Tag Archives: Asus
ROG STRIX RX 5500 XT Review
WEB: ASUS MSRP: US $249.99 | ZAR TBD | AUTHOR: Neo
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is the latest of the Navi line of cards I’ve reviewed, but it is also the least powerful. Do not however let that deter you as this is one capable card for 1080P gaming. The ROG STRIX RX 5500 XT features 8GB of memory, a slight overclock (20MHz) on the core and some value added functionality. If it can be found at the right price, this may make for one of the best RX 5500 XTs on the market.
ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS Review
WEB: ASUS MSRP: US $193.22 | ZAR 3,999 | AUTHOR: Neo
I think it’s safe to say that X570 boards have gone from interesting to incredible since their introduction in 2019. We went from the chipset fans being an issue, to something we rarely if ever talk about anymore. Now, in 2020 (yes, I know, the X570-Plus is from 2019) we even have refined offerings like the TUF-Gaming X570-Plus for the entry-level and budget space. In that same period, AGESA updates have improved compatibility and performance, making the whole experience that much better .
CORSAIR iCUE now with Lighting Control for ASUS Aura Sync RGB Motherboards
VENDOR: CORSAIR WEB: www.corsair.com
CORSAIR®, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced that the extensive RGB lighting customization in CORSAIR iCUE software now extends to ASUS Aura Sync compatible motherboards. With both iCUE and the latest version of ASUS’ Aura Sync Utility installed, users can now fully control the RGB lighting on their ASUS motherboard through iCUE, as well as synchronize lighting with every iCUE-compatible CORSAIR device throughout their setup, from high-performance DRAM and CPU coolers to keyboards and mice.
TheOverclocker Presents – ROG Crosshair VIII IMPACT
WEB: ASUS MSRP: US $429.99| AUTHOR: TheOverclocker
What is unquestionably the most anticipated board for AMD Ryzen extreme overclocking has arrived. It’s tiny, has a high price and may be hard to come by, but oh is it really incredible. Simply stated – the ROG Crosshair VIII IMPACT is the apex of AMD Ryzen overclocking.
ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1650 Review
WEB: ASUS MSRP: US $179.99 | ZAR TBD | AUTHOR: Neo
In a better world, everyone can afford a GeForce RTX 2080 or rather has that amount of graphics compute power available to them. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Particularly at present with current economic conditions there’s an increasing number of people whose budgets only stretch to a GTX 1650 or thereabouts. This class of graphics cards, firmly in the budget range makes do with many a sacrifice in terms of visual fidelity for your games, but surprisingly less than you’d think. This is especially true of the ROG STRIX GTX 1650.
TheOverclocker Issue 47
Issue 47 of TheOverclocker Magazine is here. In this issue we cover one of the finest if not the finest Z390 motherboard can buy. Our cover feature EVGA Z390 Dark. We review the mighty Maximus XI Apex and take a look at GIGABYTE’s RTX 2080 Ti Xtreme. All this and more in issue 47 of TheOverclocker.
ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG Strix Helios
VENDOR: ASUS WEB: www.asus.com
TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 12, 2019 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced ROG Strix Helios, the first gaming PC case from ROG. Strix Helios is a premium mid-tower chassis with superior aesthetics, a comprehensive cable-management system and offers ample room for water-cooling setups. Designed from the ground up to accommodate ROG components, Strix Helios is sure to make the short list for any ROG enthusiast. The new gaming case can be pre-ordered immediately in selected regions, and will be available worldwide shortly.
Cooler Master Announces TUF Gaming Alliance with ASUS
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Cooler Master, an award-winning computer hardware manufacturing company, today announced a new line of TUF Gaming branded products in collaboration with ASUS’ TUF Gaming initiative. TUF Gaming is a product series of ASUS focused on gaming products that are durable and reliable. The TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaborative effort between ASUS, Cooler Master, and other brands to create a line of products for an aesthetically cohesive gaming PC. Cooler Master plays an integral role in this collaboration by providing TUF Gaming Alliance chassis, cooling, and power supply options.
EK is Releasing a New RGB Monoblock for ASUS X399 Motherboards
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EK Water Blocks, the Slovenia-based premium computer liquid cooling gear manufacturer proves its market leadership once again by releasing the world’s first Socket TR4 based monoblock made for several ASUS X399 motherboards. The EK-FB ASUS ROG ZE RGB Monoblock has an integrated 4-pin Digital RGB LED strip which makes it compatible with ASUS Aura Sync, thus offering a full lighting customization experience!
