Another addition to the ROG (Republic of Gamers) family from ASUS if finally available locally. The ROG GR8 is a console-inspired gaming PC that is packed inside a 2.5 liter chassis with a Core i7 procesor, Nvidia GTX 750ti graphics, 16GB DDR3L memory and a choice between an HDD or SSD. It comes preinstalled with Windows 8.1 with built-in Miracast receiver for streaming HD content. It supports 4K displays with HDMI or DisplayPort connectivity.
Like the ROG stuff we are used to (for those who are not familiar), the GR8 comes with GameFirst III which particularly targets online gamers; it also comes with SupremeFX for immersive sound. For the technical users, it is upgradable with special slide-off covers for easy access if you are looking to insert additional HDD or SSD.
The design is also as expected from the ROG line, it comes with a matte-black finish, Mayan- inspired detailing, and pulsing illuminated ROG logo. NEAT!
But wait, there’s more!
Asus throws in the ROG Gladius optical mouse (6400DPI optical sensor, tracks up to 200 inches per second and 50g acceleration) and the M801 mechanical keyboard (MX-grade red mechanical switches).
The only downside (maybe) is the price, it comes with the SRP of 57,990Php.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-4510U Processor NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750Ti Graphicsw/ 2GB GDDR5 VRAM |
| Operating system | Windows® 8.1or Windows® 8.1 Pro |
| Memory & storage |
1600MHz DDR3L memory (up to 16GB)2 x SO-DIMM SATA 6Gb/s;1 x 2.5″ 1TB 7200rpm HDD, or2.5″ 256G SSD 1 x 2.5” extension bay for HDD/SSD |
| Networks | Intel® Gigabit LAN |
| Wireless | Dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity | Front 1 x Headphone1 x MIC-in2 x USB 2.0 (1 with USB Charger)Rear 3 x Audio jacks (LINE_IN/LINE_OUT/MIC) 1 x S/PDIF optical out 1 x HDMI (support Ultra HD 4K) 1 x DisplayPort (support Ultra HD 4K) 1 x LAN(RJ45) 4 x USB 3.0 1 x 19V DC-in 1 x Kensington lock |
| Power consumption | 19V DC, 6.32A, 120W Power Adapter0.4W when off, 13W at idle, 70 to 77W at full 3D loads |
| ROG-exclusive features | SupremeFX AudioSonic SoundStageSonic SenseAmp
Sonic Studio Sonic Radar II GameFirst III Miracast Receiver |
| Bundled software | Kaspersky Anti-Virus (1-year full license)AiSuite IIIASUS HomeCloud with Wi-Fi GO!/Media Streamer DTS Connect |
| Accessories | M801 gaming mechanical keyboard (optional)ROG Gladius gaming mouse (optional) 120W AC adapterPower cordUser Manual Quick Start Guide Warranty Card |
| Size | Max. 238 x 245 x 60 mm (2.5-liter chassis) |
| Weight | 1.284kg |
**Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.