Intel has not yet officially announced its next generation Core Ultra 300 series processors, but a recent benchmark database entry may have given us our first look at the performance for the high-end Core Ultra 9 386H CPU. 

The chip featured in the Geekbench entry shared by Benchleaks appears to be an Intel Core Ultra 386H featuring a 16-core configuration comprising four P-cores, eight E-cores, and four low-power E-cores. During the test, the CPU was able to push to 4.7 GHz.

Running on a system equipped with 64GB of RAM and a Windows 11 Pro balanced power plan, the processor achieved a single-core score of 2,849 and a multi-core result of 15,434 in Geekbench 6.5.0. These figures place the Ultra 9 386H slightly ahead of the performance range offered by the current-generation Arrow Lake-H Core Ultra 9 285H, putting the upcoming CPU around 5% faster in single-core and 9% faster in multi-core.

We have no way of verifying this result ourselves as Intel have not yet officially announced the new generation of Core Ultra CPUs. Benchmark listings like this can be faked, so take the information with a grain of salt. Intel should formally announce its new CPUs in early 2026 around the same time as CES.

KitGuru says: How much of a performance improvement are you expecting to see for Intel's next-gen Core Ultra processors? 

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The next round of free to claim games for PlayStation Plus has been announced. Just in time for the one-year anniversary of Horizon spin-off, Lego Horizon Adventures, the game will be free to claim for all PlayStation Plus subscribers, alongside three other titles.

Lego Horizon Adventures was a well-received spin-off of Guerrilla Games' flagship Horizon series. It is a reimagining of Horizon Zero Dawn, giving a lighter take on the events of the first game, remixed for a younger audience, as is common for the Lego videogames.

The next two games on the list would have fit right at home in the October line-up but better late than never. Killing Floor 3 is the third game in Tripwire's co-op zombie shooter series, with a tighter focus on tactical combat and with even more dangerous Zeds to contend with. Alongside this, The Outlast Trials is also going to be free to claim, offering players a chance to team up in co-op to escape a cold war-era mind control experiment.

The final two titles being given away in December are Synduality Echo of Ada and Neon White. The former is a PvPvE mech shooter, while the latter is an anime-inspired speedrunning FPS that tasks players with racing through the heavens to earn redemption.

All five titles will be available to claim for all PlayStation Plus subscribers starting on the 2nd of December.

KitGuru Says: Will you be claiming any of this month's PlayStation Plus titles? 

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The collaboration between Asus and Microsoft continues to deepen with a significant software update for the ROG Xbox Ally series of handhelds. The latest patch, which is available now in preview, introduces a feature designed to remove the guesswork from balancing performance and battery life.

Dubbed Default Game Profiles, this new functionality automatically adjusts frame rate targets and power consumption (TDP) for supported titles. The new feature in the November update allows users to apply hand-crafted profiles when a compatible game is launched. These profiles are designed to cap frame rates to conserve energy if the device is over-performing or boost power if the game struggles to hit its target.

Asus claims this can lead to substantial gains in efficiency. For instance, the company notes that while playing Hollow Knight: Silksong, the device can see its battery life extended by approximately an hour compared to the standard Performance mode, all while maintaining a fluid 120 FPS. At launch, the preview supports about 70 titles, including major releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Gears of War: Reloaded, and Fortnite.

Beyond the power profiles, the new system update addresses general system responsiveness. Users should notice improved gamepad performance, as well as faster loading times for the game library. Cloud Gaming pages have also been optimised for better speed. Additionally, a new “Performance Fit” filter has been added to the Game Gallery, giving players a clearer indication of how well a specific title will run on the handheld.

Looking ahead, Asus plans to keep improving the ROG Xbox Ally with Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) and automated highlight reels, leveraging the device's NPU. In the more immediate future, a “Game Save Sync Indicator” is scheduled to arrive next week. Other planned improvements include increasing the sleep and wake reliability, improving formatting options for microSD cards, and more.

KitGuru says: Do you have a ROG Xbox Ally handheld? What do you think of the new and upcoming updates? What other features would you like to see on the handheld?

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Asetek, the company best known for pioneering the All-In-One liquid cooler for PCs, may soon have new ownership. The company has issued an update to shareholders that it has received a buyout offer, and the board of directors intends to recommend the sale. 

Asetek has received a public takeover offer from CQXA Holdings, a subsidiary of Suzhou Chunqiu Electronics Technology Co, which is known for specialising in precision components and structural modules for consumer electronics. The offer is for 1.72 Danish Krone per share. This represents a 110% premium compared to the company's closing share price of 0.82 DKK prior to the announcement being made.

