ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has just announced new generation Intel-based motherboards, power supplies, monitors, and more during its Break All Limits event.
The new Z690 ROG motherboards offer up to 24+1 power stages, support DDR5 memory modules, and PCIe 5.0 devices.
Additionally, they are armed with an exclusive new feature called ASUS Extended Memory Profiles (AEMP). AEMP is a simple setting in the BIOS that can boost DDR5 memory module clock speeds and timing beyond the official limits. This is made possible by unlocking voltage management on the Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC).
Here’s a quick rundown of the Z690 ROG motherboards:
- DDR5 support
- 24+1 teamed power stages ready for up to 105 amps
- Onboard WiFi 6E
- 10 Gbps and 2.5Gbps Ethernet
- PCIe 5.0 M.2
- USB 3.2 2×2 front panel connector with Thunderbolt 4 support
- Features ROG True Voltician – a USB oscillioscope that enables visualized voltages, clock speeds and more
- Video card slot features PCIe Slot Q-Release for easier removal
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme Glacial
- DDR5 support
- Onboard WiFi 6E
- 10Gbps and 2.5Gbps Ethernet
- PCIe 5.0 M2
- Features a transparent monoblock for liquid-cooling enthusiasts
- ROG AniMe Matrix LED display
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Lower half cooled and protected by a electroplated heatsink
- Two DDR5 DIMM memory slots with speeds up to 6600MHz
- Slow Mode switch, LN mode jumper, thermal sensor headers, and eight Probelt measurement points for overclocking
- Features ASUS Auto-Extreme technology which completes soldering on a single pass
- Two M.2 slots with backplates
- Two more M.2 slots on a DIMM.2 card
- One PCIe 5.0 slot with ROG Hyper M.2 card
- Savitech SV3H712 DAC/amp
- Onboard WiFi 6E
- 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
- Thunderbolt 4 header
- One RGB header
- Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- a Moonlight White colorway
- Features a CrossChill EK III heatsink deisgned with EK
- 20+1 power stages rated for up to 105 amps
- SupremeFX ALC4082 sound chip and ESS ES9018Q2C DAC and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation
- Three onboard M.2 slots
- Onboard WiFi 6E
- 10Gbps Ethernet
- USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 front-panel connectorsDual Thunderbolt 4 ports on the rear I/O
- Full suport for PCIe 5.0 video cards and DDR5 memory modules
- CLR CMOS button
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- 20+1 power stages rated for up to 90 amps
- New LED display on the I/O cover called Polymo lighting
- Onboard WiFI 6E
- 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
- Three onboard M.2 slots with two more via the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 card
- ESS 9018Q2C DAC
- Thunderbolt 4
- USB Type-C
- PCIe Slot Q-Release button
- 18+1 power stages
- 8+8 ProCool II Power conenctors
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots with backplates
- ROG Hyper M.2 for two additional PCIe 4.0 drivers
- Onboard WiFi 6E
- Intel 2.5 Gbps ethernet
- HDMI 2.1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C
- Savitech SV3712DAC
- DTS Sound Unbound
- Sonic Studio III
- Two-way AI Noise Cancelation
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- CLR CMOS button
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- 16+1 power stages
- PCIe 4.0 storage options
- M.2 Combo-sink
- Built-in PCIe 5.0 M.2 support
- Onboard 6E
- Intel 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
- USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C
- Savitech SV3H712 DAC
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- BIOS Flashback button
- CLR CMOS button
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- ROG Reusable Cable Organizer
- micro-ATX system
- Onboard WiFi 6E
- Intel 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
- HDMI 2.1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C
- RGB lighting with Aura Sync support
- Savitech SV3H712 DAC
- DTS Soudn Unbound
- BIOS Flashback button
- CLR CMOS button
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4
- ATX motherboard
- Moonlight White aestehtic
- 16+1 DrMOS power stages rate dfor up 80 amps
- 8+8 ProCool II power connectors
- DDR4 memory modules
- OptiMem III design
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- ROG reusable Cabel Organizer
- BIOS Flashback button
- CLR CMOS button
- One RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 headers with Aura Sync support
- Savitech SV3H712 amplifier
- DTS Sound unbound
- Sonic Studio III
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- ITX form factor
- DDR5 memory
- 10+1 stages and ProCool II power connectors
- Triple-decker heatsink that integrates two M.2 slots with Q-Latch and two M.2 backplates
- Onboard WiFi 6E
- Intel 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
- Two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports
- HDMI 2.1
- Five USB 3.2 Type-A ports
- ROG strix Front Panel SATA Card
- Front-panel headers
- Speaker header
- One addressable RGB Gen 2 header
- Savitech SV3H712 DAC
- DTS Sound Unbound
- Sonic Studio III
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
- BIOS Flashback button
- CLR CMOS button
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
Stay tuned for our full article on the Z690 ROG motherboards. But now with the motherboards out of the way, here are the rest of the products that ROG launched.
