Asus’ smashing new ROG G20CB gaming PC features Intel Skylake and 8M color LED effects

The Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) has been responsible for some of the most interesting takes on the staid old gaming computer, and this, the new ROG G20CB is one of the best we’ve seen from the Taiwanese manufacturer yet.

Featuring a matte-black finish, Mayan-inspired markings and customizable 8-million-color LED effects, the G20CB is designed to be a one-stop gaming and entertainment system. Its 9.5-liter chassis houses a 6th-generation Intel Core i7 ‘Skylake’ processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics.  Other configurations are available too, of course, and AMD fans can opt for a Radeon R9 380.

Similar to the original G20, the G20CB has customizable LED lights that can display up to 8 million colors. As music played from the G20CB, its lights jumped in tandem, going up and down along its vertical axis as the sound got louder and softer. Using the company’s Aegis II software, you can customize the hues and set it to show a specific shade depending on what performance zone your computer is in, or have colors pulse in and out.

You can also record, edit and share your gameplay or live stream your fragging sessions with the Aegis II software. New to the G20CB is a transparent panel on the right side, which shows off the device’s cooling system.

The G20CB will also offer 4 SSDs (not yet clear if this is in all configurations or built to order) for plenty of speedy storage, as well as USB 3.1 ports for up to twice the transfer speed of USB 3.0.

Price and availability are not yet known, but the degree to which your wallet will be hurt depends on configuration. Obviously, a Core i7 is most desired, but depending on your needs or budget, a Core i3 or i5 could be fine. Quite frankly, a Core i5 and R9 380 will probably be the best bang for your buck.

Check out the full specifications of the ROG G20CB below: