Team ARP is on the ground at Taipei to cover Computex Taipei 2017 LIVE on theTech ARP Facebook page and this article. Computex Taipei 2017 begins today, May 30, 2017 and will run for five full days. So join us for our live coverage every day, until June 2!
This article will be updated live with pictures and details as and when they come in. Videos will be inserted at the end of every night, as they take time to process and upload.
Day 1 Schedule
The first day of Computex 2017 is the busiest day of the event. We are scheduled for back-to-back major events from morning until evening!
11:30 AM – 1 PM : NVIDIA AI Keynote by NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM : Intel Keynote by Gregory Bryant, VP & GM of the Intel Client Computing Group
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NVIDIA AI Keynote by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang
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First stop of the day – the NVIDIA AI Forum keynote. Jensen Huang is upstairs polishing his keynote while the crowd grows downstairs.
With the Japanese contingent waiting to storm up the escalator to the 3rd floor hall.
Everyone’s green as an ogre…
NVIDIA Jensen Huang arrives for his eagerly awaited keynote on AI and related NVIDIA technologies.
Jensen Huang announces Project Holodeck!
Jensen Huang shows off a notebook using the new GeForce GTX with Max Q design.
Jensen Huang introduces Volta – the new Tesla V100 accelerator. That’s 120 TFLOPS of compute performance courtesy of 5,120 CUDA cores.
And this is the NVIDIA HGX server with EIGHT NVIDIA Tesla V100 accelerators producing 960 TFLOPS!
Jensen Huang showing off the new Tesla V100 accelerator module. It is the largest GPU ever built!
The NVIDIA GPU Cloud is revealed!
NVIDIA also introduced their robotics platform – the Isaac Initiative, named after Isaac Asimov.
The Isaac Initiative will be built around NVIDIA Jetson 2 and the Isaac Robot Simulator, which allows the robots to train themselves in a virtual world.
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Intel Keynote by Gregory Bryant
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Gregory Bryant from Intel announces the Intel Xeon Platinum family of scalable server processors.
Intel also announced the Low Power Series of their 2nd Gen 3D NAND SSD drives.
Introducing the Intel Compute Card!
The Intel Compute Card is a modular computer that will fit into a variety of devices. You can pull it out of one device and slot it into another.
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih shows off their secret project Kukuna.
Intel also showed off their new Optane technology.
Intel officially announces the Intel Core-X Series Processor Family with up to 18 cores per CPU!
Intel also announced the Intel Core i9 processors, with X-Series and Extreme editions.
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Dell Computex 2017 Press Conference
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At the Dell Computex 2017 press conference, Ray Mak showed off the first and only AOI powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 processor – the Dell Inspiron 27 7000.
Ray also showed off a smaller AMD A10-powered AIO model – the Dell Inspiron 24 5000.
AMD President & CEO Dr. Lisa Su even came up to talk about their partnership with Dell.
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NVIDIA Computex 2017 Press Conference
At the NVIDIA pre-briefing showcase, they showed off the NVIDIA DGX Station.
NVIDIA also demoed the new NVIDIA GPU Cloud.
They also showed off a closer demo of the Isaac training simulation for robots.
After the briefing on NVIDIA GeForce GTX with Max-Q, NVIDIA showed off their upcoming G-Sync HDR monitor.
From the NVIDIA Max-Q tech briefing – it’s about peak EFFICIENCY, not maximum performance.
NVIDIA WhisperMode is also about efficiency, but will be available by end of June for all GeForce 10 series graphics cards.
Here are the first 3 notebooks to debut with the NVIDIA Max-Q technology.
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May 25, 2017 — Since its release back in April, AMD’s Ryzen platform has quickly established itself as a viable option, delivering exemplary performance for daily computing and gaming.
ASUS was ready for the early unveil, releasing an array of motherboards for value-packed PCs to models geared for high-end rigs. However, pressing demand for Ryzen-based systems shows a need for more options in the middle of the ASUS product stack.
So today, ASUS is bolstering their portfolio with two new AM4 motherboards aimed squarely at gamers who wish to utilize Ryzen performance in their next PC build.
The Strix X370-F Gaming & Strix B350-F Gaming
The ROG Strix X370-F Gaming and Strix B350-F Gaming are new ATX gaming motherboards with AMD AM4 socket for Ryzen processors, engineered with core ROG features.
Features include 5-Way Optimization with one-click overclocking, third-gen T-Topology, SupremeFX S1220A audio, and Aura Sync illumination. Comprehensive software and firmware controls for fans, AIOs, and water pumps, for intelligently cooled gaming builds.
The Strix X370-F Gaming Specifications
Processor/CPU socket
AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen / 7th Gen A-series / Athlon processors
Chipset
AMD X370
Memory
AMD Ryzen processor
4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3200+(OC)/2666/2400/2133 MHz, Ecc and non-ECC, unbuffered memory*
* Due to AMD Ryzen processor limitations, only one DIMM per channel is supported for memory faster than DDR4-2666
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs
Expansion slots
AMD Ryzen processor
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x4)
AMD 7th Gen A-series/Athlon™ processor
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode)
AMD B350 chipset
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max. at x4 mode)
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Graphics (VGA)
Integrated AMD Radeon R Series graphics in the 7th Gen A-series APU
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI and DisplayPort ports
Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz
Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz
Storage
AMD Ryzen processor
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices supported (SATA & PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode)*
AMD Ryzen/7th Gen A-series/Athlon processor
2 x SATA 6Gbps ports, gray
AMD 7th Gen A-series/Athlon processor
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices supported (SATA & PCIe 3.0 x 2 mode)*
AMD B350 chipset
4 x SATA 6Gbps ports, gray (supports Raid 0, 1, 10)
* When a SATA mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_5/6 ports.
