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ASUS Announces New Intel Z690, H670, B660 and H610 Motherboards

Expanding witha wide range of options that offer the latest technologies to support 12th Gen Intel Core processors

KEY POINTS

  • Three new Z690 models include PCIe® 5.0, DDR5 support, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile tuning, 2.5 Gb Ethernet and WiFi 6E
  • Several new B660 models balance powerful performance with exceptional value and include WiFi 6 and USB Type-C®
  • Select models feature support for more broadly available DDR4 memory modules
  • All models include built-in support for Windows 11

Mumbai, India, January 5, 2022 — ASUS today announced dozens of new Z690, H670, B660, and H610 motherboards tosupport 12thGen Intel®Core™ processors, delivering a wide range of options that offer the latest technologies to a broader audience than ever before. The Z690 lineup expands with new ROG Strix and TUF Gaming models, a full lineup of B660 and H670 motherboards brings the 12th generation platform to the mainstream, and H610 boards make sure there is an option for every budget. Meanwhile,ASUS givesDIY builders a stylish, high-performance option for cooling their CPU with the new ROG Ryujin II ARGB liquid cooler.

The new ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi, TUF Gaming Z690-Plus WiFi and TUF Gaming Z690-Plus all arrive with support for DDR5 memory modules.ASUS has also collaborated with TeamGroup for a brand-new T-FORCE DELTA TUF Gaming Alliance RGB DDR5 5200 MHz 16 GB memory kit, with components that have been subjected to tests that surpass industry standards to ensure better compatibility, stability, durability and elite performance. For even more reliable gear tuned for guaranteed compatibility, check out the full range of PC hardware offered through the TUF Gaming Alliance.ASUS also provides a Z690 motherboard guide for a full rundown on the new tech.

For users on the hunt for a motherboard that balances powerful performance with exceptional value, ASUS now offers a variety of motherboards based on the new Intel B660 chipset. Thesemodelsfeaturea PCIe® 5.0 slot, memory overclocking, and support for DDR5 or DDR4 memory modules.And for DIY builders who crave a plentiful supply of PCIe lanes but don’t intend to take advantage of the CPU overclocking made possible by a Z690 motherboard, ASUS offers a variety of new motherboards that use the H670 chipset.All such models include one PCIe 5.0 slot, multiple PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, and support for DDR4 memory modules. ASUS also offers motherboards with the new H610 chipset to make sure there is an option for every budget.

For those shopping for an all-new cooler for their all-new CPU, ASUS also offers the ROG Ryujin II ARGB AIO cooler that pairs premium performance with extravagant style. Its 7th Gen Asetek pump, embedded downward-facing pump fan, and fans with the proven ASUS Axial-tech design will tame CPU temperatures while staying whisper-quiet. Its integrated 3.5-inch OLED panel gives users an attention-grabbing canvas for displaying custom graphics or vital system information. The AIO cooler is available with 360 mm or 240 mm radiators to fit a wide range of cases. And with the new ARGB Fan, the ROG Ryujin II ARGB series gives users even more options when it comes to setting up a customizable lighting array for their gaming rig.

Last but not least, ASUS embraces its social responsibility as a leading motherboard manufacturer, so it is keenly interested in equipping users with impactful power-saving tools. Today, ASUS is proud to announce new modes for all Z690, H670, B660, and H610 motherboards that reduce their overall energy footprint without diminishing their exceptional performance.

Announcing the ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition Graphics Card

ASUS and Noctua team up to create the coolest and quietest air-cooled graphics card in its class

KEY POINTS

  • ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition features two Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM fans that deliver exceptional cooling with low noise
  • Noctua Edition’s bespoke heatsink is optimized to fully leverage the airflow characteristics of Noctua fans
  • Offers several signature features of ASUS graphics cards for ensuring performance and durability at every level

Mumbai, India, October 5, 2021 — ASUS today announced ASUS GeForce RTX™ 3070 Noctua Edition — a graphics card built around the spirit of Noctua enthusiasts and modders.

Noctua aficionados are some of the most dedicated PC DIYers, often creating custom builds with Noctua fans on every open case mount and with a distinctive Noctua cooler atop the CPU. The most die-hard fans even modify their graphics cards to use the distinctive cream-and-brown hardware as replacements for their stock GPU fans. If there is any place on a system to put a fan, Noctua enthusiasts can be counted on to add one. In addition to their visual appeal, Noctua fans have smooth noise signatures, optimized airflow characteristics and high reliability, making for cool and quiet PCs that are easy on the ear while delivering sustained high performance.

