Computex is on from the 2nd to the 6th of June in Taipei, Taiwan.   There is sooooo much to see, here is an overview of what you would expect to see there fellow gamers.  Stay tuned for more details!

ROG Hog Case Mod

ROG Maximus Command LEGO Mod

TUF Rockcrawler X99 Case Mod

TUF Immortal Case Mod

ASUS Project Unity 

ASUS Deluxe Loveliness

G20 Compact Gaming Desktop

GR6 Ultra-Compact Gaming Desktop

G11CB Gaming Desktop

G751 with G-Sync

ROG Curved 34" G-Sync Gaming Monitor

ROG PG279Q and PG27AQ Gaming Monitors

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ASUS MG278Q and MG279Q Gaming Monitors

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4K G-Sync Monitors in Surround Powered by Dream Machine

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Strix GTX 980 Ti Graphics Card

Strix Sound Cards

ROG Claymore Gaming Keyboard

ROG Spatha Gaming Mouse 

OC Panel II

NVMe Support for All NVMe Storage Options

Wide Range of USB 3.1 Solutions

ROG Certified Products

Dream Gaming Machine

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Strix GTX 980Ti

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Strix GTX 980 Ti had a makeover, and it sure looks menacing.   This time round, there are 2816 CUDA cores with 6GB DDR5 RAM, on top of that (literally) is the new DirectCU III cooling system including super-fat 10mm heatpipes, and not two but three fans!  The fans are of a new patented blade design to increase pressure, but when not needed there is still the 0dB feature for silent operation.  

GPU Tweak also had a makeover, now GPU Tweak II has a brand new intuitive UI,  Game Booster to free up system resources with a single click to maximize your framerate and benchmark scores.  Plus you get a 1 year FREE XSplit Premium License worth US$99!

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EK, BitsPower and Thermaltake have made water-cooling blocks especially for this stupendous card.

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The brushed-metal backplate remains but a new addition is the GPU Fortifier, there is a fair amount of pressure around the GPU since hefty heatpipes are secured firmly onto it, the Fortifier will keep the PCB from bending.

Strix GTX 980 Ti is made using a new manufacturing process called Auto-Extreme Technology, the entire process is completely automated for extreme consistency and reliability.  All sharp ends of pins are now removed to make the PCB completely smooth.

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Strix RAID DLX

Why get a discrete sound card nowadays?  For starters, how about industry-leading 124dB SNR (signal to noise ratio) 7.1 surround sound?  192kHz/24Bit quality perhaps? Intergrated headphone amp, onboard op-amp and RAID mode are also included to sweeten the deal.   

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Strix RAID PRO

Both RAID DLX and PRO come with the Audio Station, allowing you to select the output, have quick-access to volume control, and provides RAID mode so you can adjust the sound exactly to your liking, and get an edge when gaming.

Strix SOAR

Instead of quick-access to the Audio Station, Strix SOAR holds its own and has been well-compensated with Sonic Studio software which gives you full control over the sound options, including Strix Command to eliminate noise, Sonic Radar to help you pinpoint enemies and much more. 

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ASUS earned seven more awards, this time at European Hardware Awards 2015!  Each product selected was chosen by a panel of technology sites which represent all of the major countries across Europe.  There is an annual selection of the best products available in Europe.

The seven ASUS products which received the prestigious award included two from ASUS ROG:

1. The Best Mini ITX Motherboard award went to ROG Maximus VII Impact.

2. In the Best Mini-PC/Barebone category, ROG GR8 ultra-compact gaming PC took home the crown. 

And the five from ASUS are:

1. Best ATX Motherboard for X99-Deluxe motherboard.

2. Best NVIDIA-Based Graphics Card for Strix GTX 980.

3. Best Sound Card for Essence STX II.

4. Best Monitor for PB279Q 4K/UHD monitor.

5. Best Router for ASUS RT-AC87U.

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Related articles:

1. ASUS Wins Six Hardware.Info 2014 Awards
2. ASUS Hardware Wins Several Best of 2014 Awards
3. ASUS Wins Ten 2015 iF Design Awards; Three For ROG Gaming Products

The Round2 of the Formula is now on! Prepare your gear and try to overclock your system to win great kudos and prizes. 

Formula Vs Extreme

The ROG OC Showdown competitions are divided into two series: Extreme and Formula.  The Formula one is exclusively for people starting out with overclocking, and are limited to air and water cooling. Elite and Extreme Leagues of HWBOT aren't allowed to compete in the Formula Series to make the competition exciting and fair. 