As you may expect, the announcement of this buyout offer sent Asetek shares skyrocketing. Currently, the company share price sits at 1.6 DKK, as investors look to benefit from the agreed buyout price of 1.72 DKK per share. The total value if the buyout should be just over 574 million DKK, or around £67.3 million converted to GBP.

In its press release on the matter, Asetek confirms it has agreed to the offer and “intends to recommend that Asetek shareholders accept the offer” when it comes time to vote. Every indication so far points towards the deal going through, pending approvals from financial authorities.

The press release states that CQXA is interested in Asetek for its industry-leading liquid cooling solutions and expertise in high performance computing, as well as its SimSports initiatives. It is claimed that after the buyout, the new owners intend to “maintain Asetek as a distinct business unit to preserve its brand and operational independence”.

KitGuru Says: Asetek may not be well known by every reader, but chances are if you have owned an AIO liquid cooler, there has been some Asetek technology inside. Asetek owned the patent for pumps integrated directly into the CPU block, the core feature behind many AIO coolers, although that patent had finally expired earlier this year, creating a questionable situation for Asetek's OEM status moving forward. 

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It has been more than five years since Rockstar co-founder, Dan Houser, left the company for good, leaving Red Dead Redemption 2 as his final game at the company. We've never known exactly why he left, but one insider now claims that it was due to a disagreement with his brother, fellow Rockstar co-founder Sam Houser. 

As spotted by Screen Rant, Tez2, someone well known in the Rockstar fan community, recently chimed in on a discussion on the GTA Forums. Fans were discussing the recent ‘union busting' allegations at the company. It didn't take long for some commenters to put forward the idea that union busting and working conditions were the reasons for Dan Houser stepping down and leaving the company.

According to Tez2, this speculation is not quite accurate. After speaking to two “former Rockstar devs”, he claims that Dan Houser had actually left the company back in 2020 due to “disagreements with his brother Sam over the direction the company would take”.

Neither of the brothers have ever spoken about the circumstances of Dan's departure publicly. However, in recent interviews, Dan has made it clear that he primarily enjoyed working on the story-side of Rockstar's games, even labelling Red Dead Redemption 2 as his best work. However, due to the massive success of GTA Online, Rockstar abandoned the idea of story-focused DLCs and expansions in favour of consistent online multiplayer mode updates. This is why despite some initial teasers, we never saw any story DLC for Grand Theft Auto V.

The jury is still out on how good Rockstar's single-player experience will be without Dan guiding and directing the cinematic elements of the games. From what we've seen of GTA 6 so far though, it will be another blockbuster crime story with industry-leading graphics.

KitGuru Says: Rumours can just as easily form and spread in a corporate environment as they do online. There will have been a very small circle involved in any leadership discussions between the Houser brothers. With that in mind, I would take any rumour like this with a pinch of salt. The source being “two former Rockstar devs” sounds good on paper, but unless they were also involved in executive level meetings, or had personal friendships with Dan or Sam, I don't see how this can be anything more than internal speculation. 

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We are approaching a decade since Ubisoft re-revealed Beyond Good and Evil 2. Unfortunately, since then there have been absolutely no official updates and in 2025, the game appears to be no closer to release. Fans may have some room for optimism, however, as new job listings show that development is continuing.

Ubisoft Montpellier is now hiring for a technical sound designer, with the job description specifying that the role is for the Beyond Good and Evil 2 project. Better yet, the job listing actually gives us a bit of a description on what the game will actually be:

“Beyond Good & Evil 2 is an action-adventure open world game set in a captivating space opera universe and the direct prequel to the 2003 cult classic. Based on a breakthrough technology driven by the proprietary Voyager engine, Beyond Good & Evil 2 aims to offer a seamless experience of exploration and space piracy across a solar system full of exotic locations, colorful characters and mysteries to uncover, solo or with friends. So, if you are ready for an adventure like no other, come join forces with us to build System 3!”

The person who lands the sound designer role will be responsible for creating audio assets and integrating audio designs into the game using a mix of middleware and the game's proprietary engine. It is entirely possible that this proprietary engine is part of the reason that the project has taken so long. Games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Halo Infinite also ran into many delays due to the need to develop engine technology alongside the games themselves.

Ubisoft has not provided an official update on Beyond Good and Evil 2 for years and the last time we saw the game was way back in 2017. Fortunately, it does sound like the creative team now has a concrete idea in place and is moving towards production, which means the final game could be just a few more years away. Typically, a technical sound designer would join a project during the production phase, so the wheels are definitely turning after years of apparent stagnation.

