Celebrate ASUS ROG 20th Anniversary

ASUS has become one of the biggest names in the technology world. From business users to the gaming enthusiasts, ASUS has developed something for everyone. And with the 20^th anniversary of ASUS’s Republic of Gamers family of products, they decided to celebrate with an incredible lineup of components, peripherals, and more that you can own! Featuring a unique design language, each product emanates the aura of the ROG name. Each product is draped in a signature colorway that pays respects to the history of this historic brand with ROG Black, classic ROG Red, transparent Crystal Lens, and Radiant Gold accenting that makes each product truly stand out. So, let’s take a look at what ASUS is bringing to the table over the next few months.

The ROG Aesthetic

Each of these devices demands attention. They all have this unique aesthetic that stands out but the ROG 20^th anniversary devices are more than just sleek looking designs. These are zero-compromises devices with enough under the hood to make them the best they could ever be.

Each piece does come at a premium, but you can’t put a price on history. Everything from the special edition keyboard and mouse to the RTX 5090 encapsulates the ASUS philosophy of embracing the combined efforts of power and aesthetics. If you are going to spend a lot of money on a product, it is fair to hope that they will last a long, long time. These are not your average collectable tableaus that stare at you, unused. Instead, they are made to be built with, gamed on, and transform your system into the centerpiece of your room.

Computers

ROG NUC 16 Edition 20

ASUS proves that big performance can come in small packages with the ROG NUC 16 Edition 20. This compact computer features enough components to play some of the most demanding games without the need for a giant case. Within the chassis, we get an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor, 32GB of DDR5 memory, 2TB of storage, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24GB of GDDR7 dedicated graphics memory! All together this proves to be an amazing machine designed to make the most out of your games, creativity, and even AI workflows.

The ROG NUC Edition 20 allows you to expand the capabilities of the system, enabling you to install up to 128GB of DDR5 memory and additional storage drives so you can build up your digital library of your favorite games.

With a small system comes many different complications with design, and ASUS ensures proper cooling thanks to their latest innovations. A unified vapor chamber with dedicated SSD heatsink enables the system to run without overheating. Triple QuietCooling fans keep your system cool under heavy loads to prevent thermal throttling. There is even a dedicated airflow channel to assist with heat dissipation.

For those who are itching to get a living room PC or something that has the horsepower to handle huge workloads, the ROG NUC Edition 20 can absolutely do the job!

Peripherals

ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 Gaming Keyboard

This fascinating keyboard, the ROG Azoth Extreme Edition, embodies a truly unique motif that leverages the black and gold stylings and translucent keycaps to deliver a truly unique keyboard that doesn’t compromise performance. The commemorative 24K-gold-plated nameplate elevates its status from basic keyboard to a true collector’s piece!

Sporting a 75% form factor, you have all the keys you need to play your favorite PC games. It is carefully engineered with multiple layers that makes the typing and gaming experience stand out! We have an aluminum top cover, special edition keycaps, ROG NX Edition Mechanical Switches, carbon fiber positioning plate, dampening foam, switch pad, the PCB, and a silicone pad, all of it fitting snugly within the bottom case. Altogether this provides a smooth typing experience suitable for all types of gamers. If you want, you can quickly swap the switches out when needed, just make sure the keyboard is disconnected when doing so.

An adjustable gasket mount design allows you to adjust the typing feel via a quick-flip paddle switch! This enables you to swap between hard typing and soft typing modes, giving you a firm and cushioned feel, respectively. An extended silicone wrist rest is also included giving you a true ergonomic feel adding additional support when you need it most. You also get two pairs of adjustable, magnetic feet that click into the right place effortlessly. That isn’t all! The upper right corner of the Azoth features an OLED touchscreen and three-way knob controller that shows keyboard status, PC/Mac mode indicators, battery level, multimedia info, and a whole lot more!

The ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 connects to your system via Bluetooth, RF 2.4 GHz, and even supports a wired USB connection. Integrated ROG Polling Rate Booster is an exclusive accessory that upgrades the polling rate of the keyboard up to 8000 Hz in both wired and wireless modes. If you have other accessories like the Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 Gaming Mouse, the ROG Omni Receiver allows you to connect it to that receiver without needing another cable or accessory.

Speed Tap mode is another additional feature that detects the input of two keys and prioritizes the last input while releasing the previous one. This means that in certain games, pressing two directional keys will no longer stop movement.

Those who don’t want any additional software can configure the Azoth Extreme Edition 20 directly within a web browser and gain additional features like changing the OLED panel, assigning keys, adjusting lighting, and so much more!

The ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 will be available at B&H soon so keep your eyes out for this one!

ROG Harpe II Extreme 20 Gaming Mouse

You can’t just have a fancy keyboard without an equally fancy mouse, right? Here enters the Harpe II Extreme Edition which takes a very similar approach in design philosophy. It has the ASUS black colorization located all around the body, with additional transparent areas that fully display the ROG gold accenting within the body of the mouse.

