Working with its custom system integration partners, ASUS today formally launched its Powered by ASUS (PBA) program in North America.

This program creates a new category of build-to-order PCs offering unique configurations that are tested and performance optimized with ASUS components.

System integrators that participate in the Powered by ASUS program offer custom configurations utilizing multiple ASUS components, including motherboards, graphics cards, sound cards, optical disc drives, headsets, wireless routers, USB wireless adapters and monitors.

To celebrate the launch of Powered by ASUS, during the month of September Asus' customers that purchase qualifying systems from authorized system builders will receive a complimentary Xonar DSX sound card built into their system - a $59.99 USD value.

Authorized Powered by ASUS partners include:

CyberPower
Maingear
Digital Storm
ORIGIN PC
Falcon Northwest
Puget Systems
Geekbox
V3 Gaming
iBUYPOWER