Experience Competitive Overclocking

Never tried overclocking before with an ASUS Motherboard, or competitive overclocking?  In ROG OC Showdown Formula Series - Round 2,  you get a chance to make your mark, have loads of fun, and win some great prizes! 

Partners of the competition are Intel, Enermax and HyperX. Competition is organized with HWBOT on the oc-esports website. 

All participants get a chance to win in the lucky draw, including five goodies packs each consisting of an ROG OC Showdown t-shirt, a HyperX Fury 32GB USB key, an Enermax foldable headset and an Ultrabox drive dock. 

To join, it's Eeeeasy! 

Round 2 of the Formula Series is divided in 3 stages: XTU, GPUPi for CPU - 1B and HWBOT Prime.  To join you can use any ASUS Motherboard, no limitation on the model and it's open to everyone worldwide!  

Quick guide to XTU

1. Download XTU (Intel Xtreme Tuning utility) benchmark .
2. Install the program and reboot your system.
3. Open XTU and click "Run" on the benchmarking area.
4. Click on the Compare Online button and you will be redirected to the HWBOT website.
5. Click on "Competing" and fill in your information.
6. Take a picture of your rig and click "Submit". 
7. A pop-up windows will appears with the competitions you can enter with your score. Click on "ROG OC Showdown Formula Series - Round 2".
8. Check your ranking!  (May require a little time to verify and update.)

You can also watch the video on "How to submit with Intel XTU at HWBOT" for more info. 

Good luck to everyone! 

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Shiny-white armor is not exclusive to flagship components.  If you thought you needed deep pockets to have a themed build and join the SLI club, ASUS GTX 960 Turbo begs to differ.  For those of you looking to add a high-powered HTPC in the living room or create a compact mod, this runs cool, quiet, and goes equally well with either a black & red setup or a black & white setup.

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Inside the outer box contains the usual classy ASUS box you can add to the collection you have accumulated over the years.  Apart from the ASUS GTX 960 Turbo sitting snugly in its protective foam, you will find a user’s guide, and a software disc containing the driver and GPU Tweak.

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Inspired by body armor and beetles, ASUS GTX 960 Turbo uses a wing-shaped curve design on the cover to symbolize protection and strength.  

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As the successor to the GTX 760, the ASUS GTX 960 Turbo packs the super power-efficient Maxwell processor architecture, but utilizes the new GM206 GPU built on the 28nm process which is the first to feature HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding), rather than the GM204 found in its big brothers; GTX 970 and GTX 980. The ASUS GTX 960 Turbo packs 1024 CUDA cores, 16 streaming multiprocessors, 32 ROP units and 64 texture units. With a 1,190MHz factory-overclocked GPU base clock (+5.6% from 1,127MHz) and a 1,253MHz GPU boost clock (+6.3% from 1,178MHz) in OC mode. It is fitted with 2 GB of high-speed 7GHz (effective) GDDR5 video memory with a 128-bit bus; which is balanced given Nvidia Maxwell’s highly efficient use of memory bandwidth.

The dual-slot card is packing a dual-link DVI port, an HDMI 2.0 port, and opting for a trio of DisplayPort 1.2 ports.

An exclusive Dual-Intake Blower design increases dissipation area by 10%, allowing the card to run 10% cooler than reference.  The larger 75mm blower is similar to the one used in the Titan X (65mm). The design was made especially to run in SLI (multiple GPUs) where airflow is lacking between the cards. 

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 If you take off the cooler, you will find a 5-phase Super Alloy Power design including: Super Alloy Chokes to decrease buzzing, Super Alloy MOS for 30% higher voltage threshold to overclock even further, Super Alloy Capacitors improves overall stability and longevity (by up to two and a half times!) compared to traditional capacitors.  On the back of the card there are dedicated SAP CAPs to maximize overclocking headroom.

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ASUS GTX 960 Turbo uses a single 6-pin power connector, providing cleaner cable management, and has a convenient connection indicator LED to let you quickly see if the power cable is plugged in properly.

GPU Tweak also includes a customized version of the XSplit Gamecaster streaming tool and a free one-year free XSplit Premium license (worth US$99.95). XSplit Gamecaster lets you record and share on-screen action over the internet in real time, so you can relive your glories and share them with your friends.  The ASUS customized version incorporates exclusive features such as In-Game GPU Monitor and GPU Tweak Profiles.

