ASUS Republic of Gamers Wins 11 European Hardware Community Awards 2017

ROG gaming motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, desktop and notebook PCs declared best in Europe in continent-wide survey of 20m technology enthusiasts

TAIPEI, Taiwan, December 22, 2017 —ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that it has received 11 accolades at the prestigious 2017 European Hardware Association (EHA) Community Awards. These awards are nominated and voted for by technology enthusiasts from across the continent who read the publications of the various EHA members, which include Cowcotland, Geeknetic, Hardware.Info, Hardware Upgrade, HardwareLuxx, KitGuru, Lab501, PurePC and SweClockers. With a combined audience of over 20 million informed minds, the EHA Community Awards represent the best of the best in the technology world.
ROG Crosshair VI Hero, ROG Strix Z270G Gaming and ROG Strix Z270I Gaming secured the top spots in the Best ATX Motherboard, Best Micro ATX Motherboard, and Best Mini ITX Motherboard categories, respectively. The Best NVIDIA® Graphics Card award went to ROG Strix GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti OC, while ROG Strix Radeon™ RX Vega64 OC Edition picked up the accolade for Best AMD® Graphics Card. In the Best Monitor and Best Gaming Monitor categories, the respective winners were ROG Swift PG348Q and ROG Swift PG279Q.
ROG GR8 II picked up two honors, winning both the Best Mini-PC and Best Gaming Desktop System awards. ROG Zephyrus won the Best Gaming Notebook and ASUS Zenbook UX410UA was awarded Best Notebook.
The full list of awards is available at www.eha.digital/awards/eha-community-awards-2017-winners-announced, and a roster of categories and ROG and ASUS awards is as follows:

• Best ATX Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero
• Best Micro ATX Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z270G Gaming
• Best Mini ITX Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z270I Gaming
• Best AMD Graphics Card: ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX Vega 64 OC
• Best NVIDIA Graphics Card: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC
• Best Monitor: ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q
• Best Gaming Monitor: ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q
• Best Mini-PC 2017: ASUS ROG GR8 II
• Best Gaming Desktop System: ASUS ROG GR8 II
• Best Gaming Notebook: ASUS ROG Zephyrus
• Best Notebook: ASUS ZenBook UX410UA

Republic of Gamers: The Choice of Champions

ROG is dedicated to the pursuit of extreme performance and the delivery of ultimate gaming experiences to champions everywhere. Our stellar performance in the EHA Community Awards 2017 — as voted for by real-world technology enthusiasts — is recognition of our commitment to gaming and our success in satisfying our customers, who are among the finest gamers in the world.
ASUS is passionate about designing and producing outstanding products for wider consumer markets, and the EHA award for Best Notebook is another confirmation of our success in these endeavors.

ROG Crosshair VI Hero

ROG Crosshair VI Hero is a high-performance AMD X370 ATX gaming motherboard from the ROG stable, engineered with ASUS-exclusive T-Topology technology to minimize coupling noise and signal reflection, the latest ROG SupremeFX exclusive S1220 codec for exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection and 120dB on the line-out, plus Sonic Studio III’s routing feature to port audio streams to different outputs. The board also features ASUS Aura Sync, offering full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs — as well as for strips connected to the onboard RGB headers.
ROG’s innovative Water Cooling Zone allows users to monitor system cooling with dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feeding information directly into ROG’s intuitive Fan Xpert 4. The utility also allows users to monitor the GPU temperature to ensure cooler usage scenarios when the graphics card is under heavy loads. Crosshair VI Hero offers backward compatibility with existing AM3 coolers, enabling users to upgrade easily. The motherboard also has an onboard USB 3.1 front-panel connector and PCI Express® 3.0 32Gbps M.2 for ultrafast connectivity and data transfers.

