Computex 2023: ROG Hardware on the raise

ROG Matrix RTX 4090 liquid-cooled graphics card

ROG will once again raise the bar for PC DIY and peripherals when it showcases its latest products at Computex 2023. Among the highlights is the ROG Matrix RTX 4090 liquid-cooled graphics card, which will be available on the market in Q3, 2023. ROG Matrix RTX 4090 boasts the industry’s first liquid metal thermal solution directly on the graphics card’s GPU die, allowing for even lower temperatures for superior sustained performances, and lower noise. Plus, a 360 mm radiator with innovative magnetic daisy-chainable fans, and a more powerful pump and larger full-covered cold plate come together to keep the graphics card cool at all times. This allows for unrivalled performance with the highest GPU boost clock. What’s more, this card features an incredibly bold and modern design, perfect for the most advanced gaming build setups.

ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD monitor

Other novel products this year include the ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD monitor, a 49-inch super-ultrawide (5120 x 1440) gaming monitor, featuring an 1800R QD-OLED panel with 144 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms response time for immersive gaming experiences. To ensure QD-OLED longevity and better performance, it includes a custom heatsink and graphene film, the thinnest yet strongest nanomaterial in the world, behind the whole QD-OLED panel, for better heat dissipation to reduce the risk of burn-in and boost the peak brightness up to 1000 nits[vi]. The monitor offers a range of connectivity including a USB-C with 90 W power delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, and HDMI 2.1.

It also offers user-friendly features such as uniform brightness to maintain the even luminance level, ASUS DisplayWidget Center software to adjust the system settings via a mouse, and dual-device Smart KVM that allows users to effortlessly manage two devices with a single keyboard and mouse, with no additional hardware or software required. Users can also seamlessly switch between gaming and work on a single screen with ease and conveniently copy and paste content across both devices, simplifying their setup and enhancing productivity with this versatile solution.

ROG Swift PG38UQ

Another major product making its entrance at Computex is the ROG Swift PG38UQ, the world’s first 38-inch 4K UHD gaming display, offering truly immersive visuals. With a 144 Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync technology, it ensures super-smooth gaming experiences. The display features ASUS Fast IPS technology, providing a 1 ms response time (GTG) for sharp and high-frame-rate gaming visuals. It is HDR-compatible with DisplayHDR 600 certification and boasts a 98% DCI-P3 professional color gamut, delivering exceptional contrast and color performance. HDMI 2.1 support allows for native 4K 120 Hz gaming without chroma subsampling, enhancing gameplay on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X. The monitor offers extensive connectivity options, including DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC), HDMI 2.1, USB hub, and a tripod socket for versatile usage. It is NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and incorporates VESA AdaptiveSync 144 Hz technology for tear-free visuals with low latency.

ROG Strix XG259QN

Alongside, the new ROG Strix XG259QN is a 24.5-inch FHD gaming monitor equipped with a Fast IPS panel for stunning visuals. With a 360 Hz refresh rate (overclockable to 380 Hz) and less than 1 ms response time (GTG), it ensures smooth and responsive gaming performance. The display is DisplayHDR400 certified, delivering vivid and vibrant colors. It supports FreeSync Premium , providing tear-free gaming experiences. Equipped with ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC) technology, it combines ELMB with variable refresh rate (VRR), eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp visuals at high frame rates. The monitor offers versatile connectivity with a DisplayPort 1.4 port, two HDMI 2.0 ports, two USB 3.2 ports, and a headphone jack, catering to various device connections.

ROG Swift 360 Hz PG27AQN

Meanwhile, ROG and NVIDIA have introduced G-SYNC Ultra Low Motion Blur (ULMB) 2 to the ROG Swift 360 Hz PG27AQN with a firmware update. With its over 1000 Hz of effective motion clarity, ULMB 2 offers the best motion blur reduction for competitive gamers available today. To do this, ULMB 2 ensures that each pixel shows the right color at the right time to help get rid of the blurry look gamers sometimes face when objects are moving fast on their screen. ULMB 2 turns the screen’s backlight on and off at a high frequency to handle these scenarios. Furthermore, in instances where the backlight turns on when pixels are still changing colors, this sometimes doubles images and creates unwanted visuals in other monitors. To avoid this, ULMB 2 uses a special technique called Vertical Dependent Overdrive to ensure that the backlight only turns on when all the pixels are showing the right color. This results in clearer pictures and visuals even when scenes and objects are moving fast. It also delivers full refresh rate backlight strobing, nearly 2X-higher brightness than the original ULMB, and zero crosstalk/double images. ROG Swift 360 Hz PG27AQN users can enjoy ULMB 2 now by installing the new firmware.

ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless

Another standout product at Computex 2023 will be the ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless, ROG’s first 96% wireless gaming keyboard, with hot-swappable switches, featuring the all-new ROG NX Snow mechanical switches, unique dampening foam with integrated switch-dampening pads, tri-mode connection with ROG SpeedNova wireless technology, and ROG Omni Receiver. ROG Omni Receiver allows users to connect their compatible mouse and keyboard via a single dongle receiver – without compromising performance. Also new in the Scope II series are the ROG Strix Scope II 100% keyboard, also featuring the new ROG NX Snow switches, and ROG Strix Scope II RX, featuring IP57 and ROG RX optical switches.

ROG Ace esports collection

ASUS will also showcase other new products for the ROG Ace esports collection, a peripheral lineup dedicated to delivering the best performance for esports gaming. A Moonlight White version of the ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition is added to the midst, and now also supports the ROG Omni Receiver. Additionally, ROG introduced two new mouse pads to the line up-the ROG Moonstone Ace L, a large sized mouse pad featuring a tempered glass surface for ultra-fast glides, and the ROG Hone Ace XXL, which is an extended, table-sized version of the ROG Hone Ace Aim Lab Edition launched earlier this year, with an extra-soft, anti-slip polyurethane base.

ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Gamers will also be excited to hear about the latest ROG WiFi 7 router, the ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — the world’s first quad-band WiFi 7 gaming router, awarded during the Computex 2023 Best Choice Awards ceremony — with lightning-fast speeds and low latency for seamless online gaming experiences. The ROG Rapture GT-BE98 enjoys the benefits of WiFi 7 with 6 GHz band, featuring a new 320 MHz bandwidth, 4096-QAM, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO).

ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme

Alongside these devices, ROG will also showcase its motherboards, including the Computex 2023 Best Choice Award winner, the ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme, built for extreme performance and overclocking, as well as the ROG Strix Z790-A, which balances exceptional gaming performance with striking looks for style-conscious gamers.

With these new additions, ROG continues to set the standard for PC gaming hardware and accessories, promising the best possible gaming experience for enthusiasts and professionals alike.