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Asus Launches ROG Phone 5s Series

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Republic of Gamers (ROG), a premium sub-brand of Asus, has announced the launch of its ROG 5s series in India. The company has introduced ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro as the latest upgrade to its ROG Phone series.

The ROG Phone 5s series is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform, featuring advanced 5G capabilities and premium Snapdragon Elite Gaming features. The processing power is complemented by up to 18 GB of fast LPDDR5 RAM. The optimised and upgraded GameCool 5 cooling system with AeroActive Cooler 5 (fan accessory bundled with ROG Phone 5s Pro only and optional for ROG Phone 5s), and the performance manager in Armory Crate ensures maximum performance is available for any gaming scenario.

Commenting at the launch, Dinesh Sharma, Business Head, Commercial PC and Smartphone, System Business Group, ASUS in India said, “We are constantly innovating and aiming to provide only the best and premium features in our Ultimate Weapons for Smartphone Gaming i.e. ROG Phone, to our ROG community. We are thrilled to launch two new additions to the ROG family – ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5 Pro to upgrade the cutting-edge capabilities we offer for the mobile gaming ecosystem.”

The 144 Hz / 1 ms AMOLED display used in the ROG Phone 5s series now boasts an upgraded 360 Hz native touch-sampling rate and upgraded ultra-low 24ms touch latency for a super-smooth, seamless, and ultrafast gaming experience. Additionally, the ROG Phone 5s Pro features a colour version of the innovative ROG Vision rear matrix display, which shows customisable animations in response to a variety of system events. The AirTrigger 5 control system now supports the two rear capacitive touch sensors on ROG Phone 5s Pro, giving mobile gamers more control capabilities in their games. The ultrasonic shoulder side sensors on both models also support dual gestures, such as tap-and-slide or tap-and-swipe, for total control.

With the clock speed now up to a blistering 3 GHz, the CPU performance is designed to deliver matchless mobile processing power. ROG Phone 5s Pro also feature up to 18 GB of fast LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of fastest UFS3.1 storage to dramatically increase the overall gaming performance. The upgraded GameCool 5 cooling system in the ROG Phone 5s series has an optimum thermal structure featuring a centred CPU with the battery split into two parts, one located on each side of the CPU. The re-shaped 3D vapour chamber and extensive graphite sheets also help to spread the heat evenly across the device to reduce heat build-up in the middle.

Now boasting an uprated 360 Hz native touch-sampling rate and uprated ultra-low 24ms touch latency, the 144 Hz / 1 ms Samsung E4 AMOLED display delivers a super-smooth gaming experience, with an ultra-low touch latency. Tuned in collaboration with leading visual-processing company Pixelworks, the supreme visuals are enhanced even further with world-beating colour accuracy, always-on HDR technology to improve non-HDR visuals, and a screen that’s protected by the toughest ever Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

The ROG Phone 5s Pro additionally features a colour version of ROG Vision, the unique rear display that highlights the ROG creative spirit. ROG Vision can display a variety of cool animations that show you whether ROG Phone 5s Pro is charging, if there’s an incoming call, whether X Mode is enabled and more. Gamers can even create custom animations to make their phone even more personal.

The GameFX audio system on ROG Phone 5s series features symmetrical 7-magnet dual speakers for truly balanced stereo sound effects and a 3.5 mm headphone jack in conjunction with a Hi-Fi grade ESS DAC. Both have been optimised via a collaboration with audio specialist Dirac, giving the ROG Phone 5s series truly impressive audio quality and a wider soundscape. In addition to the premium sounds, GameFX also delivers crystal-clear in-game sound effects and powerful aural soundscapes.