In search for a new look, SLI goodness and a bargain? ASUS GTX 960 Turbo has you covered.

ASUS announces the release of the Strix 980 Ti, it's a model that incorporates the next generation DirectCU III technology which features 220% larger cooling surface area for better heat dissipation and runs 30% cooler when compared to reference. This card is powered by a Maxwell GM200 GPU (same as Titan X), has 2816 CUDA cores and comes factory-overclocked with the GPU base clock up to 1216MHz (up from 1000MHz), the GPU boost clock up to 1317MHz in OC mode (up from 1075MHz), and the 6GB of GDDR5 memory operating at 7200MHz (effective) on the 384bit memory bus (256bit on the GTX 980).

If silence is something of importance to you then you'll find the Strix GTX 980 Ti to be even more intriguing than it already is.  First to incorporate DirectCU III, Strix GTX 980 Ti ups the ante now with three uniquely designed fans, and features Wing-blade 0dB Fan Technology exclusive to ASUS. The new and improved technology helps increase air pressure on the fans by 105%, ensuring that hot air is quickly and effectively moved through the fins of the heat sink. Since the card is so effectively cooled, the fans on the card will not spin up unless the card reaches 65°C or higher, allowing for absolute 0dB silence when it's below that.

ASUS video cards are manufactured through our industry-first 100% automated production process or what is better known as ASUS Auto-Extreme technology. The technology allows ASUS video cards to be flux-free to prevent any possibility of failure due to oxidation and also features the use of Super Alloy II components, offering the most reliable and highest quality video cards in the industry. For over 20 years ASUS has been at the forefront of researching and developing new technologies for video cards, you can read more about the history and milestone achievements on our 20th Anniversary website. 

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Here are some pictures taken from Computex 2015:

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Hot from the stove, we present you with the Strix GTX 980 Ti! Measuring 305 mm long, 152.2 mm in height, and 39.8 mm wide, the Strix GTX 980 Ti is a true champ that packs a heck of a punch! For those of you who haven't had the chance to check out this card in person at a local store or seen it at our booth during Computex 2015, this unboxing article will get you as close as feeling like it's in your hands. 

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When you pull the card out of the box, you'll find yourself wanting to feel out the surface of the card and run your fingers along the cool and smooth looking heat pipes. The shroud is made up of three colors: black, silver, and metallic-red, both the silver and red have a very smooth metal-like feel to it, while the black has a rugged texture. Overall whether you're sporting a dark or light color themed build, it doesn't matter, the all new redesigned Strix GTX 980 Ti will look great in almost any build.

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Inside the box you'll find the installation DVD with the GPU Tweak II software and drivers, a 2 x 6-pin to 8-pin power adapter, Strix product catalog, user's manual, and a super hip Strix sticker you can slap on your case.

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The card comes factory overclocked with a base clock of 1216MHz (up from 1000MHz), GPU boost clock up to 1317MHz (up from 1075MHz), and 6GB of GDDR5 memory (4GB on GTX 980) clocked up to an effective memory clock of 7200MHz (up from 7000MHz) running on the 384-bit memory bus (256-bit on GTX 980). Just to give you a good idea how the performance stacks up against the reference version, the card was benched in Witcher 3 and got a 24% boost in FPS (frames-per-second) compared with the reference version, now that's screaming fast!

The GPU on the card is a modified GM200 A1 chip (the same silicon used to power the Titan X) based on the Maxwell architecture, it comes packed with 2816 CUDA cores (2048 on the GTX 980), 176 texture mapping units (128 on the GTX 980), 96 render output units (64 on the GTX 980), and 8 billion transistors. Since the GTX 980 Ti has such similar specifications to the Titan X, it actually has the same TDP (Thermal Design Power) as the Titan X which is 250 Watts, this is remarkable efficiency when you factor in the performance. 

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On the card you'll find all the latest connections required to get your setup up and running whether single or multi-display, those include: one Dual-Link DVI, one HDMI 2.0, and three DisplayPort 1.2, so in total you can configure up to four monitors to run at the same time (three in 4K).

On the top right edge of the card you'll find two 8-pin power connectors with LEDs indicating if cables are connected properly.  A red glowing Strix logo with pulsating effects definitely adds style points to your build!

