Earlier, we reported that Asus would launch its Neon Genesis Evangelion-themed PC peripherals at Gamescom 2023. According to a recent press release, Asus revealed three new motherboards called the ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero, ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II, and TUF Gaming Z790-Pro, which will also be launched during Gamescom 2023. The complete specifications of the motherboards are provided below:

ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero

The ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero will support Intel 12th Gen, 13th Gen, and Next Gen Intel processors designed for the LGA 1700 socket. The board has Wi-Fi 7 support with Asus Wi-Fi Q-Antenna, PCIe 5.0, and a USB 20Gbps front-panel header which allows fast charging. Asus has exclusive features like AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AEMP II (Asus Enhanced Memory Profile II). These present an optimized build speed that can be adjusted to improve performance. It has one PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, a PCIe Slot Q-release button, and an M.2 Q-latch system allowing users to install or upgrade graphics cards and storage drives. The board will have two Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type C), 6 USB 10Gbps ports (5 USB Type-A+1 USB Type C), and four USB  5Gbps ports (Type-A).

ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II

The ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II also supports 12th-Gen, 13th-Gen, and Next-Gen Intel processors. It provides five M.2 slots so you can hook up enough storage. Additionally, each slot is equipped with a robust cooling system. The rear I/O section provides users with twelve USB ports ideal for an editing or gaming setup. The board has a VRM cooling system with massive heatsinks and high-conductivity thermal pads. Lastly, It comes with Wi-Fi 7 support, with Asus Q-Antenna having one PCIe 5.0, one PCIe 4.0, and one PCIe 3.0 slot.

TUF Gaming Z790-Pro WiFi

The TUF Gaming Z790-Pro WiFi offers Ultra bandwidth with Wi-Fi 6E support, Asus Wi-Fi Q-Antenna, and a USB 20Gbps Type-C connector with USB Power Deliver 3.0. This motherboard will allow users access to AI Overclocking to improve the build’s performance. The Wi-Fi 6E will allow users to get the full potential of their internet with the newly released 6Ghz. The Wi-Fi Q Antenna helps you catch the strongest signal for top-notch performance. The rear I/O will have seven USB ports. One will be a 20Gbps USB port, three USB 10Gbps ports, and four 5Gbps ports.

The company has yet to reveal the current price of the motherboards. There is a chance that they will introduce the products with prices at Gamescom 2023. So stay tuned.

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The upcoming Gamescom 2023, one of the world’s biggest gaming events, is almost here. Scheduled from August 23rd to August 27th, this year’s Gamescom will be held in Cologne, Germany.

At this event, Asus will be launching a bunch of Neon Genesis Evangelion-themed ROG PC components and peripherals. The collection will be called ROG Evangelion 2. According to the image, this year’s Evangelion project is centered around EVA-02 and Asuka, fictional characters from the Neon Genesis Evangelion. You can check out more details about the collection below.

ROG Strix Geforce RTX 4090

Asus will introduce a ROG Strix Geforce RTX 4090 24GB GDDR6X OC EVA-02 Edition with DLSS 3 and chart-topping thermal performance. The RTX 4090 graphics card will be accompanied by a ROG Herculx GPU holder, designed to effectively support the card and prevent sagging, which can occur due to its heavy weight.

ROG Hyperion Cabinet

This cabinet will have 420mm dual radiator support, four 140mm fans, a metal GPU holder, component storage, an ARGB fan hub, and 60W fast charging. The fan hub and lightning panel supports Aura Sync for a more appealing look.

ROG Gladius III Wireless gaming mouse

The ROG Gladius III wireless gaming mouse comes with the 36k-dpi ROG AimPoint optical sensor, tri-mode connectivity, ROG SpeedNovav Wireless technology, Swappable mouse switches, and mouse grip tape. The mouse’s weight is only around 79g.

The collection will also include the ROG Maximus Z790 Motherboard, which supports Intel 12th Gen and 13th Gen processors. There will be a themed version of the ROG Strix Scope Rx mechanical keyboard with an additional set of keycaps.

Asus will provide fans with a chance to win these ROG products and merchandise by watching the events online or in person. You will need to answer questions related to the press event and ROG Talk to win the giveaway.

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Gamescom (stylized as gamescom) is an annual trade fair for games held in Germany. This year’s edition began yesterday, August 20, and will run until  Saturday, August 24. Chinese smartphone maker, Honor, was at the fair yesterday where it unveiled the Honor GamePad.

The Honor GamePad is a controller that attaches to your phone via USB-C but actually works over Bluetooth. The USB-C connection is to supply and or draw power from your phone. Yes, the 400mAh built-in battery can supply power o your phone during intense gaming when needed. It can also draw power from the phone too.

The Honor GamePad comes in black with bright yellow buttons. There is a trigger button at the top along with a joystick and a D-pad. There is also a black button below the D-pad. XDA-Developers reports that the buttons are customizable but dependent on the game’s own settings.

Honor didn’t reveal the price of the gamepad or when it will be available. However, they did say it will be sold in Western Europe later this year. While the controller is designed for Honor phones, the adjustable clamp should make it work for most devices (with USB-C).

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