ROG Strix Z270G Gaming

With aesthetics inspired by the sharpest blades and premium colorways to match any mood, ROG Strix Z270G Gaming is a micro-ATX motherboard infused with all the essential ROG engineering needed to push performance as far as you dare. Strix Z270G Gaming is loaded with 5-Way optimization overclocking and cooling innovations to keep a gaming rig's thermals in check as the clock is turned up, plus SupremeFX S1220A codec for crystal-clear audio.
Strix Z270G Gaming also features Aura Sync RGB LED lighting and support for 3D-printable modules for ultimate customizability, and superior connectivity with Intel® gigabit Ethernet, dual M.2, 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C™ connectors.

ROG Strix Z270I Gaming

ROG Strix Z270I Gaming is a mini-ITX motherboard that strikes a delicate balance between footprint and expansion capacity based on the ROG heritage. It also includes 5-Way Optimization for one-click overclocking and fan tuning and the SupremeFX S1220A codec for crystal-clear audio.
Smaller Mini-ITX builds usually run hotter, making SSD cooling especially important. Limited real estate forced us to get creative with the M.2 slots. Strix Z270I Gaming has an innovative double-decker heatsink design that allows the M.2 SSD to be stacked atop of the PCH heat sink, which is then topped off with an additional metal heatsink for an M.2 drive. The two heatsinks are thermally isolated to prevent the PCH and M.2 from affecting each other. The double-decker design cleverly maximizes the space on the mini-ITX board and also dramatically improves heat dissipation, cooling the M.2 SSD by up to 20°C for better stability and enhanced gaming performance. ROG Strix Z270I Gaming also comes with Aura Sync RGB LED lighting and superior connectivity with Intel gigabit Ethernet, dual M.2, 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C connectors,

ROG Strix Radeon RX Vega64 OC Edition 8GB

Strix Radeon RX Vega64 is a 4K- and VR-ready gaming graphics card with ultrafast gaming performance, advanced cooling and reliability, and personalized styling. Strix Radeon RX Vega64 is packed with exclusive ROG technologies, including MaxContact, an industry-first GPU cooling technology featuring an enhanced copper heat-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. Together with three patented wing-blade 0dB fans and a 2.5-slot width, Strix RX Vega64 delivers 20%-cooler and 3X-quieter performance than reference cards. ASUS FanConnect II provides hybrid-controlled fan headers and a comprehensive set of tuning options with GPU Tweak II to optimize system cooling even further. Industry-exclusive Auto-Extreme technology with Super Alloy Power II components ensures premium quality and reliability. Strix Radeon RX Vega64 comes with exclusive Aura Sync, RGB LED lighting synchronization technology that enables complete gaming system personalization. A VR-friendly design with two HDMI ports lets gamers keep a VR headset connected to their system for immersive, virtual-reality gaming without swapping cables.

ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC 11GB

ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has a 2.5-slot width for 40% more surface area for heat dissipation, compared to previous two-slot designs. It is packed with exclusive ASUS technologies, including the all-new MaxContact, an industry-first GPU cooling technology that features an optimized copper heat-spreader that is in direct contact with the GPU for improved thermal transfer. MaxContact, together with three patented wing-blade 0dB fans, delivers cooler, quieter performance. The fans are IP5X dust-resistant for improved reliability and a longer life span. 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. Industry-exclusive Auto-Extreme technology with 10+2-phase Super Alloy Power II components ensure premium quality and reliability. Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti also features synchronized 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 PG348Q

ROG Swift PG348Q expands the gamer’s scope, allowing faster target acquisition while increasing immersive visuals with a 34-inch 3440x1440 curved ultra-wide IPS panel. Bristling with advanced display tech, Swift PG348Q also features NVIDIA G-SYNC™ technology for smooth and seamless gameplay, while simultaneously sporting a 100Hz refresh rate, removing roadblocks between skill and victory by eliminating screen-tearing and lag. Swift PG348Q takes gaming aesthetics to a new level. It has a frameless design, sports the unique ROG Armor Titanium and Plasma Copper color scheme, and features ROG light effects built into its stand to add ambience to gaming setups.

