27 November 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Xonar U7 Echelon Edition 7.1 USB Sound Card Introduced

Compact 7.1 USB sound card with a dedicated headphone amp features a game-inspired camouflage finish and exclusive Sonic Radar technology ASUS today announced Xonar U7 Echelon Edition, a compact 7.1-channel USB sound card that retains the high audio quality of the award-winning Xonar U7 and adds the military-inspired digital camouflage pattern that is unique to the Echelon range. As well as stylish looks, ASUS engineers have also worked hard to add an impressive range of exclusive features designed to help gamers, including Sonic Radar for in-game sound visualization and Sonic Studio Pro for fine control of every audio feature. Sonic Radar technology for an extra gaming edge Modern games are more than graphics – gamers demand total immersion in the […]

23 November 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Republic of Gamers Mars 760 Graphics Card Introduced

ROG’s groundbreaking dual-GPU card is 20% cooler, vastly quieter and has two GeForce GTX 760s to deliver gaming performance up to 39% faster than GTX Titan ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Mars 760, a graphics card that features two GeForce® GTX 760 graphics-processing units (GPUs) for the ultimate gaming performance. Mars 760 outpaces even GeForce GTX Titan — with game performance that’s up to 39% faster overall. Compared with GeForce GTX Titan, Mars 760 runs Bioshock Infinite 6% faster, Crysis 3 an impressive 14% quicker and increases Tomb Raider’s performance by a remarkable 39%. Mars 760 is a two-slot card that’s packed with many exclusive ASUS technologies including DirectCU II for 20%-cooler and vastly quieter operation, DIGI+ voltage-regulator […]

21 November 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Republic of Gamers Rampage IV Black Edition Motherboard Launched

X79-based board supports Intel LGA 2011 Core i7 (Ivy Bridge-E) processors, eight DRAM and quad-GPUs to maximize gaming and overclocking possibilities ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Rampage IV Black Edition, an E-ATX gaming motherboard designed to unleash the full power of Intel® LGA 2011 Core™ i7 (Ivy Bridge-E) processors. Based on the Intel X79 Express chipset, Rampage IV Black Edition boasts loads of the best ROG technologies and the latest innovations to improve gaming and maximize overclocking possibilities — all served up in an attention-grabbing black design that’s complemented by gorgeous silver and red highlights. Rampage IV Black Edition has eight DIMM sockets for up to 64GB of DRAM (DDR3 2800MHz+, overclocked), supports up to 4-way graphics card […]

9 November 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS GTX 780 Ti Graphics Card Introduced

Exclusive GPU Tweak utility, 25% more CUDA cores, PhysX and TXAA technologies push GTX 780 Ti GPU further for faster, smoother and sharper graphics ASUS today announced GTX 780 Ti, a graphics card powered by the brand-new GeForce® GTX 780 Ti graphics-processing unit (GPU) and boosted by exclusive GPU Tweak technology. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti GPU is powered by 25% more CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) cores and benefits from a boosted clock speed of 928MHz — both significant increases on its predecessor that enable ASUS GTX 780 Ti to deliver superb gaming performance. Exclusive technology for exclusive performance from GTX 780 Ti GTX 780 Ti includes the GPU Tweak utility that’s exclusive to ASUS graphics cards. This easy-to-use […]

25 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS R9 290X Graphics Card Announced

Exclusive GPU Tweak squeezes maximum performance from Radeon R9 290X GPU and AMD Eyefinity and TrueAudio technologies enhance gaming experiences ASUS today announced the launch of R9 290X, a new graphics card powered by the latest AMD Radeon™ R9 290X graphics-processing unit (GPU). The new card benefits from exclusive ASUS GPU Tweak, an easy-to-use tuning tool for instant performance boosts, 4GB of super-fast GDDR5 memory for the best gaming experience at the highest resolutions, and incorporates AMD Eyefinity and TrueAudio technologies to enable expansive multi-display setups and bring in-game audio to life with more accurate environmental sounds. R9 290X also includes support for both DirectX® 11.2 and AMD’s new Mantle application programming interface (API) for great handling of even the […]

22 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS ET2321 All-in-One PC Announced

Sleek All-in-One with a 23-inch IPS display and ASUS SonicMaster audio technology make ET2321 an outstanding home entertainment contender ASUS announced the ET2321, a sleek All-in-One PC with a 23-inch Full HD display, the latest 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors and Intel® Iris™ graphics for impressive all-round performance. The ASUS ET2321 AiO PC features a slim and elegant design with a gracefully curved metallic stand that adds a touch of style to any desktop. The 23-inch display has a 1920 x 1080 resolution for ultra-sharp images and an expansive working area, while IPS technology ensures bright, vibrant color with wide 178-degree viewing angles. 10-point capacitive multi-touch puts responsive control at your fingertips in Windows 8 and the screen can also […]

