asus rog strix | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:03:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png asus rog strix | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Phanteks releases Glacier G30 Strix waterblocks and backplates https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/phanteks-releases-glacier-g30-strix-waterblocks-and-backplates/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/phanteks-releases-glacier-g30-strix-waterblocks-and-backplates/#respond Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:01:11 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=493767 Phanteks has launched the Glacier G30 Strix waterblocks and backplates for the Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 and 3090 graphic cards. Aimed at those who want to create a custom loop with an Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 or 3090 graphics card, the Glacier G30 Strix waterblocks and backplates offer “the best possible performance” and a “clean aesthetic look” …

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Phanteks has launched the Glacier G30 Strix waterblocks and backplates for the Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 and 3090 graphic cards. Aimed at those who want to create a custom loop with an Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 or 3090 graphics card, the Glacier G30 Strix waterblocks and backplates offer “the best possible performance” and a “clean aesthetic look” to your graphics card.

Available in black anodized and chrome, the Glacier G30 Strix waterblocks and backplates are made of premium materials. The base is made of nickel-plated copper, the top is made in clear acrylic, and the full-cover backplates are aluminium. Additionally, it uses VITON O-rings to prevent leakages, ensuring that the blocks are as reliable as they can be for continuous operation.

The 6mm thick copper base and the large fin area handle the heat transfer with “reduced flow resistance”, providing exceptional performance. All the critical components of the graphics cards, including the GPU, VRAM, VRM, and controllers are “directly cooled” by the copper base and the backplate.

These blocks feature D-RGB lighting, allowing you to synchronise with most motherboards and RGB software, as well as other Phanteks D-RGB accessories.

The Phanteks Glacier G30 Strix waterblocks and backplates are available now as a bundle for $189.99/€189.90 (black anodized) and $199.99/€199.90 (chrome bundle). You can also acquire the black anodized block for $169.99/€169.90 and the black anodized backplate for $39.99/€39.90, while the chrome block is available for $179.99/€179.90 and the chrome backplate for $49.99/€49.90.

KitGuru says: Do you own an Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 or 3090 graphics card? Are you looking for a waterblock and backplate for it

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ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/christina-munro/asus-rog-strix-impact-ii-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/christina-munro/asus-rog-strix-impact-ii-review/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:22:52 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=450769 How good is the Impact II mouse from ASUS ROG?

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The ROG Strix Impact II is a lightweight, ambidextrous gaming mouse that has been ‘co-designed with pro gamers for optimal performance,' while still maintaining a low price tag. We put this mouse under the microscope to see just how good it is, and if it can really help you join the ranks of the pro gamers.

Specifications:

  • Tracking: Optical
  • 6,200 DPI optical sensor with a four-level DPI switch for sensitivity adjustment.
  • 220 IPS
  • 1000hz polling rate
  • 30g max acceleration
  • OS Support: Windows® 10
  • Dimensions: L120 x H62.5 x W39.5mm
  • Weight: 75g without cable
  • Colour: Black – Semi transparent, two part plastic shell
  • 50m click lifespan
  • Omron switches
  • USB 2.0

Compatible switch list for ROG switch socket:

  • Omron D2F Series switches: D2F, D2F-F, D2F-01, D2F-01F
  • Omron D2FC Series switches: D2FC-3M, D2FC-F-7N, D2FC-F-7N(10M), D2FC-F-7N(20M)

The ASUS ROG STRIX IMPACT II has an MSRP of £44.99, Amazon UK is currently selling it for £52.14 HERE!

Pros:

  • Lightweight.
  • Ambidextrous.
  • Thin design.
  • Changeable switches are great to expand lifespan and adds customisation.
  • Great specs.
  • Affordable price.

Cons:

  • The linear design with little support for your thumb and pinkie.
  • Not ideal for claw grip as the material is very slippery.
  • Material makes hands sweat.
  • Plastic design feels a bit cheap.
  • Plain design.
  • Scroll wheel is has very little resistance.
  • The rubber cable is prone to kinking.

KitGuru says: This mouse is basic when it comes to design and functionality but considering the price it is a decent option for any aspiring pro gamers out there.

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ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1650 SUPER OC Review (O4G) https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/asus-rog-strix-gtx-1650-super-oc-review-o4g/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/asus-rog-strix-gtx-1650-super-oc-review-o4g/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2019 12:13:12 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=438539 It's a feature-rich, high end GTX 1650 SUPER... but is it just too expensive?

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It has been a busy twelve months for Nvidia, with new graphics cards being announced left, right and centre. The latest of these is GTX 1650 SUPER, and today we are reviewing ASUS ROG's Strix OC edition card. We initially unboxed this card for launch, but we can now present our full review and see how 1650 SUPER lines up against the likes of the RX 580 and GTX 1660.

In typical ASUS ROG fashion, the Strix GTX 1650 SUPER OC (O4G) is a high-end card with few – if any – compromises. For a xx50 series model it certainly packs in a whole range of features, including on-board dual-BIOS, an on-board fan header, 2.4-slot cooler, a metal backplate and RGB lighting. All of these do drive up the price, and the Strix is one of the most expensive 1650 SUPER cards going, priced at £199.99.

