ASUS Officially Announces to Reposition Radeon Cards under AREZ branding
Well, it is official now. Asus has confirmed that it will release and rebrand AMD Radeon GPUs under the Arez brand, and move it out of the ROG branding. Apart from the new brand name, there are no differences between the current Radeon models and the video cards that appear under the Arez name. Same cards, different box.
AREZ, of course, is a bit of a synonym for the dual-GPU ARES cards that ASUS launched in the past. That means that GeForce graphics cards will be exclusive for the ASUS ROG branding, and thus the Radeon cards will be separated and positioned under the AREZ label. An ASUS ROG Strix Vega 64 would be named AREZ Strix RX Vega 64 and so on. All this based on actions from NVIDIA's GPP program.
TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 17, 2018 — ASUS today announced AREZ, a new brand identity for ASUS Radeon™ RX graphics cards. Derived from Ares, the Greek god of war, AREZ-branded graphics cards are built using industry-leading automated manufacturing to provide AMD gamers and enthusiasts with superior cooling technology and a robust software ecosystem. The new AREZ brand underlines the strong working partnership between ASUS and AMD that spans decades. Gamers and enthusiasts will enjoy a combination of exclusive ASUS innovations and technologies and AMD’s Radeon graphics processors and software.
"Gamers around the world rally behind AMD Radeon because of what the Radeon name stands for: a dedication to open innovation such as our contributions to the DirectX and Vulkan APIs, a commitment to true transparency through industry standards like Radeon FreeSync™ technology, and a desire to expand the PC gaming ecosystem by enabling developers to take advantage of all graphics hardware, including AMD Radeon graphics. We invite gamers everywhere who believe in these values and the value of the exceptional gaming experience Radeon graphics delivers to join the Red team,” said Scott Herkelman, Vice President and General Manager, AMD Radeon Technologies Group.
Extreme durability: Auto-Extreme technology and Super Alloy Power II components
AREZ graphics cards are produced using Auto-Extreme technology, an industry-exclusive, 100%-automated production process that incorporates premium materials to set a new standard of quality, performance and longevity. Since the introduction of Auto-Extreme technology in ASUS graphics cards, reliability has improved by 30%. This manufacturing process is also environmentally friendly, eliminating harsh chemicals and reducing power consumption by 50%.
Super Alloy Power II components deliver enhanced efficiency, reduce power loss, reduce component buzzing by 50% under full load and achieve thermal levels that are approximately 50% cooler than previous designs for enhanced quality and reliability.
Hi-tech cooling: MaxContact, patented Wing-Blade IP5X-certified fans and FanConnect II
MaxContact is an industry-first GPU cooling technology featuring an enhanced copper heat-spreader that directly contacts the GPU. MaxContact utilizes precision machining to provide a 10X-flatter surface for up to 2X more contact area with the GPU than traditional heat spreaders, resulting in improved thermal transfer. Select AREZ graphics cards are also constructed with up to 40% more heatsink surface area than previous dual-slot designs, further improving heat dissipation for dramatically cooler and quieter performance. A patented Wing-Blade fan design delivers 105%-greater static pressure over the heatsink for more efficient cooling and up to 3X-quieter operation compared to other fan designs. The fans are certified under the International Protection Marking (IP code) as IP5X dust resistant for improved reliability and a longer lifespan. This stringent certification process ensures AREZ graphics cards provide optimal fan performance, even under severe operating conditions. Additionally, 0dB technology stops the fan completely when the GPU temperature is below a set level, letting players enjoy light gaming sessions in complete silence. ASUS FanConnect II features two four-pin hybrid-controlled headers that can be connected to both PWM and DC system fans for optimal system cooling. The connected fans reference both the GPU and CPU,and operate automatically based on the one with the higher temperature. A comprehensive set of tuning options allow gamers to tune fan speeds for efficient cooling.
AREZ graphics cards also support the latest AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition drivers for comprehensive control over AMD GPUs. Core features include power-saving Radeon Chill technology; Radeon WattMan for profile-based custom control of voltages, engine clocks and fan speeds ; and Radeon ReLive for easy capture and sharing of in-game action.
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Too apologetic and passive statement. It's like they wanted this. Also looks like they fear Nvidia and not directly call them for this. Makes you wonder.
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Honestly I think it's played perfectly. There isn't much they can do about GPP by calling it out directly; it's better settled by the regulatory bodies of various governments of which I'm sure they voiced their concern, among other people. But the change itself is inevitable - so by turning it around and making it seem like it was always part of the plan they can launch these new brands with their "open" marketing and differentiate themselves in the market. Which honestly is something I think AMD has needed to do for a while. Hopefully Nvidia still ends up getting some sort of penalty paid to AMD. I think this is AMD making best of a garbage situation but I do think it's their best play.
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LOL
It was well measured statement, with couple of jabs thrown at Nvidia. "No anti-gamer / anti-competitive strings attached."
I thought they could have omitted few things, especially things like "no anti-gamer", considering that for quite some time, Radeon has been in no-gamer business.
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Yikes! Disgusting. Wonder when Nvidia and OEMs will answers for this crime that GPP is.