➀ The ASUS ESC A8A-E12U is a 7U server featuring dual AMD EPYC processors and eight AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs with a total of 2TB HBM3e memory, designed for high-performance AI workloads;

➁ The system supports up to ten NVMe SSDs, eleven PCIe slots, and employs a 5+1 redundant 3kW PSU design, alongside a streamlined air-cooling system with ten hot-swappable front fans;

➂ It offers modular tray-based serviceability for GPUs and PCIe components, with front I/O including dual 10Gbase-T ports and a Q-Code display for diagnostics.

➀ Asus and Microsoft’s co-branded ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds will launch globally on October 16, featuring AMD's Ryzen Z2 processors and upgradeable SSDs.

➁ The devices run a customized Windows 11 with Xbox-friendly controls but lack native Xbox game support, focusing solely on PC titles.

➂ Pricing remains unannounced, with European leaks hinting at €599–€899 ranges, while Asus prepares playable demos at Gamescom including Gears of War: Reloaded and Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade.

➀ Asus announced three OLED gaming monitors at Gamescom: ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W and ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG with Tandem OLED tech (15% brighter, 25% wider color), plus the refreshed XG27AQDMG Gen 2;

➁ Flagship PG27AQWP-W achieves 720Hz at HD or 540Hz at QHD, with 0.03ms response time and semi-transparent back panel;

➂ All models feature Neo Proximity Sensor for burn-in prevention, but pricing remains undisclosed.

➀ Lenovo led Q2 2025 global PC shipments with 17 million units (24.8% market share) and 15.2% YoY growth;

➁ Apple showed the strongest growth (+21.4%), while Dell Technologies experienced a -3.0% decline;

➂ The overall PC market grew 6.5% YoY, with ASUS and HP Inc maintaining steady growth at 16.7% and 3.2%, respectively.

➀ Asus' 24K gold-clad RTX 5090/5080 Dhahab GPUs surface at UAE retailer Microless with global shipping, priced at $9,205 (11% off) and $2,589 respectively;

➀ The 5090's golden design features Middle Eastern motifs like camels and Arabic calligraphy, with $700 worth of gold coating justifying its premium;

➀ Despite matching standard ROG Astral specs, Dhahab models command 159% price premium over base RTX 5080 models now selling at MSRP.

➀ An early Amazon listing revealed the release date of the upcoming ASUS ROG Xbox Ally;

➁ The ROG Xbox Ally is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 16, 2025;

➂ ASUS and Microsoft have confirmed the collaboration on an Xbox-themed version of the ROG Ally, with the release timing and price points yet to be disclosed.

➀ ASUS and Noctua collaborated on the RTX 5080 Noctua Edition, featuring triple NF-A12x25 G2 fans and an 11-heatpipe vapor chamber for ultra-quiet cooling.

➀ The GPU achieves 21.4 dB(A) noise levels at 360W load, outperforming standard models by 14.5 dB(A), with GPU/VRAM temperatures at 57°C/52°C.

➀ The card's massive 385mm design and £1,500 price (~50% above MSRP) prioritize acoustics over raw performance, marked by semi-passive cooling and dual BIOS modes.

➀ ASUS launches ProArt GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs featuring a USB Type-C port with DisplayPort compatibility and 16GB GDDR7 memory.

➁ Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4, the cards enable high-resolution gaming, AI-driven tasks (up to 1858 TOPS), and enhanced workflows for creators.

➂ Designed for professionals and gamers, it supports multi-device setups, 4K editing, and AI content creation with improved thermal efficiency and minimalist aesthetics.

➀ ASUS has officially launched its GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition, a large GPU with a brown-themed cooling solution that requires a quad-slot graphics card slot.

➁ The cooling solution is quiet, featuring three fans and an optimized vapor chamber, and is designed for enthusiasts with space for an ultra-thick GPU.

➂ The GPU has dual BIOS configurations for Quiet and Performance profiles, and can boost to 2,730MHz in OC mode, higher than NVIDIA's reference boost clock.