Performance-wise, the Harpe II Extreme 20 is equipped with a next-generation ROG AimPoint Pro 65K optical sensor that has an incredible range of sensitivity with support for up to 65,000 dpi and 8,000 Hz polling for added precision. This also makes the Harpe II Extreme 20 glass mousepad friendly for all you competitive players out there!

Additionally, the Harpe II Extreme 20 includes a variety of neat features such as ROG Optical Micro Switches which offers 100-million click lifespan with instant actuation. You also get tri-mode connectivity that supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz RF, and wired USB. And just like the Azoth Extreme Edition 20, you can customize various aspects of the mouse without the need for additional software, simply adjust various elements of the mouse within your web browser!

The Harpe II Extreme 20 will also be available at B&H soon!

ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-G EDITION 20 Gaming Monitor

Coming to a desktop near you is the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-G Edition 20 Gaming Monitor! The 27” 16:9 display is equipped with a 1440p high-resolution 4^th Gen Tandem WOLED panel that fits as the perfect sweet spot for greater visual fidelity! You get 15% higher brightness levels, 25% larger color volume, and up to 60% longer OLED lifespan compared to standard panels! Additionally, the ROG Swift includes a new TrueBlack Glossy zero-haze optical layer that provides you with even greater clarity, giving you enhanced shadowing that really makes your visuals pop!

Dual-Mode technology allows you to easily swap between two different settings, offering QHD resolution at an ultra-responsive 540 Hz refresh rate or HD at 720 Hz, giving you the extra speed that hyper-competitive players need to keep their extreme edge. If you want a reduced screen area, you can adjust the aspect ratio for your ideal viewing. You can easily switch with the press of a button thanks to the conveniently placed hotkey located behind the ROG logo at the bottom of the screen.

For those who like to work and play, the ROG Swift includes a ton of color-based features allowing you to pull double duty! The OLED display features a 1.5-million-to-1 contrast ratio, 0.02 ms response time, and fits within 99.5% of the DCI-P3 color space with enhanced Delta E<2 accuracy! It is also a VESA Certified DisplayHDR, ensuring this display gives you everything you need when it comes to colorization.

ASUS also ensures longevity with ASUS OLED Care Pro technology, which leverages a variety of customizable monitor settings. The built-in Neo Proximity Sensor detects your distance from the monitor, so if you stand up to grab a snack and drink, the display will turn into a black image. Pixel Cleaning recalibrates your display after it has been active for several hours, automatically kicking in when the display is turned off. There is also Screen Move that shifts pixels over a slight bit to prevent burn-in with the option to adjust levels. You also get a screen saver mode, logo brightness adjustments, outer dimming control, and target mode which focuses active windows to maintain brightness levels. For added peace of mind, the OLED panel has its own 3-year warranty!

Returning from other ROG devices, ASUS’s integrated dynamic gaming functions add a layer of support, giving you an edge in the heat of battle. Dynamic Crosshair automatically changes the crosshair to a color that contrasts the background, so it always stands out. Dynamic Shadow Boost automatically enhances dark areas of the scene to make it easier to spot enemies without washing out the rest of the image. Finally, there is AI Visual that automatically detects what is on screen and adjusts to provide the best user preset or default preset through DisplayWidget Center software.

There are additional in-game enhancements like support for both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility ensuring super-smooth, tear-free visuals. GamePlus hotkeys have more on-screen support options and features that include a stopwatch, timer, FPS counter, and more! Additionally, while the screen protects itself, it also protects you with Flicker-Free and Low Blue Light technologies to prevent eyestrain.

The ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-G EDITION 20 is currently available so hit the link to find out more!

ROG GT-BE98 Pro Edition 20 Gaming Router

Embracing power and performance, the ROG GT-BE98 Pro Edition 20 encapsulates the two decades of advanced technologies to deliver fast and reliable network bandwidth for your online competitive games! Able to handle up to 31G of wired capacity, the GT-BE98 Pro Edition 20 features dual 10G and four 2.5G Ethernet ports for enhanced data throughput while also supporting wireless signals with Wi-Fi 7 capabilities. There is also a dedicated gaming port that is configured specifically for your gaming system! Optimizing bandwidth so you can have fun in virtual worlds without eating up everyone else’s connectivity.

Naturally, the GT-BE98 Pro Edition 20 features the black and gold motif, embellished with the clear panel that gives you a peek at the internals. A stylish gold plate stands out, commemorating ROG’s 20th anniversary on a stylish badge!

Components

ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 Motherboard

The flagship motherboard is back and with a new, stylish look! The ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 is designed for AMD Ryzen 9000-, 8000-, and 7000-series desktop processors and includes all the bells and whistles you could ever want! Aside from the motherboard itself, you also get an exclusive, and impressive liquid AiO CPU cooler that not only provides ample cooling but also has a screen so you can truly customize your system.

The ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 utilizes the multiple power stages to maintain power and performance across the entire motherboard. We have four memory DIMM slots that can handle a total of 256GB of DDR5 memory. There are two PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slots for your graphics and utility cards along with five M.2 slots for your storage drives. Using the ROG Hyper M.2 card and the ROG Q-DIMM.2 unit, you can get four additional M.2 slots, bringing your total storage configuration options up to nine slots!

What I find most impressive about the Crosshair X870E Edition 20 is the number of added features that makes it not just easy to install components, but to maintain them as well. PCIe Slot Q-Release makes it easy to install and remove graphics cards. M.2 slots feature Q-Release, Q-Slide, and Q-Latch to help with storage drive installation. You also get Q-Antena for your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity options. Q-Code display helps you troubleshoot issues quickly and easily. And finally, Clear CMOS and BIOS Flashback buttons are found on the motherboard, which provides you with a way to reset your CMOS battery without opening the case and updating your BIOS with piece of mind, respectively.

Aside from the full-copper VRM heatsinks located all around the motherboard, the Crosshair X870E Edition 20 includes the ROG Ryujin 360 Edition 20 AiO CPU cooler! This triple-fan layout promotes airflow within your system while also keeping your CPU cool under heavy loads. Together, the microfinned copper cold plate and heatsink work alongside the Asetek Emma Gen10 V3Rx pump to keep the CPU well under thermal control. A swivel dual 6.67” AMOLED LCD screen can be programmed with various animations and images, adding that sense of customization and personality to your rig. You can even sync the AiO’s display to the one found on the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 for added visual effects!

ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20

When it comes to gaming and zero compromises, you can’t go wrong with the behemoth that is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, a graphics card that can run just about anything you throw at it from games to design work. So, it only makes sense for ASUS to give the flagship card a 20^th Anniversary upgrade with the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20!

Technical specification-wise, the Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 comes packed with 32GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory designed for your games as well as various power-user software like blueprinting, CAD, and more! For those working in the AI workload field, it has a performance profile that is ranked at 3352 TOPS, making it ideal for those who really want to bend the technology to their liking.

While the technical specifications are rather impressive, it is the overall style and design that makes the Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 really stand out! This 5.48-inch-thick card has an incredibly robust heatsink cooler accompanied by three intake fans and one exhaust fan, all working together to keep the graphics card well under thermal load. But the real eye-catching piece is the curved AMOLED display, which provides dynamic 3D visuals and custom content that can work alongside the previously mentioned Crosshair X870E Edition 20 motherboard. Not only does the GPU have the same stylish color theming, it also has a transparent glass backplate that showcases the uniquely designed custom PCB.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that with great power comes great performance. Which is why the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 features a dual-power input design drawing up to 800 watts when installed in a Back-to-Front (BTF) motherboard and directly connected to the power supply via a 12V-2x6 cable. This results in even greater performance with up to 10% more headroom, making it a great addition for the overclocking fan. Of course, not every power supply can handle this GPU which is why ASUS came out with the next item of discussion.

ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20

Providing a total output of 3000W, the ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 is the powerhouse that can handle extreme configurations with ease! Leveraging server-grade GaN MOSFET to deliver massive amounts of power to your high-level components, the ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 proves to be just as reliable as it is powerful!

Dual-voltage adaptive design enables you to switch from 3000W at 230V to 1600W at 115V for those setups that might not need every single ounce of power. After all, while this is 80 PLUS Titanium rated, you still want to optimize your efficiency. There is also a GPU-First Intelligent Voltage Stabilizer to better balance power. A Patented ROG Equalizer PCIe Power Cable features the same black and gold motif as well as a purple tip so you know when the GPU power cable is fully plugged into your graphics card! Additionally, on the front side of the power supply is a magnetic OLED display that shows various stats like power consumption in real-time.

ROG GR20 Edition 20

While your components could go inside of a full-tower-enclosed case, the option to really show off your components with the ROG GR20 Edition 20 is perhaps the most stylish way to do it! This open-air case allows you to show off your components while also leveraging various cooling capabilities that make this particular system stand out, transforming your PC into the centerpiece of your room.

Sporting an aluminum frame design, the GR20 Edition 20 offers strong and rigid construction making it one of the more reliable open-air cases to date. A unique Crossflow Fan located on the bottom delivers wide airflow coverage to ensure all your components remain cool, after all, a little extra airflow won’t hurt anything. For large GPUs, a reinforced card bracket adds stability to ensure everything remains in place. Speaking of place, there are three placement options for the GR20 Edition 20: horizontal, vertical, and diagonal, allowing you to display your work in three different unique ways.

The GR20 Edition 20’s modular design can accommodate E-ATX motherboards, graphics cards up to 14.4” long, power supplies with a maximum length of 7.4”, and three 120mm fans or a single 360mm radiator. You can also move the I/O panel for the optimal placement, giving you additional flexibility within your system.

Apart from all these wonderful devices coming out to celebrate 20 years of Republic of Gamers, ASUS plans on attending various conferences all over so you can get a first-hand look at a few of these cool computers and components. But if you can’t make it to anything but want more information on each of them, keep your eyes on B&H.