As one of the major exhibitors of this year’s Esports and Gaming Summit, ASUS Republic of Gamers is giving its fans a real treat, as it showcases its newest lineup of Gaming Laptops, Peripherals, Desktops, and even the highly-anticipated ROG phone! You’ll get the chance to bring home premium items, and get to mingle with the brand’s influencers!
ROG Zephyrus S GX531
The ROG Zephyrus S is the world’s slimmest gaming laptop. Equipped with a 15.6-inch 144Hz display, an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card, this beast is built to deliver smooth and fluid visuals for 1080p gaming. It’s now available for pre-order and retails for PhP129,995.
ROG Huracan G21
Take desktop gaming to the next level with the ROG Huracan G21 – a small form factor PC that houses an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, and up to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphic card, delivering the ultimate performance unprecedented in such a compact machine. It also features Aura Sync, which allows you to synchronize lighting effects with other compatible devices. It retails for PhP134,995.
ROG Maximus XI Series, ROG Strix GeForce RTX 20 Series, ROG Ryujin, and ROG Thor
The ROG Maximum XI motherboards are equipped with Intel’s latest Z390 chipset, that introduces smart cooling, and supports an extended range of memory speeds under a subtle cover. It’s also packed with ROG-exclusive features, from one-click OC, to eye-candy Aura Sync RGB lighting, these motherboards are geared and built for customization.
The new ROG Strix GeForce RTX graphics cards are equipped with an enormous power delivery system that allows the card to be pushed to its overclocking limits, all while being cooled by newly designed Axial-tech fans that pushes more air without any increase to noise during operation.
ROGs flagship AIO cooler has finally arrived in the Philippines. Built for enthusiast level rigs, the ROG Ryujin delivers exemplary cooling performance with its 240mm or 360mm radiator, fitted with Noctua Industrial PPC fans, along with an embedded fan in the the pump housing for additional VRM and improved M.2 heat dissipation.
Named after the Norse god of war, the ROG Thor allows enthusiasts to push the limits of CPUs and GPUs that require a lot of power and stable current delivery. It comes in a 1200W and 850W variants, has 80+ Platinum Certification and guarantees a 90% efficiency for a wide range of loads and input voltages.
ROG Strix Fusion 700 and ROG Delta
Offering connectivity with a wide range of devices, the ROG Strix Fusion 700 utilizes Bluetooth 4.2 for VoIP, phone calls, and for casual listening, and is packed with a hi-fi grade ESS 9018 DAC, in conjunction to ASUS’ own signature Essence drivers to further add to the immersion.
The ROG Delta is the world’s first gaming headset that uses a hi-fi grade ESS 9218 Quad DAC, delivering vibrant and detailed sound across a multitude of frequency ranges, giving gamers a much needed edge in the battlefield. It uses a Type-C connector and also comes with with a USB-C to USB 2.0 adapter for gaming on a wide range of devices. It also features circular rainbow RGB lighting on the earcups, adding to the visual zing.
ASUS and ROG Triband 802.11ax Wireless Routers
Making their debut in the Philippines, the new ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 and RT-AX88U takes networking and connectivity 
standards to the next level. With speeds of up to 11,000Mbps, these routers are fitted with powerful antennas and intelligent processors that greatly increase the throughput and coverage of your home network. These are also compatible with AiMesh technology for seamless connectivity wherever you are at home, and commercial-grade protection to safeguard your data from malware attacks.
ROG Phone
Announced at COMPUTEX 2018, the ROG Phone is also making its debut in the country, and is designed to give mobile gamers the ultimate performance, and a while new level of mobile gaming experience. Official pricing and pre-order mechanics will also be officially announced on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 2PM.
ZenFone 5
Equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 636 processor, and dual 12MP + 8MP AI-assisted main cameras, the ASUS ZenFone 5 is indeed the most intelligent ZenFone to date, delivering performance and the best of mobile photography in one bang for the buck package. The ASUS ZenFone 5 currently retails for only PhP17,995.
ZenFone Max Pro M1
Also powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor, the ZenFone Max Pro M1 is designed for performance and longevity, thanks to a 5,000mAh battery. It comes in 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB variants, and sells for PhP9,995 and PhP12,995 respectively. In addition, those who will purchase a unit from October 26 to 28 in SMX will get to take home special freebies such as tumblers, travel kits, pouches, and more!
So what are you waiting for? head over to the SMX Convention Center and visit the ASUS and ASUS ROG booths in ESGS 2018!
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
