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Asus Unveils Two Graphics Cards

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Asus has announced two new graphics cards featuring the latest NVIDIA mainstream chipset, the Phoenix GeForce GTX 1630 and the TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1630.

The Phoenix GeForce GTX 1630 features a single Axial-tech fan design with dual ball-bearings and IP5X dust resistance. This two-slot graphics card is under seven inches long. It is built using Asus Auto-Extreme Technology, which is reported to solder components without human intervention. Afterward, the graphics cards reportedly undergo a gauntlet of testing that lasts 144 hours.

Asus has also offered the TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1630 and TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1630 OC Edition. With boost clocks of up to 1815 MHz on the OC Edition (1845 MHz in OC mode) and 4 GB of GDDR6 RAM, these graphics cards can reportedly handle the latest esports titles at smooth frame rates. Both TUF Gaming models are 2.3 slots wide and over eight inches long. Featuring a dual fan design with space-grade lubricant, the TUF Gaming cards share the same Auto-Extreme assembly process and 144-hour validation as the Phoenix GeForce GTX 1630. With HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a and DVI-D ports, these graphics cards can also be used by multi-monitor enthusiasts who want to upgrade an existing setup.

As of now, no availability or pricing related information has been shared by the company.

Asus ROG Announces Strix XG16 Portable Gaming Monitor

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Asus ROG has announced Strix XG16, a portable 15.6‑inch FHD (1920 x 1080) gaming monitor with a 144 Hz IPS panel and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility.

It has a 15.6‑inch FHD IPS panel and delivers 144 Hz refresh rate while the G-SYNC compatibility eliminates screen tearing. It is reported to be the first ROG portable gaming monitor by Asus to be offered with an entirely white finish. The monitor is also available with a classic black finish. The monitor has a built-in 7800 mAh battery that provides up to three hours of viewing at 144 Hz, and a quick-charge function enables up to two hours of use after just an hour of charging.

A fold-out kickstand props the Strix XG16 up to one of several viewing positions in both landscape and portrait orientation. The monitor includes a tripod socket that’s compatible with standard tripods, allowing the monitor to be used as a secondary screen for a laptop or a larger screen for mobile devices. The Strix XG16AHP models additionally include a bundled ROG tripod.

A micro HDMI and two USB-C ports provide versatile connectivity with a wide variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, game consoles, cameras and more. When hooked up to a laptop or PC, the USB-C connection delivers both signal output and power to the monitor. It can also be charged via the bundled USB-C cable and adapter.

The Asus ROG Strix XG16 will be available, starting with the XG16AHP-W from July at an MRP of INR 60,999.

Asus Reveals Vivobook Lineup

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Asus unveiled its 2022 lineup of Vivobook Pro series, Vivobook S series and Vivobook 13 Slate OLED Artist Edition laptops at an online launch event entitled The Pinnacle of Performance.

Vivobook Pro 16X OLED

The Vivobook Pro series new models for 2022 include the 16-inch Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (N7601/M7601), the 15.6-inch Vivobook Pro 15X OLED (K6501/M6501), the 14.5-inch Vivobook Pro 14X OLED (N7401), the 16-inch Vivobook Pro 16 OLED (K6602), and the 15.6-inch Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K6502/K6500/M6500).

The Vivobook Pro 16X OLED features components including up to 12th Gen Intel Core i9 12900H or AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processors with up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, studio-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics and an ultrafast 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Asus IceCool Pro thermal technology allows creators to harness a total combined CPU and GPU TDP of up to 140 W.

It comes with a 16-inch 3.2K 120 Hz OLED display, with refresh rates up to 120 Hz and 0.2 ms response time. The Pro series is PANTONE Validated for industry-standard colour rendering, up to VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified for high contrast and deep blacks and has a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. Other key features include fast I/O capabilities, which include a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 port and HDMI 2.1, along with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports, an SD Express 7.0 microSD card reader, a 2.5 GbE LAN port, and the latest WiFi 6E. It comes with a long-lasting battery 90 Wh battery and US military-grade durability. Apart from the 16-inch variant, the Vivobook Pro series also comes in 14-inch, 14.5-inch and 15.6-inch size variants.

Vivobook S 16X OLED

The Vivobook S series laptops are reported to be the thinnest and lightest in the Vivobook family, with a chassis profile measuring from 17.9 mm thin and weighing 1.6 kg. The 2022 Vivobook S series lineup includes the 14.5-inch Vivobook S 14X OLED (S5402/M5402), the 16-inch Vivobook S 16X OLED (S5602/M5602), the 14-inch Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402/M3402), and the 15.6-inch Vivobook S 15 OLED (K3502/M3502).

The Vivobook S 16X OLED comes in an all-metal construction with a new chassis design in Midnight Black, Solar Silver or Sand Grey colour variants. Its comes with up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 12700H (with Intel Evo certification on selected models) or AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPUs, along with Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon graphics, upgradable 16 GB DDR4 RAM and an ultrafast 1 TB PCIe SSD. It is capable of CPU performance up to 45-watt thermal design power (TDP), enabled by Asus IceCool thermal technology.

It uses OLED NanoEdge displays with resolutions of up to 4K and response times as low as 0.2 ms. These displays have a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, are VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified and are PANTONE Validated for colour accuracy. This too uses a Harman Kardon-certified audio system that includes ASUS AI Noise-Cancelling Technology for crystal-clear communications. Apart from the 16-inch variant, the Vivobook S series also comes in 14-inch, 14.5-inch and 15.6-inch size variants.

 

The Vivobook 13 Slate OLED Philip Colbert Edition and the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED Steven Harrington Edition are two limited-edition versions of the Vivobook series.

