Yesterday, AMD officially launched the B450 chipset for Ryzen. This isn't the most exciting launch in the world, as B450 shares a lot in common with both B350 and X470. However, it does provide a new option for those looking to build a low cost Ryzen PC. Now, partners are …
Read More »ASUS confirms Z390 with 19 new motherboards
Last week it was confirmed via leaks from ASRock that the upcoming eight-core CPUs from Intel will work on existing motherboards. ASUS has now also confirmed that there will be a new chipset available, dubbed Z390, and they will be releasing no less than 19 motherboards for the platform. Over …
Read More »ASUS ROG Strix X470-F Gaming Motherboard Review
ASUS ROG delivers a mid-range marvel for AMD's new X470 chipset.
Read More »European Commission fines Asus, Philips and more for antitrust violations
Back in early 2017, the European Commission began investigating several hardware companies for price fixing, including ASUS, Philips, Pioneer and Denon & Marantz. Now that investigation has come to a close, with €111 million in fines being handed down. The European Commission announced today that it has issued fines in …
Read More »Asus ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM Preview – UK Exclusive!
KitGuru gets hands-on with the brand new ROG Hero II in this UK exclusive preview
Read More »Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ 27in 4K/144Hz HDR Monitor Review
4K 144Hz is finally here in the form of the PG27UQ - is it worth £2229?
Read More »ASUS ProArt PA32UC 32in Monitor Review
It's the most colour-accurate screen we've tested - but it will set you back £2000
Read More »WIN an ASUS ROG Strix gaming laptop worth £1600! (closed)
If you've been looking at buying a new gaming laptop, here is your chance to get one for FREE by winning our competition with ASUS ROG. One lucky reader will walk away with the STRIX Scar laptop worth £1600!
Read More »Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490 (w/ i7-8550U) Review
Got a spare £1400 for a thin and light notebook? The Zenbook 3 Deluxe could be worth a look
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS ROG PSUs, liquid coolers, cases and a $5K laptop
We've already had a great deal of announcements from ASUS over the course of this week, but after visiting the ROG booth at Computex, we managed to get a few more insights into what is coming up. We covered the ASUS ROG Thor power supply announcements earlier this week. The …
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS swaps the ZenBook Pro 15’s trackpad with an IPS touchscreen
ASUS has professionals in its sights, presenting its brand new ZenBook Pro range for the productivity focused. The ZenBook Pro 15 is the first in ASUS’ new hybrid line-up, offering users a built-in secondary display in the form of a 5.5-inch touchscreen panel in place of a traditional trackpad. Its …
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS launches health-focused VivoWatch BP in an attempt to tackle hypertension
ASUS recognises that the smartwatch market is dying down a little, but its foray with wearables is far from over. Moving on from the ZenWatch 3, the company is now aiming to help the World Health Organization bring down blood pressure statistics with its new VivoWatch BP. Research has shown …
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS re-enters the power supply market with ROG Thor 1200W unit
ASUS has been an established mainboard vendor since the 90s, eventually offering tough competition in a variety of markets since, from graphics cards to routers to peripherals. Naturally, the next step for the company is to re-enter the power supply market after a lengthy break, as ASUS introduces its aptly …
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS doubles down on laptops with new Strix Hero II and Strix Scar II
Wrapping up the ROG event at Computex yesterday was the launch of two new Strix laptops, the Scar 2 and Hero 2. The former targets FPS gamers while the latter targets MOBA enthusiasts. The Strix Scar 2 comes with highlighted keys for WASD keys while the Hero 2 comes with …
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS launches the ROG Phone
Today, ASUS is launching its first ROG Gaming Phone, featuring a very slim design, metal construction, a 90Hz AMOLED HDR screen, the world's fastest Snapdragon 845 chips and 500GB of storage. It also packs in some very innovative features for desktop connectivity and dual-screen usage!