Networking/LAN
Intel I211-AT with ASUS LANGuard
USB
AMD Ryzen/7th Gen A-series/Athlon processor
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 at back panel, blue)
AMD B350 chipset
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (2 at back panel, red)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 at mid-board)
6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
Audio
SupremeFX S1220A 8-channel HD audio codec
120dB SNR output and 113dB SNR recording input
SupremeFX shielding technology
Dual headphone amplifiers
Jack-detection, multistreaming and front panel jack-retasking
Dimensions / form factor
ATX, 12 x 9.6” (30.5 x 24.4cm)
Price & Availability
The ROG Strix X370-F Gaming is available now in Malaysia at SRP of RM 999 (inclusive 6% GST) / ~US$ 219.
The ROG Strix B350-F Gaming is available now in Malaysia at SRP of RM 697 (inclusive 6% GST) / ~US$ 149.
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Taipei, Taiwan. 17th March 2017 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Gladius II, the successor to the popular ROG Gladius optical gaming mouse. Gladius II features an ergonomic right-handed design that is optimized for first-person shooter (FPS) games.
It has an exclusive push-fit switch socket design for varied click resistance, and durable switches rated to at least 50 million clicks. In addition, it features a dedicated DPI target button for more accurate sniping, an advanced 12000 DPI optical sensor and ASUS Aura RGB lighting technology with Aura Sync support.
The ROG Gladius II – Designed for first-person shooters
The ROG Gladius II was designed with input from professional gamers to ensure the right look and feel. The result is a comfortable gaming mouse that’s optimized for FPS shooters and designed for right-handed gamers and all grip types. It features the ASUS-exclusive push-fit switch socket design that allows gamers to vary click resistance, and extend the lifespan of the mouse by replacing worn switches.
The ROG Gladius II uses durable Omron mouse switches that are rated to at least 50 million clicks, and is bundled with an additional pair of high-quality Japanese-made Omron switches should gamers want a different click feel.
The ROG Gladius II has a DPI switch that allows for instant switching between two sensitivity levels. It also features a DPI target button: Holding the button down lowers the DPI for more accurate sniping or raises it for faster scrolling across the screen; default DPI settings return as soon as the button is released. Gladius II uses a high-end 12000 DPI optical sensor to ensure the speed, resolution and accuracy needed for an optimal FPS gaming experience.
Flexible customization
ASUS Aura RGB lighting lets users choose from a palette of over 16 million colors and several preset lighting effects to reflect their own style and personality. They can synchronize the RGB lighting on ROG Gladius II with other Aura Sync-enabled products to complete the look of their gaming setup.
Aura Sync lets users achieve perfect synchronized lighting harmony by pairing their Gladius II with ASUS motherboards and other compatible components; while quick and easy lighting synchronization between ROG Gladius II and ROG Claymore can be achieved with a press of the latter’s ROG Sync hotkey.
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ROG Armoury software lets gamers adjust settings to suit their style. Gamers can customize Aura RGB lighting effects, adjust performance and surface calibration settings, program and map buttons, and create profiles via an intuitive interface.
Built for home or LAN parties
The ROG Gladius II has a 2-meter braided cable for desktop use and a 1-meter rubber cable to take to LAN parties. A detachable cable design provides easy cable management and lets users pack Gladius II easily without having to worry about bending and damaging the cable. A special locking mechanism secures the cable in place, and a quick-release switch at the bottom of Gladius II releases the micro-USB cable with one swift movement.
Gladius II is bundled with an easy-to-carry ROG pouch for convenient protection and portability on the go.
The ROG Gladius II Availability & Pricing
To be announced.
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The new AMD Ryzen 7 processors will hit the stores on March 2, 2017, with pre-orders open on the Ryzen 7 1800X, the Ryzen 7 1700X and the Ryzen 7 1700 right now. But what about the motherboards? Let’s find out what AMD’s motherboard partners have in store to pair with the AMD Ryzen 7 processors!
More Than 82 Motherboard Models
AMD promised that there will be at least 82 different AMD AM4 motherboards for the AMD Ryzen 7 processors by launch day. They listed their five motherboard partners – ASUS, GIGABYTE, MSI, BIOSTAR and ASRock, but did not mention the actual motherboard models, or their chipsets.
Together with the AMD Ryzen 7 processors, AMD also launched the AMD X370 chipset. This is an enthusiast-class chipset designed for use with the Ryzen 7 processors. However, the Ryzen 7 will work with the AMD B350 and A320 chipsets that were introduced with the earlier AMD 7th Generation APUs (Bristol Ridge) processors. If you have an existing AMD B350 or A320 motherboard, they just require a BIOS update to support the AMD Ryzen 7 processors.