Inspired by the spirit of these enthusiasts, ASUS recently entered a long-term partnership with Noctua and took it a step further by collaborating on a graphics card that is customized to take advantage of the unique strengths of Noctua fans.

ASUS and Noctua technologies come together in one superlative graphics card

ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition incorporates a pair of state-of-the-art Noctua NF-A12x25 fans to move air over a massive 2.3-slot heatsink developed in partnership between the veteran thermal R&D team at ASUS and engineers at Noctua. These engineers worked together to tune fin density and heat pipe arrangement of the heatsink, optimizing it for the airflow characteristics of the NF-A12x25. To prioritize low noise levels, a smooth acoustic signature, and high cooling performance while making room for this pair of 120 mm fans, the card’s total volume was expanded to occupy 4.3 slots of space.

“Using our extensive thermal R&D experience, we’ve created a new GPU heatsink that’s tailor-made for the performance characteristics of the state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans,” said Kent Chien, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the ASUS Multimedia Business Unit. “Our teamwork gives noise-conscious gamers and Noctua enthusiasts a unique graphics card that maximizes heat dissipation per decibel of noise emitted, all in a package that coordinates perfectly with other Noctua products in a DIY PC.”

This cooperative development process resulted in some of the best thermal performance per decibel of noise emitted of any graphics card on the market. In comparison to the already excellent TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 OC Edition, the Noctua Edition produces a 10 dB-lower sound pressure level when controlling for the same power limit, ambient temperature, and thermal junction temperature. Users who are concerned first and foremost about the noise levels and noise characteristics of their system will undoubtedly notice the difference.

“By using our NF-A12x25 fans and collaborating to fine-tune the heatsink for use with them, this card achieves a significant boost in performance-to-noise efficiency,” added Noctua CEO Roland Mossig. “The ASUS line-up of GeForce RTX 3070 cards is already outstanding, but we’re confident that the Noctua Edition will be the cherry on the cake for noise-conscious customers.”

Noctua enthusiasts often care as much about the aesthetics of their builds as they do about high performance and low noise levels. A custom brown shroud for the duo of NF-A12x25 fans complements their distinctive color scheme and provides a secure mounting system so zip ties aren’t needed. ASUS and Noctua logos on the front and sides of the shroud, along with subtle graphics on the full-length alloy backplate, help this card coordinate perfectly with other Noctua components in a system.

Beyond its bespoke heatsink and state-of-the-art fans, GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition is outfitted with all of the signature features that ASUS graphics cards are known for. A dual-mode BIOS switch comes preset to Quiet mode for the optimal balance of noise and performance, while a 0 dB idle mode keeps noise levels to a minimum under light graphics loads. Exclusive Auto-Extreme assembly technology assures precise placement and clean soldering of onboard components, and a vented backplate design gives heated air a shortcut into a case’s natural airflow path. Also, a 144-hour validation process ensures that this card is ready to perform for the long run ― right out of the box.

Advanced Noctua fan technology makes the NF-A12x25 fan the ideal choice

The NF-A12x25 fan was an easy choice for this project because of the numerous innovations packed into its 120 mm frame. An impeller made from Noctua’s proprietary Sterrox® liquid-crystal polymer has an exceptionally low thermal expansion coefficient, allowing the fan blades to sit just 0.5 mm away from the outer frame. This extremely tight tolerance allows the NF-A12x25 to work more efficiently against back pressure by reducing the leakage of airflow between the blade tips and the outer frame. A metal-reinforced motor hub and axis further support this highly precise gap between impeller and frame.

Furthermore, a custom PWM IC with Smooth Commutation Drive technology reduces fan noise levels at lower speeds. An acoustic profile specifically tuned for a smooth and pleasant character, even against back pressure, is ideal for a GPU heatsink application. Flow Acceleration Channels at the tip of each impeller blade both improve efficiency and lower vortex noise. Inner Surface Microstructures on the fan frame reduce the noise from passing fan blades. Anti-vibration pads made from soft silicone prevent the transmission of sympathetic vibrations to the graphics card and on through the case. These advanced features have led to hundreds of media awards and a reputation as the best 120 mm fan on the market.

ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Strix Arion S500

500 GB USB Type-C portable SSD features up to 1050 MB/s transfer speeds and exceptional cooling design.

SPECIFICATIONS :-

  • Unrivaled transfer speeds: DRAM SSD delivers transfer speeds as fast as 1050 MB/s — up to 12X faster than standard external HDDs
  • Exceptional cooling: Aluminum‑alloy chassis and an internal thermal pad provide effective heat dissipation
  • Complete data protection: Secured by 256-bit AES disk and data encryption, along with bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software
  • Comprehensive compatibility: USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2 interface for superfast performance and wide device support, including the latest gaming consoles

Mumbai, India, August 19, 2021— ASUSRepublic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Strix Arion S500, a portable NVMe® SSD with DRAM and USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for file transfers at speeds of up to 1050 MB/s. Made of aluminumalloy, this sleek and easily portable drive features a thermal padfor effective heat dissipation, 256-bit AES disk and data encryption, ROG SSD Dashboard software for easy drive management, and exclusive Aura Sync lighting. It also includes NTI Backup Now EZ software, making it an ideal high-performance mobile storage solution.

Unrivaled transfer speeds

Inside the ROG Strix Arion S500 is a high-performance Phison SSD that’s capable of 1050 MB/s transfer speeds, so it’s up to 12X faster than standard external HDDs[i]. At those speeds, a 100 GB file can be transferred in just two minutes. In addition, the DRAM memory and large SLC cache maximize data performance and helps extend the lifespan of the SSD.

Exceptional Cooling

The aluminum-alloy chassis of the ROG Strix Arion S500 includes an internal thermal pad that keep operating temperatures at an optimum level to sustain high-speed data transfers. It also helps to prolong the lifespan of the device.

Complete data protection

The ROG Strix Arion S500 uses 256-bit AES disk and data encryption to ensure data security without affecting CPU performance. Additionally, it includes NTI Backup Now EZ software to protect all digital assets from malicious virus attacks and hardware failure. The data recovery feature also helps in instances when a file is accidentally deleted.

For additional peace of mind, the user-friendly ROG SSD Dashboard interface displays all vital information such as drive temperature, storage status, health status, and more.

Comprehensive compatibility

The ROG Strix Arion S500 uses a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection for superfast performance and wide-ranging support for mobile devices, laptops, PCs, and latest generation of gaming consoles.

The proud recipient of a 2020 iF Design Award,the sleek ROG Strix Arion S500 features exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting to provide unrivaled system-wide ambient light effects.

Availability & Pricing ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500 will be available inIndiafromSeptember onwardpriced at MRP INR 13,500.Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information


[i] Results based on internal comparison tests in Windows Performance mode against an ASUS FX external HDD 2TB (EHD-A2T) for 100 GB file transfers. Test system configuration: ASUS TUF X570-PLUS, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, ZADAK DDR4-3000 8 GB x 2, Windows 10 20H2 64‑bit with UASP mode enabled.

ASUS Announces
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Series Graphics Cards

ASUS Announces
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Series Graphics Cards

ROG Strix LC, Strix and TUF Gaming models bring water- and air-cooled prowess
to latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 30 Series GPUs

KEY POINTS

  • ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX3080 Ti: A fusion of speed and style with an all-in-one liquid-cooling solution and a pair of high-CFM fans
  • ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti: Innovative designs take air cooling to new heights, with three counter-rotating fans and massive heatsinks
  • TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti: A robust choice inside and out, with an ultra-stealthy new aesthetic for under-the-radar builds

Mumbai, India, June 01, 2021 — ASUS today announced an all-new graphics card series based on the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPUs. Powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers an incredible leap in performance and fidelity with acclaimed features such as ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS performance-boosting AI, NVIDIA Reflex latency-reduction, NVIDIA Broadcast streaming features and additional memory that allows it to speed through the most popular creator applications as well. And in the hotly contested midrange of the market, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti brings more CUDA, RT and Tensor cores to bear for mainstream systems.

ASUS has taken advantage of these new, more-powerful GPUs to create custom designs that serve up high clock speeds, low temperatures and whisper-quiet noise levels. ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is our first RTX 30 Series card to use a hybrid liquid-cooled design for incredible performance potential, while ROG Strix and TUF Gaming versions of both GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti deliver distinctly different takes on air cooling.

ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: Chills out under water

To unleash the potential of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU, we turned to a solution that PC builders the world over already know and love: we put it under water. This card’s fusion of speed and style starts with an angular shroud and addressable RGB LED accents that shine through bold striations on its surface. This time around, we designed a stealthier metallic accent for the cooling shroud. It largely omits our trademark cybertext accents for a clean look that’s ready to integrate with the colorful lighting, monochrome tones and diverse textures of other ROG hardware. We also enshrouded the fan and lighting cables in the anti-abrasive webbing on each coolant hose for an especially refined presentation.

Underneath the shroud, a custom full-coverage water block transfers heat from the GPU and GDDR6X memory directly into a liquid-cooling loop rather than the inside of the case. Coolant passes through extra-long 600 mm hoses to a 240 mm radiator. The generous length of these hoses, combined with the broad case compatibility of the 240 mm radiator, means that enthusiasts can confidently install ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti in even the most cavernous enclosures. This versatility lets system builders experiment with the best airflow path for their graphics card’s needs, too. The radiator can be mounted at the top of the case to let exhaust heat bypass the case’s interior entirely, or to the front with the fans configured as intakes to chill the card with the coolest possible airflow.

The liquid-cooling loop is the star of the show for ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, but this card would be nothing without its fans. A pair of custom-designed 120 mm units, optimized for both high cubic feet per minute (CFM) and high static pressure, keep plenty of air moving through the dense fins of the remote radiator. A low-noise blower fan under the card’s shroud cools a low-profile heatsink to ensure those crucial components stay cool under stock or overclocked loads. ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also the card’s fan-control intelligence to be extended to two case fans using a pair of our trademark FanConnect II headers. Rather than using a rising CPU or motherboard temperature as an imperfect proxy for increases in GPU temps, the FanConnect II headers can monitor the temperature of the graphics processor itself to increase airflow right when it’s needed for optimal temperatures over long gaming sessions.

ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: Take air cooling to new heights

ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Ti boast all of our latest refinements and innovations in air cooling. A massive 2.9-slot heatsink comes wrapped in an aggressively angular shroud with a full-length addressable RGB LED array on the left edge for a look that’s undeniably fresh yet unmistakably ROG. The new look extends to the full-length metallic backplate, where contrasting textures and subtle monochrome shades surround an eminently functional cooling cut-out that allows heated exhaust airflow to rise into the case’s natural airflow path.

Three fans built using our latest axial-tech design spin in a counter-rotating pattern to deliver a smooth, directed stream of air through the high-surface-area fin stack. Higher blade counts on each fan increase both static pressure and the CFM of airflow available, all without undesirable increases in noise levels. Notched barrier rings on the outer two fans and a solid barrier ring on the central fan further manage turbulence and ensure that cooling air consistently reaches the hottest parts of the heatsink for the lowest temperatures and highest performance. At idle, the fans drop into a 0 dB mode that helps to minimize the system’s noise levels, while FanConnect II headers allow case fans deliver a blast of cool air right when it’s needed.

Ampere graphics cards deliver a large performance-per-watt improvement compared to their predecessors. To fully exploit these improvements, they can draw more power overall. The massive ROG Strix heatsink and a carefully designed PCB allow us to support that improved performance with large amounts of raw electrical power. Up to three eight-pin PCI Express® (PCIe®) power connectors draw current directly from the PSU for less stress on the motherboard, and a high-resolution transient-sensing circuit monitors that flow of power for dips that can negatively impact system stability. This sensitive circuit can save hours of troubleshooting frustration in the event that the power supply can’t keep up.

TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: Keep it stealthy

For DIY PCs built to fly under the radar, TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti are the perfect fit. Both cards embrace an ultra-stealthy new aesthetic. A blacked-out, brushed-aluminum cooling shroud wraps around a 2.7-slot heatsink cooled by a trio of fans built with our proven axial-tech design. Like their Strix brethren, these TUF Gaming cards can stop their fans entirely at idle for silent running. A full-length aluminum backplate boasts a cooling cutout at the front of the card to help heat flow into the case’s natural airflow path. And a single Aura RGB LED accent at the front of the card integrates with Aura Sync lighting schemes without drawing undue attention.

