In 2013, Asus manufactured the critically acclaimed Google Nexus 7. After a quiet period on the tablet front, Asus are back with a new range of ZenPads – and today we look at the ZenPad S 8.0. The 8.0 obviously refers to an 8-inch display, so this tablet is only …
Read More »Asustek Computer is leading producer of gaming laptops – report
Asustek Computer is already the world’s largest maker of high-end mainboards, one of the leading producers of graphic cards and the No. 1 supplier of gaming displays. According to a new media report, this year the company became the globe’s top manufacturer of notebooks used by gamers. Asustek shipped 40 per cent …
Read More »Oculus VR initiates ‘Oculus Ready’ PC program
It is not a secret that far not all personal computers are able to run video games with virtual reality headsets. At the Oculus Connect 2015 conference, Oculus VR introduced its “Oculus Ready” PC program, which is designed to help those, who want to get a new PC, which can …
Read More »Asustek unveils ultimate mini-ITX mainboard for ‘Skylake’ CPUs
Asustek Computer this week introduced its Z170I Pro Gaming mainboard, which is desinged for Intel Corp.’s latest microprocessors code-named “Skylake” and provides ultimate feature-set. The platform not only uses high-quality/high-performance components and has rich expansion capabilities, but even features advanced overclocking functionality. The Asus Z170I Pro Gaming is based on the Intel …
Read More »Asus R9 390X STRIX DC3 OC 8GB Review
AMD released the R9 390X GPU three months ago and the custom-cooled board partner offerings are available in strength. Today we are taking a look at Asus' STRIX DC3 OC version of the R9 390X which utilises the company's triple-fan DirectCU III cooler and an automated production process. Asus' approach …
Read More »New Asus ROG Swift G-Sync monitors heading to OCUK soon
Asus recently unveiled a new line of very impressive sounding ROG Swift gaming monitors and soon, you will be able to pick one up, as Overclockers UK has first dibs on pre-orders. Right now, three new monitors are up on the store, one being the Asus PG279Q, a 2560×1440 IPS …
Read More »Asustek unveils lineup of advanced 7.1-channel Strix audio cards
Asustek Computer is virtually the only company, which still produces audio cards for gamers. On Thursday the company introduced three new sound cards, which belong to its Strix family of products. The new cards are based on advanced C-Media audio processors and are designed to provide premium quality audio experience …
Read More »Chief executive of Acer denies plans to merge with Asustek
For the second time in two years, chief executive officer of Acer Group denies plans to merge with Asustek Computer in a bid to create one of the world’s largest technology companies. Last month the founder of Acer said sarcastically that he would welcome a buyout of the company by …
Read More »Asustek demos world’s first IPS gaming display with 165Hz refresh rate
Asustek Computer this week demonstrated the industry’s first monitor with 165Hz refresh rate designed for gaming. The display is currently a technology showcase prototype, which will hit the market at a later date. But while not a lot is clear about the monitor, it is evident that this is a …
Read More »Asus unveils 34” curved ultra-wide 100Hz IPS LCD with Nvidia G-Sync
Asustek Computer has unveiled the world’s first and only curved ultra-wide 34” display with 100Hz refresh rate and Nvidia Corp.’s G-Sync technology. The monitor with unique combination of features was designed specifically for gamers and will hit the market in the coming months. The Asus ROG Swift PG348Q comes with …
Read More »Asus ROG GX700: World’s first liquid-cooled laptop with 4K IPS LCD
Asustek Computer has announced the world’s first notebook with liquid cooling. The system is designed for gamers and can deliver performance on-par with high-end gaming desktops. Thanks to unique cooling solution and microprocessor with unlocked multiplier, the Asus ROG GX700 notebook even supports serious overclocking capabilities. The unique Asus ROG GX700 …
Read More »Asustek unveils ROG Poseidon GTX 980 Ti with hybrid cooling system
Asustek Computer on Wednesday introduced its new custom GeForce GTX 980 Ti-based graphics card with innovative hybrid cooling solution and increased overclocking potential. The new Asus ROG Poseidon GTX 980 Ti is not the fastest graphics card in the world out-of-box, but its overclocking potential should be exceptionally high thanks to …
Read More »Asus TUF Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1: Extreme performance and durability
Asustek Computer has introduced its TUF Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1 mainboard for Intel Corp.’s latest “Skylake” processors, which combines excellent expansion capabilities, advanced connectivity, sophisticated overclocking features with ultimate durability and five-year warranty. The platform is designed for those, who not only want high performance, but maximum reliability too. The …
Read More »Asus ZenBook UX305 Ultrabook Review
The ZenBook UX305 is the latest Ultrabook offering from Asus. When I last reviewed one of their products – the hybrid T300 Chi – it greatly impressed me. The UX305 is a similar device, with a Core M processor, 8GB RAM and another SanDisk M.2 SSD. This time, however, it …
Read More »Asus USB 3.1 UPD Panel upgrade kit: USB type-C, 10Gb/s, 100W power delivery
Asustek Computer has rolled-out the most sophisticated USB 3.1 type-C upgrade kit to date. The Asus USB 3.1 UPD Panel not only boasts with two USB type-C receptacles, but also supports USB type-C power delivery feature, which allows transferring up to 100W of power using one connector. The kit is …
Read More »Asus STRIX Gaming GTX 950 2GB DC2 OC Review