The 34 AMD Ryzen 7 Motherboard Models Currently Available
AMD did not reveal the whole slew of 82 AMD Ryzen 7 motherboards, but we have pictures and some details of the 34 motherboards that will support the AMD Ryzen 7 processors on launch day. Check them out :
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The ASRock Ryzen 7 Motherboards Part 1 / 2
ASRock X370 Taichi
This is the ASRock X370 Taichi motherboard, with the following features :
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The ASRock Ryzen 7 Motherboards Part 2 / 2
ASRock AB350M-HDV
This is the ASRock AB350M-HDV motherboard, with the following features :
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The BIOSTAR Ryzen 7 Motherboards
BIOSTAR B350ET2 (Ver. 6.x)
This is the BIOSTAR B350ET2 motherboard, with the following features :
Supports DDR4 2667 (2 DIMMs)
1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 PCIe 3.0 x1
Graphics Output : DVI-D
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel HD Audio
8 x SATA3 ports
4 USB 3.1 ports (Gen 1), 4 USB 2.0 (2 Front, 2 Rear), 2 USB 2.0 (power only)
BIOSTAR RACING B350GT5 (Ver. 5.x)
This is the BIOSTAR RACING B350GT5 motherboard, with the following features :
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The GIGABYTE Ryzen 7 Motherboards Part 1 / 2
GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-HD3
This is the GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-HD3 motherboard, with the following features :
Supports DDR4 2667 (2 DIMMs)
1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x1
Graphics Output : HDMI, DVI-D, VGA
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel HD Audio
6 x SATA3 ports, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (M key)
3 USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 6 USB 2.0 (4 Front, 2 Rear)
GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-DS2
This is the GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-DS2 motherboard, with the following features :
Supports DDR4 2667 (2 DIMMs)
1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 PCIe 2.0 x1
Graphics Output : HDMI, DVI-D, VGA
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel HD Audio
4 x SATA3 ports
2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 6 USB 2.0 (4 Front, 2 Rear)
GIGABYTE GA-AX370-Gaming K7
This is the GIGABYTE GA-AX370-Gaming K7 motherboard, with the following features :
Supports DDR4 2667 (4 DIMMs)
2 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x16, 3 PCIe 2.0 x1
Graphics Output : HDMI
2 x Realtek ALC1220 codecs, support for Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5
8 x SATA3 ports, 2 x SATA Express, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (M key)
3 USB 3.1 Gen 2 (1 x Type C, 2 x Type A), 6 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1 x Intel Gigabit LAN, 1 x Rivet Killer E2500 LAN controller
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The GIGABYTE Ryzen 7 Motherboards Part 2 / 2
GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-D3H
This is the GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-D3H motherboard, with the following features :
Supports DDR4 2667 (4 DIMMs)
1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 PCI
Graphics Output : HDMI, DVI-D
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel HD Audio
6 x SATA3 ports
2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 6 USB 2.0 (4 Front, 2 Rear)
GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-Gaming 3
This is the GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 motherboard, with the following features :
Supports DDR4 2667 (4 DIMMs)
1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x1
Graphics Output : HDMI, DVI-D, VGA
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel HD Audio
6 x SATA3 ports, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (M key)
2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 6 USB 2.0 (4 Front, 2 Rear)
Realtek Gigabit LAN
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GIGABYTE GA-AB350-Gaming 3
This is the GIGABYTE GA-AB350-Gaming 3 motherboard, with the following features :
Supports DDR4 2667 (4 DIMMs)
2 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x1
Graphics Output : HDMI, DVI-D, VGA
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel HD Audio
4 x SATA3 ports, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (M key)
2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 6 USB 2.0 (4 Front, 2 Rear)
Realtek Gigabit LAN
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GIGABYTE GA-AB350-Gaming
This is the GIGABYTE GA-AB350-Gaming motherboard, with the following features :
Supports DDR4 2667 (4 DIMMs)
1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 PCIe 2.0 x1
Graphics Output : HDMI, DVI-D
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel HD Audio
4 x SATA3 ports, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (M key)
2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 6 USB 2.0 (4 Front, 2 Rear)
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The MSI Ryzen 7 Motherboards
MSI B350 Tomahawk
This is the MSI B350 Tomahawk motherboard, with the following features :
Supports DDR4 2667 (4 DIMMs)
2 PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 PCI
Graphics Output : HDMI, DVI-D, VGA
Realtek ALC892 8-Channel HD Audio
4 x SATA3 ports, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (M key)
8 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 Front, 4 Rear), 6 USB 2.0 (4 Front, 2 Rear)
2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (1 x Type A, 1 x Type C), 8 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (4 Front, 4 Rear), 6 USB 2.0 (4 Front, 2 Rear)
Intel I211AT Gigabit LAN controller
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Kuala Lumpur, 4 January 2017 — ASUS today announced its complete 2017 lineup of ASUS Z270 motherboards designed to maximize the potential of 7th Generation Intel Core processors. The new range includes the highly-anticipated next-generation Republic of Gamers (ROG) Maximus IX gaming motherboards — with Maximus IX Apex having already secured its place in history by claiming eight world records and 13 global first places in some of the world’s toughest benchmarks.
Also included in the lineup are the latest ROG Strix gaming motherboards for style-conscious enthusiast, the all-new ASUS Prime series for everyday customization and tuning, and the latest ASUS TUF boards with 24/7 stability and newly-added overclocking abilities. The ASUS workstation motherboard series has also been updated for the Z270 revolution — and all boards are loaded with exclusive technologies to enable users to extract every ounce of performance from Intel’s latest CPUs.
Built for performance: Multiple overclocking-friendly technologies
ASUS is the world’s foremost motherboard manufacturer. Our world-class research-and-development teams are devoted to providing the best performance to users, with exhaustive testing that exceeds industry standards, giving users the ability and confidence to overclock to 5.0GHz or even beyond — and all with a single click from the ready-made UEFI profile. ASUS Z270 motherboards have multiple features to aid overclockers in their endeavors.
ASUS-exclusive 5-Way Optimization dynamically optimizes essential aspects of the system based on real-time use, including the all-new Stress Test Distribution feature that allows users to adjust the proportion of CPU and DRAM stress for the best overclocking performance. As well, the latest-generation Fan Xpert 4 allows users to monitor the GPU temperature to ensure cooler usage scenarios when the graphics card is under heavy loads, such as during 3D content creation or when gaming.
ASUS Pro Clock technology has a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 7th Generation Intel processors, enabling overclocked base-clock frequencies of up to 425MHz and beyond. It works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control, and boosts performance up to 5.4GHz and beyond.
Third-generation ASUS T-Topology takes DDR4 memory overclocking to new heights — up to 4133MHz or even beyond. Refined manufacturing ensures ultra-consistent quality and minimal crosstalk between custom trace paths, so users can enjoy the thrill of overclocking DDR4 with time-aligned signaling for superior stability. And ASUS motherboards are tested for compatibility with industry-leading 790+ DDR4 memory modules — for great flexibility and reassurance.
Built for customization: Aura Sync and 3D-printable components
ASUS Aura Sync is the world’s first motherboard-RGB-synchronization technology, delivering distinctive light shows across Aura Sync-capable motherboards, graphics cards and peripherals for up to nine effects — all controlled via the simple and intuitive Aura app. The all-new Music mode is also able to pulse synchronized LEDs in time to the user’s favorite tunes. Users are able enhance their illumination still further, either via the integrated 4-pin/12V Aura RGB header or the included extension cable. Aura offers a brilliant spectrum of colors, and can even change shades to reflect the CPU temperature, providing valuable information at a glance.
ASUS has always strived to make it easier for users to customize the cosmetic appearance of their PC components, and now it has become the world’s first motherboard brand to support 3D-printed components — making it easy for users to print their own parts to customize the motherboard’s appearance, improve system performance or manage cables.
