ASUS Republic of Gamers today revealed its complete lineup of gaming gear at CES 2017 and introduced the first ROG router designed specifically for gamers, Rapture GT-AC5300. The latest additions and refreshes include laptops and motherboards upgraded with or ready for the brand-new 7th Generation Intel Core Kaby Lake processors.
Gaming router
ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is the first ROG router designed specifically for gaming, featuring tri-band Wi‑Fi, eight-port gigabit-LAN, and its own powerful PC-grade, 1.8GHz quad-core CPU to enable incredibly fast and responsive network gaming. GT-AC5300 also includes two ultra-fast USB 3.0 ports.
Chief among the gamer-friendly is Gaming Center, which provides an instant overview of the gaming network, so players can see at a glance the current internet status and stability, know how many gaming devices are online and what apps or games they are running. Gaming Center also helps gamers to control their network easily, with many one-click options; and it also shows server ping speeds for popular games from all around the world.
GT-AC5300 is the first gaming router to offer users three levels of game acceleration. Two of the eight LAN ports are dedicated gaming ports that prioritize network traffic to devices connected to those specific ports. The router also has a Game Boost feature that works in conjunction with two dedicated gaming ports to prioritize gaming traffic for the best networking speeds, as well as individual speeds for each connected gaming device. Users also have the ability to set up a private gaming network, to accelerate the connection between the router and preferred game servers.
Gaming laptops
GX800VH defies convention to change the game, with the unique Hydro Overclocking liquid-cooling system for extreme overclocking performance, plus NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 in 2-way SLI for powerful, desktop-like performance. GX800VH is also the world’s first gaming laptop with an 18-inch panel and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology for real 4K UHD gaming visuals. It also has the MechTAG mechanical-switch keyboard, which features anti-ghosting with 30-key rollover, and customizable ROG Aura RGB LED effects for each key.
G752 is built to win with unbeatable performance, driven by an unlocked Intel Core i7 processor and a VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU. G752’s high-speed DDR4 DRAM is overclocked to run at 2800MHz. It also offers HyperDrive RAID 0 and the latest NVM Express (NVMe) and PCI Express (PCIe) technologies for blazing-fast storage speeds, ROG-exclusive 3D Vapor Chamber for effective and efficient cooling for up to 7°C-cooler GPU temperatures, and a 120Hz panel with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology for super-fast 120Hz refresh rates on its wide-view panel. The world’s first backlit anti-ghosting keyboard with 30-key rollover complete G752’s roster of headline features.
G701 is engineered for ultimate speed and unrivaled performance, with an unlocked Intel Core i7 processor and a VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU. G701 boasts overclocked DDR4 DRAM at 2800MHz, HyperDrive RAID 0 and NVMe and PCIe technologies for blazing-fast storage speeds, and a 120Hz panel with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology. G701 is finished with a premium Bio-Armor design and the new ROG Armor Titanium with Plasma Copper color scheme.
GL502 and GL702 are compact and potent gaming laptops that offer matchless performance, with up to Intel 7th Generation processors, VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070/1060 GPUs, 120Hz NVIDIA G-SYNC panels, and backlit anti-ghosting keyboards with 30-key rollover. Both laptops are available in the ROG Mist Black with Neon Orange and ROG Armor Titanium with Plasma Copper color schemes.
GL553 and GL753 both deliver powerful gaming performance accelerated by a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti/1050 graphics for flawless gaming visuals. GL553 also offers a gamer-friendly keyboard powered by ASUS Aura with four distinct lighting areas for incredible gaming experiences in the dark, plus 30-key rollover and positive 2.5mm key travel. The Cooling Overboost feature offers flexible fan speeds for custom control and better system stability.
Gaming desktops
GT51CH is a powerful gaming desktop PC featuring an overclocked 4.8GHz Intel Core i7-7700K processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 2-way SLI graphics, and 64GB of fast DDR4 2800MHz memory. GT51CH also offers expandability and fast connectivity with support for M.2 PCIe 3.0 x 4 (RAID 0) and one front-panel USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port and supports quick charge (3A/5V).
G20CI is a deceptively powerful small-form-factor (SFF) gaming PC, housed in a compact 9.5-liter chassis. G20CI can be specified with up to the latest 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz processor, and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics with 8GB GDDR5 VRAM for extreme gaming performance and exceptional in-game visuals. It also features full Microsoft DirectX® 12 support. It also features a new USB 3.1 Gen 2 port with a reversible USB Type-C connector.
GD30 features an up to 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics for unrivalled performance. The latest ASUS Aegis III software enables gamers to monitor system performance, as well as tune and control other system parameters.
GR8 II is the smallest gaming PC built for VR, and has the most advanced graphics in its class — offering full-on performance with a desktop-grade ASUS-customized NVIDIA GeForce 1060 GPU, 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, and 32GB DDR4 memory. GR8 II can be specified with blisteringly-fast M.2 PCIe SSDs and a 2.5-inch SSD/HDD storage for both increasing game boot-up speeds and hosting a large game library.
Gaming motherboards
Based on the latest Intel Z270 chipset and ready for the new extreme-performance 7th Generation Intel Core (‘Kaby Lake’) processors, ROG and ROG Strix gaming motherboards are packed with world-leading innovations and ROG-exclusive technologies to deliver epic performance in for all gamers. The ROG lineup includes Extreme, redefined for water-cooling veterans and gamers who demand cutting-edge technologies, Formula for performance-hungry gamers and modders that want to dip their toes into custom water-cooling, and Hero for everyday gaming brilliance, The new additions are Code, a stylish motherboard made for those who love to mod, and Apex, a high-end performance-driven motherboard to appeal to power-user overclockers and gaming enthusiasts.
Gaming peripherals
ROG Strix Magnus is an all-new gaming microphone with three studio-grade condenser capsules for enhanced clarity and sensitivity — and the very first mic from ROG.
ROG Gladius II is an optical gaming mouse optimized for FPS games, with customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting and durable 50-million click Omron switches.
ROG Strix Evolve is an innovative mouse featuring a changeable-shape design and Aura Sync RGB lighting.
ROG Strix Impact is a lightweight and ergonomically-designed ambidextrous mouse
GX970 is a wired gaming mouse featuring a detachable side panel for optimized button layouts in different gaming scenarios.
Gaming accessories
Asus also launched the Shuttle 3 Backpack and ROG Premium Backpack, making it easier to carry your laptop and other gadgets.
