Achieve Maximum Overclocking Results and Heat Dissipation with ROG Extreme Engine and Fusion Block System

Taipei, Taiwan, July 8, 2008 – Catering to the extreme needs of overclocking enthusiasts, ASUS has unveiled the new ROG Rampage Extreme motherboard. Backed by world-renowned ASUS engineering, this cutting-edge hardware utilizes a full set of features to provide users with varied overclocking options. Through the ASUS Extreme Engine, overclockers will enjoy high performance and stability for ultimate overclocking; while TweakIt provides total overclocking control options. To maintain temperatures at an optimum, the ROG Fusion Block System provides exceedingly efficient heat dissipation through a hybrid thermal design – keeping Northbridge temperatures 22.7% cooler.

Maximum Overclocking and Heat Dissipation with ROG Extreme Engine
The ROG Extreme Engine is a next-generation dynamic multi-phase power management system. Equipped with high performance ML Caps (Multilayer type Polymer Capacitor) located at the CPU, Memory and Northbridge, this special power design ensures a stable power supply during overvoltage by lowering ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) – resulting in reliable performance the mission-critical components of the processor, system memory and the Northbridge. These premium ML Caps integrate seamlessly with the True 16-phase power design that incorporates 3-phases for the Northbridge and 2-phases for memory – ensuring power stability to allow users the peace of mind to venture into high voltage options in the BIOS. The Extreme Engine is also able to achieve a high power efficiency of 96% – resulting in less energy loss and less heat production. Additionally, settings can be changed on-the-fly to yield even greater heat dissipation. Undoubtedly, by combining a next-generation multi-phase power design with additional overclocking headroom, the ROG Extreme Engine redefines the ultimate enthusiast user experience.

Fusion Block System: H2O Ready for Optimal Heat Dissipation
The ROG Rampage Extreme also includes an optional thermal kit for even better heat dissipation! With a removable MOS heatsink, NB heatsink and optional fan, users can mix and match cooling options to meet every cooling requirement. This customizable cooling option works on the back of the existing ASUS exclusive Fusion Block System – the most versatile, efficient, and advanced on-board thermal system in the world. Combining the ROG’s award-winning heatpipe design with a factory-installed chipset water block, this revolutionary hybrid cooling system provides exceptional thermal improvement to the Northbridge, Southbridge, and even VRM components on the motherboard. While connected to a water cooling system, this hybrid cooling system simultaneously dissipates heat from chipsets and VRMs to provide cooler temperatures for added stability.

TweakIt: Hardcore OC with Finger-tweaking Fun
TweakIt is a brand new feature that caters to users who want a convenient way to perform trial and error runs for overclocking without entering the BIOS for great time savings. With the joystick-like control, every overclocking option is available for the user – allowing them to utilize performance optimizations “on-the-fly”! Used in conjunction with the LCD Poster device, gamers can then overclock during gaming for that competitive edge – bringing about a brand new dimension to overclocking and benchmarking.

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Taipei, Taiwan, June 26, 2008 – Catering to users who want to watch and record digital or analog TV on their PCs, ASUS, producer of top-notch multimedia solutions, today introduced the new PCI-express TV card, ASUS My Cinema-PE6300Hybrid, which supports both digital (DVBT) and analog (PAL/ NTSC) TV programs. Furthermore, it is embedded with an hardware MPEG2 encoder that dramatically reduces CPU loading – helping guarantee high-quality video outputs. The ASUS My Cinema-PE6300Hybrid is also equipped with an array of versatile utilities that lets users enjoy all-in-one multimedia entertainment on the PC.

High Quality Digital and Analog TV
The ASUS My Cinema-PE6300Hybrid is a combination of an Analog and Digital TV receiver. With this nifty piece of hardware, users will be able to watch and record high-quality digital (DVBT) or analog (PAL/NTSC) TV programs on their PCs. Adopting the brand-new PCI Express x1 interface, transmission speeds of up to 500 MB/s (faster than the PCI bus of 133MB/s) can be achieved – an improvement of almost 3 times over conventional technology. Additionally, the My Cinema-PE6300Hybrid comes embedded with a built-in advanced hardware noise reduction technology and a hardware MPEG2 encoder, which remarkably reduces the CPU loading and guarantees high-quality video output. Therefore, users can even surf the Internet and watch TV programs at the same time – without any lagging, for the best video quality.

User-friendly Multimedia Entertainment
Whether users want to watch digital or analog TV programs, make scheduled recordings, edit and make their own movies, burn DVD or VCDs, listen to FM and MP3 music, sort video and photographs, this card can do it all and satisfy all of their needs. The ASUS My Cinema-PE6300Hybrid can even utilize the ASUS VideoSecurity Online technology to build a home monitoring/security system. With the ASUS My Cinema-PE6300Hybrid to provide a total solution for home theater entertainment, users can easily turn PCs into a multimedia entertainment centers.

Instant TV Experiences with Full Function Remote Controller
This full function remote controller offers users instant access to watching TV, recording, and channel surfing into their hands. Users will never again miss a moment of their favorite TV programs anymore! They can even “pause” the live TV program and continue watching it after any interruptions.

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Accessories

Catering to discerning users who require a robust performing yet sublime addition to their digital home devices, ASUS, producer of high-quality displays, today launched the LS221H LCD monitor. This ultra-slim 22″ widescreen LCD monitor combines pleasing aesthetics with leather material, superb display capabilities, and features a 9H-hardness glass panel for scratch resistant protection.

Experience True Beauty with Luxurious Craftsmanship
With a thinness of just 248 millimeters, the LS221H is so slim that it seems like more of an object de art than a display unit. Clean lines, diamond-cut corners and edges of glass combine seamlessly on the piano-painted glossy black chassis; while the lower half panel of the LS221H is dressed in genuine leather to present an exquisite outlook that exudes luxury and warmth in digital living. The LS221H is also equipped with a 9H hardness-rated diamond-cut glass surface that protects against damage or pollutive substances. The anti-reflection glass also provides a 96% transmission rate and a reflective rate of less than 2% - allowing users to view clearer images and more vibrant colors. This perfect combination of hard and soft elements subtly emphasizes the luxurious nature of the LS221H; while leading the “soul” of the product into perfect alignment with boutique displays and interior design. Additionally, the Light-in-Motion II dynamic lighting effects from LEDs built into the base add to the ambience; and an embedded HDMI input does away with cable clutter and provides HD multimedia enjoyment with the best quality.

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