Last month with the launch of Ryzen 7000, we also saw the release of new X670 and X670E motherboards. Now as we head into October, more affordable options are starting to be announced. Today, Asus introduces four new B650 motherboard families, and NZXT has also announced the new N7 B650E. …
Read More »Board partners reveal custom-cooled RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 graphics cards
Last night, Nvidia officially announced the first RTX 40 series GPUs - the RTX 4090 and a 16GB and 12GB version of the RTX 4080. Like most GPU launches, these announcements are accompanied by a range of custom-cooled cards being announced by board partners. Here, we round-up the custom cards announced so far.
Read More »ASUS unveils dual-chamber TUF Gaming GT502 chassis with room for 13 fans
Asus is expanding its offering of cases this week with the new TUF Gaming GT502. This is a dual-chamber case, with panoramic tempered glass and a ton of room for additional cooling fans. The TUF Gaming GT502 chassis gives users a wide array of options for planning their next high-powered …
Read More »Asus showcases new AM5 motherboards at Gamescom
At Gamescom this week, we swung by Asus's massive ROG booth to get the low-down on upcoming hardware. AMD is currently gearing up to launch its Ryzen 7000 series processors soon, and motherboard makers are beginning to show off what they'll have available at launch. At the event, we got to see the first full set of Asus motherboards for AMD's next-gen CPUs.
Read More »Asus details three upcoming X670E motherboards
The AMD X670 and X670E chipsets were announced earlier this month, with each of the leading manufacturers showcasing their flagship models. Asus was at this event, where it introduced the ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme and X670E Hero motherboards. However, the company has plans to launch other boards, including the ROG …
Read More »Asus recalls ROG Maximus Z690 Hero motherboards over safety concerns
ASUS has issued a recall through the US Consumer Products Safety Commission, asking consumers and retailers to send back their ROG Maximus Z690 Hero motherboards due to a misplaced memory capacitor. Due to the error, the capacitor poses a fire risk, leading to the recall of roughly 10,000 units in the US.
Read More »Asus unveils two OLED gaming displays at ROG Apex event
Last Friday, we had the opportunity to pop down to Silverstone to meet with ASUS. While there, two new OLED ROG gaming monitors were revealed, and Asus is also partnering up with the Racing Sim experts at Vesaro. During an ROG Apex event at Silverstone, the company revealed two upcoming …
Read More »Asus kicks off £10,000 ROG Pantheon competition
If you happen to be a streamer looking to make a name for yourself and take the next step towards being a professional, then Asus might be able to help you out. This month, Asus is running the ROG Pantheon, a showdown inviting streamers to enter to win new hardware, …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 6800U Review – with ASUS ZenBook S 13 OLED
We check out AMD's latest mobile chip in the ZenBook S 13 OLED laptop
Read More »AMD may reveal more on Ryzen 7000 CPUs at an event next week
As the company confirmed over the summer, AMD is currently preparing for the rollout of Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors and new Socket AM5 motherboards. It has been a while since the last official update, but AMD won't keep us waiting much longer, as an upcoming AMD event should bring …
Read More »OCUK unveils Limited Edition Evangelion-themed gaming PC
Evangelion finally came to an end last year with the release of the fourth and final rebuild film, but the series is living on through plenty of collaborations. Recently, ASUS unveiled its own ROG x Evangelion hardware and now, Overclockers UK has put together a full Eva-themed pre-built gaming PC. …
Read More »The best gaming monitor deals for Amazon Prime Day 2022
Amazon Prime Day has officially arrived and there are tons of deals to be had. Not only can Prime members claim over 30 games for free this week, but there are also loads of discounts on PC gaming gear, making now a perfect time to pick up an upgrade. After doing some digging, it looks like now is an especially good time to pick up a new gaming monitor.
