ASUS Maximus VII Ranger Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 14-05-2014 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Featuring the new Intel Z97 chipset, ASUS Republic of Gamers introduce the Maximus VII Ranger - their most affordable ATX motherboard yet.

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ASUS Z97-A Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 11-05-2014 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Taken from ASUS' mainstream product line, we put the new Z97-A which features the Intel Z97 chipset and is one of the most affordable motherboards on the market.

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ASUS R9 290 DirectCU II OC Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 04-02-2014 [ 0 comment(s) ]

With a modest factory overclock and DirectCU II cooling, we take a look at the ASUS R9 290 Direct CU II OC. A card for the masses or one to be missed?

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ASUS A88X-PRO Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 03-12-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Coming in ready to support the next-gen APUs due sometime early next year, we take a look at the A88X-PRO FM2+ motherboard from ASUS.

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ASUS Xonar U7 Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 01-11-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Plugging the gap between the U3 and the Xonar Essence DACs, we take a look at the Xonar U7 USB sound card. Read on for our verdict!

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ASUS X79 Deluxe Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 31-10-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Midas touch or fools Gold? We take an in-depth look and examine what the enthusiast user can expect from ASUS' latest X79 platform.

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ASUS Echelon Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 16-10-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

ASUS remix the Orion formula with the 'camo edition' Echelon, designed to target fans of FPS gaming. Can it impress us through our testing?

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ASUS R9 280X DirectCU II TOP Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 10-10-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Direct from ASUS we get to sample a retail version of the new R9 280X complete with ASUS' DirectCU II cooling. How does is fair against the competition?

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ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU Mini OC Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 29-09-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Designed for small form factor mini ITX PC builds, we take a look at the new GTX 760 Mini from ASUS. Can it compete with a regular size GTX 760?

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ASUS Maximus VI Impact Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 06-09-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

ASUS Republic of Gamers add their fourth addition to Maximus VI Series. Impact is a Mini-ITX Intel Z87 motherboard, delivering numerous features to Intel Haswell.

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ASUS GTX 770 DirectCU II OC Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 23-08-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

With the acclaimed DirectCU II cooler and a factory overclock, the ASUS GTX 770 DirectCU OC looks the business. We see if it has the power to match those looks...

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ASUS Maximus VI Formula Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 23-08-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Featuring Hybrid CrossChill, ROG Armor, SupremeFX and much more, the Maximus VI Formula delivers a slice of high-end action to Intel Z87.

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ASUS Z87-A Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 28-06-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

ASUS have redesigned their mainstream LGA1150 motherboard with the Intel 8 Series - gold is the new theme. We take a look and see how it handles Intel 4770K.

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ASUS Maximus VI Hero Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 14-06-2013 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Touted for LGA1150 high-end; we look to the Republic of Gamers for the Maximus 6 Hero motherboard with SupremeFX and carrying the Intel Z87 chipset.

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ASUS ROG Xonar Phoebus 7.1 Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 13-12-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

If any branding in the technology industry is renowned for not pulling punches, the Republic of Gamers would be of the first that springs to mind and the ROG Phoebus is no exception.

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ASUS ROG Vulcan ANC Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 11-12-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

We take a look at ASUS' first step into the high end Gaming audio sector, the ROG Vulcan ANC headset. Is it worthy of the Republic of Gamers badge?

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ASUS F2A85-M PRO Review

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 24-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Alongside the launch of the new A-Series APUs, AMD release the A85X chipset. Debuting on the testbed is the eye catching ASUS F2A85-M PRO, does it find glory?

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ASUS Crosshair V Formula Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 13-11-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

It’s time for the fifth iteration of the Crosshair series of motherboards from ASUS, based on the AMD 990FX chipset. Will it claim the performance crown?

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ASUS M5A99X EVO Review

Posted by: Brendan van Varik on: 19-10-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The ASUS M5A99X EVO is a mid-ranged AMD motherboard based on the AMD RD990X chipset. How will it do once it is put through our benchmarking suite?

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ASUS Maximus V GENE Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 23-04-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Want to know how Intel Ivy Bridge runs on ASUS Republic of Gamer's mATX mini-power house? Intel Z77 motherboard review with Core i5-3750K.

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CeBIT 2012 - ASUS Z77 Motherboards in the Spotlight

Posted by: Tony Le Bourne on: 08-03-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The coming range of motherboards from ASUS are showcased at CeBIT 2012, amongst them is the mighty ROG Maximus V and Maximus V Gene.

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ASUS Rampage IV Extreme BF3 Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 12-02-2012 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The ASUS Rampage IV Extreme is touted as the 'choice of champions'. We have it on the test bed today to put that claim to the test...

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ASUS HD6770 1GB DirectCU Silent Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 30-10-2011 [ 0 comment(s) ]

If you prize silence above all else then the ASUS HD6770 DirectCU Silent could be just the graphics card you are looking for...

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ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX Review

Posted by: Alex Hull on: 06-10-2011 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The first ASUS TUF motherboard for the AMD AM3+ platform and 990FX chipset has arrived. But is it tough enough? There's only one way to find out.

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ASUS HD6990 4GB Graphics Card Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 15-06-2011 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The Asus HD6990 promises to be a graphics card to satisfy even the most power hungry gamer. Join us as we give the AMD flagship card the Vortez treatment...

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