ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Latest Gaming Lineup at Join the Republic: Outshine the Competition Event

ASUS
Republic of Gamers Announces Latest Gaming Lineup
at Join the Republic: Outshine the Competition Event

Showcase includes ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX
1080 Ti graphics card, ROG Swift PG27VQ and PG27UQ gaming monitors, and other
exciting products and peripherals

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Singapore, 3rd
April 2017 — ASUS Republic of
Gamers (ROG) today announced an exciting lineup of products at the first ROG Join the Republic: Outshine the Competition
worldwide event in Berlin, Germany.

World-leading
gaming gear on display includes the ROG Poseidon GeForce® GTX 1080
Ti graphics card, featuring next-gen DirectCU H2O technology and patented wing-blade
0dB fans, with hybrid cooling using either air or liquid for ultimate
performance. Also shown were ROG Swift PG27VQ, the world’s first RGB LED
monitor, ROG Swift PG27UQ, a high-dynamic-range (HDR) display with a 144Hz
refresh rate, and ROG Maximus IX Extreme, the world’s first motherboard with an
integrated water-cooling monoblock that integrates flow-rate, temperature and
leak detectors.
ROG also revealed the all-new ASUS Aura SDK beta program, a forthcoming
developer toolkit to further the capabilities and benefits of our Aura
illumination technology.

ASUS ROG Vice President Jackie Hsu took to the
stage to announce that ROG is now the No. 1 gaming brand worldwide, according
to media and fan polls.[1] “ROG will continue to grow and outshine
the competition. We’re the world’s No.1 gaming brand because we always listen
our customers – the planet’s finest gamers,” said Mr Hsu.

The event was also notable for the presence of
a large number of Powered by ASUS systems — all showcasing the cool potential
of Aura Sync — from many of our worldwide partners including Boostboxx by CSL
Computer, AbsolutePC, Azerty, Chillblast, Gamecomputer.nl, Jimm’s PC, Komplett,
LDLC.com, Life informatica, Materiel.net, MM-Vision, MyCom, Neobyte,
Overclockers UK, PcComponentes, PC Specialist, SCAN, Tones.be and Webhallen.
Using these Powered by ASUS systems and ROG GR8 II, fans were delighted to
participate in the latest exciting games from Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media®
Company — Quake® Champions and Prey® — before their official launch.

ASUS Aura
SDK beta program

Since the first introduction of our Aura
lighting technology almost two years ago, ROG has been evolving the thinking
around how to make lighting even more personalized and functionally impressive.
As an example, Aura can already cast effects that react to CPU and GPU temperatures
in real time. Now, we’re ready to take things one step further — with the
introduction of the Aura SDK.

This concept demonstrates how the Aura SDK enables
ASUS Aura Sync-capable gear, from motherboards and graphics cards to memory,
cases and peripherals, to provide gamers with even better synced lighting
aesthetics that developers can now fully integrate into their games, thus
having PC gear lighting in accordance to in-game action in real time

The official Aura SDK program will be launched at
Computex 2017 and aims to enhance collaboration with third parties, including game
publishers, for further integration. ASUS will also continue working closely
with gaming hardware manufacturers producing Aura Sync-capable gear to ensure
that Aura effects meets the aesthetic and functional demands of the world’s best gamers.

ROG Poseidon
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card

The ROG Poseidon GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics
card features next-gen DirectCU H2O hybrid cooling technology for complete
flexibility — with the choice of air or liquid cooling.
Compared to
the previous-generation design the DirectCU H2O’s in-channel water-flow rate has
been increased by 22 percent for better heat dissipation. With a new G1/4-inch
terminal block, Poseidon GeForce GTX 1080 Ti allows gamers choose from a wide
variety of fittings and makes plumbing a custom water loop easier than ever.
Patented wing-blade 0dB fans with IP5X certification deliver maximum air flow
and longer fan lifespan.  

To keep chassis temperatures under control, our
ASUS FanConnect II provides CPU- or GPU-controlled fan headers and a
comprehensive set of tuning options with GPU Tweak II to optimize system
cooling even further. The Poseidon is built using the ASUS exclusive
Auto-Extreme technology and features premium components for the very best in
quality and reliability. When it comes to styling, Poseidon GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
implements a reflective design concept with ASUS Aura Sync, giving the illusion
of a lighting effect that extends to infinity — enabling gamers to build
systems that easily outshine the competition.

