At the Computex 2025 booth, we checked out ASUS's latest keyboard offering: the ROG Falcata. ASUS touts it as a thoughtfully engineered tool for gamers and creatives who demand precision. Visually, the Falcata's 75% split-layout immediately stands out, inviting a more natural hand position and reduced wrist strain. ASUS has paired this ergonomic design with detachable silicone wrist rests, so you can fine-tune your setup for marathon sessions. But the real magic happens beneath the keycaps. ASUS's brand-new ROG HFX V2 switches employ Hall-effect sensors to detect actuation with an astonishing 0.01 mm accuracy. That translates to virtually zero debounce time and flawless, lightning-fast input registration. The Falcata's acoustic profile is refined by a layered damping system, ensuring each keystroke feels solid yet sound-muted.

On the connectivity front, the Falcata offers dual-mode flexibility. Engage the ROG SpeedNova 8K wireless link for an ultra-low-latency 8 kHz polling rate, or plug in via USB-C to eliminate any potential lag. Beyond basic settings, configuration lives in the cloud: Gear Link, ASUS's new web-based portal, stores your profiles and lighting schemes online, so you can pick up exactly where you left off—at home, at the office, or at a tournament. A dedicated "Zone Mode" further enhances competitive play by optimizing key matrices and virtually eliminating ghosting, no matter how frenetic the keystrokes become. And, of course, per-key RGB lighting lets you customize every detail. ROG aficionados can expect the Falcata on shelves in early July 2025.More images follow, with silicon pads attached.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), a global leader in gaming innovation, is shaking up esports with an electrifying partnership with Team Vitality, one of the most dominant forces in competitive gaming. This collaboration marks a new chapter in esports excellence, fusing cutting-edge gaming peripherals with world-class talent to push the limits of peak performance. Team Vitality starts 2025 off with a bang, coming off their recent CS2 victory at IEM Katowice, a strong start in the VCT Kickoff, and securing a playoff spot after back-to-back wins against T1 and DRX during the Swiss Round of VCT Masters Bangkok. With this momentum, the squad is hungrier than ever to extend their winning streak with the ultimate gear backing them up.

As their official gaming peripherals partner, ROG is equipping the elite Team Vitality roster with high-performance keyboards, mice, headsets, and other must-have gear designed for lightning-fast reflexes, pinpoint precision, and clutch reliability. The CS2 and VALORANT teams are already taking their gameplay to the next level with the ROG Falchion Ace HFX keyboard, praised by players for its instant actuation, premium feel, and rock-solid build quality, ensuring flawless execution in the heat of battle. "We are thrilled to join forces with Team Vitality, a powerhouse in the esports community," said Kris Huang, General Manager of the ROG Gaming Gear and Accessory Business Unit. "This partnership embodies our shared passion for gaming excellence, making sure that pro players have the very best tools to dominate the competition."

Austrian company HFX released a new version of its Micro Tower fanless chassis, with the V2. The new variant makes room for a slot-in slimline optical drive, at the expense of a slightly more compact CPU heatsink assembly, which can only effectively handle CPUs with TDP up to 35W. Measuring 80 x 260 x 290 mm, and weighing about 3 kg, the Micro Tower V2 is a mini-ITX form-factor chassis. It packs two 2.5-inch and a 3.5-inch drive bay, apart from the slimline slot-in ODD bay. Most of its body is made of metal, with acrylic side panels. The metal portions consist of protrusions, that double its function up to that of a heatsink for the CPU. Available through its online store, the Micro Tower V2 from HFX, is priced at 199 EUR.