PHILIPPINES – Premiere Gaming brand, ASUS Republic of Gamers, has participated in Davao’s largest tech event in the annual Mindanao Cyber Expo (MCE). The three day event held last July 31 up to August 2, boasted successive talks and seminars about the latest technology while piquing the interest of passersby with inviting booths from a number of IT companies. ASUS Republic of Gamers invited gamers and tech enthusiasts to their booth to try and test their wide-range of gaming equipment and activities.
The event started with the presentation by introducing what is ROG all about followed by ROG system current product line ups: Asus ROG G20, G501 and G551. Asus Republic of Gamers also came up the most awaited contest called “Play It Cool” Dota 2 Gaming Marathon that matches the ROG theme for this year. All participant Gamers had the ch ance to win a ZenFone 2 64GB, also support the 2015 ASUS ROG The International DOTA 2 that was held in Seattle USA.
Also on display were ASUS graphics cards such as the ASUS Strix GTX 970 DirectCU II OC and Strix Gaming Peripherals. Among the products that ASUS introduced is the ROG G501 and G551 the gaming laptops that features the latest GTX960M.
G501 is powered by the 4th-generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and the new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M graphics for an unrivalled gaming experience. This impressive power is supported by ASUS-exclusive Hyper Cool technology with dual independent fans, delivering smooth, stable performance for both gaming and professional content creation. Not to mention it is ASUS’ thinnest gaming notebook available in the market today. Along with G501 is the G551 that also features GTX960M and 16GB of on-board RAM for gaming and multi-tasking.
In addition, G501 and G551 has a 15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) to treat users to incredibly detailed visuals and lifelike colors.
The G20 is a compact gaming desktop, a stylish gaming PC designed to dominate the small-form-factor gaming desktop segment. The G20 features a compact 12.5-liter case and is powered by a 4th-generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor matched with an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 745 graphics card for unstoppable gaming and home entertainment. ROG G20 delivers incredible energy efficiency as well, drawing just 10W in Eco Energy mode. On the outside, G20 sports a bold and distinctively-ROG design, with a matte-black finish, aggressive lines, Mayan-inspired markings, and customizable lighting effects. ROG G20 has already received critical acclaim, winning the Best Choice of the Year and Golden Awards at Computex 2014.
Strix Peripherals
Committed in delivering high-quality products, ASUS has come up with the Strix series of gaming peripherals to complement formidable hardware and help gamers in their gaming. With meticulous attention to convenience and user-friendliness, Strix peripherals offer an ideal solution to further one’s gaming experience.
Part of the Strix family is the Strix Claw, a gaming mouse designed for all grip types, ensuring comfort and control during long gaming-binges. If one requires a more dependable and open mechanical keyboard, the Strix Tactic Pro is the keyboard to go as it features multiple macro keys handily located on its three sides and has an appealing orange backlighting. Both devices can be mobile as they can store commands designated to them via their respective Strix software. Lastly, the Strix Glide mousepads are for those who are after durability coupled with precision or speed.
ASUS Strix Graphics Cards
ASUS Graphics cards are products of quality engineering executed with quality components. With new technologies ASUS graphics cards stand as the best answer for gamers, enthusiasts, and professionals, looking for a reliable and powerful visual machine.
Strix graphics cards feature a combination of both power and silence as it can run efficiently without the need to whir its fans. In tandem with the DirectCU III cooling solution, Strix graphics cards achieve a careful balance between speed, noise, and temperature.
ASUS Auto-Extreme , a new technology incorporated in the manufacturing of ASUS graphics cards, is an industry-first as the overall process is 100% automated. The process also improves the integrity of the cards as it reduces strain and makes use of aero-space grade Super Alloy Power II components.
Availability & Pricing
ASUS ROG G501, G551 and G20 are now available in all ASUS Authorized Re-Sellers nationwide.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| ASUS ROG G501 | Php59,995 |
| ASUS ROG G551 | Php69,995 |
| ASUS ROG G20 | Php63,995 |
| Strix Claw | PhP2,650 |
| Strix Tactic Pro | Php5,270 |
| Strix Glide (Control/Speed) | PhP780 |
| ASUS Strix GTX 960 DCU2 OC | Php31,200 |
| ASUS Strix GTX 970 DCU2 OC | Php19,820 |
| ASUS Strix GTX 980 DCU2 OC | PhP10,960 |
ASUS G551 Technical Specifications
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ |
| Operating System | WIN8.1 |
| Memory | DDR3L 1600 MHz 16GB |
| X`Display | 15.6” AG FHD IPS LED backlight (1920 x 1080) |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM |
| Storage | SATA 1TB 7200RPM 2.5′ HDD |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super-Multi / Blu-ray read |
| Camera | Built-in HD camera and array mic |
| Dimension and Weight | 38.2(W) x 25.5(D) x 3.2(H) cm, 2.7 Kg (for 6-cell Battery) |
ASUS G501 Technical Specifications
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ |
| Operating System | WIN8.1 |
| Memory | DDR3L 1600 MHz 12GB |
| X`Display | 15.6” AG FHD IPS LED backlight (1920 x 1080) |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM |
| Storage | SATA 1TB 7200RPM 2.5′ HDD |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super-Multi / Blu-ray read |
| Camera | Built-in HD camera and array mic |
| Dimension and Weight | 383 Wx255 Dx20,6 H mm (Non-touch) / 2,06kg (est.) |
ASUS G20 Technical Specifications
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-4790HQ |
| Operating System | WIN8.1 |
| Memory | DDR3L 1600 MHz 16GB |
| Weight and Dimension | 104x340x358mm / 6.38KG/10.77kg. |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 745 |
| Storage | SATA 1TB 7200RPM 2.5′ HDD |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super-Multi / Blu-ray read |
| Front IO Port | USB 3.0 x 2 Mic Port x 1 Earphone port x 1 |