The all-new DirectCU III technology and Triple Wing-Blade 0dB Fan design sets the card apart from others, allowing the card to run 30% cooler and three times more silent than the reference model.  The three uniquely designed high air pressure (5% increase in air pressure) fans are so quiet even when in full throttle, and when you're using the card for light gaming or normal computer tasks you won't hear them at all, as the fans automatically shut off unless the card reaches 65°C or higher. What makes DirectCU III technology so efficient is the design of the heat sink; five large heat-pipes make direct contact with the GPU to help transfer a high volume of heat away from the GPU, two of which are super-fat at 10mm thick and one transfers heat all the way to the farthest end to disperse heat evenly for ultimate efficiency. The cooling surface area of the entire heat sink is 220% larger than the reference card heat sink, which enables superb passive cooling capabilities for less power draw and quieter gaming.

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ASUS Auto-Extreme technology is an exclusive automated production process only found on ASUS video cards, Strix GTX 980 Ti puts the technology on full display!  No longer will you worry about accidentally hurting your hands from sharp edges on the video card, as you will no longer find any sharp solder joints on the PCB of any ASUS video cards, all you'll find is a surface of sweet, sweet smoothness.  All ASUS video cards are now flux-free, meaning that you'll never have to worry about oxidation issues, dust build up, or solder points degrading over time. The Strix GTX 980 Ti also features a superior 12+2-phase power design compared to the 8+2 phase power design found on the reference version.  If you think that's all the new tech you're going to get, think again; New Super Alloy Power II components are utilized especially for the AUTO-EXTREME technology process which enhance power efficiency, reduces power loss, lowers temperatures of components, decreases electrical buzzing under load, and improves overclocking capability.  These components are now cooled by the DirectCU III heatsink as opposed to a separate smaller heatsink, making the package simplified and cooled by fans!

Strix GTX 980 Ti comes fortified with a high-quality aluminum backplate which prevents the card from warping due to accidental physical force while also helping to dissipate heat.  A new fortifier dedicated to the GPU is now used since there is much pressure on it (so heat transfers as efficient as possible), everything about this card screams quality.

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The GPU Tweak II software is new and redesigned, the new intuitive user interface allows for easier overclocking for first-time overclockers but also retains the same advanced settings for experienced overclockers. Another awesome perk that comes bundled with GPU Tweak II is a 1 year license for XSplit Gamecaster ($99 USD value), allowing gamers to easily stream or record gameplay through a convenient in-game overlay.

The new Strix R9 Fury graphics card with a new Fiji GPU reinforced using a new GPU fortifier, new High Bandwidth Memory technology, new Super Alloy Power II components built using the new ASUS AUTO-EXTREME technology process, cooled by the new DirectCU III air-cooler incorporating the new triple patented Wing-Blade 0dB fan design, is packaged with all-new Strix colors and styling, and features a new pulsating Strix logo.  That's a lot of new stuff!   What else is new?  Oh, and there is the new GPU Tweak II software with a new user interface.  

Built on AMD's GCN 1.2 (Graphics Core Next) architecture, the new Fiji series of GPUs based on a 28nm fabrication node have 3,584 shader processors, 224 texture units, 64 ROPs and the core clock factory-overclocked to run at up to 1000MHz (1020MHz in OC mode).  Instead of using GDDR video memory, R9 Fury is the first to use 4GB of on-chip HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) operating at 500MHz on a whopping 4,096-bit memory bus.   Having the HBM graphics memory so close to the GPU, the shorter bus means lower latency and improved efficiency.    The power efficiency of this card has been dramatically improved since the previous generations.  All this is fed by ASUS exclusive DIGI+ VRM with a 12-phase power design, and to ensure reliability, quality, quiet operation and overclocking fun Super Alloy Power II components are featured.  The manufacturing process has taken a quantum leap with 100% automated ASUS AUTO-EXTREME technology, it's environmentally-friendly and you get consistently better-quality products, plus the sharp pins on the back of the PCB are gone!  That's a difference you can immediately see and feel.

The new Direct CU III air-cooler features triple patented Wing-Blade fans for increased air pressure for 30% cooler performance while being up to three times quieter.  0dB technology is back so that you can do casual gaming or work with silent operation from the Strix R9 Fury.

Also featured is GPU-Tweak II which now has a new gamer-friendly interface, and of course seasoned overclockers still have access to advanced controls.  An exciting new feature is the Gaming Booster feature, with one click you can maximize you gaming frame rates and benchmark scores by freeing up all available resources possible.  The 1-year Free XSplit Premium License worth US$99 is still available.

