2016/10/07
ASUS today announced that all purchases of selected ASUS gaming motherboards, ASUS gaming graphics cards, and ASUS networking products will be eligible to receive a bonus Mafia III game download key along with bonus Mafia III Family Kick-Back in-game vehicles and weapons. Purchasers can receive their free game download key by registering on the event microsite (www.asus.com/event/2016/rog/Mafia3) from 21st October to 26th December, 2016 or while supplies last. The game can be redeemed online at
2016/10/06
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the winners of the ROG Masters South East Asia Region Online Qualifier Round held on 24th and 25th September, 2016.
In the first bracket of the Dota 2 qualifier, underdogs Next-Gen VietNam eliminated Execration from the Philippines in their final match to book their place in the Grand Final. In the second bracket, Mineski Sportss from Philippines beat Indonesia’s Rex Regum Qeon for their spot in the November event.
In the Counter-Strike: Global
2016/10/06
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the ROG G752VS and ROG G752VM gaming laptops are now certified Oculus Ready PCs. The announcement was made at the Oculus Connect 3 Developer Conference in San Jose, California.
Both models are the world’s first gaming laptops to meet the recommended specifications required to power Oculus Rift, and feature NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 10-Series graphics, the latest Intel® Core™ processors, and up to 64GB of DDR4 memory. The VR-Ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX
2016/10/04
ASUS today announced that all 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.
2016/10/03
A gigantic dinosaur, a disguised alien, and snow blizzards on a tropical beach are just some of the bizarre plot elements and story ideas submitted by people on the streets that were used for The Alien and the Dinosaur, the latest video commercial for the new ASUS ZenFone 3 smartphone series.
The video was compiled from hundreds of spontaneous ideas obtained from pedestrians, who were engaged on the streets of New York by two comedians.
The ‘improvised directors’ were shown the new ZenFone 3,
2016/09/22
ASUS today announced ZenBook 3 (UX390UA), the world’s most prestigious laptop with unprecedented performance.
Featuring the latest 7th-generation Intel® Core™ i7-7500U and i5-7200U processors, the ultra-thin and ultra-light ZenBook 3 is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship that weighs just 910g. Its razor-thin 11.9mm profile makes ZenBook 3 the slimmest and most stylish ZenBook in the brand’s illustrious five-year history, while also being one of the most powerful. Designed to give discer
2016/09/22
ASUS today announced XG-U2008, a 10-port unmanaged Ethernet switch that includes two next-generation 10GBase-T (10G) ports for ultra-fast networking speeds of up to 10Gbps.
XG-U2008 is the first 10G-capable switch from ASUS, offering enterprise-level performance that is designed to meet the needs of small and medium businesses (SMBs), professional users or serious gamers who need to run bandwidth-intensive network applications or connect to the latest 10G wide-area-network (WAN) services, as w
2016/09/14
ASUS today announced that its popular ZenTalk online destination is hosting the ZenFone Photography Awards 2016, an exciting worldwide contest that challenges talented photographers to submit their best compositions to win incredible prizes — including ZenFone smartphones, cash prizes totaling US$6,000, and four expenses-paid grand-prize trips to San Diego, California for an exclusive tour of the global headquarters of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated.
ZenFon
2016/09/13
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the ROG Masters East Asia Region Online Qualifier Round will be held from 12th to 18th September, 2016.
Throughout the week, teams from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau will battle it out in the Group Stage, with the winners making it through to the Online Qualifier Playoffs, which will be broadcast live to a global online audience. The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) live broadcast on 17th September will be commentated by
2016/09/07
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Strix GL553VW, a gaming laptop powered by a 6th-generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M graphics with Microsoft DirectX® 12 support for superior gaming performance and sharp, detailed visuals. This 15.6-inch gaming laptop features ROG-exclusive Cooling Overboost for customizable fan speeds and GameFirst III software for optimized networks for smooth online gaming experiences.
2016/09/01
ASUS today launched ZenBook Flip UX360UA and the ZenBook Flip UX560 Series, the latest convertible models in the premium ZenBook Flip Series. Both models feature a 360°-flippable display with an ultra-reliable stepless hinge that allows them to be used as a traditional touchscreen laptop, a convenient tablet, or any option in between. This gives users the flexibility to view content comfortably in any work or leisure scenario, and particularly in the confined areas often encountered during commu
2016/09/01
Taipei, Taiwan (1st September, 2016) — ASUS today announced the elegant and powerful ZenBook UX330UA, the thinnest-ever 13.3-inch ZenBook model. Precision-crafted from solid aluminum and powered by a high-performance up to Intel Core i7 processor, the 13.5mm-thin ZenBook UX330UA is 15 percent thinner than its predecessor — the highly-acclaimed ZenBook UX305 — and is also one of the world’s slimmest 13.3-inch laptops to feature this processor.