TUF Gaming graphics cards aren’t just tough on the outside. Auto-Extreme assembly technology, used across our lineup, precisely places and solders components without human intervention to boost reliability and build quality. Extra-sturdy capacitors in the power-delivery subsystem are selected for long life spans under grueling conditions, and a 144-hour testing regime at the factory ensures that each card is ready to perform from the moment it is installed it in a system.

Availability & Pricing ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics cards will be available worldwide from June 03, 2021. ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics cards will be available worldwide from June 10, 2021.

ASUS Announces GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Series Graphics Cards

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ROG Strix, TUF Gaming and ASUS Dual models unleash the power of NVIDIA® Ampere architecture with dynamic designs

KEY POINTS

  • ASUS GeForce RTX™ 3060 12 GB series debuts with enhanced designs that complement second-generation NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs.
  • ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB graphics cards offer exceptional power delivery and superior cooling technology.
  • TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB graphics cards deliver exemplary thermal performance and durability.
  • ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB graphics cards provide incredible performance for compact builds.

 Mumbai, India, February 25, 2021 — ASUS today announced new ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ASUS Dual graphics cards that feature the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB GPU. The lineup marks an expanded offering of the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, formerly featured in upmarket GPUs, and each graphics card brings out the best of the latest NVIDIA chipset with next-level thermal solutions, enhanced PCBs and robust power designs.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB GPU

With its efficient, high-performance architecture and the second generation of NVIDIA RTX™ platform, the GeForce® RTX 3060 brings amazing hardware ray-tracing capabilities and support for NVIDIA DLSS and other technologies, and is priced starting at $329.

Like all RTX 30 series GPUs, the RTX 3060 supports the trifecta of GeForce gaming innovations ― NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex and NVIDIA Broadcast ― which accelerate performance and enhance image quality. Together with real-time ray tracing, these technologies are the foundation of the GeForce gaming platform, which brings unparalleled performance and features to games and gamers everywhere.

ROG Strix: Take flight

From top to bottom, ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB graphics cards deliver powerful thermal designs and are optimized for the dynamic NVIDIA Ampere architecture.

A shroud with metal accents encompasses a trio of fans featuring the cutting-edge ASUS Axial-tech fan design: a more compact fan hub allows for longer fan blades, and full-height barrier rings provide boosted static pressure to pump air through the heatsink fins and onto the GPU heat spreader. A reversal of the center fan’s rotational direction lessens turbulence to enhance airflow efficiency. The fans and top of the graphics card are also illuminated by an addressable RGB element that can be customized with Armoury Crate software.

A large heatsink that fills most of the card’s 2.7-slot footprint was designed to leverage the increased airflow. To get heat up off the die and into the heatsink array, MaxContact technology has been utilized to polish the surface of the heat spreader and improve smoothness at the microscopic level. The extra flatness allows for better contact with the die for enhanced thermal transfer.

In addition to an enhanced cooling array, Super Alloy Power II components, including top-shelf capacitors, chokes and power stages, effortlessly deliver hundreds of watts at a millisecond’s notice. The card’s components are soldered to the PCB using ASUS-exclusive Auto-Extreme Technology to ensure precise joints and that each card meets rigorous ROG specifications for reliability.

Also included are FanConnect II headers that allow PWM fans to be tuned based on CPU and GPU temperatures, providing extra intake or exhaust for demanding 3D tasks and compute workloads. Builders looking for a quick and simple way to adjust their card’s default fan speeds can flick an onboard Dual BIOS switch to choose between “performance” and “quiet” profiles, without additional software. Another ease-of-use feature is an onboard voltage-sensing circuit that monitors PSU rail voltage. The circuit is fast enough to catch any transients that result in the rail voltage dropping too low. If that happens, a red LED will light up to indicate a power supply issue, making it easier to debug the source of crashes during gameplay.

Flipping the card around reveals more design improvements. For enhanced heat dissipation, a wide backplate vent and shortened PCB allow hot air to escape towards chassis exhaust fans instead of being recycled back into the cooler. Stainless steel is used for the I/O bracket to protect ports and provide a more secure mount. To top it off, an ROG logo with addressable RGB backlighting adds flair.

The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB graphics card provides a dynamic thermal design. Paired with the outstanding performance of the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, ROG Strix provides gamers with access to fresh experiences, from incredible frame rates in competitive titles, to smooth high-resolution gameplay in immersive AAA games.