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Dedicated onboard 3D mounts that use the same screws as M.2 and standard motherboard mounting holes make fitting 3D-printed parts easy, so users can quickly add custom nameplates, cable covers, or even an M.2 fan holder to lower M.2 temperature by up to 30’C — preventing throttling. ASUS has also designed a series of 3D-printable accessories, including 2-way SLI bridge cover, fan grille, ROG-font letters and all sizes of cable combs, adding style to any build.
ASUS has also cooperated with Shapeways, the world’s largest 3D-printing service company, to launch the ASUS 3D Printing Store. This hosts the full selection of ASUS 3D-printable parts, enabling users to select the parts they want to print — replete with preferred materials and color — and order directly via Shapeways. For advanced customization, the original CAD files are available for download, allowing users to personalize them as much as they want before ordering parts via the Shapeways printing service or using their own 3D printers.
Record-breaking performance : Redefining limits for the 7th Gen era
The all-new ROG Maximus IX Apex motherboard is the latest ground breaking model in the ROG product family which brings players back to ROG’s roots, a one-of-kind community for world-class cutting-edge enthusiasts looking to reach the apex of gaming performance. With a performance-oriented layout, the Apex enables overclocking enthusiasts to go beyond the limits by using extreme cooling methods, including liquid nitrogen (LN2) or liquid helium (LHe)— and it’s already scored multiple world records (WRs) and global first places (GFPs), several being long-standing records.
These include the best Intel Core processors CPU frequency processors, with a record of 7.383GHz on a single core and one thread and 7.328GHz on four cores and eight threads using the Intel Core i7-7700K. It also set a reference clock (BCLK) at 584MHz and a memory frequency surpassing 5GHz, with 5041MHz. In total, the Maximus IX Apex has secured eight world records and 13 global first places, as detailed in the following table:
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ROG and ROG Strix : Defeat all challengers together with a new creed
The ROG motherboard lineup includes Maximus IX Extreme, Maximus IX Formula, Maximus IX Hero and two new models, the Maximus IX Code and Maximus IX Apex, plus a new series from ROG Strix — the latest recruit to the ROG fold. The new boards are all based on the latest Intel Z270 Chipset and engineered with leading innovations and ROG-exclusive technologies to deliver epic performance in every perspective.
The new ROG family provides the best gaming audio with the exclusive SupremeFX audio codec, best air- and water-cooling innovations, best auto-overclocking performance, plus many refined design choices and class-leading features. Also, Aura Sync and 3D-printing-friendly designs provide stylish customization for awesome gaming rigs.
Maximus IX Apex is engineered to provide the best overclocking experiences, and features a revolutionary DIMM.2 design that allows two M.2 drives to be vertically-mounted on a DDR4 interface. DIMM or case fans can then be mounted to prevent throttling, and to ensure the system never breaks a sweat. Built to surpass from the inside out, the Apex not only features a radical asymmetrical X-shaped circuit board, but more importantly, relies on the cutouts to allow the Aura Sync illumination to shine through, adding more appeal to style-conscious gaming enthusiasts. An aircraft-inspired heatsink design and illuminated custom nameplate completes Apex’s winning aesthetic.
Maximus IX Extreme is the world’s first motherboard with integrated monoblock — expertly manufactured by Bitspower. Maximus IX Extreme is packed with ROG innovations that refine traditional solutions: The monoblock detects the flow rate of the water coolant, and has dedicated circuitry to detect both the inlet and outlet temperatures and leakage. The monoblock also integrates the neighboring M.2 heatsink for unmatched heat-dissipation to eliminate throttling — therefore improving reliability and enabling greater performance.
Maximus IX Formula’s renowned hybrid heatsink is redesigned by the cooling masters at EKWB. The new thinner fins offer a 4°C cooling improvement over the previous design ¦” delivering efficient, quiet cooling.
All ROG motherboards offer a better water-cooling experience, with onboard headers that allow water flow and water temperature sensors to be easily monitored.
ROG Strix is the all-new gaming creed, with models crafted to appeal to every type of gamer: ROG Strix Z270E Gaming, ROG Strix Z270F Gaming, ROG Strix Z270H Gaming ATX, mATX ROG Strix Z270G Gaming and mini-ITX ROG Strix Z270I Gaming. ROG Strix Z270 gaming motherboards combine bold aesthetics with premier performance and incredible SupremeFX audio to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences and style.
Unique, angular patterns inspired by the slashes of a sword lend to ROG Strix series’ striking visual accents, and a reflective polychrome ROG logo emblazoned on a diamond-cut metal nameplate shines as a mark of gaming pride. Additionally, Aura Sync technology adds a burst of vibrancy as it syncs with Aura-enabled components for a system that glows in a nearly infinite spectrum of colors.
ASUS Prime : Primed to outclass
ASUS Prime is the next evolution of the ASUS motherboard, born of a pedigree that stretches all the way back to 1989. Our team of world-class engineers are passionate about empowering everyone to enjoy the benefits of customization and tuning, and the driving force behind the development of Prime is to make advanced enthusiast controls easily accessible — maximizing performance, stability and compatibility for the very best DIY PC experiences.
Prime features ASUS-exclusive 5-Way Optimization for one-click full-system tuning, with upgraded auto-tuning easily overclock up to 4.8GHz or beyond and an upgraded Fan Xpert 4 with the ability to monitor GPU temperatures for cooler gaming. Third-gen T-Topology pushes DDR4 to 3866MHz and beyond, with ultra-consistent quality and minimal crosstalk, while 5X Protection III offers multiple hardware safeguards include all-new SafeSlot core, featuring a fortified design that is anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, which provides 1.6x stronger retention and 1.3x greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots.
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Prime series motherboards also include ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync with an integrated 4-pin RGB header to offer synchronized illumination with Aura Sync-capable hardware, plus a dedicated 3D mount for 3D-printing-friendly design. Prime series also refines audio experiences with the S1220A codec. Designed in close collaboration with Realtek, the codec improves performance to provide 120dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line-out and 113dB SNR for the line-in, to capture pristine audio; and has an impedance-sensing circuit that automatically adjusts the gain to ensure the optimal volume range for headphones. Integrated DTS Headphone:X technology delivers immersive 3D surround sound for rich audio experiences.