17 October 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Essence III Preamplifier USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Debuts

Audiophile-grade USB digital-to-analog converter with a fully balanced design, remote-controlled stepped attenuator and DSD playback ASUS today announced Essence III, a USB digital-to-analog (DAC) converter with a fully balanced design and the latest Direct Stream Digital (DSD) playback designed for those who demand the purest audio quality and listening flexibility. High-precision clocks and asynchronous USB virtually eliminate jitter, while separate printed-circuit boards for digital, analog and power ensure that the Essence III’s audio delivery is crystal-clear and free of crosstalk. Remote-controlled volume driven by stepped attenuators allow output levels to be set with great precision – even from the far side of the listening room. “Essence III is more than the flagship product of our audio range,” said Ives Chiu, […]

19 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Router Launched

With 1300Mbit/s 802.11ac and 600Mbit/s 802.11n data rates, the RT-AC68U is the fastest wireless router in the world ASUS today announced the RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Router, a Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ ac ‘5th generation’ (5G) router with a combined dual-band bandwidth of 1900Mbit/s. The RT-AC68U is the fastest wireless router in the world, with simultaneous dual-band bandwidths of 1300Mbit/s for 802.11ac at 5GHz and 600Mbit/s for 802.11n at 2.4GHz. Based on the award-winning RT-AC66U, which was widely acclaimed for its extreme 802.11ac data rates, the RT-AC68U features a new dual-core processor for responsive performance and USB 3.0 support for next-generation high-performance storage. With a sleek upright design and ASUSWRT firmware for sophisticated network management with easy set-up, the RT-AC68U delivers a […]

19 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS PadFone Infinity Smartphone/Tablet Debuts

Refined design features a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor and PixelMaster camera technology for incredible low-light photography ASUS today announced the new PadFone Infinity with a powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 quad-core processor and a new ASUS PixelMaster camera that dramatically improves low-light photos. The new PadFone Infinity also features a micro SDXC card slot that gives the flexibility for expanding storage capacity as the need arises. The PadFone concept allows users to choose the optimal display size for their needs with effortless switching between smartphone and tablet. The user can decide which screen size best suits their usage scenario without having to transfer data between devices. Blazing Performance, Incredible Displays With an ultra-fast 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor […]

16 September 201316 April 2018MotherboardsBy David Ramsey

ASUS Z87I-Deluxe Mini-ITX Intel Motherboard Review

It seems full-sized ATX systems are becoming less relevant every day. Increasing GPU horsepower diminishes the need for expensive multi-GPU setups; onboard sound has become good enough for all but serious audiophiles, and inexpensive 8GB DIMMs mean that two DIMM slots is plenty. The ASUS Z87I-Deluxe LGA1150 mini-ITX motherboard is the latest in ASUS’ new line of enthusiast mini-ITX motherboards. If you haven’t considered a mini-ITX build, maybe it’s time you should.

14 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS M70 PC Desktop Announced

High performance PC features 4th generation Intel Core processor, one-tap device pairing NFC technology and SonicMaster Audio ASUS today announced the M70 Desktop PC with the latest 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor for improved performance and graphics for the most demanding of tasks, and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for wireless pairing with Android-based devices. The M70 allows users to log onto the PC and launch applications via NFC, while photos in mobile devices can also be backed up wirelessly with a simple tap. ASUS M70 features SonicMaster Technology, and together with MaxxAudio® from Waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY® Award, provides users with immersive and impactful audio. The M70 can also charge mobile devices wirelessly, while a built-in UPS […]

11 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS X79-Deluxe Motherboard Introduced

Exclusive Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization technology enables extreme overclocking of the latest Intel Core i7-49xx/48xx processors ASUS today announced X79-Deluxe, an ATX motherboard designed for the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors. ASUS X79-Deluxe is packed with exclusive ASUS technologies, including Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization, which allows PC enthusiasts to take processor and DRAM overclocking to extreme levels easily and safely. Along with built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 for super-fast and flexible wireless connectivity, X79-Deluxe also includes ASUS SSD Caching II technology to significantly improve the performance of traditional hard disk drives (HDDs). X79-Deluxe also introduces a stunning gold-and-black design — so it looks just as great as it performs. Overclock Ivy Bridge-E with […]