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Strix R9 390X is the successor to the 290X.  This supercharged card is packing more power at the same time more efficiency, and comes with a generous 8GB of GDDR5 memory for the people who crave high-quality textures on their glorious high-resolution displays.   If you're looking for extreme performance at the great price, this can hang with the big boys and give them a run for their money.  People talk about bang for your buck, it would be apt to say in this case (or whatever case you may have) BOOM for your buck.

Inside the boxes you’ll find the installation DVD, a 2 x 6-pin to 8-pin power adapter, a setup guide, a Strix sticker to add to your collection, and of course the STRIX R9 390X video card.

At the core, the Strix R9 390X is powered by a 28nm Grenada GPU based on the GCN 1.1 architecture.  Core GPU specs include 2,816 stream processors, 176 texture units and 64 ROPs.  Out of the box, the core clock speed has been factory-overclocked to 1070MHz, and with a click of the button in the bundled GPU Tweak II software; OC mode makes the card reach 1090MHz with ease.   Featuring more memory (8GB of GDDR5) operating at 6GHz (effective) running on the huge 512-bit memory bus, and high memory bandwidth (384GBps), it's built to pushing high-quality textures onto high-resolution displays.  To play its strength, having a couple in CrossFire would be amazing.  As a single card, Strix R9 390X is already 10% faster than a reference R9 290X, and 5.5% faster than a reference R9 380X. 

The GPU and memory are powered by DIGI+ VRM with an 8-phase power delivery design  incorporates new aerospace-grade Super Alloy Power II components.  The use of these premium components including MOSFETs, capacitors and chokes provide you with not only longer lifespan, you also get lower temperatures and 15% better efficiency for 30% better overclocking capabilities and less noise.

Strix R9 390X comes in a new package, in sync with Strix GTX 980 Ti and Strix R9 Fury.  Now in black, red and silver with sleeker lines and monster heatpipes resembling mufflers on cruiser motorcycles.   A pulsating Strix owl logo is the finishing touch for people who want to mod without modding.

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DirectCU III with triple Wing-Blade 0dB fans and 10mm heatpipes is a major upgrade, in addition to increased air pressure from the patented fan design, the third fan provides even more cooling than before.  While there is an extra fan, 0dB fan technology makes sure the fans turn on only when you need them for total silence.  You can see another design improvement as the Super Alloy Power II MOSFETs are now also cooled by the main air-cooler, which can be actively cooled by fans as opposed to a separate smaller heatsink.   These 10mm heatpipes are the thickest available today, they transfer heat more efficiently to disperse heat evenly - right to the end of the card!  DirectCU III makes the card 22% cooler and three times quieter than reference!

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The brushed-metal backplate fortifies the PCB while helping to disperse heat and making the card sexy.

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When you run your fingers over the back of the PCB you will certainly feel like something is missing, no, components are not missing but the pins.  And if you look closely, you will also notice the flux is gone.  Without pins and flux, the card is much easier to handle, soldered joints last longer and dust buildup is greatly reduced.  All this is achieved by AUTO-EXTREME technology, it's a new manufacturing process that is 100% automated!  Each card manufactured is consistently of the highest quality, better for overclocking stability.  Harsh chemicals are no longer necessary and power consumption is halved, leading to a more environmentally-friendly process.

For connectivity, there is a DVI-D port , an HDMI port, and a trio of DisplayPort 1.2 ports.  The dual-slot card is powered by a six-pin and an eight-pin connector, both of which feature indicators to show secure connection.

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GPU Tweak II is bundled to help overclockers reach the cards' potential, now with a new gamer-friendly interface while advanced controls remain.  If you want to squeezing out every bit of performance out of your system for either more frames per second or get the highest benchmark scores possible, one click in Gaming Booster will free up all available resources by tweaking visual effects settings, system services and memory defragmentation in Windows.   GPU Tweak II comes with a 1-year license for XSplit Gamecaster ($99 USD value), allowing you to easily stream or record gameplay through a convenient in-game overlay.

A world record has fallen and 16 global first places are set!  Breaking a record is no easy feat as anyone who has tried would tell you, check out the sheer number of new records which were achieved by the ASUS Rampage V Extreme and Strix GTX 980 Ti combo!

A total of 16 global first place records and a new world record were set, a clear-cut statement that proves that the Rampage V Extreme and Strix GTX 980 Ti are the ultimate combo for true computing performance. Two world-class overclockers from Germany (der8auer and Dancop) share the honors, with der8auer accomplishing seven global first place records, and Dancop setting a new world record for 3DMark Fire Strike in 4-way SLI and nine other global first place records.

