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ASUS Unveils New Republic Of Gamers (ROG) Line Up Powered by 10th Generation Intel Processors & NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER GPU

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ROG or Republic of Gamers has become one of the most popular gaming brands in the world. It has become ASUS’ most valuable brand when it comes to performance laptops and PCs geared for gamers. This year, ASUS breathes new life into its gaming laptop line up with new form factors, better specifications and an all new cooling system.

The new ROG line up will be powered by the latest and greatest 10th generation Intel Core processors paired with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX SUPER. It will feature the one of the industry’s first displays with 300Hz refresh rate and speedy performance thanks to DDR4 RAM. It will also feature ASUS’s new Liquid Metal cooling solution which is touted to reduce temperature by 10°C to 20°C.

ROG Zephyrus Duo 15

Spearheading the new line up is the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15. The new addition to the Zephyrus line up comes with a form factor that ASUS enthusiasts will be pretty familiar with. Adopting the second screen experience pioneered by the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo, the Zephyrus Duo 15 comes with the new ROG ScreenPad Plus.

The new ROG ScreenPad Plus makes the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 a device made for streamers and multitaskers. The new second screen isn’t just there to look at, users will be able to multitask better thanks to the touch screen. However, this 14.1-inch, 4K UHD screen plays second fiddle to the 15.6-inch PANTONE validated display which comes with a refresh rate of up to 300MHz.

The new Zephyrus flagship will be powered by the all new, 10th Generation Intel Comet Lake Core i7 or Core i9 processors. This will be paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM.

ROG Zephyrus S Series

Following close behind is the Zephyrus S series which consists of the S17 and S15. The Zepyrus S series comes with a svelte 18.9mm chassis that houses power packed specifications. Both the S17 and S15 come support NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX SUPER graphics cards and Intel’s latest 10 generation processors.

The Zephyrus S series also comes with a display with a refresh rate of up to 300Hz refresh rate. This display is also PANTONE validated for colour accuracy on the S17. The S17 also comes with a full desktop-style keyboard with per-key RGB LED backlight and a NumPad. The extra room also allowed ASUS to include an integrated volume roller. It also comes with the ASUS’s AAS cooling technology which opens a large intake vent on the bottom end when the lid is opened.

The S15 comes with a smaller screen and a reinforced palm rest area. The extra strength provided by the honeycomb structure makes the palm rest flex resistant. The soft touch finish adds a smooth, fingerprint resistant layer.

ROG Zephyrus M15

M is for the masses. The Zephyrus M comes not only with an affordable price but also a range of configurations for any gamer. Starting with the 10th generation Intel Core i7, the Zephyrus M is slated to be the most affordable one of the range. It comes with display options ranging from a Full HD IPS panel with 144Hz to a 4K UHD panel. Customizability doesn’t end there; the Zephyrus M comes with a range of GPUs starting with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti to the RTX 2070.

While affordability is one of the hallmarks of the Zephyrus M, it doesn’t compromise when it comes to quality. The laptop’s slim chassis is made of structurally reinforced magnesium alloy. When it comes to sound, the M comes with an ESS Sabre DAC for crisp audio. It has two easily accessible M.2 slots and supports dual display outputs and Thunderbolt 3.

ROG Strix SCAR Series

Staying faithful to its e-sports roots, the refreshed Strix SCAR series comes with all the bells and whistles that you’d expect. From looks to its it specifications, the Strix SCAR 15 and 17 are made for gamers. It doesn’t shy away from showing its gaming inclination with customizable RGB LED lighting effects. This is, of course, complemented by an illuminated RGB ROG Logo on the lid.

The Strix SCAR series pushes its boundaries with up to an Intel Core i9 processor paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER on the Strix SCAR 15 or the RTX 2080 SUPER on the Strix SCAR 17.

ROG Strix G Series

Rounding up the new series of laptops is the ROG Strix G series. ASUS refreshes both the Strix G15 an G17 with better specifications and a new Electro Punk version. This new version comes on top of the Glacier Blue and Original Black versions og the Strix G.

Both models of the Strix G series come with the 10th generation Intel cores and the NVIDIA RTX SUPER Graphics. The G series tops out at the Intel Core i7 and the RTX 2070 SUPER. It also comes with display panels with 144 Hz and 240 Hz refresh rates.

Pricing and Availability

ASUS has not announced any pricing or availability at the time of the announcement. However, stay tuned and we’ll be updating you as we get the information.

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ASUS ROG Goes Liquid Metal for Better Cooling

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ASUS is upping the ante when it comes to cooling with their new line up of gaming laptops! The company announced today that their new line up of Republic of Gamers (ROG) laptops will not only come with the 10th generation Intel processors and NVIDIA RTX SUPER graphics cards; they will now come with a new thermal compound to help with cooling efficiency.

The new laptops will now employ the help of the Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid-metal thermal compound. The new cooling compound has long been used by overclockers and enthusiasts to help draw more performance from processors by keeping temperatures down. The new liquid metal approach that ASUS is employing allows comes after a year’s long research and development cycle. This has allowed ASUS to create a patented factory application process.