Designed in collaboration with world-renowned artists Philip Colbert and Steven Harrington, the Artist Editions feature themed hardware, exclusive accessories and packaging, all designed in collaboration with the artists themselves. These editions represent the world-view of the artist, with specially commissioned themed accessories including a cover stand, smart cover, sleeve, stylus holder and packing featuring their original artwork. Both editions are also available with an optional artist-designed Asus Marshmallow mouse. As of now, no pricing or availability related information has been revealed by the company.

ASUS Reveals 2022 Zenbook Lineup at Online Launch Event

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Asus has unveiled its 2022 line-up of Zenbook Pro and Zenbook S series laptops at an online launch event entitled The Pinnacle of Performance.

The Zenbook Pro and Zenbook S portfolios include standard, convertible and dual-display laptops ranging in size from 13 inches to 17.3 inches, all featuring a new design and the latest 12th Generation Intel Core H-Series processors or AMD Ryzen 6000 H-Series processors and up to GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs with the benefits of the NVIDIA Studio ecosystem.

“At Asus, we continue in our relentless pursuit for innovation to push everyone’s creativity to the next level,” said Rex Lee, ASUS Vice President and Head of Personal Computer BU. “Thanks to our users, Asus has become worldwide No.1 NVIDIA Studio creator laptop brand. And since launching our most comprehensive OLED laptop line-up in 2021, Asus has earned the worldwide No. 1 spot for OLED laptops,” he continued. “With the full enhancement of our brand-new Zenbook Pro and Zenbook S series, these iconic premium compact laptop series not only achieve the pinnacle of performance, but also feature stunning OLED displays, unique innovations, and a modern new look.”

During the event, a ‘Incredible Comes From Within’ marketing campaign for Zenbook was unveiled by Galip Fu, ASUS Global Marketing Director, Consumer PC. “Over the last 10 years, the Zenbook series has been transformed, perfectly reflecting the Asus journey in search of incredible,” he explained. “With our new 2022 portfolio, Zenbook moves to the next level. The incredible comes from within you, from all the people who see things from different perspectives, creating what has never been created. Zenbook is perfectly placed to support those who will not settle, so this year, we’re launching the ‘Incredible Comes from Within’ campaign to continue in search of incredible.”

The flagship model in the new line-up is Zenbook Pro 16X OLED, packed into a compact 2.4 kg unibody and CNC-machined for solidity from super-tough aerospace-grade 6000-series aluminium alloy that’s 16.9 mm slim.

It is an NVIDIA Studio validated laptop, powered by up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 12900H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. It features Asus’ IceCool Pro cooling system, which uses two quiet IceBlades fans, each with 97 3D-curved blades to cool the vapour chamber and the 5 mm heat pipe from the CPU and GPU. The 96 Wh battery provides up to 10 hours of autonomy and the 16:10 16-inch 4K OLED HDR 60 Hz 550-nit Dolby Vision touchscreen with PANTONE validation has a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut.

Other features include White-RGB Asus Intelligent Lighting System that enables smart interactivity , the Asus Dial rotary controller and an enlarged touchpad with haptic feedback. In addition to the 16-inch model, the Zenbook Pro series also includes the 14.5-inch, 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch size varants.

Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED

The Zenbook S series gains two new 13.3-inch models designed for portability, with the convertible Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED and the Zenbook S 13 OLED.

With its versatile 360° ErgoLift hinge, Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED lets users work or play in any mode they choose, be it laptop, tent, stand, tablet or anything in between. The sleek and compact unibody is crafted from premium magnesium-aluminium alloy. It weighs 1.1 kg and measures 14.9 mm in thickness. The laptop comes packed with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, a 67 Wh battery, three ultrafast Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports and a microSD card reader. Other key features include presence-detection capability, a fingerprint sensor on the power button that allows instant one-touch and password-free login, an RGB colour sensor, up to an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor with AMD Radeon 680M graphics, up to 19-hour battery life and connectivity options including USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and USB-C Easy Charge. Its 16:10 2.8K OLED HDR NanoEdge Dolby Vision touchscreen is PANTONE Validated and has an ultra-vivid 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. It also features a Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos audio system with a powerful smart amplifier.

As of now, no pricing or availability related information has been shared by the company.

Asus Announces ROG Swift 500Hz Gaming Monitor

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Asus has announced the ROG Swift 500Hz, a 500 Hz refresh-rate esports gaming monitor. It features a 24.1-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display that utilises Esports-TN panel (E-TN) technology to produce 60% shorter response times than standard TN LCD displays. The monitor includes NVIDIA G-SYNC, and the enhanced Esports Vibrance mode built directly into the monitor firmware. It is reported to allow more light to travel through the LCD crystals, giving colours new levels of vibrancy and the device also includes NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer, allowing gamers to measure latency with just a single click.

“When we introduced the first 144 Hz monitor in 2012, people said the human eye can only perceive 60 frames per second,” explains Gavin Tsai, Display Product Manager for ASUS. “Then, when we introduced our 240 Hz monitor, they said the human can’t perceive the difference,” continues Tsai. “Today, in a market where 144 Hz and 240 Hz gaming monitors are common and standard specs, we are breaking entirely new ground with the incredibly fast ROG Swift 500Hz.”

With reduced motion blur and lower input latency, the ROG Swift 500Hz has been designed to give professional esports gamers an advantage in tournaments. Its low latency is made possible in part through a vital partnership with NVIDIA.  

“The ROG Swift 500Hz with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology provides gamers the lowest latency available of any monitor on the market,” said Seth Schneider, Esports product manager at NVIDIA. “And with NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer on board, gamers can measure their latency with one click, ensuring the fastest response times for the most intense games.”