ASUS Tytan Republic of Gamers Desktops - Linus Tech Tips CES 2013

The video showcases ASUS Republic of Gamers desktops at the CES 2013 booth, focusing on two high-end systems: the CG8480 and the Titan CG 8890. The CG8480 is described as a fast Ivy Bridge-based machine with a GTX 680, equipped with a 3770k CPU, 16 GB of dual-channel RAM, Blu-ray, and up to 6 TB of SATA storage, presenting it as a performance-oriented yet portable option compared to its larger sibling. The host highlights its built-in auto overclocking capability and emphasizes practical features for enthusiasts, as well as the overall sleek, premium design typical of RoG products. The Titan CG 8890 is positioned as the flagship, featuring a GTX 690, a 30 960x monitor, and a striking chassis with a front panel that visually communicates power. It includes a 128 GB SSD, 2 TB HDD, and 16 GB RAM, with emphasis on extreme cooling, aggressive aesthetics, and the ability to push hardware to higher clocks using the auto overclocking button. Linus details the 4 GHz and 4.2 GHz overclocking steps, the dramatic side-action hardware reveal, and the premium engineering that underpins this luxury system. He also notes the Canadian availability and the overall cost implications, concluding with a tease that this is a showcase piece with serious engineering effort behind it. The video blends product demonstration with live reactions, and ends with a call to subscribe for more CES 2013 coverage and a nod to its sponsors, reinforcing the collaboration between Linus Tech Tips and ASUS, Corsair, Seagate, and Linksys.

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