The ROG phone 5s series features multiple antennas to ensure you are always connected to the internet with maximum speed and fidelity no matter how you hold the device to game, vertically or horizontally. To also ensure you’re connected to the fastest mode of internet, the ROG Phone 5s series features the amazing HyperFusion. HyperFusion allows the ROG Phone 5s to automatically choose the fastest internet connection and for apps that allow multiple connections, Hyperfusion can also connect to both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Wi-Fi channels at the same time, or it can combine both the Mobile data and Wi-Fi together increasing your internet connectivity speed.

The ROG Phone 5s series comes with a 64MP Flagship Sony IMX686 sensor main camera, offering you up to 8K Pro video recording, Pro mode for Photos and videos, and Superb Night mode performance. It also has a secondary 13MP camera to capture ultra-wide angles and offers a HyperSteady video-recording feature. And lastly, there’s the 5MP Macro camera for when you want incredibly close-up detail. For superior selfies, the front camera is a 24MP camera that can shoot 4K as well.

ASUS ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro will be available from 18th February 2022 in India on Flipkart. The ROG Phone 5s 8GB / 128GB will be available at ₹49,999, ROG Phone 5s 12GB/256 GB will retail at ₹57,999 and the ROG Phone 5s Pro 18GB / 512GB will carry a price tag of ₹79,999.

Asus Launches ROG Fusion II Series Gaming Headsets

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Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the Fusion II 500 and Fusion II 300, a pair of fully loaded gaming headsets that feature advanced virtual 7.1 surround sound, high-resolution ESS 9280 Quad DAC technology and ASUS AI Beamforming Microphones with AI Noise Cancelation.

ROG Fusion II 500

The ROG Fusion II series headsets use 50 mm Asus Essence drivers and are one of the few gaming headsets in the market to feature the ESS 9280 Quad DAC to provide gamers with lossless audio processing. Each DAC allocates its processing power to a subset of the audible frequency range — from lows, mids, highs and ultra-highs — resulting in crisp, clear sound for true-to-life audio.

ROG Fusion II 300

The Asus AI Beamforming Microphones with AI Noise Cancelation ensure a clear and natural representation of human voices with minimal distortion. The microphones create a 40° acoustic zone in front of the gamer’s mouth and filter out distracting background noise from other directions for clear voice pick-up. In addition, AI Noise Cancelation identifies and reduces over 500 million types of background noise such as chatter, keyboard clatter and mouse clicks by up to 95 per cent. The Game Chat volume control on the ROG Fusion II 500 allows gamers to adjust the volume of in-game audio and voice chat via the slider on the earcups to suit their preferences.

Both headsets include customisable Aura RGB lighting to provide gamers with over 16.8 million colour combinations and six preset lighting effects via Armoury Crate. This software provides gamers with extensive controls and an intuitive interface to adjust audio profiles and lighting.

The ROG Fusion II 500 features a 3.5 mm audio jack, USB-C and USB Type-A connectivity, making it compatible with a myriad of devices including laptops, PCs, mobile devices and gaming consoles. The Fusion II 300 is similar to the higher-end Fusion II 500, but does not support 3.5 mm audio connection. The ASUS ROG Fusion II series gaming headsets will be available in India from March. Prices are yet to be announced.

Antec Performance P120 Crystal Mid-Tower case is a combination of aesthetics and performance

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The Antec P120 Crystal follows the minimalism design of the Performance Series and takes it to the next level through front and side tempered glass panels, which provides a panoramic view of the PC setup and the custom water-cooling loop as well.

Users can bid goodbye to thumbscrews, and the P120 Crystal comes with an industry-leading slide button design on the tempered glass side panel. Through quick sliding, users can easily swing the side panel and get their hands on the inner components.

The top-mounted PSU chamber frees the space at the bottom of P120 Crystal, allowing users to have more options to plan their custom water-cooling loop and radiators. P120 Crystal also comes with 7 horizontal and 3 vertical expansion slots, offering huge space for you to explore more potential PC configuration.

