ASUS ROG Launches Wide Array of Products at Computex 2014

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today displayed at Computex 2014 its new line-up of products for gamers in pursuit of portability, class leading design and extreme performance. These exciting products include the powerhouse G20 small-form-factor desktop, the GR8 that delivers PC gaming power in a console design and the ultra-thin, ultra-cool GX500 gaming notebook. 

To tantalize gaming and performance enthusiasts, ROG also showcased the flagship Z97-based Maximus VII Formula, Maximus VII Impact mini-ITX powerhouse, Crossblade Ranger - ROG's first AMD FM2+ gaming motherboard - and the limited-edition Ares III, the world's fastest graphics card powered by dual Radeon Hawaii XT GPUs and cooled by a custom-designed EK water block.

Invited to the stage by Mr Shih, Intel Vice President, PC Client Group & GM, Desktop Client Platform Group, Lisa Graff remarked, "We at Intel recognize the SFF Gaming trend and are delighted that ASUS has embraced this trend with their new ROG product introductions at Computex." She also commented that "The combination of ASUS's products and innovative Intel technologies including Intel 4th Gen Core processors, Intel Ethernet products, and Intel Thunderbolt products deliver industry leading experiences for gamers and enthusiasts alike."

Created for champions in pursuit of portability and power

ROG G20 gaming desktop
ROG designed the G20 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 2014. The G20 features a unique compact case design that 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. Powered by a Intel Core i7 processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 graphics card the ROG G20 offers unstoppable HD-gaming performance and entertainment.

With an Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti graphics, the ROG GR8 packs immense PC power into sleek console dimensions for gaming experiences that push far beyond your expectations. Featuring outstanding SupremeFX audio output, no-lag Intel Gigabit Ethernet networking, 4K/UHD display output, Miracast support along with an easy storage and memory upgradable design, the GR8 is hardcoded for gaming and is fully compatible with SteamOS and the Steam Controller.

ROG GX500 gaming notebook
GX500 is ROG's new ultra-thin, ultra-cool notebook that offers gaming power to go. Measuring just 19 mm (0.75") thick and weighing in at 2.2kg (4.85lbs) in the 15.6" GX500 packs specifications far beyond its size. The GX500 features the latest Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics, 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) 3840 x 2160-pixel display with exclusive VisualMaster technology to provide a 100% NTSC wide color gamut, which is a world-first on a notebook. Gaming on the go has never looked this sharp.

ROG Maximus VII Formula gaming motherboard

Maximus VII Formula is ROG's flagship Z97-based ATX gaming motherboard. An all-new CrossChill Copper design features a full copper cooling core that is incredibly effective at removing heat. Maximus VII Formula includes ROG's celebrated SupremeFX Formula 2014 technology for audio that rivals a dedicated sound card. Maximus VII Formula includes ROG's celebrated SupremeFX Formula 2014 technology for audio that rivals a dedicated sound card. 

The Maximus VII Formula 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 along with ROG KeyBot and FanExpert 3.

Maximus VII Impact is the most powerful and maximum spec 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 overclocking performance. 

The Maximus VII Impact also features the SupremeFX Impact II dedicated audio card and a mPCIe Combo IV + 802.11ac/ Bluetooth 4.0 module with PCIe x4 bandwidth. ROG introduces Impact CoolHub on this motherboard, an optional card with two additional 4-pin fan headers along with an LN2 header for ultra-low-temperature overclocking adventures.

Our loyal users have long demanded that we produce an AMD FM2+ 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 optimized SupremeFX 2014 audio with SenseAmp and Sonic Studio technology, ultra-fast Intel Gigabit Ethernet and GameFirst III network-optimization software for no-lag gameplay, as well as KeyBot, an instant keyboard-upgrade utility.

ROG Ares III water-cooled gaming graphics card
ROG introduces the limited-edition Ares III, the world's fastest gaming graphics card powered by hand-selected dual Radeon Hawaii XT GPUs and water-cooled to deliver 25%-cooler performance than reference R9 295X designs along with 8 GB of super-fast GDDR5 memory. The Ares III displays exquisite artisanship with its sleek custom-designed EK water block and ROG design details. Just 500 Ares III units will be available and numbered individually.

ROG Swift PG278Q gaming monitor

ROG Swift PG278Q is a stunning premium 27-inch gaming monitor that is the first to support NVIDIA G-SYNC technology at refresh rates up to 144 Hz for stunning smoothness and crisp 2560 × 1440-pixel (WQHD) resolution visuals.

Tearing, graphics stutter and latency are a thing of the past, and a smooth visual experience is ensured by a rapid refresh rate of 144 Hz and a fast 1 ms response time. An exclusive dedicated Turbo key allows the user to select refresh rates of 60 Hz, 120 Hz or 144 Hz with just one click, removing the need to open the on-screen display (OSD) settings.