Liquid Metal Technology | ROG

The first step of the process involves applying the liquid metal which is essentially a painting process. This happens 17 times, the ideal number of passes according to ASUS. While that’s happening, more of the liquid into the die. ASUS engineers have created a special barrier that prevents it from seeping and shorting the circuits.

So what’s the big deal? Well, with this new process, all of the new ROG gaming laptops will now be able to perform at lower temperatures. This translates to more silent laptops and higher performance at lower temperatures. So, it could very well mean that ASUS’s new ROG line up could be the most powerful laptops on the market thanks to better, more efficient cooling.

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Brings New Gaming Experience to the Republic of Gamers

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The ROG Zephyrus has become ASUS’s go to series when it comes to pushing the boundaries of gaming laptops. Having first pushed the boundaries of portability and svelte design about 2 years ago, the line up is now looking to push boundaries when it comes to functionality. However, it still maintains

The new ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 adopts a form factor ASUS fans will be familiar with. We first saw this form factor when ASUS launched its ZenBook Pro Duo. That said, ASUS has optimised and enhanced the dual screen form factor for the power user and gamer. The new ROG ScreenPad Plus tilts up at a 13° angle when the lid is opened. This serves a two-fold purpose of making the the Zephyrus Duo 15 more ergonomic to use as well as allowing more airflow through the larger opening on both the top and bottom of the laptop thanks to ASUS’s Active Aerodynamic System (AAS).

The AAS system opens a 7 to 10mm vents that extend across the bottom of the laptop. This allows increased airflow to cool the processors and components. This is better fortified by the larger 28.5mm air intake across the top surface of the laptop’s base. This lies hidden behind the ROG ScreenPad Plus. This AAS Plus allows an additional 30% of airflow better cooling the components. This also helps keep the laptop even more silent at only 43dB even in performance mode.

The ROG ScreenPad Plus is a 14.1-inch 4K, UHD screen which spans the top half of the base of the laptop. The touchscreen display allows users to use multiwindows and even monitor things such as chat or even the OBS console while livestreaming. Of course, if you’re using things like Adobe Premiere Pro on the Zephyrus DUO 15, the ScreenPad Plus will be able to show you your timelines.

Users have the choice of speed or resolution when it comes tho the main display of the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15. The main display is either a 300 Hz Full HD IPS LCD display with 3ms response times or a 4K UHD display with a 60 Hz refresh rate. The 15.6-inch display panels are PANTONE validated and have support for NVIDIA G-SYNC. The 4K UHD display covers 100% of the Adobe gamut while the FHD IPS covers 100% of the sRGB gamut.

On the insides, the new Zephyrus Duo 15 comes with either the 10th Generation Intel Core i9-10980HK or i7-10875H processors. This is paired with either a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or RTX 2080 SUPER graphics cards. This comes with a built-in 16GB of DDR4 RAM with an extra SODIMM RAM slot.

Pricing & Availability

ASUS hasn’t announced any pricing or availability as of yet. However, we’ll keep you updated as soon as we get word.

Official Specifications

ProcessorIntel® 10th Gen Comet Lake i9-10980HK Intel® 10th Gen Comet Lake i7-10875H
GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 SUPER™, 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 SUPER™, 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Operating systemWindows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
DisplayMain Screen: 15.6” PANTONE® Validated, supports Microsoft Hybrid Graphics / G-SYNC switching
– 4K UHD IPS 60 Hz Adobe 100%, non-touchscreen
– FHD IPS 300 Hz sRGB 100% 3 ms, non-touchscreen

ScreenPad™ Plus: 14.09”
– UHD (3840 x 1100) IPS 60 Hz NTSC 72%, touchscreen
Memory16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz onboard, plus 1 x SODIMM slot up to 32 GB (supports up to 48 GB total)
Storage2 x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe® PCIe®), PCIe® 3.0 x4 512 GB / 1 TB, supports RAID 0
KeyboardBacklit chiclet keyboard, supports n-key, per-key with 1.4 mm key travel
Audio2 x speakers, ESS + Hi-Res Audio (HRA) certification, supports smart amplifier, Nahimic Sonic Studio + ISST Microsoft Cortana (far-field mic array)
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth2×2 multi-antenna WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth® 5.0
I/O Ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™, DisplayPort 1.4, TBT, PD input 20 V/3A；output 5 V/3A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (right)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Bottom)
1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0b support)
2 x audio jack: mic-in & headphone, plus mic-in
1 x RJ45 LAN
Battery90 Wh
Power Supply240 W power adaptor Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 65 W
Size36 x 26.8 x 2.1 cm
Weight2.4 kg
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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 Brings Supercharged Performance

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The ROG Strix SCAR series has been engineered from the ground up as a gaming laptop meant for professional gamers. It has always been about getting the most performance to get the edge over your competition. This time is no different. ASUS is supercharging the ROG Strix SCAR series with a larger, more powerful version of the popular, eSports centric gaming laptop.

The new ROG Strix SCAR 17 brings a larger 17.3-inch Full HD display with up to 3ms response time and 300 Hz refresh rate. The larger screen gives players a better, more immersive experience as they work on taking down the competition. The high refresh rate will enable them to have split second response to score that much needed win.