➀ The Asus TUF A15 with RTX 4060 GPU is on sale at Staples for $649, offering a $250 discount;

➁ Features include AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, 16GB DDR5 RAM, upgradable 512GB SSD, and a 144Hz 1080p display;

➂ A budget-friendly option for gaming and productivity, despite using last-gen GPU tech.

➀ A leaked BIOS for Asus ROG Astral RTX 5090D claims to boost board power limit to 2,001W, over 3.5x its default 575W;

➀ Extreme overclocking requires custom cooling/liquid nitrogen and risks voiding warranty;

➂ Designed for record-breaking enthusiasts, though compatibility with global Asus RTX 5090 GPUs remains speculative.

➀ ASUS has launched the ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3, a high-performance computing desktop featuring the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra superchip.

➁ The system boasts up to 784GB of unified cache-coherent memory, ideal for handling large AI models and datasets.

➂ The ET900N G3 is designed to deliver 20 PetaFLOPS of FP4 precision compute, making it suitable for tasks like LLM training and complex simulations.

➀ Q2 2025 global PC shipments reached 63.23 million units, up 4.4% YoY, driven by enterprise demand for Windows 11 migrations and pandemic-era hardware renewals;

➁ Regional trends: North America declined 0.5%, APAC remained flat, and EMEA grew 5.3%, with Lenovo leading vendor growth at 13.9%;

➂ Gartner forecasts 2.4% annual growth for 2025, but warns of potential inventory surplus due to slowing consumer demand and tariff-driven inventory adjustments.

➀ ASUS has unveiled its 32-inch ProArt Display PA32QCV, a 6K resolution monitor with IPS technology.

➁ The display offers Delta E<2 color accuracy and 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, targeting professional content creators and photographers.

➂ It features high pixel density, HDR10 support, and various connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C.

➀ ASUS NUC 15 Pro features Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors and DDR5 6400MHz memory for AI and data tasks, delivering up to 99 platform TOPS;

➁ Equipped with Intel WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Intel Arc graphics, and security enhancements like Intel vPro and fTPM 2.0;

➂ Compact 0.48-liter chassis supports four 4K displays via HDMI 2.1/Thunderbolt 4, with tool-free upgrades and power-synced monitor control.

ASUS ROG has unveiled a gold-themed GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Gold Edition, at the Bilibili World 2025 convention. The card weighs over 7 kilograms and features a 24K gold-themed frame and back panel, making it worth approximately $539,692.90 in gold alone. This is a collaborative effort with a content creator at Bilibili named Cai Qian. The card is a one-off design and is not expected to be widely available.

➀ The ASUS Ascent GX10 system underwent a chassis redesign, replacing its original clear plastic case to address thermal challenges observed in March 2025;

➁ The NVIDIA GB10 platform, targeting consumer markets, integrates 128GB memory and ConnectX networking, enabling cost-effective clustering solutions;

➂ OEM differentiation in this segment focuses on chassis aesthetics and support, as hardware components remain standardized across partners.

➀ Asus will launch its Ascend GX10 mini-PC powered by Nvidia's GB10 Grace Blackwell SiP on July 22, targeting AI development with data center-level performance.

➁ The GB10 integrates an Arm-based Grace CPU and Blackwell GPU, delivering 1 PetaFLOPS FP4 AI performance and 128GB unified memory, comparable to Apple's M4 Pro.

➂ Priced around $3,000, the system positions itself as a compact AI workstation, though general-purpose benchmarks show performance similar to mid-tier mobile chips like Snapdragon X Elite.

➀ Peripheral choice prioritizes long-term reliability over specs, with devices like Glorious GMMK 3 Pro keyboard and Razer Naga V2 Pro mouse proving durable;

➁ Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed shines as a versatile gaming headset despite wireless connectivity limitations;

➂ Razer's premium Atlas glass mousepad and Rode NT-USB+ microphone demonstrate how niche features enhance daily usability.