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ASUS is advancing its hardware lineup with energy-efficient components and lifestyle-focused peripherals. The new TUF Gaming Platinum GaN power supply debuts in China as a 1000W, fully modular ATX PSU using GaN MOSFETs, meeting ATX 3.1/PCIe CEM 5.1 standards, earning high efficiency and noise certifications, and offering robust protections and an 8-year warranty. The company also readies broader ROG product reveals around COMPUTEX 2026 as it celebrates ROG’s 20th anniversary. Complementing desktop power, ASUS released the ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC portable monitor targeting creators and mobile pros with a 16:10 OLED panel, USB-C power pass-through, and color-accurate specs—signaling a push toward efficient, high-performance components across PC and portable ecosystems.
ASUS's shift to GaN power supplies and premium portable displays affects component selection, system efficiency, and user experience for builders and OEMs. Tech professionals should track these moves for supply chain, compatibility, and product roadmap implications.
Dossier last updated: 2026-05-15 02:04:44
ASUS has launched the TUF Gaming Platinum 850W GaN ATX power supply on e-commerce platforms, with a current purchase price as low as ¥849 after discounts. The fully modular unit earned 80 PLUS and Cybenetics Platinum efficiency and Cybenetics A- noise certifications, measures 150mm long, and uses a 135mm dual-ball-bearing fan, GaN MOSFETs, and TUF 5K long-life black-gold capacitors. It complies with ATX 3.1, offers 600W on 12V-2×6 rails, PCB protective coating, six primary safety protections, and has passed durability tests (drop, thermal cycling, salt spray, flame). ASUS backs it with an 8-year warranty. The article notes a 1000W sibling also available with further discounts.
ASUS has launched the TUF Gaming Platinum GaN (gallium nitride) fully modular ATX power supply in China, with the 1000W model debuting at ¥1,450 and 850W and 1200W variants expected later. The series uses GaN MOSFETs, meets ATX 3.1 and PCIe CEM 5.1 specs, and offers a 12V-2×6 high-conductivity terminal delivering up to 600W. It achieved 80 PLUS and Cybenetics Platinum efficiency plus Cybenetics A- noise certification, and is built with TUF 5K black-gold capacitors, protective PCB coating, a 135mm dual-ball fan, and six key safety protections. It passed rigorous durability tests (drop, thermal cycling, salt spray, flame) and carries an 8-year warranty, positioning it as a mainstream high-efficiency PSU choice for gaming and workstation builds.
ASUS announced that its ROG (Republic of Gamers) media showcase and party will be held June 1, 2026, 17:00–20:00 at Syntrend Creative Park in Taipei to mark ROG's 20th anniversary and kick off a new era of gaming innovation. At COMPUTEX 2026, ROG will also unveil a 20th Anniversary special-edition flagship series that blends performance engineering with commemorative design, highlighting the brand’s legacy and next-generation engineering. The event ties into broader COMPUTEX activity where other vendors will preview new motherboards, chassis, NAS and keynote speakers from Qualcomm and MiTAC are expected, underscoring the show’s role as a major hardware and gaming platform stage.
Asus has launched the ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC, a 16-inch portable OLED monitor aimed at mobile professionals and creative users, starting at €280 (~RMB 2,245). The 16:10, 1920×1200 panel offers a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, 95% DCI-P3 coverage and Delta E ≤ 2 color accuracy for photo/video work. The lightweight 1.3 kg unit measures 35.9 × 23.3 × 0.9 cm and emphasizes portability. A Power Pass Through feature supports bi-directional charging up to 65 W, suitable for low-power ultrabooks. Connectivity includes two USB-C ports with DisplayPort support and a Mini-HDMI; a single USB‑C cable can carry video and power. There are no extra USB hubs or built-in speakers, but it retains a 3.5 mm jack and supports auto-rotation, Flicker-Free and Low Blue Light modes.