG GR8 II features the
exclusive ROG SupremeFX shielded audio for truly immersive in-game sound. Sonic
Studio III has an all-new intelligent routing feature made for streaming, while
Sonic Radar III is an evolved audio engine that processes sounds more
accurately than ever. In addition, the GR8 II has the very latest Intel Ethernet
(I219-V) for faster, smoother and lag-free online gaming. Next-level 802.11ac
Wi-Fi with 2×2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas offer up to 867Mbps[3] transfer speeds, while
the very latest MIMO technology ensures that every connected user experiences
the fastest wireless and online speeds.

GR8 II has all the
connectivity features needed for gaming peripherals. The reversible USB 3.1 Gen
2 ports provide easier device connections and a data rate of 10Gbps — so
transferring a 2GB movie file takes less than 2 seconds to complete. Super-fast
and stable 802.11ac Wi-Fi provides strong signal delivery and three times (3x)
the speed of previous Wi-Fi standards for smooth online gaming or video
streaming, while built-in Bluetooth® 4.2 conveniently connects GR8
II to any Bluetooth device for a complete home PC experience.

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