 TUF Gaming: Built TUF

TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB graphics cards provide exceptionally robust power and cooling. An all-metal shroud houses three powerful Axial-tech fans that utilize durable dual ball fan bearings. Fan rotation has been optimized for reduced turbulence, and a stop mode brings all three fans to a halt at low temperatures. In line with the TUF Gaming legacy, components are selected based on their durability and performance. In addition to top-shelf chokes and MOSFETs, capacitors with military-grade certification make TUF Gaming stand tall amongst the competition. A manufacturing process employing Auto-Extreme Technology ensures components are placed and attached with high precision, and each card is subjected to a grueling 144-hour validation trial to ensure flawless performance when it counts.

Most of the rear is swathed in a protective metal backplate that prominently features a wide vent to prevent heat buildup. Beneath the GPU, a bracket provides consistent mounting pressure between the die and heat spreader, and the card’s I/O bracket is forged from stainless steel to protect ports and provide a more secure mount. A conveniently placed Dual BIOS switch allows customization of the card’s default performance profile without software.

ASUS Dual: 2X Fans, 2X Fun

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB delivers the ultimate combination of dynamic thermal performance and broad compatibility, making it the perfect choice for small-form-factor builds.

A sleek shroud surrounds two Axial-tech fans that are designed to maximize airflow through the large heatsink, and 0 dB technology automatically brings the fans to a halt at lower temperatures. The ASUS Dual graphics card is 20 cm long and fits into a 2-slot design, allowing its excellent thermal performance to be leveraged for more compact builds.

Auto-Extreme Technology enables components to be mounted and soldered to the PCB with greater precision and reliability, and these are protected by the structural rigidity and durability of an aluminum backplate and stainless steel I/O bracket. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB graphics card gives gamers with small-form-factor builds the exceptional thermal performance they need for extended AAA gaming sessions.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

ROG Strix and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB graphics cards will be available worldwide starting from late February 2021. ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB will be available in early March 2021. Please contact your local ASUS representative for more information.

ASUS ProArt PA32UCX-PK Receives High Praise From Creative Professionals

Cinematographers, film makers, animators and photographers attest to the exceptional color accuracy and 4K visuals offered by PA32UCX-PK

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Mumbai, India, February 18, 2021 — For creative professionals in photography and film, color accuracy and image quality are paramount. ASUS recently spoke with four content creators — a colorist, a cinematographer, an animator, and a high‑concept Unreal Engine filmmaker — to get their take on what it’s like working with the ASUS ProArt PA32UCX-PK monitor.

ASUS ProArt PA32UCX-PK is a 32-inch 4K HDR calibrated monitor that features variable mini‑LED backlighting and 1200 nits peak brightness. It offers Off-Axis Contrast Optimization technology to reduce halo effects by 80% as well as 7X contrast-ratio enhancement. This means that onscreen colors and even dark imagery are presented accurately to viewers ― even when viewing from an angle.

Thanks to its exceptional Delta E < 1 color accuracy, Calman Ready and ColourSpace integration, multiple HDR format support (Dolby Vision, HDR-10, HLG) and ergonomic design, ProArt PA32UCX-PK has been well-received by creative professionals specializing in cinematography, animation, visual effects and photography.

“It is vital that the monitor is calibrated and accurate to broadcast standards. My work is based around color, and if I don’t have an accurate representation of it I’m basically working blind,” says post-production colorist Darren Mostyn. “Good color performance means that I can rely on my monitor to give an accurate account of what I’m going to be sending to the broadcasters.”

Photographer and cinematographer Brett Danton works with 4K imagery every day, so the 4K HDR display with 1152-zone mini-LED backlighting and 1200 nits peak brightness of PA32UCX-PK are a perfect solution for him.

“Professional-quality reference monitors have always been very expensive. Before I received this monitor I could only judge my images by going to an expensive post house,” Danton explains. “I can now work confidently at home at a level that simply wasn’t possible before. It’s completely changed my post-production workflow.”

PA32UCX-PK enables filmmaker Haz Dullul to conduct post-production color checks with the same quality and accuracy found on professional equipment used in post-production facilities.

“Delivering 4K for streamers such as Netflix means that my display specs and color need to be of the highest industry standard,” Dullul says. “ASUS ProArt comes with a professional calibrator that puts my mind at ease, knowing that what I am creating at my home studio is going to pass the QC checks when the content is passed to content distributors, and eventually to the audience.”

