ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) held the Have It All event at Gamescom 2022 at Dock2 in Cologne, Germany.
The event is the brand’s first large-scale on-site event since the beginning of the pandemic and gave ROG fans and attendees the opportunity to see the latest AMD X670E series motherboards AIO coolers, PSU, displays, networking products, and peripherals up close.
Along with these products, the company released its first music single Reality with vocals by renowned voice actor and musician Troy Baker. He is most commonly known for his roles in video games like The Last of Us and the Uncharted series. The anime-inspired 360° music video is available on YouTube.
ROG Crosshair X670E Gene
The Crosshair X670E Gene is a mid-size microATX motherboard and features a black and white ROG logo on the integrated I/O shield. Additionally, it features a pixelated ROG icon on the chipset heatsink and RGB LED accents on the VRM heatsink, customizable with Aura Sync.
The motherboard also includes:
- 1 PCIe 5.0 X16 slot
- DDR5 RAM supporting
- 2 PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
- 1 PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
- WiFi 6E
- Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
- rear USB4 ports
- front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C
ROG Strix X670E-I Gaming WiFi
The Strix X670E-I Gaming WiFi Mini-ITX is a compact Mini-ITX motherboard but offers a complete platform for a next-gen gaming build. Among these include a PCIe 5.0 x161 slot, DDR5 DIMM slots, and two slots that support PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0.
The small motherboard has the ROG Strix Hive external control interface. This houses an ALC4050 codec and an ESS Sabre 9260Q DAC. It is the first external device with motherboard gaming features like a fine-tuned PBO profile for CPU overclocking in the OS.
It also includes:
- pre-mounted I/O shield
- single heatsink for the PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot
- 2 SATA ports
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
- Q-LED array
ASUS ProArt X670E- Creator WiFi
The ASUS ProArt X670E- Creator WiFi delivers superb connectivity with a variety of high-speed storage options and ProArt’s professional style.
The motherboard’s aesthetics is rooted in clean lines, graceful angles, and precise symmetry. It has subtle gold accents on the integrated I/O shield and the chipset heatsink.
Among its other features include:
- DDR5 RAM support
- two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
- two M.2 slots
- two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
- a front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector
- front panel USB Type-C port
- WiFi 6E
- Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
- Marvell AQtion 10 Gb Ethernet
ASUS Prime motherboard range
A trio of ASUS Prime motherboards is also ready for the new AMD AM5 platform. At the top of the range is the Prime X670E-Pro WiFi with DDR5 support, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, and a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot. Additionally, it has a WiFi 6E, a Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet port, and a Thunderbolt 4 header.
Along with it are the Prime X670-P WiFi and Prime X670-P. Both boards feature DDR5 support, three onboard M.2 slots, and a Thunderbolt 4 header. Meanwhile, the former offers WiFi 6 connectivity.
ROG Loki SFX-L 850W Platinum
The ROG Loki includes the features and components of the well-received ROG Thor packed into an SFX-L form factor.
The compact PSU is primed to power high-performance GPUs and ITX builds. It is PCIe 5.0-ready with a 16-pin cable included to deliver up to 600 watts of power to PCIe 5.0 graphics cards. Two ROG heatsinks also offer twice the surface area for efficient heat dispersal. Meanwhile, a 120mm axial cooling fan with PWM control keeps noise levels and temperatures down.
It is 80 PLUS Platinum-certified with up to 92% efficiency for low heat and noise with improved reliability. Additionally, it has Aura Sync compatibility to synchronize light effects across your gaming setup.
ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ / PG48UQ
A number of new ROG monitors were also presented during Gamescom 2022. These include the ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ and PG48UQ along with Fast IPS gaming monitors.
The two new ROG OLED monitors have a special anti-glare micro-texture and have a DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, HDMI 2.0, a USB hub, and a tripod socket on the top of the monitors.
ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ
- 42-inch 4K OLED panel
- overclocked at 138Hz refresh rate
- 98% DCI-P3 color gamut
- Delta E<2 color difference
- 0.1 MS GTG response time
The ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ shares much of these specs but only on a bigger 48-inch panel.
