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| A close-up of the ROG G1000's AniMe Holo display. |
The rumor mill is officially in overdrive. Asus has just dropped its clearest hint yet about a major new gaming hardware launch slated for next month, and it’s not just another laptop. Fresh off confirming a showcase at CES 2026, the tech giant is now teasing a formidable new addition to its Republic of Gamers (ROG) lineup: a next-generation gaming tower, tentatively associated with the “G1000” moniker.
For weeks, the company has been building anticipation for its “what’s next in ROG gaming” reveal at the upcoming tech expo, with side teasers for a new Zenbook Duo and a special GoPro-themed ProArt laptop. But this latest preview targets the heart of the battlestation—the desktop itself.
A New Tower Enters the Arena
The big question on everyone’s mind: is this just a case or a full-blown pre-built system? While Asus is playing coy on the exact details, industry watchers are leaning toward a complete desktop. The reasoning? The current flagship, the ROG G700 (2025), is a high-performance pre-built system. The logical “G1000” naming suggests this is its successor, aiming to be the new centerpiece for serious gamers.
Specific technical specifications remain under wraps. Instead, Asus is building hype around a standout feature that promises a serious “wow” factor.
The Star of the Show: AniMe Holo Display
Shifting focus from pure specs to spectacle, Asus is highlighting its new AniMe Holo technology. This appears to be a revolutionary evolution of the AniMe Matrix LED displays found on ROG Zephyrus laptops. But this isn't just about tiny LEDs spelling out your GPU temperature.
Check out the teaser video below to see it in action. The AniMe Holo seems to employ a persistence of vision (POV) optical illusion, creating the mesmerizing effect of floating, moving holographic images directly on the case. Imagine system stats, animated logos, or reactive graphics that appear to hover in mid-air above your tower.
Watch the official teaser from the ASUS ROG team here.
This move signals a shift towards more immersive and personalized desktop aesthetics, turning the PC case itself into a dynamic canvas.
What We’re Waiting to Learn
The tease leaves several burning questions:
- Full System or Bare Case? Confirmation on whether this will be a configurable case for DIY builders or a powerhouse pre-built like its likely predecessor, the ROG G700 (available on Amazon).
- Internal Hardware: Will it launch with next-gen Intel, AMD, or NVIDIA components fresh from CES?
- Cooling & Acoustics: How will Asus manage thermals and noise in what’s expected to be a high-performance chassis?
One thing is certain: Asus is not holding back for CES 2026. By showcasing a desktop with such a visually arresting feature, the company is making a bold statement that innovation in gaming isn’t confined to portability. The battle for the most captivating battlestation is about to level up.
Stay tuned for our complete coverage from CES 2026 in January, where we expect to get the full story on the ROG G1000 and the rest of Asus’s gaming onslaught.
Something is spinning at the heart of the G1000. Do you dare to look inside?
— ROG Global (@ASUS_ROG) December 22, 2025
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