ASUS G11 is designed for casual gamers who want a high performance gaming platform that doesn't break the bank. Powered by a 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processor and up to a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics card, the G11 brings exceptional processing power and mind-blowing visuals to the table. It looks the part, too — thanks to an aggressive design and customizable ASUS Aura lighting effects.

A host of tools enhance your gaming experience with the G11, including the exclusive ASUS AEGIS III that allows you to monitor system parameters and settings, and XSplit Gamecaster that lets you record, edit and upload gameplay videos on social media. The G11 also includes ASUS SonicMaster technology, for optimized audio that completely immerses you in the game.

A 7th Generation Intel Core processor unleashes unprecedented levels of gaming and multi-tasking performance. ASUS G11 has the power to make light work of the most processor-hungry tasks: Play the latest games, watch videos in 4K UHD, or run 3D modeling programs — the G11 can handle it all.

The flagship NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics card is the most advanced gaming graphics card ever created. Powered by the new NVIDIA® Pascal™ architecture, GeForce® GTX 1080 has up to three times the performance of previous-generation graphics cards, delivering innovative gaming technologies for breakthrough VR experiences and superior energy-efficiency.

In product development tests, the GeForce® GTX 1080-equipped G11 performed 30% better* than a GeForce® GTX 980-equipped system. The G11 ran Overwatch at “Ultra” graphics settings in 4K UHD with frame rates exceeding 70fps!

* 3DMark benchmark test: ASUS G11 with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card, Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB DDR4 RAM running Overwatch at “Ultra” graphics settings.

Discover next-gen VR performance, the lowest latency, and plug-and-play compatibility with leading VR headsets on the G11 — all driven by NVIDIA VRWorks™ technology. VR audio, physics and haptics let you hear and feel every moment.

So strap on your VR headset and let ASUS G11 and the latest NVIDIA VR technologies immerse you in expansive gaming worlds.

Lifelike visuals aside, the best gaming desktops take your gaming experiences further with immersive audio. Through a unique mix of hardware and audio tuning software, SonicMaster brings you right into the fight — gunshots ring out, explosions reverberate, and footsteps become auditory cues on the digital battlefield.

ASUS AudioWizard sound processing provides an additional layer of audio enhancement, providing up to five pre-set modes that you can select on the fly.

DDR4 SDRAM provides speeds of up to 2.4GT/s — twice that of DDR4 — ensuring system stability even under intense loads. DDR4 memory requires just 1.2V of power and is 20% more energy-efficient than DDR3 memory.

The Aegis III system performance monitoring app enhances gaming experiences by allowing you to track CPU/memory use and download and upload status. It also lets you to control fan speeds and lighting effects, and automatically warns you if the system exceeds temperature or voltage thresholds.

Aegis III also includes XSplit Gamecaster, which allows you to record and edit gameplay videos so you can share your frags on social media.

ASUS G11 has extensive connectivity options, including an HDMI port —so you can use your HDTV to game on an even larger scale. It also offers a total of six USB ports, including two USB 3.1 ports. Optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi ensures smooth and lag-free online gaming sessions, while Bluetooth® 4.0 lets you pair G11 with mobile devices. In addition, you get 100GB of ASUS WebStorage free for an entire year!

ASUS G11 has a futuristic spacecraft-inspired design with a menacing red and black color scheme, Mayan-like markings across the chassis, and ASUS Aura lighting effects that can be customized in up to 8 million different colors.

You can tailor ASUS Aura to suit the feel of the game you're currently playing. There's even a pre-set Pulse mode that emits a soft pulsing glow that makes the G11 appear like it's getting ready for the next battle.

ASUS G11 has eight air vents to help with cooling. Large 5mm side vents are dedicated to cooling the CPU, while the front air intakes draws air into the chassis for effective thermal management — so the G11 stays cool even in the heat of battle. It keeps noise down to a minimum, too, running at just 26dB at idle.

Innovation, design and reliability are at the heart of all ASUS computers. ASUS has won a PCMag.com Readers' Choice Award for its desktops four years running, leading the competition in both overall satisfaction and likelihood to be recommended. This proves that ASUS is better at delivering what customers want than rival Windows desktop PC companies. ASUS also had the lowest percentage of units needing repairs within the last 12 months, further proof of its trusted quality and reliability.

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