Read More »Asus Z690 motherboards get Raptor Lake support in new BIOS update
Recently, ASRock released new BIOS updates to support upcoming Intel “Raptor Lake” desktop processors on 600 series motherboards. Now, Asus has confirmed plans to do the same, with most Z690 motherboards getting the update. The BIOS updates will be available to download through Asus's website, or you can use the …
Read More »Asus launches ROG Cetra True Wireless gaming earbuds with dual-connectivity
Recently, ASUS officially launched the ROG Phone 6, as well as a suite of new accessories, like the new ROG Cetra True Wireless Earbuds, featuring dual-connectivity and hi-fi grade audio quality. There will be a base ROG Cetra True Wireless and a Pro version, featuring dual-connectivity via Bluetooth and USB-C. …
Read More »Asus launches first ROG gaming headset with dual-connectivity modes
The Asus ROG Delta S first launched as a wired-only headset, but now, there is a new wireless version, and it might be the best ASUS ROG wireless headset to date, bringing dual wireless connectivity. Coming with a dedicated USB-C 2.4GHz dongle, the Delta S Wireless can be connected to …
Read More »The latest Asus TUF Gaming monitor promises up to 270Hz refresh rate
We've seen plenty of 240Hz gaming monitors hitting the market in recent years, but finding a monitor that exceeds that refresh rate is still pretty rare. That's beginning to change, with the latest Asus TUF Gaming monitor sporting a 270Hz refresh rate. Using a 24-inch Fast IPS 1080p panel with …
Read More »Asus is giving away free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate memberships with wireless routers
Many of Asus's wireless routers come with features designed to improve traffic and enable low-latency gaming. If you're thinking about upgrading to a new router, then you could also get a free Xbox Game Pass membership for a limited time. Asus is currently giving away free 1-month and 3-month Xbox …
Read More »Design a custom mouse skin and win £1000 in latest ASUS ROG competition
Our regular readers will know that we like to run a lot of our own competitions here, but sometimes we spot one running elsewhere that we think you'd all be interested in. This month, ASUS ROG has teamed up with mouseskins.gg to give away a £1000 cash prize in a mouse skin design competition.
Read More »ASUS ROG launches world’s first 500Hz gaming monitor
During Computex 2022, ASUS ROG launched the world's first 500Hz G-Sync gaming monitor, promising blazing fast frame rates and quicker response times...
Read More »First X670E and X670 motherboards revealed for Ryzen 7000
Last night during AMD's Computex 2022 keynote, the company gave us our first peak at next-gen PC components, including new details on Ryzen 7000 processors and Socket AM5 motherboards. Now, the first X670 and X670E motherboards have been revealed, with ASUS and MSI being amongst the first. AMD has three …
Read More »ASUS launches new ROG Strix Scar and ROG Flow gaming laptops
Just last week, ASUS launched its latest high-performance, creator and mainstream laptops, with a full range of new Zenbook and Vivobook models. Now, it is time to take a look at the gaming front, with Asus unveiling new ROG gaming laptops. Today during a virtual event, ASUS ROG announced two …
Read More »Asus ROG is also launching EVA-01-themed PC components
Following MSI's announcement that it would launch Evangelion-themed components, Asus ROG is also introducing a collection based around the EVA-01 design. Besides core PC components, Asus has unveiled a network router, peripherals and even clothing that takes design cues from Evangelion aesthetics. Asus's new Evangelion-themed product range will include multiple …
Read More »Asus and Noctua team up again for RTX 3080 Noctua Edition
Late last year, ASUS and Noctua teamed up, slapping a beefy Noctua air cooler on an RTX 3070 graphics card. Now in 2022, the two companies are teaming up again, this time for a Noctua Edition RTX 3080 graphics card. The Asus GeForce RTX 3080 Noctua Edition uses a massive …
Read More »Asus unveils new Vivobook Pro and Vivobook S OLED laptops
Today during its ‘Pinnacle of Performance' event, ASUS announced an all-new range of Vivobook laptops. While these aren't aimed at the gaming market, the new Vivobook series does pack some high-end options, including a 120Hz OLED display, and RTX 30 graphics in some models. The new Vivobook line-up is split …
Read More »Asus announces new Zenbook family of laptops
Today during its ‘Pinnacle of Performance' digital event, ASUS launched an all-new line-up of laptops for 2022. We've already had a good look at the new Vivobook Pro and Vivobook S OLED laptops, so now it is time to turn our attention to the latest Zenbook models. The Asus Zenbook …
Read More »Asus enters the SSD market with the ROG Strix SQ7 M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD
ASUS is expanding its range of DIY PC hardware this year with the first ROG Strix M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD. Asus announced the SSD on its Taiwan Facebook page, showing the image you see below and teasing the upcoming hardware. No other details were shared, but we can see that …
Read More »The Asus ROG Strix XG256Q delivers 180Hz FHD gaming with HDR
There are still a lot of PC gamers sticking to 1080p for gaming despite the rise in affordable 1440p high-refresh displays. ASUS ROG has a new monitor coming up for the crowd that wants to stick to 1080p and achieve higher frame rates – the Strix XG256Q. The Asus ROG …
Read More »ASUS slashes WiFi 6 router prices this month
WiFi 6 technology has been maturing in recent years, but many have yet to upgrade their routers. If you are currently looking to make the jump to a WiFi 6 home network, then now is a good time to shop around, as Asus has cut prices by up to 30% …
Read More »Thermaltake Divider 550 TG Ultra Review
Another case with an LCD display is incoming. Are you ready for it?
Read More »ASUS kicks off Pro Artist Awards with $100,000 in prizes
The ASUS Pro Artist Awards have kicked off. If you have a penchant for art and design, you can submit an entry for a chance to win a share of the cash prize pool, as well as high-end Asus Creator hardware, including laptops and monitors. There are four submission categories …
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