ROG Swift PG27UQR and ROG Strix XG32UQ / XG32AQ
Meanwhile, the 27-inch ROG Swift RG27UQR is a 4K gaming monitor with Fast IPS panel technology and an 11ms GTG response time. It features a 160Hz refresh rate, supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, DisplayHDR 600-compliant, and supports 95% DCI-P3 color space. It also has two DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB hub, and an earphone jack.
The 32-inch Strix XG32UQ 4K and XG32AQ QHD gaming monitors also use the Fast IPS panel technology to deliver a 1 ms GTG response time. Both monitors are also DisplayHDR 600 compliant. The XG32AQ overclocks at a 175Hz refresh rate and 160Hz for the XG32UQ. The former also covers the 96% DCI-P3 color gamut, while the latter covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
The XG 32UQ is able to provide 4K visuals at 120Hz via HDMI 2.1 when paired with the latest next-gen consoles.
ROG Rapture GT6
The ROG Rapture GT6 is a tri-band mesh system designed for gaming. It offers up to 10 streams and WiFi speeds of up to 1000Mbps with the ASUS RangeBoost Plus technology. It improves the overall WiFi signal range and offers coverage of up to 5800 square feet.
It has a futuristic style highlighted by an Aura RGB logo, slashed vents, and the ROG Tagline For Those Who Dare etched into one side. Additionally, it has a Moonlight White edition for design options.
ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000
The ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000, on the other hand, is the world’s first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router. It has ASUS RangeBoost Plus which leverages multiple upgrade features that improve overall signal range and coverage.
Among its other features include:
- 2 – 10Gbps LAN ports
- 4 – 1Gbps LAN ports
- 1 – 2.5Gbps WAN port
- Broadcom WiFI chipsets and a 2.0GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU
ROG Keris Wireless AimPoint
The new Keris Wireless AimPoint lightweight wireless gaming mouse. It weighs in at 75g and offers 2.4GHz RF, Bluetooth, and wired connectivity.
Here are highlights of its specs:
- 36000DPI with <1% cpi deviation
- 1000Hz polling rate
- up to 119 hours between charges
- ROG Paracord
- 100% PTFE mouse feet
- Push-Fit Switch Socket II design for easy customization
- ROG Micro Switches that can be swapped out for compatible 3-pin mechanical and 5-pin optical micro switches
- PBT left and right buttons
- ROG-patterend anti-slip grip tape
- also comes in Moonlight White edition
ROG Gladius III Wireless AimPoint
Meanwhile, the Gladius III Wireless AimPoint is a 79g wireless RGB gaming mouse. The 2.4GHz RF mode supports ROG SpeedNova wireless technology for a fast and reliable connection. It also can be used via Bluetooth and wired modes.
Here are some of its other features:
- 36000 dpi AimPoint optical sensor
- 1000Hz polling rate
- up to 119 hours of use in a single charge in 2.4GHz RF mode
- ROG Paracord
- 100% PTFE mouse feet
- Push-Fit Switch Socket II design for easy customization
- ROG Micro Switches that can be swapped out for compatible 3-pin mechanical and 5-pin optical micro switches
- PBT left and right buttons
- ROG-patterend anti-slip grip tape
- also comes in Moonlight White edition
ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro
The Cetra True Wireless Pro is the world’s first truly wireless earphones with dual-mode Bluetooth and wired USB-C connectivity, an ESS Quad DAC, and an AI Noise-Canceling Microphone.
When in Bluetooth mode, it has built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound technology and multiple hybrid ANC with low latency.
When launching games on ROG Phone 6, the earphones’ gaming mode automatically activates and offers 45ms audio. Hybrid ANC technology cancels out general background noise.
Meanwhile, in wired mode, the ESS 9280 Quad DAC and AI Noise Canceling Microphone in the in-line audio optimizer of the headset provide lossless audio and crystal-clear communications.
The headset is said to offer up to 28 hours of battery life with in-case charging and Qi-wireless charging support. Additionally, it has an IPX4-rated water-resistant design.
ROG Cetra True Wireless
Lastly, the Cetra True Wireless gaming headphones will soon be available in Moonlight White. The headset is equipped with hybrid ANC technology and a low-latency wireless connection. It is equipped with 10mm ASUS Essence drivers for another layer of quality to gaming audio.
The case supports wireless charging and offers up to 27 hours. The earphones themselves come with IPX4-rated water resistance as well.
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Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
