ASUS has announced the arrival of A88X-Gamer motherboard in India. It is equipped with the latest Intel Gigabit Ethernet networking, ASUS-exclusive AI Suite 3 software and SupremeFX technology which enables a better gaming audio and exclusive Gamer’s Guardian components.
A88X-Gamer players benefit from exclusive SupremeFX technology for near-lossless audio with a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB, so gamers hear every sound detail.
Its chipset is isolated from electromagnetic interference (EMI) by a protective shield, preserving the integrity of the audio signals. The ‘red-line shielding’ horizontally separates SupremeFX audio components from the rest of the motherboard. This combination effectively eliminates analog interference to ensure flawless sound quality.
SupremeFX also has a built-in amplifier that drives high-quality headphones – all the way up to 300ohm impedance.
Gaming networking
A88X-Gamer’s networking is powered by Intel Gigabit Ethernet. The motherboard communicates directly with Intel processors to offer Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) throughput, lowering overall processing demands and improving efficiency – releasing more power for games and gameplay.
Gaming Guardian
Gamer’s Guardian includes onboard resettable fuses that protect the connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage, also Japanese-made 10K black-metallic capacitors which offer greater temperature endurance and improved lifespans.
Gamer’s Guardian ESD Guards on the USB ports, audio connectors and Ethernet (LAN) port ensure that A88X-Gamer is actively protected against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD).
A88X-Gamer includes AI Suite 3 – an ASUS-exclusive dashboard-style control panel – that Asus says will let gamers fine-tune almost every aspect of A88X-Gamer-based systems for the best balance between performance, stability and efficiency – all via a simple and intuitive interface. The ASUS A88X-Gamer is priced at Rs 8,750 and will be available starting February. The motherboard will also carry a three-year warranty.