Ultra-fast connectivity is also a key theme of the all-new Prime Z270 series, with up to dual M.2 slots to tap into 32Gbps of PCI Express (PCIe) bandwidth, and USB 3.1 Type-A and reversible Type-C. Most Prime series motherboards also supports Intel Optane memory. Prime Z270-A and Z270-AR also includes ASUS SLI HB Bridge (2-Way-M), a quick-to-fit expansion card that doubles the available transfer bandwidth to provide silky-smooth surround gaming, which compatible with NVIDIA Titan X, GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1070 graphics cards
ASUS TUF : Unconditionally tough with 24/7 reliability
TUF is where ambition for reliably brilliant performance meets reality. Some of the world’s most respected independent testing laboratories have certified TUF components as fit for military use. We are so confident of the reliability and durability of our products that each and every TUF motherboard is backed by a five-year warranty.
For the first time, TUF motherboards are made for overclocking. Implementing a new engineering-intensive DRAM layout, the third-generation ASUS T-Topology delivers new DDR4-overclocking dynamics to let users push memory frequencies further than ever — all the way up to 3866MHz if all memory slots are being utilized.
Pro Clock is the ASUS-exclusive base-clock generator that pushes base-clock frequencies up to 425MHz with 7th Generation Intel CPUs, taking TUF system performance to extreme heights. The boards also include Thermal Radar 2+ with TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) for efficient operation from precise voltage control and monitoring — all managed with a single click.
ASUS TUF engineers have forged TUF ICe, a dedicated processor that monitors onboard temperature sensors and fan speeds for ultra-accurate cooling, whether adjusting settings manually or using the automatic one-click optimization via Thermal Radar 2+ and TUF Detective 2. Thermal Radar 2+ lets users control fans on ASUS graphics cards as well as case fans. Multiple onboard sensors enable the monitoring of onboard temperatures as well as GPU temperatures while gaming and content-creating, for instant real-time cooling – with users able to make adjustments manually or optimize automatically, with a single click.
TUF Thermal Armor is a strong, futuristic shield with built-in Aura RGB illumination that adds eye-catching aesthetics to every TUF Z270 system. It looks great and offers another way to keep things cool. Users just need to connect an additional fan to boost airflow to the heat-sensitive voltage-regulator module — this reduces area temperatures by up to 18.9’C.
Similar to the Prime Series, TUF Z270 provides immersive 3D surround sound with Realtek S1220A and Crystal Sound 3, and DTS Headphone:X Technology.
TUF Z270 series is carefully engineered to work seamlessly with a wide range of high-performance workstation graphics cards. The ASUS promise of great compatibility is backed by our comprehensive Qualified Vendor List (QVL) that includes leading brands and products — so users can be certain of compatibility before buying that perfect graphics card.
ASUS Workstations : Engineered for professional performance
ASUS workstation motherboards have also been upgraded for the Z270 era. Z270-WS features ASUS 5-Way Optimization to dynamically optimize performance with a click — ensuring the whole system is tuned to its optimal potential based on real-time use.
Z270-WS has four PCI Express x16 slots, protected by reinforced ASUS SafeSlot technology, and able to carry up to four dual-slot graphic cards. Supporting NVIDIA GeForce SLI, NVIDIA Quadro SLI, and AMD CrossFireX, Z270-WS is an excellent choice for designers and other professionals that depend on powerful graphic — so it’s perfect for design and modeling, processing-intensive simulation, and 3D-rendering applications.
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Similar to the Prime Series, Z270-WS is fitted with Realtek S1220A and Crystal Sound 3. And with newly-added DTS Headphone:X Technology, the Z270-WS delivers flawless audio with immersive 3D surrounding sound.
Z270-WS also offers scalable high-speed storage and expandable connectivity, with dual M.2 and dual U.2 on demand — for up to 32Gbps of PCIe bandwidth. Z270-WS provides great backward compatibility with integrated USB 3.1 Type-A, plus future-proof connectivity in the shape of reversible USB 3.1 Type-C — all protected by the stainless-steel back I/O shield. In addition to up to 10Gbps transfer speeds, Z270-WS also supports ASUS Thunderbolt 3, a quick-to-fit expansion card for blistering transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps. It also has built-in dual Intel Gigabit LAN, making connections to multiple networks both easy and convenient.
ASUS Z270 motherboards models available in Malaysia
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ROG, the Republic of Gamers in full, is the gaming brand from ASUS. Their focus is on delivering the ultimate gaming systems and components for hardcore gamers. So it comes to no surprise to see them hosting their own eSports tournament – the ROG Masters 2016.
The ROG Masters 2016
ROG has sponsored many gaming events in the past, but this is the first time they organised and hosted their own gaming tournament. Their inaugural tournament, the ROG Masters 2016, rocked KL with new and top teams competing for the US$ 200,000 prize pool!
As an open tournament, the ROG Masters 2016 saw hundreds of teams from all over the world competing against each other. But only the 12 strongest teams in Dota 2 and CS:GO each qualified to fight it out in the finals in Kuala Lumpur.
In the end, Team Secret beat Team Execration to take the trophy in the Dota 2 tournament. In CS:GO, Team Mongolz beat Team Dreamscape for the first spot.
Congratulations to Team Secret and Team Mongolz, and the runners-up teams – Team Execration and Team Dreamscape. Win or lose the top spot, these are the best teams in the inaugural ROG Masters tournament!
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The ROG Masters 2016 Q&A Session
Interested to find out more about the ROG Masters 2016? Wanna know if the ROG Masters will be an annual event? Or why ASUS decided to open the tournament to new and amateur teams, as well as top professional gaming teams?
Join ASUS APAC Manager Rex Lee, ASUS APAC Product Manager Shawn Chang and ASUS Malaysia Country Manager Jimmy Lin in the inaugural ROG Masters 2016 Q&A session!
Yes, ASUS will now organise the ROG Masters on a yearly basis. We are looking forward to the ROG Masters 2017. Will it be in Kuala Lumpur? Taipei or Bangkok? We will find out soon enough!