With a crisp and vibrant up to QHD+ (3200 by 1800)
2016/08/31
Global debut of ZenWatch 3 and announcement of European pricing and availability for latest laptops, 2-in-1 PCs, tablets and displays
2016/08/31
European debut for a wide range of displays, desktop PCs, networking products, ROG gaming devices and 3D-printed accessories
2016/08/31
First ZenWatch model to feature a round case is fully customizable
and powered by Android Wear
2016/08/30
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the fourth leg of the ROG Join the Republic Community Challenge at PAX West, which will be held at Seattle, Washington from 2nd-5th September, 2016. The challenge features eight Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams, each helmed by some of the biggest names in gaming and eSports.
For four intense days, visitors to the ASUS ROG booth can challenge each other and pro-gamer Erik “fl0m” Flom in a series of unique Counter-Strike: Global Offensive challe
2016/08/30
ASUS today announced Transformer Mini T102, the world’s lightest 2-in-1 Windows PC. This ultra-light 10.1-inch 2-in-1 is also the first in the series to feature the new magnetically-attached ASUS Transformer Cover Keyboard.
Transformer Mini T102 is designed for extreme portability. Constructed entirely from premium magnesium-aluminum alloy, T102’s 8.2mm-thin tablet weighs a mere 530g — rising to just 790g when configured as a conventional laptop with the slim, lightweight ASUS Transformer Cove
2016/08/23
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced OC Showdown Formula Series 2016 and RealBench Challenge 2016, two distinct online overclocking competitions open to enthusiast overclockers from around the world — and offering them the chance to win both community acclaim and exclusive prizes, including a next-generation ROG motherboard. Both competitions will be hosted by and are available to enter at http://oc-esports.io.
2016/08/23
ASUS today announced the latest synchronized Aura RGB lighting technology and 3D-printed parts for PC components and peripherals. These are designed to give gamers new and exciting customization options, allowing them to express their personal style while at the same time enhancing their PC’s aesthetics, performance and functionality. Aura features nine programmable RGB LED effects that can be synchronized between the motherboard and graphics cards. The latest 3D-printed parts include personaliz
2016/08/23
ASUS today announced RT-AC58U, a dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi router featuring AC1300-class combined concurrent speeds of up to 1267Mbps.
RT-AC58U addresses the common problem of Wi-Fi congestion in the home caused by a proliferation of connected devices, with a design that delivers improved performance and range for busy home networks in multi-device households. It features four external high-gain antennas and supports the revolutionary multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology, which works with compat
2016/08/19
ASUS today announced Transformer Book T101, the latest addition to its successful series of 2-in-1 detachable laptops. The 10.1-inch Transformer Book T101 has a premium metallic design and is light and compact, weighing only 580g as a tablet or just 1.08kg with the keyboard attached. It features a reversible magnetic hinge that allows its display to be flipped over, giving the convenience of four versatile modes: a conventional lightweight laptop, a handy tablet, tent mode for easy screen-sharin
2016/08/19
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the third leg of the ROG Join the Republic Community Challenge at Taipei Challenge, which will be held at Syntrend Creative Park, Taipei from 27th-28th August, 2016. The challenge features eight Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams, each helmed by some of the biggest names in gaming and eSports.
2016/08/16
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced ROG Masters, Asia’s largest eSports tournament with a prize pool of US$200,000. From September to October, 2016, Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) teams will battle it out in a series of regional qualifiers for a spot in the Grand Finals, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 12th to 13th November, 2016.
2016/08/15
ASUS today announced X99-E-10G WS, a new Compact Electronics Bay (CEB) workstation motherboard based on the Intel® X99 chipset and with support for four-way multi-GPU setups at full PCI Express® (PCIe®) 3.0 x16 speed for extreme graphics performance.
X99-E-10G WS also features dual 10-gigabit (10G) Intel® Ethernet on board for high-speed networking, the latest USB 3.1, M.2 and U.2 connectivity for ultra-fast transfers and flexible storage, ASUS-exclusive 5-Way Optimization technology for one-cl
2016/08/15
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that GX800, the world’s most powerful 18-inch gaming laptop, along with the G800, G752 and Strix GL502 gaming laptops are now available with the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 10-series graphics cards. The VR-Ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-series graphics cards provide exceptional performance and energy efficiency to give gamers incredible VR-gaming experiences. These graphics cards also feature NVIDIA G-SYNC™ technology to reduce lag and stutter, and eli
2016/08/08
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the GT51CA gaming desktop is now available with the latest NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 10-Series graphics cards. This includes the top-spec NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, which delivers up to three times (3X) the performance of previous-generation NVIDIA graphics cards. GT51CA even supports up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 2-Way SLI™ for super-smooth gaming visuals. It is powered by a 6th-generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, with Turbo Gear for one-click full-
2016/08/08
ASUS today announced that it has solidified its position as the number one gaming laptop brand worldwide, according to sales data compiled by GfK Group, an independent market research company. For the second consecutive year, ASUS gaming laptops with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX Series graphics cards have the largest global market share based on unit sales. In separate research, gaming research firm Newzoo found that ASUS is the top PC gaming brand in the US market.