Of course, the SCAR 17 is no slouch when it comes to the processing power of the laptop. Powered by up to an Intel Core i9-10980HK paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, the laptop should be able to handle any game or video processing that users throw at it. It also comes with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM with 2 M.2 slots for terabytes of memory.

Coming along for the ride is a new, optimised cooling system and also the ROG Keystone II. Developed in collaboration with BMW Designworks, the system allows deep personalisation and also encryption. Users are able to use it as an encryption key for a hidden drive or for launching apps of their choice.

Pricing & Availability

No word on pricing or availability from ASUS just yet. However, stay tuned and we’ll update you when we do.

Official Specifications

ProcessorUp to Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
GraphicsUp to NVIDIA ® GeForce RTX™ 2080 SUPER
DisplayUp to 17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS FHD 300Hz (3ms)
Memory &
storage		Up to 32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz SDRAM 2 x M.2 NVMe® PCIe® 3.0 x4 up to 1 TB SSD with RAID 0 support Up to 3 SSDs
Connectivity2×2 Intel® WiFi 6 (Gig+) (802.11ax) RangeBoost support Bluetooth® 5.1
Audio2 x 4.2-watt speakers Smart amplifier
KeyboardBacklit chiclet keyboard Aura Sync Per-key RGB
InterfacesLeft side I/O 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x Audio combo jack: Mic-in and Headphone out   Rear side I/O 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 X USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ (supports DisplayPort, no PD charging) 1 x LAN RJ45 jack 1 x HDMI (supports HDMI 2.0b), supports HDCP SPEC 2.2
SoftwareArmoury Crate GameFirst V Sonic Studio GameVisual Aura Creator
Accessories (Optional)ROG backpack ROG Delta Headset ROG Gladius II / ROG STRIX impact (alternative) ROG GC21 Webcam
Battery66 Wh
Dimensions39.97 x 29.34 x 2.79 cm
Weight2.9 kg
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ASUS Announces More Affordable ROG Phone II Strix Edition for MYR 2,499

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The ASUS ROG Phone II was announced last year at COMPUTEX in Taipei. It has been the smartphone that has set the bar for gaming smartphones since it was first unveiled in 2018. It continues to be one of the most sought after smartphones even today.

A little recap of what the ROG Phone II packed; the gaming phone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. This is complemented with up to 1TB of internal memory. However the phone has no support for microSD cards for extra memory.

The hallmark feature of the ROG Phone II was its Super AMOLED screen with a high 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sensing. This screen has a Full HD 1080p resolution with HDR10 support and also 108% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut. Simply put, it has one of the best colour reproduction on the market to date.

It comes with dual camera setup with a 48-megapixel main sensor with a pixel size of 0.8µm . This sensor has a lens with f/1.8 aperture with a wide 26mm focal length. The camera supports phase detection auto-focus (PDAF) and Laser Auto-focus. The secondary sensor is a 13-megapixel sensor equipped with a lens with f/2.4 aperture and 11mm focal length. The selfie camera on the ROG Phone II is a 24-megapixel sensor equipped with a f/2.2 aperture lens with a pixel size of 0.8µm.

More Affordable with the Same High End Specifications

The new Strix Edition comes with the same powerful specification as the regular variant. However, it sheds the metal accents of the regular edition in favour of a completely glass back. Seriously, that’s the only difference between the two editions. It also takes on the Tecent variant of the ROG Phone II which has found its way into the market in Malaysia.

Pricing and Availability

The ROG Phone II Strix Edition will be available in Malaysia for MYR2,499 starting mid January 2020. We have word that you should see it hitting retail as soon as next week.

Official Specifications

Model ZS660KL-1A057WW
Platform Android 9.0(Pie)
Panel 6.59 inch 2340×1080
Dimensions L 170.99 * W 77.60 * H 9.78~9.78 mm
Weight 240g
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 855-5 SM8150, octa-core CPUs, 2.96GHz
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 640
Main Front camera 24MP
Main Rear Camera 48MP
Second Rear Camera 13MP
Memory LPDDR4X 8GB
Storage UFS3.0 128GB
Connectivity 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V 5.0 (EDR + A2DP)
Wi-Fi direct, NFC
2G support [GSM] 850/900/1800/1900
3G support WCDMA Band  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
TD-SCDMA Band  34, 39
CDMA Band BC0
4G support FDD-LTE Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28
TD-LTE Band 34, 38, 39, 40, 41(full)
SIM Cards Dual SIM dual standby (4G+4G)
Slot 1: 2G/3G/4G Nano SIM Card
Slot 2: 2G/3G/4G Nano SIM Card
Navigation GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1) , BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Sensor Gyroscope, E-compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, G-sensor, Hall Sensor
In-display fingerprint, Accelerator, Gyro (Support ARCore)
Ultrasonic sensor, Face recognition, Dual vibrators
Audio Audio Jet: 3.5mm, Stereo Speaker, Quad Mic
Battery Polymer 6000mAh
Adapter 30W USB Power Adapter  with Type-C Cable
Bundle ROG Phone 2 Aero Case + Aero Active Cooler II