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The ROG Masters 2016 Grand Finals event for Dota 2 and CS:GO is coming soon on 12-13 November 2016 at KL Convention Centre , G-floor (Hall 3 -4). Entry is FREE, and you will receive exclusive ROG goodies!
If you are attending, kindly arrive at the event venue on Saturday 12th November by 10am for the event opening.
Event Date & Time: Saturday 12th November by 10am Event Address: KL Convention Centre , G Floor (Hall 3 -4) Entrance for ROG Master 2016 Grand Final is FOC
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5 October 2016 — ASUS today announced that all ASUS 100 Series motherboards will now support next-generation Intel Core processors. A quick and easy UEFI BIOS update unleashes the full potential of the next-generation high-performance CPUs for socket LGA 1151, reaffirming ASUS as the BEST leading motherboard brand — Best Selling, Easy to Use, Stable and Trusted.
Owners of ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), Pro Gaming, Signature and TUF Z170, H170, B150 and H110 motherboards are able to take advantage of the easy upgrade to the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS, which is available today via the relevant ASUS Support web page.
BIOS Update For All ASUS 100 Series Motherboards
All ASUS 100 Series motherboards that include the ASUS USB BIOS Flashback feature allow users to apply UEFI BIOS updates with ease. For other ASUS 100-series motherboards the necessary UEFI BIOS update takes just one click in an easy-to-use Windows-based BIOS updater application, ASUS EZ Update, which is available to download from the ASUS website.
Users keen to take advantage of the power of the next generation of LGA1151 Intel Core processors should visit product support page via www.asus.com and download the relevant UEFI BIOS version today.
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Kuala Lumpur, 26 September 2016 – ASUS Malaysia with its first ever (Republic of Gamers) ROG Concept Store – is now open for business at Plaza Low Yat!
First ROG Concept Store At Low Yat Plaza
Located at G023B, Ground Floor, Low Yat Plaza, the concept store offers the ultimate ROG products, ranging from gaming laptops, desktops, peripheral, gaming monitors, routers to latest graphic cards and motherboards.
At the store opening event, the ROG GX800 made an appearance for guests to witness the incredible liquid-cooling gaming weapon!
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2 September 2016 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Swift PG348Q, a 34-inch Ultra-Wide QHD (3440 x 1440) curved monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio for panoramic gaming. The 2016 CES Innovation Award-winning Swift PG348Q has a frameless design, and features the new ROG Armor Titanium and Plasma Copper color scheme and built-in LED effects.
In addition, Swift PG348Q features a 100Hz fresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to give users incredibly smooth and fast gameplay.
Swift PG348Q is now available, and joins the 27-inch ROG Swift displays (PG278Q and PG279Q) to diversify the ROG gaming monitor line-up as ASUS looks to strengthen its position as a worldwide leader in the high-end gaming monitor market.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q
ROG Swift PG348Q is a 34-inch gaming monitor with an Ultra-Wide QHD (3440 x 1440) panel that gives users highly detailed visuals and more onscreen space than WQHD monitors. Its ultra-wide 21:9 aspect curved display provides an immersive panoramic gaming experience. The panel curvature of the display ensures every point is equidistant to the user’s eyes to ensure a comfortable viewing experience during marathon gaming sessions.
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Swift PG348Q takes gaming aesthetics to a new level, and recently won the 2016 CES Innovation Award. It has a frameless design, sports the new ROG Armor Titanium and Plasma Copper color scheme, and features ROG light effects built-into its stand add ambience to gaming set-ups.
Swift PG348Q features NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to eliminate screen tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag; it also has a Turbo key to overclock the refresh rate up to 100Hz for incredibly-smooth gaming gameplay. ASUS-exclusive GamePlus and GameVisual technologies to enhance the gaming experience.
Swift PG348Q has an ergonomically designed stand with full tilt, swivel, and height adjustment so gamers can find their preferred viewing position. ROG Swift PG348Q comes with the TÜV Rheinland-certified ASUS Ultra-low Blue Light filters and Flicker-Free technologies to minimize eyestrain and protect users from harmful blue light.
ROG Swift Series Displays
Availability & Pricing
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After NVIDIA officially launched the GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs for Notebooks, we were given the opportunity to check out the first GeForce GTX 10- Series gaming laptops for ourselves. They all boast a 40% improvement in performance, and why not? After all, the GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs are using the desktop-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX GPUs!
So, join us as we take you on a quick tour of the first GeForce GTX 10-Series gaming laptops from Acer, Aftershock, AORUS, ASUS, HP and MSI!
The Acer Predator 15 and Predator 17 gaming laptops have just been refreshed with the GeForce GTX 1060 and 1070 GPUs respectively. They still maintain the unique Predator FrostCore swappable fan module, and unique AeroBlade metal fan.
The Aftershock S-15 Gaming Laptop
Aftershock is offering the new GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs in the full line-up of their gaming laptops. Here is the 15″ Aftershock S-15 gaming laptop, which can be customised with a GeForce GTX 1070 or 1060 GPU. This example is powered by the GeForce GTX 1070.
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The AORUS X7YA Gaming Laptop
AORUS demonstrated the AORUS X7YA, which is also known as the AORUS X7 DT V6. It is powered by the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU.
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The ASUS ROG GL502 Gaming Laptop
ASUS showed off their Republic of Gamers GL502 gaming laptop at Comex 2016. Although it was listed as being powered by the GeForce GTX 1060, we were told that it will actually ship with the GeForce GTX 1070.
The HP Omen 17 Gaming Laptop
Although HP was not present, they dropped off the HP Omen 17 for us to check out. It is powered by the GeForce GTX 1070.
The MSI GS63 Gaming Laptop
The full name for this laptop is actually MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro. It is their thinnest and lightest gaming laptop, powered by the GeForce GTX 1070.
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The MSI GT73 Gaming Laptop
The full name for this laptop is MSI GT73VR Titan SLI. This unit is powered by the GeForce GTX 1080 GPU, but it can be configured to support two GeForce GTX 1070 GPUs in SLI! Thanks for the correction, Andrew Ganter!