ROG Strix
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card

ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is packed with
exclusive ASUS technologies, including the all-new MaxContact, an
industry-first GPU cooling technology that features an optimized copper
spreader that provides a 10X-flatter surface for up to 2X more contact area with
the GPU than traditional heat spreaders, resulting in improved thermal
transfer. MaxContact, together with three patented wing-blade 0dB fans, ensure
Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti delivers 30-percent-cooler and 3X-quieter performance
than reference cards. The fans are IP5X dust-resistant for improved reliability
and a longer lifespan.

ASUS FanConnect II provides CPU- or
GPU-controlled fan headers and a comprehensive set of GPU Tweak II tuning
options to optimize system cooling even further. Each card is built using the ASUS-exclusive
Auto-Extreme technology, and features 10+2 phases Super Alloy Power II
components to ensure premium quality and reliability. Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
also features synchronized ASUS Aura Sync for complete RGB LED customization
and personalization. A VR-friendly design with two HDMI ports lets gamers keep
a VR headset connected to their system for immersive, virtual-reality gaming
any time.

ROG Swift
PG27VQ: 27-inch curved gaming monitor with ASUS Aura Sync

The 27-inch ROG Swift PG27VQ is a curved gaming
monitor with a WQHD (2560 x 1440) panel and NVIDIA® G-SYNC™,
providing smooth, immersive panoramic gaming experiences. Quantum-dot display
technology gives PG27VQ a wide color gamut for more realistic colors and smooth
color gradations[2]

ROG Swift PG27VQ is the world’s first gaming
monitor with ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting technology, projected from rear of the
display. This enables gamers to synchronize their illumination effects with the
on-screen action, as well as with other Aura Sync-capable peripherals, providing
unlimited personalization and style.

Swift PG27VQ has a 165Hz refresh rate to
eliminate lag and motion blur to give gamers the upper-hand in fast-paced
first-person shooters, racing, real-time strategy and sports titles. NVIDIA
G-SYNC technology to ensure visuals that are free of tearing and lag.

ROG Swift
PG27UQ: 4K UHD HDR monitor with 144Hz refresh rate

The 27-inch ROG Swift PG27UQ is a G-SYNC HDR
gaming monitor that is the very first to offer stunning 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
gaming visuals at an ultra-fast 144Hz refresh rate. It provides gamers with
detailed 4K UHD visuals at extremely smooth frame-rates, in addition to the ultimate
gaming experience; it comes with incredible contrast, deep saturated colors,
and stunning brightness.

Swift PG27UQ features HDR technology for a peak
brightness several times greater than standard displays for stunning, vivid
visuals. The LED backlight is dynamically controlled across 384 zones, enabling
very high contrast for richer, more natural dark scenes. Quantum-dot technology
provides brighter images and supports the cinema-standard DCI-P3 color gamut.
DCI-P3 has a 25-percent-wider color range than sRGB, resulting in more realistic
colors.

ROG Strix
XG27VQ 144Hz curved gaming monitor

The 27-inch ROG Strix XG27VQ is a curved Full
HD gaming monitor featuring a wide-view technology panel and a frameless design.
This makes it perfect for multi-display surround setups for an immersive
panoramic gaming experience. The display’s curvature ensures every point is
equidistant to the player’s eyes. It includes Ultra Low Blue Light and Flicker
Free technologies to ensure a comfortable viewing experience during marathon
gaming sessions. Its 144Hz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync technology provide
super-smooth gaming visuals that are stutter- and tear-free.

Strix XG27VQ has a gaming-inspired design that
features ASUS Aura RGB lighting on the back to add ambience to any gaming
setup.

ROG SLI HB Bridge

The all-new ROG SLI HB (High-Bandwidth) Bridge
doubles the available transfer bandwidth of the previous generation to deliver detailed
graphics and silky smooth gameplay. It supports multiple 2-way configurations —
both 3-slot and 4-slot — for maximum flexibility. ROG SLI HB Bridge features ASUS
Aura RGB lighting and ASUS Aura Sync for perfectly synchronized lighting across
an entire gaming setup.

