Asus has launched a new gaming PC called the ROG Strix GD30. The new desktop, which features a sleek black-and-white design with swappable front panels that can be attached or detached in any assortment for six possible styles, packs up to the latest 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics.

The Asus ROG Strix GD30 boasts of intelligent thermal system that features large front and underside air vents, which provide better airflow and more effective cooling. An isolated, inner covered power supply chamber is also included to further boost the system’s efficiency.

The new Republic of Gamers PC has interchangeable front panels that allow users to customise the system to suit their own taste. Asus says the whole concept is “inspired by futurism, space travel, science fiction and cyberpunk themes.”

To make the gaming setup organised, an integrated and detachable hanger can be used for keeping a pair of headphones within reach at all times. With the Strix GD30, users can expand and upgrade whenever they please. There’s more than enough space internally for up to six HDDs, five fans, two SSDs and a water-cooling solution. And of course, an Asus gaming desktop can’t do without RGB lighting, which the new ROG system takes to a whole new level.

“Asus Aura RGB lighting lets gamers further stylise their system with a choice of over eight million colours and multiple effects,” says the Taipei-based computer hardware and electronics titan. “The motherboard can display pulsing or static effects in a single colour or up to ten colours in a continuous cycle, and the cooling fans are even ringed with red LEDs that provide a bold accent.”

The ROG Strix GD30 houses up to the latest 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost, which delivers clock speeds reaching up to 4.2 GHz (up to 10 percent faster than previous generations). It also equips up to the latest Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics cards to take on the most robust of games. The GD30 also includes the exclusive Asus Aegis III software, which improves gaming experiences by allowing users to not only monitor CPU and memory usage, but control fan speeds and RGB lighting effects as well.

Official release and pricing details of the Asus ROG Strix GD30 have yet to be made, so those who want to purchase one will have to wait. Stay connected with IBTimes Australia for updates.

Asus ROG Strix GD30 gaming desktop specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 / Intel Core i7-7700

Intel Core i5-7400 / Intel Core i7-7700 Operating system: Windows 10

Windows 10 Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2 GB (1 HDMI, 1 DVI, 1 DP) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB (2 HDMI, 1 DVI, 2 DP) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB (2 HDMI, 1 DVI, 2 DP) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB (2 HDMI, 1 DVI, 2 DP)

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2 GB (1 HDMI, 1 DVI, 1 DP) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB (2 HDMI, 1 DVI, 2 DP) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB (2 HDMI, 1 DVI, 2 DP) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB (2 HDMI, 1 DVI, 2 DP) Chipset: Intel H270

Intel H270 Memory: Up to 32 GB DDR4 2400 MHz (slot*4)

Up to 32 GB DDR4 2400 MHz (slot*4) Storage: Up to 3 TB SATA 6 Gbps HDD (7200 RPM) / Up to 512 GB SATA3 2.5” SSD / Up to 512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD / Up to 512 GB SATA M.2 SSD

Up to 3 TB SATA 6 Gbps HDD (7200 RPM) / Up to 512 GB SATA3 2.5” SSD / Up to 512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD / Up to 512 GB SATA M.2 SSD Optical drive: DVD-ROM, DVD-RW

DVD-ROM, DVD-RW Wireless: IEEE 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® 4.1

IEEE 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® 4.1 Audio: High Definition 7.1 Channel (Sonic Studio III)

High Definition 7.1 Channel (Sonic Studio III) Connectivity (Front): 2 x USB 2.0 / 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 1 x MIC / 1 x Headphone / 1 x 6-in-1 card reader

2 x USB 2.0 / 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 1 x MIC / 1 x Headphone / 1 x 6-in-1 card reader Connectivity (Rear): 2 x USB 2.0 / 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C (Support 3A/5V) / 1 x RJ45 LAN / 1 x 7.1-channel audio / Reserve HDMI layout

2 x USB 2.0 / 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C (Support 3A/5V) / 1 x RJ45 LAN / 1 x 7.1-channel audio / Reserve HDMI layout Size: 230 x 550 x 540 mm

230 x 550 x 540 mm Weight: 17 kg

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