10 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Zenbook UX301 and UX302 Features Gorilla Glass 3 Finish

Premium specifications with ultra-high resolution displays and a lid protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 make Zenbook the most desirable Ultrabook around ASUS today announced Zenbook UX301 and UX302, two flagship Ultrabooks™ with a beautiful sleek design and a lid protected by scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 with Native Damage Resistance™. First glimpsed at Computex 2013, the new Zenbook UX301 and UX302 are next-generation Ultrabooks based on the award-winning Zenbook, launched in 2011. The new models feature a metallic ‘spun’ metal design that’s a Zenbook hallmark, but a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 adds a sheer high-gloss finish that’s as hard-wearing as it is stunning. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 has the same durability and thinness as Gorilla Glass 2, […]

10 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS MeMO Pad 8 and MeMO Pad 10 Tablet Series Debuts

Affordable Android tablets feature vibrant IPS displays with 1280 x 800 resolution, powerful quad-core processors and microSD card slots for expandable storage ASUS today announced two new affordable Android tablets, the MeMO Pad 8 and MeMO Pad 10, with an 8-inch and 10-inch screen, respectively. Both tablets feature a 1280 x 800 resolution, a quad-core processor and microSD card storage. Designed for easy one-handed use, ASUS MeMO Pad™ 8 measures just 127mm from side to side and weighs only 350g, yet packs an 8-inch display that gives 30% more screen space than a 7-inch tablet. ASUS MeMO Pad™ 10 is equally portable, at just 522g. Vibrant IPS displays and ASUS SonicMaster-enhanced sound ASUS MeMO Pad 8 (ME180A) and MeMO Pad […]

7 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Fonepad Note 6 Tablet Introduced

Compact Android tablet features a Intel Atom processor, stylus input and HSPA+ 3G high-speed mobile data with full telephony features ASUS today announced the new Fonepad Note 6, a sleek 6-inch Android tablet with a razor-sharp Full HD display that offers both multi-touch and stylus input, and built-in HSPA+ 3G for telephone calls and mobile internet. ASUS Fonepad™ Note 6 is designed for people who prefer the larger screen of a tablet for apps and entertainment, but who don’t want a separate smartphone just for telephone calls and internet access on the move. Just 10.3mm thick and with a low 210g weight, Fonepad Note 6 slips easily into a pocket, yet packs a brilliant 6-inch Super IPS+ display with a […]

30 August 201316 April 2018NetworkBy Bruce Normann

ASUS PCE-AC66 Wi-Fi AC1750 PCIe Wireless Adapter Review

The ASUS PCE-AC66 802.11ac wireless PCIe adapter is currently the only wireless adapter I know of, that allows you to experience the wonders of 3-Stream IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi. It won’t be the last, for sure, because the gains in wireless throughput are too good to pass up. There are several significant changes in the new 802.11ac standard, and upping the maximum allowable number of spatial streams is one of them. Theoretically, eight individual streams are supported by 802.11ac, but the new chips from Broadcom top out at three streams on a single IC. That’s enough to push 1.3Gbps across the airwaves on the 5GHz Wi-Fi band, which is probably where the consumer devices will stay. There are several wireless adapters on the market that are capable of handling two streams, but right now the PCE-AC66 is alone at the top of the 802.11ac heap, with three streams and the data rates to match.

28 July 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10 Tablet Announced

Ultra-sharp 1920 x 1200 IPS display makes MeMO Pad the perfect Android tablet for high-quality entertainment By ASUS ASUS today announced MeMO Pad™ FHD 10, an affordable 10.1-inch tablet with a stunning Full HD (1920 x 1200) IPS display that’s perfect for enjoying movies and playing games. Powered by an Intel® Atom™ Z2560 processor and Android 4.2, MeMO Pad FHD 10 also features ASUS SonicMaster audio technology for rich and detailed sound from built-in stereo speakers, plus high-quality HD cameras front and back. The perfect tablet for Full HD entertainment ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10 features the Intel Atom Z2560 (1.6GHz) processor and 2GB RAM for smooth web browsing, video playback and gaming. The 10.1-inch display has a Full HD […]

13 July 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Designo Series MX299Q Ultrawide 21:9 Cinematic Monitor Introduced

