ASUS Republic of Gamers, ASUS gaming brand, participated in the annual Mindanao Cyber Expo (MCE), Davao’s largest tech event.
MCE was held on July 31 up to August 2. Highlights of the three-day event included talks and seminars about the latest technology and the presence of inviting booths from a number of IT companies.
ASUS Republic of Gamers booth had gamers and tech enthusiasts trying out and testing the brand’s wide-range of gaming equipment and activities.
At one presentation, ASUS Republic of Gamers introduced the brand and its current product line ups, which included the ASUS gaming laptops ROG G20, G501 and G551.
Asus Republic of Gamers also came up the most awaited contest called “Play It Cool” Dota 2 Gaming Marathon that matches the ROG theme for this year. All participant Gamers had the chance to win a ZenFone 2 64GB.
Also on display at the booth were ASUS graphics cards such as the ASUS Strix GTX 970 DirectCU II OC and Strix Gaming Peripherals.
ASUS ROG G501 is the thinnest gaming notebook available in the market today. Both the G501 and the G551 feature the latest GTX960M graphics.
G501 is powered by the 4th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and the new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics. It also features ASUS-exclusive Hyper Cool technology with dual independent fans, delivering smooth, stable performance for both gaming and professional content creation.
Apart from GTX960M graphics and 16 GB on-board RAM for gaming and multitasking, the G501 and G551 have 15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) to treat users to incredibly detailed visuals and lifelike colors.
Another gaming laptop presented at the ASUS booth is the ROG G20, a compact gaming desktop and stylish gaming PC.
The ROG G20 features a compact 12.5-liter case and is powered by a 4th-generation Intel Core i7 processor matched with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 graphics card for unstoppable gaming and home entertainment.
The ROG G20 delivers incredible energy efficiency as well, drawing just 10W in Eco Energy mode. On the outside, G20 sports a bold and distinctively-ROG design, with a matte-black finish, aggressive lines, Mayan-inspired markings, and customizable lighting effects. ROG G20 has already received critical acclaim, winning the Best Choice of the Year and Golden Awards at Computex 2014.
Strix Peripherals
ASUS Strix series of gaming peripherals offer an ideal solution to further one’s gaming experience.
Part of the Strix family is the Strix Claw, a gaming mouse designed for all grip types, ensuring comfort and control during long gaming-binges. If one requires a more dependable and open mechanical keyboard, the Strix Tactic Pro is the keyboard to go as it features multiple macro keys handily located on its three sides and has an appealing orange backlighting. Both devices can be mobile as they can store commands designated to them via their respective Strix software. Lastly, the Strix Glide mousepads are for those who are after durability coupled with precision or speed.
ASUS Strix Graphics Cards
Strix graphics cards feature a combination of both power and silence as it can run efficiently without the need to whir its fans. In tandem with the DirectCU III cooling solution, Strix graphics cards achieve a careful balance between speed, noise, and temperature.
ASUS Auto-Extreme, a new technology incorporated in the manufacturing of ASUS graphics cards, is an industry-first as the overall process is 100% automated. The process also improves the integrity of the cards as it reduces strain and makes use of aero-space grade Super Alloy Power II components.