Considering other cards start at £149.99, including dual-fan models like ASUS' own TUF Gaming SKU, the Strix has a 33% price premium over those cards. Can it justify the expense?

GPU GTX 1660 Ti GTX 1660 SUPER GTX 1660 GTX 1650 SUPER GTX 1650
SMs 24 22 22 20 14
CUDA Cores  1536 1408 1408 1280 896
Texture Units 96 88 88 80 56
ROPs 48 48 48 32 32
GPU Boost Clock  1770 MHz 1785 MHz 1785 MHz 1725 MHz 1665 MHz
Memory Data Rate 12 Gbps 14 Gbps 8 Gbps 12 Gbps 8 Gbps
Total Video Memory 6GB GDDR6 6GB GDDR6 6GB GDDR5 4GB GDDR6 4GB GDDR5
Memory Interface  192-bit 192-bit 192-bit 128-bit 128-bit
Memory Bandwidth 288.1 GB/sec 336 GB/sec 192.1 GB/sec 192 GB/sec 128 GB/sec
TGP 120W 125W 120W 100W 75W

If you missed the initial 1650 SUPER announcement, it’s worth re-capping the core spec of the GPU, as unlike the GTX 1660 SUPER this isn’t just a refresh with upgraded memory modules. In fact, the 1650 SUPER uses a physically different GPU – where the original GTX 1650 uses the TU117 GPU, 1650 SUPER actually uses the TU116 GPU, which is also used for the GTX 1660/1660 SUPER/1660 Ti.

That means this new card sports a total of 20 streaming multiprocessors, each with 64 CUDA cores – for a total of 1280. This is only two SMs, or 128 CUDA cores, less than the GTX 1660/1660 SUPER, but it is 384 cores more than the vanilla GTX 1650 – so in that regard you can think of the 1650 SUPER as a ‘cut-down 1660’, rather than a ‘beefed-up 1650’.

That said, the 1650 SUPER does have fewer ROPs (32) and texture units (80) compared to the 1660, so it's not exactly like-for-like. On top of that, while there is still 4GB of VRAM, this comes in the form of 12Gbps GDDR6 memory, instead of the 8Gbps GDDR5 memory of the original GTX 1650. However, the memory bus is still 128-bit, instead of 192-bit as per the 1660.

Clock speed for reference 1650 SUPER is rated at 1725MHz, but as this is a Strix OC edition, the card runs at 1785MHz out of the box. ASUS does mention the card runs at 185MHz in ‘OC Mode' but this requires users to download the GPU Tweak software and isn't indicative of the out of the box speeds.

Lastly, due to the change in physical GPU, 1650 SUPER has an increased total graphics power (TGP) rating of 100W. This means all cards will have a 6-pin power connector, so unlike some vanilla 1650 models, the cards' cannot draw all their power through the PCIe slot.

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ASUS ROG GTX 1650 SUPER Strix OC Unboxing! https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/asus-rog-gtx-1650-super-strix-oc-unboxing/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/asus-rog-gtx-1650-super-strix-oc-unboxing/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:00:02 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=437149 GTX 1650 SUPER has launched today, and we unbox the ASUS ROG Strix model...

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While it was officially announced almost a month ago, general availability for GTX 1650 SUPER was held until today. In this video, we unbox and get our first look at the ASUS ROG Strix OC model, with a dual-fan cooler, metal backplate and factory overclocked core. A full review will be coming soon, but for now let's take a look at the card.

If you missed the initial 1650 SUPER announcement, it's worth re-capping the core spec of the GPU, as unlike the GTX 1660 SUPER this isn't just a refresh with upgraded memory modules. In fact, the 1650 SUPER uses a physically different GPU – where the original GTX 1650 uses the TU117 GPU, 1650 SUPER actually uses the TU116 GPU, which is also used for the GTX 1660/1660 SUPER/1660 Ti.

That means this new card sports a total of 20 streaming multiprocessors, each with 64 CUDA cores – for a total of 1280. This is only two SMs, or 128 CUDA cores, less than the GTX 1660/1660 SUPER, but it is 384 cores more than the vanilla GTX 1650 – so in that regard you can think of the 1650 SUPER as a ‘cut-down 1660', rather than a ‘beefed-up 1650'.

On top of that, while there is still 4GB of VRAM, this comes in the form of 12Gbps GDDR6 memory, instead of the 8Gbps GDDR5 memory of the original GTX 1650. This move, as well as the significant core-count increase, should result in a hefty performance uplift versus the vanilla 1650 – but we will have to see about exact performance figures in our full review.

