Reviewers Liked
- Small form factor
- Looks good
- Runs quietly
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Too pricey to be a console and too underpowered to be a proper gaming PC
- Limited upgradeability
- Disappointing to see a hard drive instead of an SSD
Asus ROG GR8
68
7.0
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By Computer Shopper
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Not quite a Steam Machine, though you'll be forgiven if you mistake it for one, the Asus RoG GR8 will let you do some moderate PC gaming in a form factor that looks more like a console than a gaming rig. But can it live up to the GR8ness in its name?...
By APC Magazine
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The GR8 features a more powerful processor than most – a dual core Intel Core i7 4510U that runs up to 3.1GHz but has a low 15W TDP. It also has a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti with 2GB of RAM. You don't get a HDD or any RAM, but the GR8 can handle up to...
By gadgetshow.channel5.com
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The Asus ROG GR8 is a small-factor gaming PC that looks set to get a Steam Machine version in the future, but by taking a page from Alienware's book, Asus has launched it without a console-style UI to try and sway you to grab this tiny little gaming...
By Kitguru.net
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Asus is trying something bold and new with its Republic Of Gamers (ROG) GR8 which is a Gaming Console PC. That may sound like a contradiction in terms and it certainly requires a word of explanation. Asus has taken the innards of a Core i7 laptop and...
By LanOC Reviews
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When I heard that Asus was making a small gaming “Console” as they put it I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I am always on the hunt for better options for LANrigs. The GR8 fits that bill perfectly. You have a small form factor that is a third of...
By klgadgetguy.com
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The GR8 is good system with balanced aspects. It should be able to play most titles at Full HD BUT with some tweaks on the graphic settings. CPU intensive games like Grand Theft Auto V will definitely put a load on a mobile CPU. ASUS has kept the...
By pcproffesionale.it
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I prodotti della linea Asus Rog (Republic of Gamers) sono sviluppati per assecondare i desideri degli utenti più evoluti e in modo particolare le necessità dei videogiocatori. Il Rog GR8 è una versione ancora più compatta e ultra portatile del desktop...
By tecnoandroid.it
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Asus ROG GR8, un pc gaming compatto e dalle incredibili prestazioni, è il dispositivo che Asus ci ha inviato insieme al monitor PG278Q da 27 pollici QHD anch'esso della famiglia ROG. Massima potenza e massime prestazioni in puro stile Republic of Game,...
By chip.com.my
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All in all, the ASUS GR8 is a powerful gaming device and it would be a good choice for gamers who wants to bring a portable rig on LAN parties or just move the device through different rooms. Price-wise, it is also in a comfortable zone whereby mid to...
By thetechrevolutionist.com
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The ASUS GR8 is a versatile gaming machine that will fit into the homes of many thanks to its small size and cleverly designed chassis. It's performance is also commendable, being able to handle most games out in the market without much struggle....
By Golem
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Valve möchte mit Steam Machines in Konkurrenz zu den aktuellen Konsolen von Sony und Microsoft treten. Die zertifizierten Spielerechner sollen deswegen an den Einsatz im Wohnzimmer angepasst sein. Dazu gehört auch die Möglichkeit, das System mit dem...
By Hardwareluxx
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SteamOS steht vermutlich eine schwere Zukunft bevor. Auch wenn Valve die Installations-Routine bis zur finalen Version noch vereinfachen möchte, stehen mit Windows 10 und DirectX 12 schwere Gegner im Ring. Während die neue DirectX-Version die Hardware...
By PC Games Hardware
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Mit gerade einmal 2,5 Liter Volumen ist der Asus ROG GR8 nicht nur ein wirklich kompakter Rechenzwerg. Er ist auch noch kleiner oder höchsten genauso groß wie Microsofts Xbox One oder Sonys Playstation 4. In puncto Größe hat somit die von Asus gewählte...
By AsiaOne
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The Asus ROG GR8 console PC was conceived as a "Steam Machine" - a gaming computer which runs Valve's SteamOS platform. However, it runs Windows 8.1 for now, given that SteamOS remains in beta and that the Steam Controller has been delayed till next...
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