Animator Julia Young notes the benefits of the ergonomic stand with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustability as well as the VESA mount option offered by PA32UCX-PK. “The most important thing for me is that my setup is ergonomic and that I have the most reliable equipment that I can afford,” says Young.

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KEY POINTS 

  • ASUS Off-Axis Contrast Optimization technology reduces halo effects by 80% and offers 7X contrast-ratio enhancement for exceptional color accuracy
  • Calman Ready 4K HDR display with 1152-zone mini-LED backlighting, 1200 nits peak brightness, and ColourSpace integration
  • True 10‑bit color with quantum-dot technology provides 89% Rec. 2020, 99.5% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB color space
  • Ergonomic design with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment for perfect viewing and working positions.

ASUS Announces Impressive New Monitors at CES 2021

Lineup includes HDMI 2.1 gaming monitors for PC and console gamers, as well as professional monitors for businesses and content creators

 

KEY POINTS

  • For PC and console gamers: ROG Swift PG32UQ, Strix XG43UQ, and TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A support 4K visuals at 144 Hz for the latest graphics cards and HDMI 2.1 for 4K 120 Hz gaming on the latest consoles
  • For competitive gamers: 28ʺ ROG Swift PG279QM features a WQHD 240 Hz Fast IPS panel with 1 ms (GTG), G-SYNC technology with NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer (RLA), DisplayHDR 400 and DCI-P3 95%
  • For content creators: 14ʺ ProArt Display PA148CTV portable monitor features ASUS Dial and Virtual Control Panel to streamline creative workflows; Calman Verified 32ʺ 4K UHD PA329CV has 100% sRGB color gamut and Delta E < 2 color accuracy
  • For business users: 15.6ʺ ZenScreen MB16ACV FHD portable display with built-in kickstand enables work on the go and features a long-lasting proprietary antibacterial treatment

 

Mumbai, India, January 14, 2021 — ASUS announced its new monitor lineup today at CES 2021, with a range of offerings across the Gaming, ProArt, and ZenScreen series to meet the needs of gamers, content creators, and business professionals. According to studies conducted by marketing research firm TrendForce, ASUS is projected to achieve a 40% year-on-year increase in monitor shipments, giving it the highest growth rate among the top 10 monitor brands for 2020.

 

For Gamers

ASUS is introducing 28-, 32- and 43-inch 144 Hz HDMI 2.1 gaming monitors for PC and console gamers. Ideal for PC gamers, these displays support the newest graphics cards for stable 4K gaming with refresh rates beyond 100 Hz. DisplayPort 1.4 Display Stream Compression (DSC) enables 4K visuals via a single DisplayPort 1.4 connection by compressing and decompressing each frame on the fly, with no discernable loss in image quality.

Console gamers can connect to the latest-generation consoles via HDMI 2.1 for 4K gaming at 120 Hz. These displays also feature Variable Refresh Rate technology and Auto-Low-Latency mode.

PG32UQ (2)

ROG Swift PG32UQ is a three-sided frameless monitor with a 32-inch 4K UHD IPS panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms moving picture response time (MPRT). It features G-SYNC technology with Reflex Latency Analyzer, a revolutionary system latency measurement tool that detects clicks coming from the mouse and then measures the time it takes for the resulting pixels (i.e. a gun muzzle flash) to change on screen. In addition, it features 98% DCI-P3 color space as well as VESA DisplayHDR 600 compliance, ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Sync, and ASUS Variable Overdrive technologies.

ROG Strix XG43UQ is a 43-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) gaming monitor with a 144 Hz refresh rate for super-smooth gaming visuals. It offers a host of features, including DSC, ASUS ELMB SYNC, and High Dynamic Range (HDR). ASUS ELMB SYNC eliminates smearing and motion blur, resulting in sharper moving visuals so gameplay is more fluid and responsive. Lastly, this monitor has DisplayHDR™ 1000 compliance and 90% DCI-P3 color gamut for exceptional contrast and color performance.

TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A_F

The smallest of the three, TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is a 28-inch 4K UHD monitor with a three-sided frameless design and a Fast IPS panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time. It features variable refresh rate technology for supersmooth gaming, along with 125% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, VESA DisplayHDR 400 compliance, ELMB SYNC and Variable Overdrive technologies.