KitGuru Says: Beyond Good and Evil first released way back in 2003 and fans have been asking for a sequel ever since. It is still unclear when the game will resurface, but this latest update is promising.

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After a lengthy acquisition spree, Embracer Group has been forced to sell off numerous studios and publishers under its wing in a multi-year restructuring effort to fix its financials. This week, Embracer announced plans to divest in two more of its companies, who will now be going independent.

Embracer is now divesting in Arc Games and Cryptic Studios, selling the pair off to Project Golden Arc for $30 million. The two companies will now be owned by Project Golden Arc, a new independent company owned and led by the Arc Games management team.

These two studios both had a storied history. Arc Games was previously known as Perfect World Entertainment and was eventually part of the Gearbox publishing group. However, Arc Games split off from Gearbox when Embracer Group sold the main studio to Take-Two allowing the company to be reunited with the publisher behind their flagship Borderlands games. On the other side, Cryptic Studios was the developer of MMOs like Star Trek Online and Neverwinter.

In a statement, Embracer Group CEO, Phil Rogers, said that this move will support the company's “key priorities by strengthening focus on strategic assets and core IPs”.

These are just two of the latest divestments at Embracer Group. As pointed out by Eurogamer, the company has closed 44 studios and cancelled upwards of 80 projects over the past couple of years, while others have been sold off. In an effort to reduce costs, Embracer Group has also partnered with third-party publishers like Amazon Games to help fund AAA projects like the next Tomb Raider game.

KitGuru Says: Embracer Group has undergone massive changes since 2022 and it appears the restructuring isn't quite done yet. 

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AMD has dominated CPU gaming performance benchmarks in recent years with its 3D V-Cache equipped models. We've been waiting for Intel's answer to this technology for quite some time and according to new reports, we will see it first in the next-generation Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs. 

Starting with the cache, Jaykihn (via VideoCardz) stated that only the upcoming unlocked/K-series CPUs will feature the bLLC integration. This feature, long-rumoured as Intel's direct answer to AMD's 3D V-Cache, is said to have a massive 144 MB size on select SKUs, finally providing a cache-first option to compete against AMD's gaming leadership. The cache is expected to reside on the compute tile itself.

Another significant upgrade in the upcoming desktop CPUs seems to be their AI performance. Nova Lake-S will completely skip the NPU generations used in Lunar Lake and Panther Lake, jumping from Arrow Lake-S’s NPU3 (13 TOPS) straight to NPU6, according to Jaykihn. This NPU6 block is rumoured to target 74 TOPS of raw performance, representing a massive 5.6x increase over its predecessor and easily eclipsing the 50 TOPS NPU target set for the Panther Lake mobile chips. This dramatic boost ensures the desktop platform is Copilot+ ready and future-proofed for local AI applications.

The leaker also mentioned that the integrated GPU usage in Nova Lake-S CPUs will ship with only 2 Xe3-LPG cores, a reduction from the four cores used in Arrow Lake-S. This concession is minimal, given that these desktop SKUs are intended to be paired with high-end discrete GPUs.

KitGuru says: Do you think big amounts of cache are what Intel needs for its CPUs to be competitive in the desktop gaming space?

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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has been out for just under six months now. During that time, the game has remained an exclusive for PS5 consoles but that should change very soon, as evidence of a PC version has now appeared. 

Death Stranding also initially started out as a PlayStation exclusive, but after around 8 months of exclusivity, the game arrived on PC. It seems we are looking at a similar timeline for Death Stranding 2.

The ESRB ratings board has officially listed Death Stranding 2 for PC, awarding it a M for Mature rating due to gore, partial nudity, strong language and violence. Typically, these ratings board listings arrive just weeks before an official announcement. With that in mind, it is entirely likely that the PC version of Death Stranding 2 will be announced at The Game Awards in early December. Death Stranding 2 is already up for several awards at the show, and we all know Geoff Keighley would never turn down an opportunity to give Kojima some promotional time.

While Death Stranding is a fully multiplatform game at this stage, being available across PlayStation, PC, Xbox and even Apple devices like the iPhone, it is unclear if Death Stranding 2 will also come to all of these same platforms. At the very least though, the game should land on PC in the first half of 2026.

KitGuru Says: Have you been waiting on Death Stranding 2's PC release? 

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Destiny 2 has been in a tough spot throughout 2025. The most recent expansion, The Edge of Fate, failed to impress long-time players and didn't do much to bring new players on board. It is clear that Bungie's initial post-Final Shape plans aren't panning out, so now, we may finally get a proper reset with a Destiny 3. 