ROG Thor 1600W Titanium and Thor 850W, 1000W, 1200W Platinum II PSUs
The ROG Thor 1600W Titanium presents a new pinnacle of ROG PSU design, while the Thor Platinum II series boasts several enhancements that make the PSUs better.
The ROG Thor 1600W delivers on the Titanium certification thanks to a digital control design infused with precise regulation required by a gaming PC or workstation. In addition, it has solid-state gallium nitride components. The combination of these leads to a 93.54% efficiency at 100% load.
The ROG PSUs are also designed to run fanless at up to 50% load. But as the threshold is crossed, the 1600W, 1200W, and 1000W models use a new 135mm fan built with the latest axial-tech design to circulate air through highly-swept blades, a compact fan hub, and an outer barrier ring. This generates quiet cooling at a given rotational speed.
Meanwhile, large ROG heatsinks help chill discreet ICs and components with more mass and surface area than average, extending the life of those heat-sensitive parts.
The trademark ROG OLED power gauge makes a return across all models this time with an arresting mirrored border. It also has addressable Aura RGB LED lighting also shines through the ROG logo. Aura Sync can seamlessly integrate the display into the rest of a system’s design vision.
ROG Strix XG309CM Gaming Monitor
The Strix XG309CM monitor is a wide-aspect monitor with a 29.5-inch IPS display and a 2560x1080p resolution. It features a 1ms GTG response time and up to 200Hz refresh rate bolstered by ASUS ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) Sync. ELMB enables the simultaneous use of the technology and variable-refresh-rate technology.
It also offers a USB Type-C port which allows you to connect it to a laptop and use it as a secondary display. Additionally, it lets you to use the monitor to act as a USB hub for keyboards, mice, and other peripherals.
The monitor features an integrated KVM switch so keyboards and mice can control two separate PCs that are connected to the monitor with just a switch to toggle input control.
It features an integrated tripod on the stand, which you can use to mount a webcam or microphone for setting up your streaming setup or for your virtual meetings.
ROG Strix XG276Q Gaming Monitor
The Strix XG276Q, on the other hand, are 1080p monitors that come in 27-inch, 24.5-inch, and 23.8-inch sizes. The 27-inch Fast IPS model offers up to 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms GTG response times, and is DisplayHDR 400 compliant.
Like the XG309CM, the XG276Q also features a tripod on the monitor stand.
ROG Delta S Animate Gaming Headset
The ROG Delta S Animate Gaming Headset introduces the customizable AniMe Matrix displays on the outside of each ear cup. These are mini LEDs that can be programmed to show off style with custom lighting designs, unique animations, and even live audio visualizations.
The gaming headset also features ESS 9281 Quad DAC with MQA support and 50mm ASUS Essence drivers. Additionally, it features an ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Microphone for a crystal-clear in-game voice.
The Delta S Animate also features a comfortable and lightweight design with ergonomic and fast-cooling D-shaped ear cushions. It connects via USB-C and USB-A connectors, making them compatible with PCs, Macs, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.
Prize Giveaways For Those Who Dare
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Republic of Gamers, the brand is launching an exclusive video built around its slogan, For Those Who Dare. Explore the evolution and evolution of the Republic of Gamers with the core contributors at ROG.
For more details, subscribe to and follow the ROG YouTube channel where you can look back on the journey as well as enter two giveaways – one for an exclusive For Those Who Dare gift set and another for the new ROG products showcased at the Break All Limits event. Stay tuned and visit the ROG Break All Limits event page and the For Those Who Dare campaign page.
All products are available worldwide with local pricing and availability to follow.
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.