The inbuilt aluminium VGA holder is flexible, providing plenty of possible positions. The P120 Crystal supports the following:

A. Motherboard Support: Up to E-ATX (Up to 12″ x 11″)
B. 2.5″ SSD: 3
C. 3.5″ HDD/2.5″ SSD (convertible): 2/1
D. Graphics Card Support: Up to 450 mm
E. CPU Cooler Support: Up to 185 mm
F. PSU Support: Up to 294 mm

The Crystal supports up to 7x120mm or 6x140mm fans, and is also crafted to mount 2x360mm radiators simultaneously.

The Crystal also facilitates power heat dissipation through abundant air intake in the bottom to allow the GPU to cool faster. The 3xPCI-E slots provide more space for the GPU and improve the thermal performance too.

Attractive visual effects, combined with faster cool down of the CPU can be achieved when installing a radiator at the side. The case fan is at the rear and is for heat emission, thus completing the air circulation.

The P120 is easy to access and clean. The magnetic dust filter on the right-side panel can be lifted and removed easily. You also have to pull out the dust filter below without moving the case.

For more information on the Antec Crystal P120, please visit this page.

Zotac launches RTX 3050 Series GPUs, ZBOX Magnus Mini PC

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At CES 2022 Zotac unveiled the all-new ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 Series and the latest ZBOX MAGNUS Mini PC equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Series

The newest additions to the GeForce RTX 30 Series family powered by the advanced NVIDIA Ampere architecture include the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 Twin Edge OC and 3050 Twin Edge models featuring ZOTAC GAMING’s powerful ICESTORM 2.0 cooling system.

The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 Series features a compact size with just 8.8 inches (224.1mm) in length in a dual-slot configuration. The refined cooling solution consists of a wide aluminium heat sink, paired with copper heat pipes and dual 90mm 11-blade fans to deliver more efficient heat dissipation. The designs also feature a metal backplate for more durability, while advanced features like FREEZE Fan Stop and Active Fan Control enable quieter and smarter cooling.

The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 Series delivers the lowest power draw among the 30 series line-up, while utilising the latest technologies from NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture. The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 Series will be available starting January 27th, 2022.

ZOTAC ZBOX MAGNUS EN173080C

Featuring an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and premium connectivity, MAGNUS EN173080C tackles demanding creative workloads with unmatched speed, enhances productivity and delivers an immersive gaming experience with support for technologies including ray tracing and DLSS.

With the newly introduced NVIDIA Omniverse, the MAGNUS EN Series empowers 3D content creators and digital artists to work across popular creative apps to compose and visualise scenes in real time and collaborate with others in a shared scene and accelerate creative workflows.

The view can be enhanced with a multi-display setup by taking advantage of HDMI and DisplayPort. The Thunderbolt 4 port also enables fast transfers. MAGNUS EN173080C allows convenient customization or upgrades to memory and
storage with tool-less access to SO-DIMM memory slots, Intel Optane Memory, M.2 SSD, and a 2.5 inch HDD/SSD bay for simple expansion.

This Mini PC is available in Barebones or Windows configuration with 16GB DDR4, 512GB M.2 SSD, 1TB 2.5 inch HDD storage and Windows 11 Home pre-installed. For more information, please visit this page.

MSI unveils an exciting lineup of gaming and creator laptops at CES 2022

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Equipped with the latest 12th Gen Intel H series processors., MSI demonstrated their determination and vision for the coming era of the metaverse through launching new laptops boasting the Meta-ready logo and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or above.

Following the global launch, the new range of laptops will be available in the Indian market soon. 

NVIDIA GeForce RTX laptops are based on the new Ampere architecture, with 2nd generation RT Cores for ray tracing and 3rd generation Tensor Cores for DLSS and AI. The new GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU brings the flagship 80 Ti class of GPUs to laptops for the first time. Featuring 16GB of the GDDR6 memory, the RTX 3080 Ti delivers higher performance than the desktop TITAN RTX. The new GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is up to 70% faster than RTX 2070 SUPER and can deliver 100 frames per second at a resolution 1440p.

