Taipei, Taiwan (28th December, 2016) — ASUS today announced VivoPC X, an elegant and compact desktop PC designed for immersive VR experiences. VivoPC X is powered by a 7th Generation Intel® CoreTM processor with NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 10 series graphics, and is fully compatible with the latest VR headsets. Its compact 5-liter chassis can be placed anywhere in the home, and has extensive connectivity features including four USB 3.1 Gen 1 and two USB 2.0 ports for VR peripherals and controllers. VivoPC X is designed for general consumers who are looking for a VR-ready PC that meets the hardware demands of VR tasks and entertainment.
VR-ready desktop PC
Powered by a 7th Generation Intel Core i5 processor and featuring NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, 2133MHz DDR4 memory and a 512GB M.2 SATA SSD, ASUS VivoPC X has the performance required for a wide range of VR-based entertainment. Users can take virtual tours, watch 360° videos or stream blockbuster movies in 4K UHD. VivoPC X is Oculus Ready, having passed the stringent tests set by Oculus to ensure users get the very best VR experience.
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card is one of the most advanced gaming graphics cards ever created. It is powered by the new NVIDIA PascalTM architecture, and delivers up to three times (3x) the performance of previous-generation graphics cards to provide users with superior energy efficiency and innovative new gaming technologies for breakthrough VR experiences.
VivoPC X supports 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) displays and features NVIDIA G-SYNCTM for smooth and fast visuals. G-SYNC synchronizes the display’s refresh rate to the GeForce GTX graphics card to eliminate screen tearing, and minimize display stutter and input lag. This results in instantly-rendered visuals with greater levels of detail and more vibrant colors. In addition, gameplay is more fluid and responsive too.
VR-ready connectivity
ASUS VivoPC X is designed for hassle-free VR experiences, and meets the requirements of various VR headsets and peripherals. There are extensive connectivity options including four USB 3.1 Gen 1 and two USB 2.0 ports to cater to a VR headset, tracker, controller, keyboard and mouse. VivoPC X has two HDMI ports and a DisplayPort for connections to HDTVs or G-SYNC-enabled monitors respectively.
ASUS Sonic Suite
ASUS VivoPC X features Sonic Suite — a unique mix of hardware and software designed to deliver immersive audio to complement the VR experience. Sonic Suite includes Sonic Studio and Sonic Radar to enhance the gaming experience. Sonic Studio ensures high quality in-game audio, as well as improved streaming and audio recording for perfect voice pickup and noise reduction. Sonic Radar helps gamers detect opponents through an on-screen overlay that shows the relative position of gunshots, footsteps and other in-game sound effects.
Compact 5-liter chassis
The 5-liter chassis makes ASUS VivoPC X no bigger than a gaming console. VivoPC X has a sleek, space-saving design that blends in with the modern home, and can be placed under the desk or beside a HDTV. It has stylish design elements including raindrop-inspired side vents and an eye-catching red strip across the chassis.
Inside, VivoPC X has an efficient thermal design to ensure smooth and stable performance. An axial fan draws in air through side vents and circulates it through the system to cool internal components before expelling it out of exhaust vents. And for additional cooling, a specially designed heat pipe helps draw heat away from the processor.
ASUS desktops, the most-recommended Windows desktop brand
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.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS VivoPC X will be available in Germany in the first quarter of 2017.
