ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has 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. “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 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[1]
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 eyesIt 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.[2]
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.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS ROG products are available worldwide.