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Check out the detailed benchmark results in the links below!

2D benchmarks by der8auer

Cinebench R11.5 x8

Cinebench R15 x8 

Geekbench3 x8

GPUPi for CPU 1B x8

HWBOT Prime x8

wPrime 32M

wPrime 1024M

3D benchmarks by Dancop

3DMark 11 Performance 1xGPU

3DMark 11 Performance 2xGPU

3DMark Fire Strike 1xGPU

3DMark Fire Strike 2xGPU

3DMark Fire Strike 4xGPU

3DMark Fire Strike Extreme 1xGPU

3DMark Fire Strike Extreme 2xGPU

3DMark Vantage Performance 1xGPU

3DMark Vantage Performance 2xGPU

Catzilla 720P 1xGPU

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Over three decades, the Metal Gear Solid franchise has taken us on tactical espionage missions around the world.   The most recent release was Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes which served as the prologue to Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.  The new installment is bigger and better in every way, so  if you had a taste of Ground Zeroes, you know this is going to be epic!  Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is due to be released on September 1st!

To be one of the first to own a copy of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, ROG is giving you a chance to win!  All you have to do is answer a few questions about the Strix GTX 980 Ti and ROG Swift PG278Q, you have until August 6th to enter so what are you waiting for?!  Just do it!  Enter here.

Over three decades, the Metal Gear Solid franchise has taken us on tactical espionage missions around the world.   The most recent release was Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes which served as the prologue to Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.  The new installment is bigger and better in every way, so  if you had a taste of Ground Zeroes, you know this is going to be epic!  Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is due to be released on September 1st!

To be one of the first to own a copy of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, there's no need to win, just get the game free with every purchase!  With the purchase of either an ASUS GTX 980 Ti, 980, 970 or 960, you can get a copy for free!

Promotion runs from July 23rd to September 1st so you better hurry!  Click here for more info, terms and conditions apply.

The new Strix R9 Fury graphics card is here to kick ass for those who want to go beyond 1080p, but still want change in their pockets.  There are new innovations and significant upgrades all over, including the Fiji GPU, a GPU fortifier, HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) technology, Super Alloy Power II components built using the new ASUS AUTO-EXTREME technology process, DirectCU III air-cooler incorporating triple patented Wing-Blade 0dB fans,  new Strix colors and styling, pulsating Strix logo, and GPU Tweak II software.  There is a lot to be excited about!

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Upon opening the box and taking a whiff of that new card smell, you may be confused for a split second and wonder why there is a red and black card sitting in there, and why there are three fans now.  It's no mistake, this is the new look of Strix.  Included in the box are the installation DVD, a 2 x 6-pin to 8-pin power adapter, a setup guide (not that you need it, but just in case), a Strix sticker to put over anything else you have which isn't Strix, and the Strix R9 Fury graphics card snug in the protective foam, waiting to be ravaged, and then used to unleash fury in games and benchmarks.

The new DirectCU III air-cooler got a complete makeover and now features triple patented Wing-Blade fans for increased air pressure and 30% cooler performance, while being up to three times quieter.    

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Built on AMD’s GCN 1.2 (Graphics Core Next) architecture, the new Fiji series of GPUs based on a 28nm fabrication node have 3,584 shader processors, 224 texture units, 64 ROPs and the core clock factory-overclocked to run at up to 1000MHz (1020MHz in OC mode). Instead of using GDDR video memory, R9 Fury is the first to use 4GB of on-chip HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) operating at 500MHz on a whopping 4,096-bit memory bus ( you can see the four of them right next to the GPU). Having the HBM graphics memory so close to the GPU, the shorter bus means lower latency and up to 60% improved efficiency.   Although HBM operates at lower clock frequencies compared to GDDR5, note that the memory bus is 4,096 bit wide! (384-bit on the GTX 980Ti)  This is a different approach and it makes things very interesting, as this is designed to perform at very high resolutions and benchmarks show that this really shines in WQHD or 4K resolutions, you can expect around 10-15% more performance.  Compared to a reference GTX 980 this is 10% faster for 3DMark: FireStrike running in 4K!  

Running a pair in CrossFire will surely get your blood-pumping, while looking great in your system (bridge not needed).