Designed for competitive gamers, ROG Swift PG279QM is a 27-inch WQHD monitor with a 240 Hz Fast IPS panel with 1 ms (GTG). It features a G-SYNC processor with Reflex Latency Analyzer (RLA), DisplayHDR 400 compliance and DCI-P3 95%. It also includes ASUS-exclusive GamePlus and GameVisual software to provide gamers with an in-game advantage. PG279QM has Aura Sync lighting and can be paired with other Aura Sync-compatible products to create a gaming setup with a unified look. In addition, the monitor is compatible with the ROG Desk Mount Kit[1].

The compact and lightweight ROG Strix XG16AHP-W is a portable 15.6-inch FHD IPS gaming monitor with a 144 Hz refresh rate and adaptive-sync technology for smooth tear-free gameplay. It has a built-in high-capacity 7800 mAh battery that provides up to three hours of gaming at 144 Hz, and also has a quick-charge function that provides up to two hours of use after a one-hour recharge. This monitor features USB-C and micro HDMI ports for compatibility with mobile devices, laptops, game consoles, cameras and more. A fold-out kickstand and bundled ROG Tripod provide ideal viewing positions for work or play.

PA148CTV_R1

For Content Creators

ASUS ProArt Display PA148CTV is a 14-inch FHD IPS portable monitor with an anti-glare panel and capacitive 10-point multitouch. Designed for creators, it features the ASUS Dial and Virtual Control Panel to provide productivity-enhancing shortcuts and programmable hotkeys that work seamlessly with supported Adobe software including Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. PA148CTV is the world’s first Calman Verified portable monitor and it has a 100% sRGB and 100% Rec.709 color gamut. It is factory pre-calibrated with a Delta E < 2 color accuracy. The Virtual Control Panel offers an adjustment dial, sliders, buttons, wheels, as well as programmable hotkeys for more detailed and precise adjustments.

ASUS Dial is a physical dial at the rear of the display that allows users to control compatible Adobe software and Microsoft Surface Dial controls, enabling adjustments while staying focused on a task. The integrated on-screen display (OSD) controller enables quick and easy monitor adjustments. Users can leverage the pre-installed ProArt Preset software to adjust color gamut or use ProArt Palette to access other display settings.

PA148CTV has two USB-C ports that deliver audio-visual signals and power input over a single cable, while the micro HDMI port provides a connection to a wide variety of input sources. A tripod socket allows it to be mounted on a tripod, or the adjustable kickstand can be used to prop the monitor up to get an ideal viewing angle and working position, even while on the go. PA148CTV includes a leather sleeve for elegant portability.

MB16ACV_F

ASUS ProArt Display PA329CV is a 32-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) monitor featuring an IPS panel with 100% sRGB color gamut. It is Calman Verified and factory pre-calibrated to provide Delta E < 2 color accuracy, and it is also VESA DisplayHDR 400 compliant. In addition, ProArt Preset and ProArt Palette software are pre-loaded for swift and easy color adjustments. PA329CV has an array of connectivity options, including two HDMI, one DisplayPort, and one USB-C port DisplayPort Alt Mode, 90-watt power delivery and superfast data transfers. Its ergonomic design includes a four-way adjustable stand, function buttons on the front fascia and a C-clamp table-mount stand.

 

For Business Users

ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV is a 15.6-inch FHD portable display with an anti-glare panel and super-narrow bezel design. The monitor has been coated with a long-lasting proprietary antibacterial ionic silver treatment that inhibits growth of bacteria and fungi by preventing adhesion by up to 99.9%, meeting JIS Z 2801 and ISO 22196 Antimicrobial Activity and Efficacy Testing standards. This keeps key areas of the monitor clean and hygienic to reduce the potential spread of harmful bacterial. The monitor is compatible with all laptops with a USB Type-C or Type-A 3.0 port, and it uses a hybrid signal solution that handles both audio-visual signals and power delivery. An ergonomic kickstand props the monitor up on any flat surface, allowing for tilt adjustments for a comfortable viewing angle. For added convenience, ZenScreen MB16ACV is compatible with the standard 1/4ʺ thread mount, allowing it to be used with conventional tripods or attached to a tabletop mount with ease.

[1] ROG Desk Mount Kit sold separately.

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