2016/08/08
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Strix RX 460, an all-new gaming graphics card with ultra-fast performance, advanced cooling and reliability, and personalized styling. Powered by the latest AMD Radeon™ RX 460 graphics processing unit (GPU), clocked at 1256MHz in OC mode, ROG Strix RX 460 delivers up to 8.2%-faster performance than reference cards in 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme and 38.6%-faster gaming performance in Hitman™.
ROG Strix RX 460 is packed with exclusive ASUS technologie
2016/07/26
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the ROG G20CB gaming desktop is now available with the latest NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 10-Series graphics cards. This includes the top-spec NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, which delivers up to three times (3X) the performance of previous-generation NVIDIA graphics cards. ROG G20CB features a small-form-factor 9.5-liter chassis and is designed for gamers looking for incredibly-realistic visuals and immersive VR gaming experiences.
2016/07/26
ASUS today announced that the G11 gaming desktop is now available with the latest NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 10-Series graphics cards. This includes the top-spec NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, which delivers up to three times (3X) the performance of previous-generation NVIDIA graphics cards. G11 has a futuristic chassis design, with three ‘flames’ on its flanks and 8-million-color LED effects. It even features the exclusive ASUS Aegis II gaming utility for easy gameplay recording and sharing.
2016/07/26
World's first 3D-printing-friendly motherboard with patent-pending mounting design, plus Aura RGB lighting and reinforced SafeSlot PCIe
2016/07/19
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Strix RX 480, an all-new VR-ready gaming graphics card with ultra-fast gaming performance, advanced cooling and reliability, and personalized styling. Powered by the latest AMD® Radeon™ RX 480 graphics processing unit (GPU), clocked at 1330MHz in OC mode, ROG Strix RX 480 delivers up to 15%-faster performance in 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme and 19%-faster gaming performance than reference cards in Hitman™ and Doom®.
2016/07/19
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Strix GeForce® GTX 1060, an all-new VR-ready gaming graphics card with ultra-fast gaming performance, advanced cooling and reliability, and personalized styling. Powered by the latest NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1060 graphics processing unit (GPU), clocked at 1873MHz in OC mode, ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 delivers up to 5%-faster performance than reference cards in 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme and 6.5% faster gaming performance in Doom®.
2016/07/14
First TUF ATX motherboard with ASUS Aura RGB lighting, patent-pending reinforced SafeSlot PCIe and TUF Components for guaranteed long-term 24/7 durability
2016/07/14
SUS CEO Jerry Shen today announced the availability of the latest ASUS ZenFone 3 Series smartphones at the Zenvolution press event in Vietnam. The event also marked the worldwide debut of ZenFone 3 Max and ZenFone 3 Laser. In addition, the new ASUS ZenBook 3 laptop, as well as ASUS Transformer 3 and ASUS Transformer 3 Pro 2-in-1 PCs were also introduced. The event kicked off with an interactive holographic display, showcasing the compelling balance of beauty and power that reflects the spirit of
2016/07/14
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced ROG Swift PG248Q, a competition-grade gaming monitor that provides seamless visuals and super-smooth gameplay. ROG Swift PG248Q has a 16:9 aspect ratio 24-inch Full HD (1920 by 1080) panel. In addition, it features an overclockable 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ technology for incredibly smooth and fast gameplay.
Designed specifically for eSports, ROG Swift PG248Q is the official monitor of ESL ONE Cologne 2016 and The In
2016/07/07
ASUS today announced that it is inviting artists to join the ZenUI Designer Community and share their creative works with the world.
Launched in April 2016, the ZenUI Designer Community is a user-friendly service whereby artists from around the world can submit their original designs to be used as themes on ASUS ZenFone smartphones, and possibly other future ASUS mobile devices. Artists can either submit their designs for free, or as paid content which they can earn revenue from.