Strix R9 Fury employs DIGI+ VRM with a 12-phase power design to power the new GPU, using new Super Alloy Power II components consisting of Super Alloy Power II Capacitors for two and a half times the lifespan, Super Alloy Power II MOSFETs for less heat and more power efficiency, and Super Alloy Power II Chokes to reduce buzzing noise.  The result is a card that is three times quieter, 30% more stable, 15% more power efficient and possesses more overclocking headroom.

While the third fan provides even more cooling than before, 0dB technology is back so that you can do casual gaming or work with silent operation from the Strix R9 Fury.

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These 10mm heatpipes are the thickest available today, these transfer heat more efficiently to disperse heat evenly - right to the end of the heatsink!   A new pulsing Strix logo can be seen through transparent side-panels.

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The surface area is 120% larger for heat dissipation.  You can see another design improvement as the Super Alloy Power II MOSFETs are now also cooled by the main air-cooler, which can be actively cooled by fans as opposed to using a separate smaller heatsink.

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The dual-slot card comes with a DVI-D port, an HDMI port and three Displayport 1.2 ports.  It measures 30cm (long) X 13.7cm (tall) X 4cm (thick).

The gorgeous brushed-metal backplate is back but this time it's got a friend, a dedicated GPU Fortifier is now able to help fortify the GPU area since the air-cooler puts considerable pressure on that area to ensure good contact and therefore better heat dissipation.  This configuration also improves air flow to the PCB.

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The manufacturing process has taken a quantum leap with 100% automated ASUS AUTO-EXTREME technology.  If you look closely, you will notice the flux and sharp pins have miraculously vanished, this makes the cards with chunky coolers much easier to handle and the solder joints last long while reducing dust buildup.  Super Alloy Power II components were specifically designed to accommodate the new manufacturing process using ASUS AUTO-EXTREME technology.  When the process is 100% automated, perfect cards are produced every time, making each card consistently better and more overclockable.  50% less power consumption and eliminating the use of harsh chemicals during production is paving the way for truly environmentally-friendly manufacturing.

The power efficiency of this card has been dramatically improved since the previous generations.  The card requires an 8-pin and a 6-pin connector for power.  LED indicators help you to distinguish whether or not the connectors are plugged in properly, red for "Fail, try again" (obviously) and white for "Good work buddy, all systems are go!"  

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Also featured is GPU-Tweak II which now has a new gamer-friendly interface, and of course seasoned overclockers still have access to advanced controls. An exciting new feature is the Gaming Booster feature; with one click you can maximize you gaming frame rates and benchmark scores by freeing up all available resources possible, this is achieved by automatically tweaking visual effects, system services and system memory degragmentation in Windows. The 1-year Free XSplit Premium License worth US$99 is still available.

Eager to upgrade your fleet for World of Warships?  ASUS is giving you free in-game items such as battle cruisers, destroyers and upgrades to a premium account!  All the new Z170 motherboards and select graphics cards are included, see what other products are applicable here!

From the 5th to the 9th of August, 2015, visitors at gamescom 2015 in Cologne, Germany got to experience upcoming EA (Electronic Arts) games running on powerful gaming PCs provided by ASUS and ROG.  ASUS was the official PC gaming hardware partner for EA.  Featured at the EA booth include ASUS ROG motherboards and laptops, Strix graphics cards, accessories and monitors.  In total, there were 250 ASUS, ROG and Strix powered PC builds!

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“These gaming PCs give us the performance we need to showcase the breathtaking visuals of upcoming EA titles like FIFA 16 and Need for Speed in amazing detail.” said Jens Kosche, Country Manager Germany and Austria, EA.

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All the PC builds were built by ASUS and gaming SI partner CSL Computer, and featured components like the ROG Maximus VII Ranger and Crosshair V Formula-Z motherboards, plus ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 960 and Strix R9 390X graphics cards. The PCs were connected to ASUS PB328Q and VG248QE monitors. Other ASUS Strix accessories, including the Strix 2.0 headset, Strix Claw mouse and Strix Tactic Pro keyboards were also used at the EA booth.

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Visitors at the EA booth got to test out upcoming EA games FIFA 16, Mirrors Edge Catalyst, Star Wars: Battlefront, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2, Unravel, and Need for Speed.

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Just for answering a few easy questions about the Strix GTX 980Ti graphics card and ROG Swift PG278Q monitor, 30 random people with perfect scores were picked to receive games codes for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.A big shout out to everyone who participated!  And congratulations to these 30 winners!  (For your privacy, '*' was inserted over characters)

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If you think one of these is you, please message us at ASUS ROG Global on Facebook and provide your:

1. Full name

2. Country

3. Full email used to enter the competition

4. Facebook name

Please allow a few days for processing, thank you!

