Las Vegas, NV (January 4, 2017) -- ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the ROG GX800VH, G701VI, G752VS, along with the ROG Strix GL502/702 and GL553/753 gaming laptops are now available with up to the latest 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors. These latest processors not only deliver a boost in speed and performance over the previous generation of processors, they also deliver native 4K UHD support. ASUS ROG is also releasing two new models: the GL553 and GL753, value-packed gaming laptops that are equipped with NVIDIA’s latest GTX 1050 and GTX 1050 Ti GPUs.
ASUS gaming laptops with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX series graphics ranked No. 1 in the global sales charts with a 29% market share, according to January-September 2016 sales figures compiled from independent market research firms GfK and the NPD Group. ASUS is aiming to solidify its position, and believes that its latest series of gaming laptops featuring the 7th Generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-series graphics will ensure domination of the gaming laptop market in 2017.
ROG GX800VH
ROG GX800VH is designed to deliver uncompromised desktop-like gaming. It is powered by a 7th Generation Intel Core processor and features NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI graphics for unmatched 4K UHD visuals and silky-smooth gameplay. GX800VH features the exclusive Hydro Overclocking System – a liquid-cooling dock designed to cope with the demands of extreme overclocking of the GPU, CPU and DRAM. This gives GX800VH the performance and stability required for real 4K UHD gaming.
This gaming laptop is plug-and-play compatible with leading VR headsets to immerse gamers in incredibly-detailed VR environments. In addition, it features the Mechanical Tactile Advanced Gaming (MechTAG) keyboard with mechanical switches and customizable RGB lighting for each key.
ROG G701VI
ROG G701 is powered by a 7th Generation Intel Core processor and features overclockable NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics with up to 64GB DRAM for gaming-desktop-like levels of performance. G701VI has a wide-viewing-angle display with a 120Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC™ technology. It also features an anti-ghosting keyboard with 30-key rollover for precise command and control in battle.
ROG G752VS
ROG G752VS is powered by 7th Generation Intel Core processors and features NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series graphics, up to 64GB of DDR4 memory and Windows 10 Pro. ROG’s flagship G752VS OC Edition has been launched into the next generation with a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and overclocked DDR4 2800 MHz RAM.
ROG G752VS has a cooling system that consists of dual copper heat pipes and the ROG 3D Vapor Chamber for superior cooling and improved reliability. It has a backlit anti-ghosting gaming keyboard with 30-key rollover for precise command and control in battle.
Its wide-viewing-angle panel delivers superb image quality and contrast, even when viewed from extreme positions. A super-fast native 120Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC display technology ensure ultra-smooth gameplay.
ROG Strix GL502/GL702
ROG’s eSports-focused models have been updated as well. The ROG Strix GL502/GL702are powered by 7th Generation Intel Core processors and feature NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or GTX 1060 graphics. The 15.6-inch GL502 and 17.3-inch GL702 feature super-fast 120Hz wide-viewing-angle panels (available on GTX 1070 models) with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology for super-smooth visuals; perfect for fast-paced FPS gaming. Both gaming laptops are extremely compact and lightweight, allowing users to enjoy high-end gaming experiences anywhere.
ROG Strix GL502/GL702 have anti-ghosting keyboards with red-backlit keys, 30-key rollover and highlighted WASD keys. They also feature new metallic designs; the new ROG Armor Titanium and Plasma Copper color schemes.
ROG Strix GL553/GL753
ROG Strix GL552 and GL752 have been updated to the new GL553/GL753 models and are excellent value gaming laptops. Equipped with Windows 10 pre-installed and feature 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processors, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050/1050Ti graphics and full Microsoft DirectX® 12 they provide gamers with powerful gaming performance and flawless visuals, with features normally found on more expensive laptops.
These laptops feature specially-designed chiclet keyboards with red-backlit scissor-switch keys with 2.5mm of travel distance for tactile keystrokes. They also have a larger space bar, isolated arrow keys, highlighted WASD keys and RGB lighting across four zones. In addition, the GL553 and GL753 now feature ROG AURA lighting with 4-zone controls.
AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
The 7th-generation GL553, GL753, and GL502 are available now for purchase. The 7th-Generation GL702, and G752 will be available for pre-order on January 16th, shipping early February. ASUS ROG Laptops are widely available at retailers, including: ASUS Store, Newegg, Amazon, The Microsoft Store, Best Buy, Excaliber PC, Mobile Advance, HIDevolution, and Xotic PC. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