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At the Intercontinental Hotel in sunny Singapore, NVIDIA officially launched the new GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs for laptops. They also launched a slew of new gaming laptops that boast the new GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs from Acer, Aftershock, AORUS, ASUS and MSI. Check out the videos we took at the event!
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series For Notebooks Revealed
John Gillooly (NVIDIA Technical Marketing Manager) kicked off the event, giving us the technical details of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series for Notebooks.
Then it was time for NVIDIA partners to reveal their new gaming laptops powered by the new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs.
Acer Predator 15 / 17 Gaming Laptops
In this video, Er Jun Liang, Product Specialist from Acer Singapore, talks about the Acer Predator G1 gaming desktop, before revealing the updated Acer Predator 15 and Predator 17 gaming laptops, powered by the new GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs.
We will have previews of the Acer Predator 15 / 17 gaming laptops shortly.
Aftershock Gaming Laptops
Aftershock is offering the new GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs in the full line-up of their gaming laptops. Check out the details.
We will have previews of the Aftershock gaming laptops shortly.
AORUS & GIGABYTE Gaming Laptops
The AORUS X7 DT V6 will feature the new GeForce GTX 1080 GPU. On the GIGABYTE side, the Gigabyte P35X v6 will come with the new GeForce GTX 1070 GPU, while the GIGABYTE P55W v6 will come with the GeForce GTX 1060 GPU.
We will have previews of the AORUS & Gigabyte gaming laptops shortly.
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ASUS ROG GL502
ASUS only released a single gaming laptop – the ROG GL502, which will come with the GeForce GTX 1070.
We will have previews of the ROG GL502 gaming laptop shortly.
MSI Gaming Laptops
MSI revealed a number of gaming laptops powered by the new GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs. The top-of-the-range MSI GT83VR Titan SLI boasts not one, but two GeForce GTX 1080 GPUs in SLI.
Up next is the MSI GT73VR Titan SLI, which has two GeForce GTX 1070 GPUs in SLI. The thin and light MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro will feature the GeForce GTX 1060.
We will have previews of the MSI gaming laptops shortly.
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10 August 2016 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Strix RX 470, an all-new gaming graphics card with ultra-fast performance, advanced cooling and reliability, and personalized styling. Powered by the latest AMD Radeon RX 470 graphics processing unit (GPU), clocked at 1270MHz in OC mode, ROG Strix RX 470 delivers up to 23%-faster performance than R9 380 reference cards in 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme and 25%-faster gaming performance in Hitman.
ROG Strix RX 470 is packed with exclusive ASUS technologies, including DirectCU II with a patented dual wing-blade 0dB fan designed to deliver maximum airflow for 30%-cooler and three-times (3X) quieter performance, and ASUS FanConnect, which features a GPU-controlled fan header to connect to a system fan for targeted supplemental cooling. Industry-exclusive Auto-Extreme technology with Super Alloy Power II components ensures premium quality and reliability.
ROG Strix RX 470 enables complete gaming system personalization with the Aura RGB lighting system and customizable color decals. It also includes GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster for intuitive performance tweaking and instant gameplay streaming.
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 Features
Ultimate cooling: DirectCU II technology with patented wing-blade fans and ASUS FanConnect
ROG Strix RX 470 is equipped with ASUS DirectCU II cooling technology, which features direct-GPU-contact heatpipes that transport more heat away from the GPU, outperforming reference designs and achieving up to 30% cooler gaming performance. DirectCU II technology includes dual 0dB fans, engineered with a patented wing-blade design that delivers maximum airflow and improves static pressure over the heatsink by 105%, while operating at three-times (3X) quieter volume than reference cards.
ROG Strix RX 470 also comes with ASUS FanConnect technology. When gaming, the GPU often runs hotter than the CPU, but chassis fans usually only reference CPU temperatures, resulting in inefficient system cooling. ASUS FanConnect solves this issue with a four-pin GPU-controlled header that can be connected to a system fan to provide targeted supplemental cooling for optimal thermal performance.
Premium quality and reliability: Auto-Extreme technology with Super Alloy Power II components
All ASUS graphics cards are now produced using Auto-Extreme technology, an industry-exclusive, 100%-automated production process that incorporates premium materials to set a new standard of quality. Auto-Extreme technology ensures consistent graphics card quality as well as improved performance and longevity. This new manufacturing process is also environmentally friendly, eliminating harsh chemicals and reducing power consumption by 50%.
Super Alloy Power II components enhance efficiency, reduce power loss, reduce component buzzing by 50% while under full load, and achieve thermal levels that are approximately 50% cooler than previous designs for enhanced quality and reliability.
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Game your way: Aura RGB Lighting and customizable color decals
ROG Strix RX 470 includes Aura — the exclusive RGB lighting technology invented by ASUS — on its shroud. This stunning illumination technology is capable of displaying millions of colors and six different effects for a totally personalized gaming system. A set of orange color decals is also included, so gamers can further customize their ROG Strix RX 470 and express their unique style.
Tweakable and intuitive: GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster
Redesigned with an intuitive user interface, GPU Tweak II makes gaming and overclocking easier than ever, while retaining advanced options for seasoned overclockers. With one click, the Gaming Booster function maximizes system performance by removing redundant processes and allocating all available resources automatically. An included 14-day XSplit Gamecaster premium license lets gamers easily stream or record gameplay via a convenient, in-game overlay. The overlay also displays GPU clock speed, temperature, and VRM usage, and has GPU Tweak II controls, so gamers can choose a gaming profile and boost performance with just one click.
Strix RX 470 Availability & Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix RX 470 will be available worldwide from 4th August 2016. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
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On the 25th of June, 2016, we were invited to the 2016 ROG Champions Cup (League of Legends) Finals. Held at the Sunway Pyramid Ice Rink, this inaugural esport gaming event organised by ASUS Malaysia saw two teams battle for the top position in League of Legends.
League of Legends cosplayers also came to pep up the crowd, before the event began. They looked amazing!