Frameless 29-inch AH-IPS display with ultra-wide 2560 x 1080 resolution and B&O ICEpower audio delivers a truly cinematic viewing experience By ASUS ASUS today announced the Designo Series MX299Q Ultrawide 21:9 Cinematic Monitor, a 29-inch widescreen display with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio and 2560 x 1080 resolution. The MX299Q features the latest AH-IPS (Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching) display for rich, vibrant color with 178-degree wide viewing angles, and ASUS SonicMaster audio, co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower® for superlative sound quality with its built-in stereo speakers. It also features an award-winning, simple and elegant sundial-inspired design. Ultra-wide resolution enhances work and play With a display area equivalent to that of two 17-inch (5:4 aspect ratio) monitors placed alongside […]

10 July 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS N Series Notebooks with Quad-Speaker Array Launched

Completely new design, 4th generation Intel Core processors and immersive SonicMaster Premium audio culminate in powerful and stylish multimedia notebooks By ASUS ASUS today announced new N Series multimedia notebooks with fine-treated metallic surfaces throughout, including the underside. The elegant design, which uses light and durable aluminum, also retains the ripple-like speaker mesh seen on previous N Series models. The notebooks are the first-ever to feature a quad-speaker array and use ASUS SonicMaster Premium to deliver rich surround audio. N Series notebooks now ship with 4th-generation Intel® Core™ processors and also feature NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics for outstanding visual performance. Non-reflective screens are available throughout the range, while IPS displays and capacitive multi-touch are also optionally available for vibrant images with […]

3 July 201316 April 2018NetworkBy Bruce Normann

ASUS RT-AC66U Wireless 802.11ac Wi-Fi Router Review

The ASUS RT-AC66U 802.11ac wireless router builds on the success of the RT-N66U model that Benchmark Reviews also tested recently. ASUS has been busy looking to the future, and the new IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard. While it’s not officially approved, it does appear to be stable, and there are products on the market already from all the serious players in wireless networking. While 802.11n was a step forward, and many of us have been appreciative of the additional legroom that the 5GHz band allows, there is still plenty of room for improvement in Wi-Fi performance. The ASUS RT-AC66U looks great sitting on the shelf, better than the majority of routers on offer today, but it’s the higher throughput and expanded signal coverage that’s going to win over most consumers.

2 July 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS PQ321Q 4K Ultra HD Monitor Announced

31.5-inch 4K Ultra HD Monitor features four-times the resolution of a Full HD display for incredibly detailed and lifelike images By ASUS ASUS, a worldwide leader in high performance large screen displays, today announced the exclusive pre-order for the highly-anticipated PQ321Q True 4K UHD monitor. Starting July 1st, US consumers will be able to pre-order the world’s first consumer 4K monitor through Newegg, Amazon, or TigerDirect at an introductory MSRP of $3,499 USD. The PQ321Q True 4K UHD Monitor, a desktop display with a stunning Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 resolution, delivers a screen resolution equivalent to four Full HD displays combined. It has a 31.5-inch LED-backlit 4K Ultra HD display (140 pixels-per-inch) with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and supports […]

16 June 201316 April 2018MotherboardsBy David Ramsey

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 Intel Motherboard Review

ASUS’ newest TUF motherboards are built on Intel’s new Z87 chipset, for the new Haswell-based LGA 1150 CPUs. The TUF line emphasizes reliability and durability rather than a cornucopia of consumer features or the ability to reach heroic overclocking levels. Can an enthusiast love the SABERTOOTH Z87? Benchmark Reviews checks this board out to see what makes it special enough to include in your next rig.

11 June 20139 September 2013MotherboardsBy David Ramsey

ASUS GRYPHON Z87 mATX Intel Motherboard Review

It’s new Intel CPU time, and with the switch to the LGA1150 socket comes a slew of new motherboards. Today we have an interesting item: the ASUS Z87 GRYPHON mATX motherboard. What makes the GRYPHON interesting is that it’s the first micro-ATX member of ASUS’ TUF family of motherboards. Let’s see if this tiny motherboard can hold up the TUF banner.

29 March 20123 January 2015Computer Technology GuidesBy Olin Coles

Intel X79 Motherboard Overclocking Guide

This Intel X79 Motherboard Overclocking Guide is meant to assist and outline aspects of overclocking parameters as well as the experience of overclocking on the ASUS X79 series of motherboards. I have detailed our recommendations to maximize the overclocking potential / scaling on ASUS’ X79 series of motherboards. This guide has been developed after extensive internal testing across multiple boards, multiple UEFI builds and a high sampling rate of C0 CPUs and limited sampling of C1 stepping CPUs. While this guide is not definitive and will not contain every possible overclocking combination or guarantee results, the information detailed has been consistently duplicated and yielded repeatable results in our testing. Of course the quality of the CPU and cooling is very important but overall we think the results on our boards should exceed those of others at like settings.