2016/06/28
ASUS today announced the VivoBook Series, mainstream 14- and 15-inch laptops (X441 and X541) designed for immersive entertainment and daily productivity. VivoBook Series laptops are powered by up to 6th-generation Intel® Core™ processors, and feature up to discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics and 16GB RAM. These laptops have ASUS SonicMaster-enhanced 3W transmission-line speakers with 24cc audio chambers for truly powerful audio delivery, an ergonomic keyboard with 2.3mm key travel, and a large to
2016/06/17
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the first ROG Join the Republic Community Challenge at DreamHack Summer 2016, which will be held from 18th to 21st June, 2016. It features eight Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams, each helmed by some of the biggest names in gaming and eSports. Maikel ‘Maikelele’ Bill will be the team captain at DreamHack Summer 2016 and will select team members based on their performances in several unique challenges in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. These qu
2016/06/16
ASUS today announced two new additions to the Zen AiO family of all-in-one PCs. Zen AiO ZN220IC is a 22-inch model with a Full HD touchscreen display, and Zen AiO ZN240IC is 24-inch model with a Full HD touchscreen display. These new mainstream models join the existing premium Zen AiO Pro models that were launched in late 2015, bringing the space-saving convenience of all-in-one home computing to an even wider audience.
2016/06/14
ASUS today announced ZenBook UX310 and ZenBook UX510, the latest models in its multi-ward-winning ZenBook range. The 13.3-inch ZenBook UX310 and 15.6-inch ZenBook UX510 are both powered by the latest sixth-generation Intel® Core™ processors, matched to incredibly fast NVIDIA® discrete graphics. They also offer an incredible array of high-end features, including the highest resolution displays available for their respective screen sizes.
2016/06/10
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Strix GeForce® GTX 1070, an all-new VR-ready gaming graphics card with ultra-fast gaming performance, advanced cooling and reliability, and personalized styling. Powered by the latest NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1070 graphics processing unit (GPU), clocked at 1860MHz in OC mode, ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 delivers up to 7.1%-faster performance in 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme and 8.5%-faster gaming performance in Doom®.
2016/05/31
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Rampage V Edition 10, a unique version of our flagship motherboard specially made to celebrate ROG’s 10th anniversary — and engineered to let gamers and overclockers break every limit. Rampage V Edition 10 has already broken three world records and achieved 14 global first places in 2D and 3D benchmarks.
2016/05/31
ASUS today announced that its products won four Best Choice and 12 d&i (design and innovation) awards at ceremonies held during Computex 2016. ZenFone 3 Ultra won the Best Choice Golden Award and the ZenBook 3 ultralight notebook, ZenBeam Go E1Z projector, and ROG GT51 gaming desktop each won a Best Choice Award in the Computer & System, Peripherals & 3D Printing, and Gaming categories respectively. ZenBook 3 and ROG GT51 also won the Computex d&i Award along with 10 additional products.
2016/05/31
ASUS today announced its outstanding Computex 2016 showcase, including the latest X99 Series and ASUS TUF Sabertooth motherboards, the impressive ASUS Swift PG258 gaming monitor and the ASUS Designo Curve MX34VQ curved display.
2016/05/30
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih took the stage today during the Zenvolution press event at Computex 2016 to unveil Zenbo, the first ASUS robot, along with a stunning portfolio of third-generation mobile products designed to provide users with revolutionary functionality for pursuing their passions. The incredible line-up includes the all-new ZenFone 3 family, featuring ZenFone 3 Deluxe, the new flagship ASUS smartphone with advanced camera technology that takes mobile photography to the next level; Ze
2016/05/27
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Strix GeForce® GTX 1080, an all-new VR-ready gaming graphics card with ultra-fast gaming performance, advanced cooling and reliability, and personalized styling. Powered by the latest NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1080 graphics processing unit (GPU), clocked at 1936MHz in OC mode, ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 delivers up to 6.5%-faster performance in 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme and 7.4%-faster gaming performance in Hitman™.
2016/05/25
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that its upcoming gaming laptops will be the world’s first to feature super-fast 120Hz Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle (AHVA) display panels. AHVA technology delivers superb image quality and contrast even at when viewed from extreme angles. Available as an option on future 15- and 17-inch gaming laptops, these new panels provide double the refresh rate of conventional laptop panels, and are ideal for fast paced-action games like Overwatch, Battlefield,
2016/05/24
ASUS today announced PL-AC56 Kit, a complete HomePlug® AV2 powerline networking kit with ultra-fast dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity. This powerful AC1200-class kit gives users an easy, instant way extend wired and Wi-Fi networks to hard-to-reach areas of the home, and is especially convenient for extending internet access between floors in multi-floor homes.
With 1200Mbps powerline connectivity, three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and 1200Mbps Wi-Fi, PL-AC56 Kit has more than enough bandwid