(Please do not message us if your email is not on this list, thank you.)

Stefan Blass showed some class at gamescom, here are some delectable pictures of his ROG mean machine on display:

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Here are the specs:

CPU: Core i7-6700K

Motherboard: ROG Maximus VIII Hero

Graphics card: 2 x ASUS ROG Poseidon  GTX 980 Ti

Memory: 4 x KLEVV DDR4

PSU: Seasonic 1200 Watt

SSD: Kingston HyperX SSD

Case: Phobya WaCoolT Cube 1

Watercooling: Phobya

More pictures from gamescom:

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At gamescom, people were blown away by many upcoming game titles and gaming hardware such as this classy mod by Stefan Blass.

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Specs

CPU: Core i7-6700K

Motherboard: ASUS Z170-DELUXE

Graphics card: 1 x ASUS ROG Poseidon GTX 980 Ti

Memory: 4 x KLEVV DDR4-memory

PSU: Be Quite

SSD: Kingston HyperX SSD

Case: In Win S-Frame

Watercooling: Phobya

Can't get enough? Here's more!

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If there was a "great for all" award, the Strix GTX 950 would definitely be deserving of that title.  It's a great card for any type of visual experience like movies, pictures, casual browsing, and most importantly for gaming as well.

The Strix GTX 950 features DirectCU II cooling technology with patented wing-blade fan design for ultra quiet operation. The fans on the video card remain off most the time until the temperature reaches a certain temperature where the fans need to be turned on to cool down the card, otherwise the card is absolutely silent. In general, tests show that the Strix GTX 950 will run 20% cooler and 3 times quieter when compared against reference.  The card also comes factory overclocked to an impressive core clock of 1329 MHz in gaming mode and can be increased to 1355MHz in OC mode, which showed a 11.5% gaming performance increase in The Witcher 3.

Want to further adjust the settings on the card?  The GPU Tweak II overclocking utility will allow you to tweak and use all of the exceptional overclocking headroom on the Strix GTX 950.  To make things even more interesting,  a free 14-day premium license for the XSplit Gamecaster is thrown in for those who would like to try out live game broadcasting.  To add even more value, in cooperation with Wargaming.net a 15-day World of Warships premium account and a exclusive invite code for a Diana Cruiser ship are offered.

For more in-depth details about the Strix GTX 950, simply hit the button below.

ASUS just announced an exclusive partnership with Wargaming, and is now a global gaming-hardware partner!  This means now you will receive free World of Warships in-game content, doubloons and Premium Account access the next time you purchase one of the wide range of selected ASUS gear.  You can start redeeming today, redemption period ends 20th January 2017 (available worldwide except China).

“Wargaming and ASUS share the passion for delivering state-of-the-art gaming experiences,” said Konstantin Kamenev, Business Development Director at Wargaming. “By working with ASUS to set up exclusive offers, we will provide naval combat enthusiasts with the combination of AAA gaming and AAA hardware, ensuring they can take World of Warships to the next level.”

“Epic ROG gaming gear is the perfect match for World of Warships,” said Jolene Lee, Global Marketing Director at ASUS. “This partnership combines great in-game content, slick gaming hardware, and the opportunity to participate in something exclusive.”

To receive free World of Warships in-game content, doubloons or Premium Access privileges, the purchase of qualifying ASUS or ROG gaming products include:

• All ROG Z170, TUF Z170 and ASUS Signature Z170-series motherboards
• All GeForce^® GTX^™ 750 Ti and Radeon^® R7 360 and above gaming graphics cards
• All PG, MG, VG and VX-series gaming displays
• ROG Xonar Phoebus, Strix-series, Xonar DX and Xonar U7 sound cards
• ROG GR8, ROG GR6, ROG G20CB, G11CB and G11CD gaming desktops
• ROG G751JT, ROG G751JY, GL552JX, G551JW and G551JX gaming laptops
• ASUS ROG Orion series and ASUS Echelon Forest, Echelon Navy, Cerberus, Strix Pro and Strix 2.0 gaming headsets
• Strix Claw and Strix Claw Dark Edition gaming mice, and Strix Tactic Pro gaming keyboard
• ROG Gladius and ROG Sica gaming mice

If you had just purchased one of these products, you can head to the code-redemption site here.  

You can hit the PR button below for more details, or visit the event site here.