ASUS ROG unveils new gaming phones and product range at Computex 2018

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• ROG Phone is the world’s first phone with 3D vapor-champer cooling technology and the ROG Delta headset uses a USB-C port to deliver an unrivaled smartphone gaming experience.

• Many products gaming gears new, including the Strix SCAR II and Strix Hero II gaming laptop duo, the ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 tri-band 802.11ax wifi router​

• ROG expands new product range with the introduction of ROG Ryujin and ROG Ryuo heatsinks and Thor 1200W desktop power supplies​

Republic of Gamers (ROG) has just held the event For Those Who Dare within the framework of Computex 2018 and launched a new range of gaming products. In particular, the most prominent is the appearance of ROG Phone – the first phone in the world equipped with 3D vapor-chamber cooling technology (3D vapor-champer). Along with that, ROG also announced the ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 wifi router that uses tri-band 802.11ax with speeds up to 11,000Mbps. In addition, many other products for gamers such as: Strix SCAR II & Hero II gaming laptop duo for esports, ROG Delta headset using USB TypeC, ROG Ryujin/ROG Ryuo cooling system and ROG power supply Thor 1200W Platinum.
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ASUS Corporation President Jonney Shih spoke at the event and shared his excitement about the new ROG product range:Today is a special day for gamers who dare to be different. 12 years ago, ROG was founded with the desire to create a complete range of high-end hardware products for gamers. Up to this point, with the dedication of a team of engineers, designers, as well as the support of professional and semi-professional gamers around the world, we have achieved They are the quintessential ROG products. ROG will push this spirit even further to create the next breakthrough products.”
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ROG Phone is a long-awaited gaming phone and is now officially launched. In terms of configuration, it uses the world’s fastest 2.96Ghz octa-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 845 CPU and deeply optimized Adreno 630 GPU to deliver maximum performance and prolong battery life for gaming tasks. . In addition, ROG Phone is equipped with a unique 3D vapor chamber cooling system, an AirTrigger ultrasonic sensor that increases controllability, a gamer-oriented design with main ports located on the side to optimize for sports. Horizontal operation, brilliant AMOLED screen with HDR technology with 90Hz refresh rate and extremely fast response speed of only 1ms. All bring a gaming experience on the phone has never been so exciting and excellent.
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For esports gamers, this time ROG also brings a duo of thin-screen gaming laptops Strix SCAR II & Hero II with many innovative design features and high-end hardware. To bring the perfect experience and give professional gamers an edge, these two laptops are equipped with super-smooth screens with 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms fast response time. Along with that is the HyperStrike keyboard for precise control and the excellent HyperCool Pro cooling system.
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In addition, many other products of great interest were announced within the framework of the event. The ROG Delta headset uses USB-C and ESS quad-DAC connections for immersive audio experiences in the gaming world. ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 3-band 802.11ax wifi router with speeds up to 11,000 Mbps. The CPU water-cooling duo is called ROG Ryujin and ROG Ryuo, with 1.77″ OLED screens to provide system health information and support personalization with GIFs. ROG Thor 1200W Platinum power supply with 14mm propellers is IP5X certified and supports Aura Sync. There are also some other gaming gear such as: RGB mousepad with support for ROG Balteus Qi wireless charging, ROG Gladius II Wireless wireless gaming mouse and ROG Strix Chassis chassis with Aura Sync support with premium aluminum and glass design.

ROG Booth
ROG’s complete product range will be on display at booth #M810 of Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center from June 5 to 9. We cordially invite visitors to Computex 2018 to enjoy and experience the gaming technology breakthroughs from ROG.

List of products displayed at the press conference

Smartphones
ROG Phone
ROG Phone is a phone with a 6-ich display optimized for high-performance mobile gaming. With ROG DNA in mind and the world’s fastest 2.96Ghz octa-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 845 CPU, ROG Phone breaks down barriers that others have to stand. The device is equipped with a 3D vapor chamber GameCool cooling system, which supports attaching a special AeroActive Cooler support device to increase cooling efficiency, to keep the highest frame rate during long and intense gaming sessions. In addition, ROG Phone uses a high-end AMOLED screen with a high 90Hz refresh rate, 1ms super-fast response speed and HDR support to help deliver brilliant image quality.
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ROG Phone has a gamer-oriented design with the main connection ports moved to the side, for the most comfortable grip. Enhanced sensitivity and convenient control thanks to 2 AirTriggers ultrasonic sensors that easily program actions such as aiming, shooting or opening inventory… And the haptic feedback vibration system helps gamers focus more and bring more absolute victory. ROG Phone also has a lot of accessories to enhance the gaming experience such as: TwinView Dock turns the device into a 2-screen handheld device; Mobile Desktop Dock brings PC-like gaming experience with monitor, keyboard, and mouse connectivity; The Gamevice controller and WiGig Dock use 60Hz Wifi to wirelessly connect to an external display. Another breakthrough is ASUS HyperCharge technology (with a current converter IC located on the charger) that helps to charge the battery faster, safely and cooler during the charging process.

