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➀ KitGuru has partnered with FSP to offer three lucky readers a CPU cooler and power supply bundle; ➁ The bundle includes an FSP Vita GM 850W PSU and an FSP MP7 CPU Cooler; ➂ Participants can enter by commenting on a Facebook post about their current power supply wattage.

➀ The ECS Liva Z7 Plus is reviewed, highlighting its specifications including the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H CPU, 16GB DDR5 memory, and 256GB SSD. The compact size and connectivity options are also discussed. ➁ The performance is evaluated using various benchmarks and real-world applications. ➃ The review concludes with a rating of 8.0, noting the good build quality and performance but also mentioning the CPU's heat issue under load.

➀ AMD's upcoming Ryzen Z2 Go APU is said to be exclusive to the Lenovo Legion Go S; ➁ The chip is a budget-focused APU designed for Lenovo's new handheld gaming device; ➂ It is based on AMD's 'Rembrandt-R' silicon and features a quad-core Zen 3+ CPU and an RDNA 2-based 12-CU iGPU.

➀ Square Enix announced that NieR: Automata has sold over 9 million copies; ➁ The game is praised for its action-packed combat, thought-provoking narrative, and stunning visuals; ➂ No official word on a sequel yet, but the franchise is expected to continue.

➀ Call of Duty Black Ops 6 has been facing contradictions since its release; ➁ The upcoming crossover with Squid Game will include a premium event pass; ➂ Concerns about the increasing monetization practices of the game.

➀ KitGuru has partnered with NZXT to offer three hardware bundles for Day 28 of their Advent Calendar. The prizes include a gaming peripheral bundle, a PC case bundle, and a cooling bundle. Each bundle contains different NZXT products. ➁ Participants can enter by commenting on a post on KitGuru's Facebook page. The competition is open to UK and EU residents. ➂ The winners will be announced on December 29th, and they have 48 hours to respond. Terms and conditions apply.

➀ Epic Games Store is offering Hot Wheels Unleashed for free; ➁ The game is available for a limited time; ➂ Players can claim the game until 4PM UK Time on December 28th.

➀ The upcoming AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is rumored to have a TDP of up to 330W; ➁ The base frequency is expected to be 2.8 GHz with boost clocks between 3.0 and 3.1 GHz; ➂ The performance is said to be within 5% of the RTX 4080 in games.

➀ A leaked CPU-Z screenshot reveals key specifications of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor; ➁ The CPU is identified as revision GNR-B0 with a 16-core, 32-thread configuration; ➂ It features AMD's 3D V-Cache technology and a boost clock of 5.65 GHz with a TDP of 170W.

➀ Steam in 2024 saw a record number of new game releases, with nearly 19,000 games launched; ➁ Despite the increase, a significant portion of these games are categorized as 'restricted games'; ➂ Steam experienced a surge in active users, with around 40 million concurrent players during the Christmas season.

➀ The launch of Animal Crossing New Horizons in 2020 marked a significant milestone, becoming the second-best-selling game of all time on Nintendo Switch. ➁ In Japan, the game has now broken a decades-long sales record previously held by Pokémon Red/Green. ➂ With over 8 million physical units sold in Japan, Animal Crossing New Horizons is now the best-selling physical game in Japan, surpassing Pokémon Red and Green.

➀ KitGuru and Silverstone are giving away two hardware upgrades; ➁ Each winner will receive a Silverstone NovaPeak 240 ARGB AIO cooler and a 1000W Platinum-rated power supply; ➂ The competition is open worldwide and involves commenting on a Facebook post about the CPU used by participants.

➀ Epic Games Store is offering Ghostrunner 2 for free; ➁ The game is available until 6PM UK time on December 27th; ➂ Ghostrunner 2 is a cyberpunk-styled parkour slasher with new mechanics and game modes.

➀ The leaker kopite7kimi has revealed the specifications for the upcoming RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti graphics cards; ➁ The RTX 5070 Ti is expected to feature the GB203-300 GPU with 8,960 CUDA cores, 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, and a power consumption of around 300W; ➂ The RTX 5070 will use the GB205-300 GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores and a 250W power consumption, with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus.

➀ Nvidia has addressed performance issues with its new GeForce Experience replacement, the Nvidia App, by disabling Game Filters by default in the latest update. ➁ The update, version 11.0.1, was released to prevent frame rate drops and stuttering in certain games. ➂ Nvidia has not yet specified a permanent fix, but it is expected next year.