MSI unveiled the following laptops:

Sleek & Sophisticated – GS77/66 Stealth

The award-winning Stealth GS series are the lightweight, powerful laptops for gaming and professional use. The GS77 comes with a new “core black” color and a more durable zinc alloy hinge. At less than 21mm for Z height, MSI managed to enlarge the touchpad and keycap size for a precise and comfortable typing experience. It is also equipped with six speakers to enhance the treble and bass. Gamers will benefit from the webcam lock switch and support for up to100W PD charging for better security and mobility.

Raider GE76/66

MSI Raider GE series retains the panoramic aurora lighting which creates an alluring sci-fi ambience. With the innovative thermal design by MSI, the Raider GE series performance can reach up to a total of 220W with GeForce RTX 3080 Ti via MSI OverBoost. The Phase Change Liquid Metal Pad boosts performance by extra 10%, and with displays up to 4K with the support of Discrete Graphic Mode, it is designed to enable gamers to have a fast and smooth experience.

Vector GP76/66

The Vector GP Series was born with a new concept; the name “Vector” represents MSI’s expectation for the GP series to have all the power needed to move forward with a satisfying experience in gaming, engineering, or scientific computing. With Cooler Boost 5 Technology, the Vector’s performance can reach up to 210W via MSI OverBoost.

Rainbow Six Extraction Edition – Crosshair 15

The Crosshair GL series is a collaboration between MSI and Ubisoft.  The series features a futuristic design with exclusive sci-fi elements inspired by the feeling and mood of gameplay, and comes equipped with Intel Core i9 processors and Cooler Boost 5 Technology.  The graphic performance is at a maximized level – setting the Crosshair series apart. The Crosshair GL Series comes in three variants: Crosshair 15, Crosshair 17, and also the limited edition Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six Extraction Edition that comes with an exclusive bundle pack.

Pulse GL76/66

The MSI Pulse GL76/66 keeps the design features by Maarten Verhoeven along with the titanium power-armor inspired by Pulse energy for the Dragon Army to enhance agility and flexibility. Cooler Boost 5 increases airflow by 15%, even with a 33% reduction of wall thickness.

MSI Sword 17/15, Katana GF76/66

The MSI Sword series boasts a new knight image with magical immortal force – “Dragon Power” – wielding an enchanted sword of victory. This knight character was created by Justin Goby Fields, a famous concept artist from the United States. Both Sword and Katana series are set to help gamers have a smooth experience with a comfortable key travel at 1.7mm and Cooler Boost 5.

Creator Z17, Creator Z16P and Creator Z16

The Creator Z17 is the world’s first 17-inch laptop to support pen touch, and features the 16:10 screen ratio with a thin bezel design and True Color Technology to be the perfect companion for creators to achieve more. The Creator Z16P has an extra 20% performance boost with Vapor Chamber Cooler, which generates 76% extra more cooling area, 65% more airflow, and decreases surface temperature by 2°C. With a CNC-milled aluminum chassis, the Creator Z Series laptops are NVIDIA Studio laptops – purpose-built for creators, professionals, or consumers who enjoy high-quality, premium products.

The Creator M16 is a more portable and stylish choice for students or creators with the need for a powerful performance.  It features a QHD+ True Pixel display that lays flat at 180° and an ultra-light, slim aluminum chassis.

Commenting on the announcement,Mr. Green Lin, Regional Marketing Manager, MSI, said, “We are delighted to announce our new line-up of products for 2022 which is an amalgamation of both creator and gaming laptops. We are entering a new era wherein  human beings will interact with us through a  combination of VR, AR, cloud system, AI and internet technology. We believe that MSI Gameverse laptops are the key to this evolution. We are not only providing the best performance products for gamers to exceed their capabilities, but also providing the best efficiency for digital content creators to explore the infinite possibilities that lie ahead.”