As for this Strix OC model we are looking at, be sure to check out the video for a first look at the shroud and cooler design. It's certainly an attractive card, and you can see a full breakdown of the specifications here:

  • Graphics Engine: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
  • CUDA cores: 1280
  • Engine Clock: 1815MHz Boost Clock (OC Mode)
  • Memory Interface: 128-bit
  • Video Memory: 4GB GDDR6
  • Memory Clock: 12002 MHz
  • Power Connector: 1x 6 pin
  • I/O: 2x Native HDMI 2.0b, 2x Native DisplayPort 1.4a
  • HDCP compliant: HDCP 2.2
  • Digital Max Resolution: 7680 x 4320
  • Maximum Display Support: 4
  • NVLink/Crossfire Support: No
  • Recommended PSU: 350W
  • Accessory Bundled: 1x ROG Velcro Hook & Loop, 1x Speedsetup Manual
  • Bus Standard: PCIE 3.0
  • Dimension: 24.3 x 13x 4.7 cm/9.6 x 5.1x 1.9 inches
  • Bundled Software: ASUS GPU Tweak II & Driver
  • Slot width: 2.4-slot

KitGuru says: Today we've unboxed the ROG Strix GTX 1650 SUPER, but stay tuned for our full review coming soon!

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ASUS ROG Strix Carry Gaming Mouse Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/andrew-munro/asus-rog-strix-carry-gaming-mouse-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/andrew-munro/asus-rog-strix-carry-gaming-mouse-review/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:44:53 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=423448 It's a new portable gaming mouse from ASUS ROG - what does Andy think?

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Today we are reviewing ASUS' super portable and stylish ROG Strix Carry gaming mouse. A tiny mouse that aims to please, it has some impressive specs – including an optical sensor, replaceable OMRON switches, a leather ‘Carry' case, and a 2.4GHz wireless connection with battery life for up to 300 hours of non-stop gaming. The question is; can ASUS have made a successful gaming mouse without any RGB included?! Let's find out.

Specification:

  • Super portable – L10cm X W6.2cm X H3.6cm
  • 72.9g excluding batteries
  • Gaming PMW3330 optical sensor
  • 50 – 7100 DPI
  • Up to 1000Hz polling rate
  • IPS 150
  • 30G max acceleration
  • BLE BT5.0 (Bluetooth) connection
  • RF 2.4GHz (Wireless) connection with included dongle
  • SmartHop technology for the cleanest wireless signal path
  • Up to 433 hours use via Bluetooth
  • Up to 300 hours non-stop gaming via 2.4GHz Wireless

You can find the ASUS ROG Strix Carry for sale from Overclockers UK for £64.99 HERE.

Pros:

  • Very portable with high quality pouch.
  • Fingertip grip is incredibly comfortable.
  • Changeable OMRON switches and included spares.
  • Amazing sensor for gaming in a portable mouse.
  • 2.4GHz wireless is very stable and responsive.
  • Armoury II software is great.
  • Battery life is great.

Cons:

  • Expensive for a travel mouse.
  • No USB port as a backup if batteries fail.
  • Not so great for very large hands.

KitGuru says: The ASUS ROG Strix Carry is small but it certainly packs a punch. It is expensive but if you're a gamer that travels a lot, or someone that wants a portable, reliable mouse then this is 100% worth buying. The rubber grips on both sides are so good I even preferred using this mouse over my daily driver! 

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WIN an ASUS ROG Strix gaming laptop worth £1600! (closed) https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/competitions/dominic-moass/win-an-asus-rog-strix-gaming-laptop-worth-1600/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/competitions/dominic-moass/win-an-asus-rog-strix-gaming-laptop-worth-1600/#respond Sat, 23 Jun 2018 09:00:16 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=376709 If you've been looking at buying a new gaming laptop, here is your chance to get one for FREE by winning our competition with ASUS ROG. One lucky reader will walk away with the STRIX Scar laptop worth £1600!

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Update 2/07/2018: This competition is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered! The winner for this one was David Nixon, you can find the full announcement post, here

Here at KitGuru we like to give back to our readers as much as we can. That's why we have teamed up with BrightHouse to give you the chance to WIN a Strix Scar laptop worth £1600. All you need to do is answer the simple question below and you could be walking away with a brand-new gaming laptop.

The laptop we are giving away is the ASUS ROG Strix Scar (GL703VM), which we actually reviewed at the end of last year. This features a quad-core i7-7700HQ processor, Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB graphics chip, and a FHD 120Hz display – making it an excellent laptop for playing the latest AAA titles or blitzing through your favourite esports games.

To win, all you need to do is answer the following question – what does ROG stand for? Is it:

  1. Republic of Gamers
  2. Real Original Gangster
  3. Remarkable Online Generation

Answers need to be sent in an email to ‘competitions2018@kitguru.net’ with the subject line ‘Gimme that ROG laptop!‘. If you have an email client installed on your OS, click the following link for autofill – Email KitGuru by clicking here.

In the email, please include a link to your Facebook or Twitter page so we can verify you’re a real person and not a bot. Sorry to those readers without a social media account, but we try to reduce the amount of people abusing the system and sending entries from multiple email addresses. If you do not send a Facebook or Twitter link to a live account page, your entry will be ignored.

This competition is open to residents of the UK, aged 18+. All entries must reach us by 11:59 PM (UK time) on the 1st of July 2018. Winners will be announced within 30 days of the closing date (although likely much sooner). All decisions made by KitGuru staff are final. There can only be one entry per reader.

KitGuru says: Good luck!

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