ROG Areion
10G Ethernet card

With an eye on the rising demand on network resources
and bandwidth, ROG Areion 10G PCI Express® 3.0 x4 Ethernet card is
designed for the demanding requirements of power users. Compatible with five
transfer rates — 10Gbps, 5Gbps, 2.5Gbps 1Gbps, and 100Mbps — and featuring
speed-indicator LEDs for easy LAN-speed monitoring, ROG Areion 10G has a
full-size heatsink for cool full-load performance and is powered by a
high-performance Aquantia AQtion™ AQC107 LAN chip.

“ASUS Republic of Gamers products
are performance-leaders in the enthusiast gaming market, and
the new ROG Areion 10G card is no exception,” said Kamal Dalmia,
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Aquantia Corp. “We are
pleased that ASUS has selected the Aquantia AQtion™ AQC107 10Gbps Ethernet
Controller as the perfect solution for gamers who want the extreme
performance that is 10 times faster than today’s Gigabit LAN.”

ROG Strix
H270I Gaming motherboard

To continue the proud legacy of ASUS Pro Gaming
Series motherboards, ROG Strix H270I Gaming is the latest compact mini-ITX
gaming motherboard in the ROG Strix fold. Featuring the innovative
double-decker PCH+M.2 heatsink that’s thermally isolated to cool M.2 SSDs by up
to 20°C SSD for unthrottled performance. Strix H270I Gaming also features crystal-clear
SupremeFX S1220A audio, ASUS Aura Sync, dual M.2 PCIe® 3.0 x4 slots and dual
Gigabit LAN.

 

ROG Strix
Magnus USB gaming microphone

Strix Magnus is ROG’s first microphone designed
especially for game streamers. This compact gaming microphone has three individual
studio-grade condenser capsules for pristine recording quality, environmental-noise-cancelation
(ENC) technology and ASUS Aura RGB lighting with ASUS Aura Sync support.[3]  

ROG Pugio gaming mouse

ROG Pugio offers a truly ambidextrous design
with configurable side-button layout, so gamers no longer have to alter their
natural grip style to avoid accidental clicks on unwanted side buttons. The
optical gaming weapon also features an exclusive push-fit switch socket design,
allowing gamers to easily vary click resistance and extend the lifespan of the
mouse by replacing the mouse switches. Pugio’s performance is topped off with
aggressive aesthetics and angular, dynamic ASUS Aura RGB lighting with ASUS Aura
Sync support.

ROG Rapture
GT-AC5300 gaming router

ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is the first ROG router
designed specifically for gaming. It features ROG Gaming Center, which provides
an instant overview of the gaming network, so players can see at a glance the
current internet status and stability, and device connections.

Rapture GT-AC5300 offer users three levels of
game acceleration. Two of the eight LAN ports are dedicated gaming
ports that prioritize network traffic to devices connected to those specific
ports. The router also has a Game Boost feature that works in conjunction with
two dedicated gaming ports to prioritize gaming traffic for the best networking
speeds, as well as individual speeds for each connected gaming device. Users
also have the ability to set up a private gaming network, to accelerate the
connection between the router and preferred game servers.

Rapture GT-AC5300’s Game Intrusion Prevention
System (Game IPS) offers integrated security based on Trend Micro™ technology
to provide robust front-line protection for gaming networks.

ROG Strix GD30 Gaming Desktop

ROG Strix
GD30 is a powerful gaming desktop featuring a sleek black-and-white design,
with interchangeable front panels that allow gamers to customize the system to
suit their unique style. Equipped with up to the latest 7th Generation Intel®
Core™ i7 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics, ROG Strix GD30
delivers unrivaled performance for incredible gaming and multimedia
experiences.

An advanced
thermal system — featuring large air vents at the front and underside plus an
isolated power supply chamber — provides improved airflow for better cooling
and greater system efficiency. Exclusive ASUS Aegis III software enhances
gaming experiences by allowing gamers to track CPU and memory usage, monitor
networking status, and control fan speeds and ASUS Aura RGB lighting effects.

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