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS launches new TUF gaming line-up
We're diving straight into our Computex 2018 coverage with plenty of announcements from ASUS. Today at the booth, we had the chance to check out the all-new TUF Gaming line-up, featuring the new M5 mouse, K5 keyboard, H5 headset and the new GT501 chassis. There will also be complete TUF …
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS unveils a trio of new monitors aimed at gamers and professionals
Ahead of its Computex showcase, ASUS has unveiled a trio of new monitors designed to tackle the gaming and professional markets. Introducing the CG32 4K console gaming monitor, VG49V “super-ultra-wide” gaming monitor and ProArt PA34V ultra-wide professional monitor. ASUS CG32UQ 4K The 31.5-inch CG32 UHD monitor is ASUS’ answer to …
Read More »ASUS demos new Chromebox 3 CN65 at Google HQ
Back at CES 2018, ASUS launched its new range of Chromeboxes, aptly named Chromebox 3. We were invited to Google HQ in London to get a look at the new products, and hear more about Chrome OS itself. Starting with the Chromebox 3's hardware, this mini system is powered by …
Read More »The new ASUS H370 Mining Master Motherboard supports up to 20 GPUs
Whilst GPU prices may be steadily falling, mining is still big business for hardware companies, and ASUS is looking to capitalise on that with the Mining Master. A motherboard geared towards miners that can support up to a whopping 20 GPUs. The Mining Master is an ATX board that uses …
Read More »The ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ is launching in June
It has been a long, long wait since ASUS first announced the ROG Swift PG27UQ. This is set to be one of the first 4K/144Hz monitors to hit the market, and while delays have kept pushing it back over the last year, it looks like we'll finally be seeing a …
Read More »ASUS confirms that AREZ is here to stay
There has been a lot of confusion today surrounding ASUS and the future for its AREZ line-up of graphics cards. Nvidia's GeForce Partner Program has come to an end, so when a Twitter account claiming to be an official AREZ profile posted that the recently launched brand would be ‘coming …
Read More »Asus ROG Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) Review
It's an excellent motherboard from ASUS ROG - is it just too good for Ryzen 2nd Gen?
Read More »ASUS now has an ROG bus decked out to bring the action to you
There are just a handful of places you can go in the UK to get some hands-on time with high-end PC gaming gear, and more often than not, it involves travelling. ASUS is looking to change that with the launch of the ROG Battle Bus, intent on delivering the ROG …
Read More »The FTC is cracking down on companies using ‘warranty void if removed’ stickers
Update (02/05/18): Late last month, the FTC began cracking down on companies using ‘warranty void if removed' stickers, amongst other tactics that are apparently illegal. This came as a surprise, because warranty void stickers are common practise across the tech world. At the time, the FTC had issued warnings to …
Read More »ASUS ROG Strix H370-F Gaming Motherboard Review
It's ASUS ROG's top-of-the-line H370 motherboard, but is £140 just too much to ask?
Read More »ASUS confirms AMD Radeon ‘AREZ’ series of graphics cards
With the GeForce Partner Program being a sticking point of discussion recently, we have all been wondering about what plans AiBs may have put into motion for the future. ASUS is now the first company to make its position official, confirming that AMD Radeon RX graphics cards will be moving …
Read More »Save up to £340 on laptop bargains at EGX Rezzed in London
Overall, EGX is now the largest gaming exhibition in the UK, with its main event up at the NEC in September and the hugely popular EGX Rezzed at London's Tobacco Dock every April. While the event itself was jammed with gamers trying all sorts of new games – from major …
Read More »ASUS launches ROG, Prime and TUF Gaming X470 motherboards for 2nd Gen Ryzen
Today, AMD peeled back the curtain and began sharing information on its 2nd Gen Ryzen processors, bringing along refined architecture, some improved features and the new X470 motherboard chipset. We've already gone into detail on the processors, HERE. This article will focus on some of the new X470 motherboards hitting …
Read More »ASUS ROG may soon be Nvidia exclusive with AMD GPUs being bumped to new ‘AREZ’ brand
It has been a wild few weeks in terms of Nvidia news, with the GeForce Partner Program continuing to be a sticking point of discussion. There is already reason to believe that MSI and Gigabyte have signed on, but rumors surrounding ASUS's involvement are now beginning to swirl.
Read More »Asus launches new ROG Strix, Prime and TUF series motherboards for H370, B360 and H310
By now, you've likely seen our coverage of Intel's new 8th Gen Coffee Lake processors for desktops, and the launch of three new 300-series chipsets. Now, the influx of new motherboards is starting to roll in, with Asus revealing new ROG Strix, Prime and TUF series motherboards for H370, B360 …
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