ASUS’s Big Win at the Computex 2026 Awards
The Computex 2026 awards are industry honors that recognize standout PC hardware in areas such as gaming performance, AI computing, commercial design, and sustainable PC hardware, signaling where the next wave of innovation is headed. ASUS arrived ready, securing a total of ten Best Choice Awards across consumer, gaming, and commercial categories. At the top of the list, the ROG G1000 Edition 20 gaming desktop earned the prestigious Golden Award, while the ExpertBook Ultra picked up the Sustainable Tech Special Award. Together, these headline wins show how ASUS is tying cutting-edge engineering to long-term sustainability goals. Beyond the two flagship products, eight additional category awards underline the depth of its portfolio, ranging from AI systems to creative workstations and peripherals. ASUS is clearly positioning itself as a leader at Computex, with both power users and eco-conscious enterprises in mind.
ROG G1000: Golden Award Gaming Flagship
The ASUS ROG G1000 Edition 20 stands at the center of the Computex 2026 awards story, claiming the Golden Award for gaming performance and design. This desktop pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor with an ROG Astral RTX 5090 GPU and up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory, aimed squarely at high-refresh 4K and creator workloads. A tri-zone airflow layout cools CPU, GPU, and power supply separately, while a thermally isolated chamber houses a 420 mm liquid cooler drawing outside air to cut temperatures by up to 16 degrees Celsius. According to the ASUS announcement, “the ROG G1000 Edition 20 is the first prebuilt desktop on the market to include AniMe Holo,” a holographic fan system that projects custom animations and branding in matte black and gold styling. A physical Fan Key and full dust filtration round out its enthusiast-level hardware story.
ExpertBook Ultra: Sustainable PC Hardware for Business
Where the ROG G1000 targets gamers, the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra speaks to IT teams and sustainability officers looking for responsible computing. It received the Sustainable Tech Special Award thanks to a circular design that builds sustainability into the device from the start. The chassis uses 90% post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminum alloy, 30% post-consumer recycled plastic, and 100% recycled rare earth magnets, while still weighing only 0.99 kilograms. Nano Ceramic Technology with a 9H rating helps maintain durability despite the light frame. Inside, Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processors, Intel Arc Pro graphics, and Intel vPro support keep it ready for managed enterprise fleets, with the ExpertCool Pro system sustaining up to 50 W TDP. The ExpertGuardian security stack follows NIST SP 800-193 firmware resiliency standards, and a Digital Product Passport with Product Environmental Footprint data adds transparency across the device’s lifecycle.
Beyond Flagships: A Full ASUS Lineup Signals New Trends
ASUS’s remaining eight Best Choice wins round out a portfolio that spans AI computing, creative work, immersion, and accessories. In AI Computing and Tech, the ASUS Ascent GX10 points to a future of dedicated AI systems alongside mainstream PCs. Gaming and Immersive Tech honors went to the ROG Zephyrus Duo, ROG Flow Z13 KJP, and ROG Rapture GT BN98 Pro, showing that ASUS is investing in both mobile gaming and high-end networking. In the Computer and System category, the ASUS Zenbook DUO UX8407, ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition PX13, and ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 highlight content creation and power delivery. The ROG Cetra Open Wireless earned recognition in the auxiliary applications category. Together, these awards show how ASUS is aligning performance, portability, and accessories to serve gamers, creators, and professionals in one interconnected ecosystem.
Gaming Power Meets Responsible Computing
Taken together, ASUS’s ten Best Choice wins at Computex 2026 show a clear dual strategy: double down on elite gaming performance while making sustainable PC hardware a core pillar of its commercial offerings. The ROG G1000 Edition 20 demonstrates how far prebuilt gaming desktops can go in thermal design, visual customization, and high-end components. The ExpertBook Ultra, in contrast, treats recycled materials, lifecycle transparency, and firmware security as headline features rather than afterthoughts. This pairing reflects an industry shift where performance and sustainability are no longer opposing goals but complementary design targets. For businesses and gamers visiting the ASUS and ROG booths at the Nangang Exhibition Center (Hall 1), the message is straightforward: future-ready PCs will need to excel at both frame rates and footprint, and ASUS intends to be at the front of that change.