➀ Intel is set to announce its AI-focused keynote at CES 2025; ➁ The keynote will be delivered by interim co-CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus; ➂ The event is expected to highlight Intel's latest advancements in AI, including new hardware and software solutions.

➀ The Antec C7 offers a panoramic tempered glass front and side panel design with 45-degree bevelled glass edges; ➁ It supports EATX motherboards, large graphics cards, and multiple 360mm radiators; ➂ The case includes four RGB fans and a PWM ARGB hub. The build quality is high, and the cooling performance is adequate, though the CPU temperature might be slightly higher than in other cases.

➀ A leaked image of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 PCB reveals its architecture; ➁ The PCB is significantly larger than typical designs and features over 40 capacitors and a massive GPU package substrate; ➂ The configuration supports various memory capacities from 32GB to 64GB, depending on the VRAM modules' density.

➀ Elden Ring has become FromSoftware's most successful title; ➁ It is the 11th game on Steam to receive over 1 million reviews; ➂ 92.8% of the reviews are positive.

➀ KitGuru and ASRock are giving away an ASRock B650I Lightning WiFi motherboard for a lucky reader to start their next PC build with an AM5 CPU like the Ryzen 9000 series processors; ➁ The winner will also receive a gaming themed backpack; ➂ The competition is open in the UK and EU, with the winner to be chosen randomly after 11AM GMT on December 27th.

➀ The Epic Games Store is offering the unique 3rd person action-adventure shooter Control for free for a limited time; ➁ The game is from the Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment, known for the Alan Wake series and Max Payne; ➂ Control combines elements from Remedy's past games with a unique world, gameplay, and physics system.

➀ KitGuru has partnered with NVIDIA for a special giveaway on their Advent Calendar. The prize is a new RTX 4070 Super graphics card, suitable for both 1080p and QHD gaming. It offers high frame rates and smooth gameplay for AAA titles. The contest involves commenting on a Facebook post. The winner will be announced on December 26th. ➁ The competition is open to UK residents only. ➂ The winner must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize.

➀ Nvidia is prioritizing the launch of the RTX 5080 over the RTX 5090, with an expected launch in mid-January; ➁ The RTX 5080 is anticipated to have a strong price-to-performance ratio and appeal to a wider audience; ➂ The RTX 5090 is expected to feature the GB202-300 GPU with 21,760 CUDA cores and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.

➀ AMD is set to launch the Radeon 9000 GPUs, Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs, and FSR 4 at CES 2025; ➁ The Ryzen 9 9000X3D brings AMD's 3D V-Cache technology to the high-end desktop segment; ➂ The Radeon RX 9070 XT is a next-generation RDNA 4 graphics card, leading the Radeon RX 9000 series; ➃ FSR 4 is AMD's next-generation upscaling technology, rumored to be fully AI-based.

➀ AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9700 XT is linked to leaked benchmark scores; ➁ Performance results are inconclusive, with some tests showing it at the same level as the RX 7900 GRE and others placing it above the RX 7900 XT; ➂ The RX 9700 XT is expected to be priced between $449 and $649.

➀ Ubisoft has quietly launched an NFT game featuring Rayman; ➁ The game is based on Captain Laserhawk, a popular Netflix show; ➂ Players can buy an NFT ID Card to use characters in the game.

➀ KitGuru has partnered with AMD to offer a Ryzen 7 9700X CPU as a prize in their Advent Calendar Day 24 giveaway; ➁ Participants need to comment on a Facebook post to enter; ➂ The winner will be randomly selected on December 25th, GMT.

➀ Leaks suggest the upcoming Nvidia RTX 50 series laptop GPUs will feature 16GB VRAM and up to 175W TDP; ➁ Asus ROG laptops with RTX 50 series GPUs will be powered by both AMD and Intel CPUs; ➂ The RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is listed with only 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, half the capacity of its desktop counterpart.

➀ AMD is reportedly changing the naming scheme for its mainstream GPU products; ➁ The upcoming Radeon RX 8000 series will be exclusive to RDNA 3.5-based graphics, while RDNA 4-based GPUs will be branded as Radeon RX 9000; ➂ The Radeon RX 9000 series reflects AMD's strategic shift towards the high-volume mid-range market, with RDNA 4 offering improved SIMD IPC performance and dedicated ray tracing.

➀ AMD may have accidentally revealed the reference design of the Radeon RX 9000 series; ➁ The leaked image shows a triple-fan graphics card with a black and silver design; ➂ The card is rumored to launch in late January.