ROG Swift PG279Q

ROG Swift PG279Q has a 2K/WQHD (2560 x 1440) panel, delivering greater image detail and up to 77% more onscreen desktop space than standard Full HD displays. It also covers the full sRGB color gamut. Swift PG279Q is the world’s first display with a 165Hz refresh rate to reduce lag and motion blur, giving gamers the upper hand in fast-paced first-person-shooters, racing, real-time strategy, and sports games. Switching between 60, 120 and 144Hz refresh rates on the fly is easy with the help of the Turbo Key. Users can fully experience ROG Swift PG279Q’s 165Hz refresh rate with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or greater graphics processor. Swift PG279Q features the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey to give gamers crosshair overlays, timer functions, and a frames-per-second counter, plus GameVisual technology that provides up to six preset display modes to suit different game genres. Swift PG279Q is designed for gaming marathons. ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces blue light emission by up to 70% and offers four filter settings that are easily accessed on the OSD menu via a five-way joystick. Flicker-Free technology also helps reduce onscreen flicker for more comfortable gaming experiences.

ROG GR8 II

ROG GR8 II is a console-sized gaming PC designed for unstoppable gaming and VR experiences — all from the smallest gaming PC in the world. It redefines PC gaming by allowing gamers to take full-gaming desktop-grade performance everywhere they go. GR8 II features powerful desktop-grade components, including a full-sized custom ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card and up to a 65W 7th Generation Intel Core™ i7 processor with 32GB DDR4 memory. The desktop-grade custom ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card gives GR8 II the most advanced graphics in its class, allowing it to create immersive gaming worlds with super-smooth visuals. This graphics card delivers three times the performance of previous-generation cards and brilliant VR performance. GR8 II features Aura Sync LEDs on three areas across the front face of the chassis. Aura Sync RGB lighting takes customization to the next level, offering 12 synchronization modes with ROG peripherals, including keyboards and mice, with 10 lighting effects. A palette of 8 million colors lets gamers tailor GR8 II’s LEDs to reflect the feel of the game being played. GR8 II also has a specially tuned cooling system with an optimized airflow design, copper heat pipes and dual fans to purge heat from the system. Cleverly designed vents and dedicated chambers for the processor and graphics card provide the right amount of airflow to each component for stable performance for nonstop gaming marathons.

ROG Zephyrus

ROG Zephyrus takes thin-and-light gaming laptops to a whole new level. It has a slim profile of just 16.9-17.9mm and weighs only 2.2 kg, but that doesn’t stop it from packing the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics with Max-Q design — an innovative approach to designing the world’s thinnest, fastest, and quietest gaming laptops. Zephyrus is armed with an exclusive Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) that breaks all the rules. AAS combines intelligent design with innovative technologies to give gamers what they want: an ultraslim laptop that runs cooler and quieter without sacrificing performance. When the laptop is opened, a portion of the bottom flexes to create 20% more open space for air circulation. Along with our unique AeroAccelerator technology, this gap improves airflow by 32% and reduces temperatures by 20%, compared to conventional cooling — so gamers can play for hours on end with impeccable stability and no throttling. Zephyrus offers the highest level of performance in the smallest notebook chassis. Zephyrus is also equipped with Aura RGB LED lighting, enabling users to customize colors and dynamic effects for the entire keyboard. The illumination for the QWER and WASD key clusters can be configured separately to adapt to MOBA, FPS, and other game genres.

ASUS ZenBook UX410UA

ASUS ZenBook UX410UA puts elegance, sophistication and superb performance in a gorgeously slim and light design. Crafted from solid aluminum and featuring our iconic spun-metal Zen-inspired finish, ZenBook UX410UA is a mere 18.95mm thin, and weighs a travel-friendly 1.4 kg. Using ZenBook UX410UA is always a pleasure with its crisp, clear 14-inch wide-viewing-angle NanoEdge display featuring an ultraslim 6mm bezel. Featuring the latest generation of Intel Core processors and superfast storage, ZenBook UX410 has all the performance needed to blitz through the working day.