Asus Republic of Gamers Wraps Up Philippine Tours, Introduces ROG G501, G551 and G20 Gaming Gadgets

Asus Philippines Republic of Gamers has recently reached out to Filipino gaming communities in the recently concluded Gamers' Gathering held in Cebu, Cagayan De Oro, Davao and Baguio, in which they showcased the latest ROG gaming line-up.

Dubbed "ROG on Tour", the events focused on the gaming communities across the Philippines in order to inspire and inform gamers of the new high-end gaming solutions provided and developed by Asus. These gatherings mark the Asus ROG as a brand solely dedicated for gamers, professionals, or simply for those wishing to get the best computing tools for their trade. Whether it's a notebook, desktop, or even gaming accessories, ROG has it all.

Among the products that were introduced during the gatherings were the ROG G501, G551 and G20.

ROG G501

The Asus ROG G501 is powered by the 4th-gen Intel Core i7 processor and the new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics for an unrivalled gaming experience. This impressive power is supported by Asus-exclusive Hyper Cool technology with dual independent fans, delivering smooth, stable performance for both gaming and professional content creation. In addition, G501 has 15.6-inch Full HD (1080p) display resolution to treat users to incredibly detailed visuals and lifelike colors.

Ultraportable Design for Gaming on the Go.

ROG G501 is one of the thinnest gaming laptops in the world, with a height of just 20.6mm. It features a lightweight aluminum construction and weights just 2.06kg. Its modern, elegant design sports red bezel accents and gaming features like a red-backlit keyboard with 1.6mm of key travel for a responsive feel, a numeric keypad and marked WASD cursor keys.

Exclusive Hyper Cool Technology

Asus ROG G501 laptop is the coolest and most quiet gaming laptop device on the market, with exclusive Hyper Cool technology built inside it. This advanced cooling system deploys dual fans and copper heat sinks to remove heat efficiently with minimum fan noise. Both processor and graphics processing unit are cooled independently based on each component's demands to ensure maximum efficiency, delivering extremely cool gaming experience that are both whisper-quiet and silky smooth.

Uncompromised Gaming Performance and Fast Content Creation

Like what is mentioned above, this machine is powered by the fourth generation Intel Core i7-4720HQ processor for the smooth, powerful performance required to drive today's fast-paced games. ROG G501 also features the latest Nvidia GeForce 960M graphics processor with up to 4GB of GDDR5 video memory for sharp, vivid visuals and smoother in-game animations. The powerful GPU also drives hardcore content creation, enabling even the most demanding creative to produce any kind of content on the go.

Immersive Asus SonicMaster Audio

The G501 features Asus SonicMaster Audio, incorporating ICEpower, Bang & Olufsen technology for high quality sound. Asus AudioWizard gives users five pre-set audio modes with settings tailored to suit different game genres. 

ROG G551

This new G Series models represent a performance leap over their predecessors, with Intel Core i7 processors and enthusiast-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics for the horsepower to drive today's games smoothly at their highest settings. The G Series laptops exhibit their visual prowess with wide-angle IPS displays and provide gamers with Full HD visuals. There's also Trinity Display output for multi-monitor gaming or multitasking.

The distinctive G Series design features a matte-black brushed aluminum finish with red diamond-cut edges and bears an illuminated ROG logo on the lid. The keyboards are designed especially for gamers and the almost-silent cooling system efficiently removes hear with minimum fan noise.

Enthusiast-Grade Gaming Performance

 The new G Series laptops is again powered by Intel Core i7 processors for the performance required by the latest gaming titles, while enthusiast-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics with Microsoft DirectX 11 provide sharper visuals and smoother in-game animations. To cope with the amazing power, G Series features an advanced cooling system that efficiently removes heat with minimal fan noise so as not to disrupt the gaming experience.

Audio Visuals that Deliver Immersive Game Worlds

The G Series comes in 15-inch Full HD (1080p) resolution display. The IPS panel has wide 178-degree viewing angles, so color shift in minimized even when viewed from extreme positions in both horizontal and vertical planes. Gamers are guarantined accurate, lifelike colors that further enhance their gaming experience. Trinity Display technology enables users to hook their G Series up to three other external displays via HDMI 1.4 or Mini DisplayPort 1 which is ideal for more-than-one monitor gaming and multitasking.
   
SonicMaster Premium provides rich, crystal-clear high-fidelity while ROG AudioWizard features five easy-to-use pre-set modes with the settings tailored to suit different game genres. And since most LAN gamers utilize headsets, G Series laptops incorporate a powerful headphone amplifier that has been fine-tuned by audio specialists in the Asus Golden Ear team for an even more immersive experience.

ROG-infused Design

Aesthetically,  the G Series exudes ROG DNA, sporting a premium matte-black brushed-aluminum, red diamond-cut edges and an illuminated ROG logo on the lid. In keeping with the ROG theme, the G Series has a seamless one-piece chiclet keyboard  and specially marked WASD keys for easy navigation and gameplay. The backlit keys glow red to make it easy for gamers to read keys in dim environment and further adds to the ROG mystique.

ROG G20

The ROG G20 is a compact gaming desktop, a stylish gaming PC designed to dominate the small-form-factor gaming desktop segment. The desktop features a compact 12.5-liter case and is powered by Intel Core i7 processor matched with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 graphics card for unstoppable gaming and home entertainment. ROG G20 delivers incredible energy efficiency as well, drawing just 10W in Eco Energy mode. On the outside the G20 sports a bold and distinctively ROG design, with a matte-black finish, aggressive lines, Mayan-inspired markings and customizable lighting effects. It has already received critical acclaim, winning the Best Choice of the Year and Golden Awards at Computex 2014.

The World's Most Powerful Compact Gaming Desktop

 Despite its compact 12.5-liter size, the ROG G20 is designed to be one-stop gaming and entertainment system and is available in a variety of specifications. This can be specced with up to 4th-gen Intel COre i7 processor for unprecedented levels of gaming, entertainment and multitasking experience. 

The G20 isn't just powerful, it's energy efficient as well. In Eco Energy mode its ultra low design draws as little as 20W at idle, which means users can leave the desktop on overnight to download games. It can also function as a home server with Intel-Ready Mode technology, drawing only 10W even when connected to the internet. On top of that, it runs whisper-quiet at just 22dB at idle.

These gaming machine are now available at your favorite electronics stores. 

For more information you can visit Rog.Asus.com.