Nvidia's Maxwell GPU architecture has been well-received by enthusiasts and gamers. One of the most promising features for Nvidia has been the architecture's ability to scale positively from low-end to high-end hardware, showing competitive performance and positive power consumption numbers along the way. But the gap between a £100 GTX …
Read More »Asustek: Mobile business will exceed PC business in three years
Asustek Computer is primarily known for notebooks and computer components, but the company is actively expanding production of tablets and smartphones. Asus pins a lot of hopes on its mobile business and a number of years from now it expects it to exceed its PC sales. Asustek’s revenue in the …
Read More »Asustek: Free Windows 10 upgrades may be negative for PC makers
Microsoft Corp. needs to install Windows 10 on as many devices as possible to capitalize on it in the coming years, which is why it made its latest OS available free of charge to existing customers. The approach makes sense for Microsoft. But is it good for the market in …
Read More »Asustek and Intel confirm global shortage of Intel “Skylake” chips
Chief executive officer of Asustek Computer confirmed on Friday that there is a shortage of Intel Corp.’s “Skylake” processors in the market. Last month a Sweden-based retailer warned enthusiasts about short supply of Intel’s new central processing units with unlocked multiplier. As it appears, the problem is not limited to …
Read More »Asustek’s Intel Z170 platforms will work with DDR3 1.5V/1.65V modules
Although Intel Corp.’s latest “Skylake” microprocessors officially support only DDR4 and DDR3L memory technologies, Asustek Computer claims that its Intel Z170-based motherboards with 240-pin DIMM slots will work with standard DDR3 memory modules with industry-standard voltages. DDR4 SDRAM memory has default voltage of 1.2V, but memory modules for overclockers with …
Read More »Asus Maximus VIII Hero (Z170) Motherboard Review
The launch of Intel's Skylake CPUs sees the introduction of a whole new platform based around the LGA 1151 socket. Making use of Intel's feature-healthy Z170 chipset, Asus is targeting gamers who value premium aesthetics and enhanced gaming-grade features with the Maximus VIII Hero. Will the Republic of Gamers (ROG) …
Read More »EVGA adds USB 3.1 type-C to micro-ATX Intel X99 platform
EVGA has upgraded its micro-ATX mainboard for Intel Corp.’s high-end desktop processors. The new platform features all the advanced capabilities that the EVGA X99 Micro had to offer a year ago, but adds more Serial ATA-6Gb/s ports as well as one USB 3.1 type-C connector. The new motherboard is one of …
Read More »Makers of graphics adapters refocus to high-end graphics cards
High-end graphics cards for desktop PCs represent only a tiny fraction of the whole market of discrete graphics adapters, but as integrated graphics processors become more powerful and end-users cease to buy entry-level solutions, producers of standalone adapters need to refocus their businesses. Demand for entry-level and mainstream personal computers …
Read More »Asus to install LGA1151 O.C. socket on new Intel Z170 mainboards
In a bid to enhance overclocking potential of Intel Corp.’s upcoming Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K “Skylake-S” central processing units, Asustek Computer plans to install modified LGA1151 sockets on its Intel Z170-based mainboards. Intel’s default LGA1151 socket features exactly 1151 pins, but Asustek will use a different socket with higher …
Read More »Asus unveils ultimate micro-ATX Intel X99 mainboard for workstations
Asustek Computer has quietly unveiled what could be the world’s most advanced micro-ATX motherboard. The mainboard features Intel X99 core-logic and supports multi-GPU technologies, M.2 solid-state drives, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.1 and so on. The platform is designed for workstations. The Asus X99-M WS mainboard supports processors in LGA2011-3 form-factor, …
Read More »Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi Review
Not too long ago we looked at the Asus Transformer Book T100 Chi, a smaller 2-in-1 hybrid laptop. While the concept of a 2-in-1 is interesting, the T100 Chi simply did not have powerful enough components inside to be a true laptop replacement. The 12.5″ T300 Chi, however, incorporates an …
Read More »Asustek and Gigabyte remain world’s top mainboard makers as market shrinks
Asustek Computer and Gigabyte Technology remained the top mainboard makers in the first half of this year, according to a media report. Each company shipped about eight million motherboards globally, which was below their initial plans. In fact, the market of mainboards shrunk pretty significantly in 1H 2015. Gigabyte managed …
Read More »Asmedia and Intel cut prices of USB 3.1 chips, speed up adoption
Asmedia and Intel Corp. have started to reduce prices of their USB 3.1 controllers in a bid to gain market share. Intel Corp.’s “Alpine Ridge” chip offers Thunderbolt 3 in addition to USB 3.1, but Asmedia’s controller is significantly cheaper to make and can be sold a very low price. …
Read More »Asustek preps add-in-card with Thunderbolt 3/USB type-C ports
Asustek Computer is working on an add-in-card that will add Thunderbolt 3 support to its mainboards. The platform will be based on Intel Corp.’s “Alpine Ridge” controller and will significantly expand input/output capabilities of modern personal computers. The add-in-board from Asus featuring Intel “Alpine Ridge” chip will come with one …
Read More »Asus Strix R9 Fury with DirectCU III: Custom design, massive cooler
Asustek Computer will use its own printed circuit board design as well as its own high-performance cooling system on its upcoming Strix R9 Fury graphics card based on AMD’ Radeon R9 Fury graphics processing unit. The custom PCB and the massive cooler are designed to improve overclocking potential of the …
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