Laptops
ROG Strix SCAR II and Hero II
This is the duo that inherits the success and further develops the gaming laptop line exclusively for esports titles (FPS and MOBA). Both SCAR II and Hero II are equipped with thin-bezel displays with many advantages in professional competition: super smooth 144Hz refresh rate, fast response speed of only 3ms and IPS technology for wide viewing angles up to 178 degrees. . HyperStrike Pro optimized keyboard for precise control and efficient cooling HyperCool Pro. For the first time in the world, ROG Strix gaming laptops are equipped with up to 4 antennas to enhance WiFi signal reception.
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Networking
ROG Rapture GT-AX11000
ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 is the world’s first wifi router with over 10 Gigabit speeds. GT-AX11000 supports 802.11ax connection standard for wireless access speed 2.53 times faster than 802.11ac 4×4. OFDMA technology allows multiple devices to be connected to the same bandwidth channel, thereby increasing network performance by 4 times and reducing latency.
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ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 offers three layers of optimization, speeding up bandwidth for game-to-server connections. The device also supports a 2.5-Gigabit LAN port for users who prefer to use a wired network. In addition to using the app on a computer or phone to turn Game Boost mode on and off, the device also has a hard button on the router for users to enable this feature. Gamers Private Network (GPN) supports choosing the fastest packet routing path to the game server, helping to reduce ping and packet loss.

CPU Coolers
ROG Ryujin 360/240
ROG Ryujin is the world’s first heatsink with a 1.77-inch OLED display for status notifications and personalized GIFs. This system has the ability to further cool the VRM and M.2 SSD clusters near the CPU area to reduce temperatures by up to 20°C. PPC material propeller system increases air flow with lower noise level. The perfect piece for ROG motherboards, ROG Ryujin makes it easy for users to build a cool, quiet, and colorful operating system with ROG Aura Sync RGB.
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ROG Ryuo 240/120
Neatly designed to fit medium-sized desktop towers, ROG Ryuo has two versions for users to choose from, 120mm and 240mm. The system uses ROG-exclusive fan blades to optimize airflow and increase air pressure. It is also equipped with a 1.77-inch LiveDash OLED display to provide system health information and fully supports Aura Sync.

Power Supply
ROG Thor 1200W Platinum
ROG Thor 1200W Platinum is ROG’s first power supply system. The device has a 135mm propeller with IP5X standard, an OLED screen that displays power usage information and uses 100% capacitors from a Japanese manufacturer. The 1200W power supply is also 80 PLUS Platinum certified and supports multi-color Aura Sync lighting effects to sync with the Aura ecosystem.
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Gaming gears
ROG Delta
ROG Delta is ROG’s latest gaming headset, supporting Hi-Fi ESS quad-DAC. Delta delivers a clear, realistic audio experience for gamers and delivers inspiration and a better combat edge over your opponents. ROG Delta is the world’s first headset with a unique circular-rainbow RGB lighting effect. It also has a lightweight, D-Shaped shape that provides on-ear comfort during long sessions. USB-C connectivity is suitable for mobile gaming, which makes ROG Delta the perfect match for ROG Phone.
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ROG Balteus Qi
ROG Balteus Qi is a mouse pad equipped with a convenient Qi wireless charging standard for wireless gaming mice. The pad measures 370 x 320mm, providing ample space for both gaming and charging the mouse. The pad has an optimized surface for precise hovering. It also supports 15 different Aura Sync RGB lighting patterns for users to personalize to their liking. In addition, there is also a Balteus version for the game that does not need wireless charging for a cheaper price.

ROG Gladius II Wireless
ROG Gladius II Wireless offers precise and comfortable hovering thanks to its wireless usability. It offers 2 world leading wireless connection standards, 1ms 2.4GHz or low latency Bluetooth. The mouse has a sensor up to 16000dpi, designed for professional gamers. ROG’s special socket design also allows users to quickly replace the switch to change the appropriate pressure. Gladius II Wireless also supports Aura Sync RGB to synchronize with other products in the ROG Aura Sync ecosystem.

For more information, please visit the website: www.asus.com/vn​