Eventually, about 1,500 ROG and League of Legends fans gathered to cheer on the two final teams – “Missing in Action” and “Raiding Squad“, as they took on each other in a best-of-5 challenge.
Pre-Finals Briefing
The event kicked off with presentations by the ROG Malaysia team – Jimmy Lin (Country Manager) and Frank Wang (Country Product Manager). Then the two teams were introduced to the gathered ROG and League of Legends fans. Check it out!
The 2016 ROG Champions Cup saw 149 teams from all over Malaysia go through a gruelling 2 months of qualifying rounds before the final top 2 teams emerged from the pack. They are Team “Missing in Action” from Kuala Lumpur (left) and Team “Raiding Squad” from Penang (right).
Team Missing in Action
Team Raiding Squad
Missing In Action Wins The 2016 ROG Champions Cup!
In the end, Team “Missing in Action” won the grand final with a leading score of 3 – 1! Everyone on that team walked away with the tournament grand prize – RM 5,000 cash and a ROG G752VT gaming laptop each!
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During the launch of the ROG GX700 liquid-cooled gaming laptop, Republic of Gamers also unveiled the ROG GT51 gaming desktop. This Iron Man-inspired system is a winner of the 2016 CES Innovation Award, as well as the iF Design Award. But it’s not all beauty without brawn. Under the steely facade is an awesome gaming machine. Let’s take a look!
ROG GT51 – Inspired By Iron Man
Inspired by Iron Man, the ROG GT51 has an sharp-angled polygonal design with an Arc Reactor motive in the front. The “Arc Reactor” is actually a fully-functional turbine fan with pulse-width modulation (PWM) control that draws in fresh air. There is even a 4-zone LED lighting feature that supports up to 8 million colours, and a preset OC lighting mode that is activated when the system is overclocked.
Overclocked For Maximum Performance
The ROG GT51 gaming desktop is powered by a 6th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, that is cooled by the ROG-patented liquid-cooled Hydro Overclocking System. That allows you to overclock all cores to 4.6 GHz using the Turbo Gear one-click feature. Even its DDR4 memory is overclocked from 2133 MHz to 2800 MHz.
For UHD gaming at over 60 frames per second, the ROG GT51 supports up to two NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X graphics cards. And to ensure that everything loads at maximum speed, it features up to two 512 GB NVMe PCIe SSDs. When paired in a RAID 0 array, the SSDs deliver transfer rates of up to 400 MB/s – 6X faster than SATA SSDs.
To ensure that nothing overheats, even during marathon gaming sessions, the ROG GT51 boasts a multi-zone cooling design that lowers its internal temperature by up to 31%. In addition to the Hydro Overclocking System, there are dedicated air channels to draw cool air to cool the graphics cards. Even its power supply unit is isolated with its own dedicated airflow.
Raw performance isn’t its only goal. The ROG GT51 also boasts an ESS Sabre headphone DAC and amplifier that powers the front audio jacks. This gives the gamer audiophile-grade sound with high dynamic range, low noise and low distortion.
The ROG GT51 will come with the ROG Band. This is a NFC-enabled band that can be used to authenticate the user for quick access to Shadow Drive. Shadow Drive is a hidden and encrypted partition that provides safe storage of confidential data. The ROG Band can also be used to quickly activate the overclocking mode.
ROG GT51 Price & Availability
The ROG GT51 will be available in June 2016. As such, the local price has yet to be determined.
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Water and computers don’t mix well. That’s a fact that hardware enthusiasts have to deal with when they keep their overclocked computers cool using water cooling systems. The weight and bulk of these water cooling systems as well as the need to ensure water-tight connections have, so far, kept them from ever being used in a laptop. That changes with the ROG GX700 – the world’s first liquid-cooled gaming laptop.
ROG GX700 Liquid-Cooling Technology Revealed
On April 27, 2016, Republic of Gamers (ROG) unveiled the ROG GX700 with a detachable Hydro Overclocking System cooling module. During the event, they revealed how they accomplished this feat – creating a liquid-cooled gaming laptop. They also revealed the performance boost ROG GX700 users can expect from using the Hydro Overclocking System.
The ROG GX700 is powered by the 6th Generation Intel Core i7 (Skylake-K) mobile processor, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics processor to give users the best possible performance in a mobile form factor. Once docked to the ROG Hydro Overclocking System, the GX700 is automatically overclocked to perform like a high-performance gaming desktop.
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ROG GX700 & Hydro Overclocking System Preview
This video starts with two ROG beauties showing off the ROG GX700 liquid-cooled gaming laptop. Also check out the awesome luggage case it comes with. When an ROG gamer goes to a LAN party, it’s in style. Then we take a close look at the Hydro Overclocking System.
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The ROG Hydro Overclocking System
When the ROG GX700 is attached to the ROG Hydro Overclocking System, a pump in the center pumps a liquid coolant into GX700 where it absorbs heat from the CPU, graphics processor and the memory modules. The heated coolant is then channeled back into the cooling module where two radiators help to dissipate the heat. The coolant is then recirculated back into the GX700.
To ensure water-fastness, the Hydro Overclocking System uses a patented connector design between the cooling module and the ROG GX700 notebook that prevents leaking. They even made sure that the pipes are kink-proof so the liquid coolant flows smoothly. To reduce maintenance, ROG uses a liquid coolant with organic-acid inhibitor to protect the internal components from corrosion. They also designed the system for very low depletion rate of the additive.
Extreme Overclocking
Thanks to the Hydro Overclocking System, the ROG GX700 can deliver much better overclocking potential. According to Republic of Gamers, users can overclock the Intel Core i7 processor by up to 48% with a BClock boost of 31% – boosting the clock speed from 3.2 GHz to 4.0 GHz.
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPU can be overclocked by 43%, delivering 3DMark 11 score in excess of 17,000. Even the DDR4 memory modules can be overclocked by 31%, from 2133 MHz to 2800 MHz.
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Price & Availability
The ROG GX700 has an recommended retail price (RRP) of RM 18,999 here in Malaysia, inclusive of the 6% GST. That’s roughly US$ 4899 (with GST) or US$ 4599 (without GST). It is available for purchase right now, from ASUS authorised retailers.
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