According to Colony Deaks, a known Destiny-focused leaker, Destiny 3 has entered the early stages of development. If true, this is a notable shift in Bungie's plans, as the studio had previously hoped to kick off a new major story arc for Destiny 2 and keep the game running indefinitely, in a similar fashion to World of Warcraft.

Despite fundamental changes to the game, like a new loot tier system, a Portal for quick access to activities and improved cinematic storytelling, Destiny 2 has been losing players for months. New players aren't jumping on board because they missed Destiny's biggest moments, with the main 10-year story arc wrapping up in The Final Shape. Current players are leaving due to mixed opinions around the Portal and the overall direction of the game.

At this point, the best thing for Bungie to do would be to hit the reset button. A Destiny 3 would wipe the slate clean, giving Bungie a better opportunity to onboard new players. However, if Destiny 3 really does exist, it will likely be many years before we see it officially. In the meantime, Bungie will need to address the situation of veteran players leaving and streamers quitting the game, as they will need those people to spread positive word of mouth to get players to buy in to the idea of a sequel.

It isn't all doom and gloom. This week, Bungie also revealed more about its Destiny x Star Wars crossover expansion, Renegades, and so far, first impressions are looking positive.

KitGuru Says: I'm really enjoying the current Destiny story direction. We've moved on from vague light vs dark themes and into a cool period of exploring The Nine, ethereal beings that essentially hold control over the universe. Unfortunately, once the story missions are over, all we are left with is endless loops of the same repeatable missions, which is why I think dropping seasonal storytelling from development plans was such a miss. 

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Despite never promising as much, Sony’s PlayStation Plus subscription service has on a semi-regular basis added day-one releases to its library of titles. Following on from the likes of FBC: Firebreak; Tales of Kenzera: ZAU and The Rogue Prince of Persia, the highly-unique and visually striking ‘Skate Story’ is set to Join PS Plus on day-one next month.

In a lengthy blogpost detailing the game itself, its mechanics, and the fact that “you’re a skateboarding demon made of glass and pain” Sony officially announced that Skate Story will launch on PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium as a day-one addition on the 8th of December.

Though somewhat hard to describe, Skate Story appears to be a bit of a blend between the likes of Tetris Effect / REZ, the rhythm game ‘Thumper’ and skateboarding – with a bunch of unique elements sprinkled on top.

Beyond the gameplay, Stake Story does focus (unsurprisingly) on its narrative, which features a wide variety of odd characters including “floating skulls, a pillowy demon…a giant frog…a large talking trash bag” and more.

On vibes alone, Skate Story looks to be a fun time. That said, it appears as though there is much more to this game and its world, and so it will be interesting to find out exactly what Stake Story is all about when it launches on the 8th of December. If you want an early taste, a demo is available to download.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Stake Story’s concept? Is it more than just a flashy skateboarding game? Do you appreciate Sony continuing to add day-one indies to PS Plus? Let us know down below.

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Helldivers 2 has easily been one of PlayStation’s most successful live-service projects, with the co-op shooter continuing to see a consistent playerbase thanks to the addition of new players alongside a stream of additional content. Going live next week, Helldivers 2’s latest ‘Python Commandos’ Premium Warbond introduces a ton of additional firepower including a minigun, new stratagems and more.

Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Arrowhead Game Studios’ Katherine Baskin wrote:

“Helldivers, high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Defense have accused you of being the best. And if you’re the best, then you’re going to need to be outfitted with the best, which is why the Ministry has fast-tracked the deployment of the Python Commandos Premium Warbond – arriving to your Super Destroyers on December 2!”

As with all Warbonds, ‘Python Commandos’ will feature a mixture of new weapons, strategems, armour, capes and more, including but not limited to:

• M-1000 Maxigun (minigun stratagem)
• AX/FLAM-75 ‘Guard Dog’ Hot Dog (flamethrower-equipped drone stratagem)
• CQC-9 Defoliation Tool (stratagem)
• AR/GL-21 One-Two (hybrid assault rifle / grenade launcher primary weapon)
• RS-20 Constrictor light armour set
• RS-40 Best of Prey heavy armour set
• Two new capes
• New patterns (camos) and emotes

Though far from the most content-rich or transformative Warbond, this latest update continues to add plenty of new toys to play with in order to suit your own personal style of liberation.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this latest Warbond? How has Arrow Head / Helldivers 2 been in 2025? Can the game continue to sustain itself for the long-run? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Bungie is in a bit of an awkward spot right now, with Destiny 2 being in arguably its lowest point ever in the lead-up to their Star Wars-themed Renegades expansion while Marathon continues to try and find its identity through closed play tests. Though unlikely to amount to anything major, a new survey sent out by Bungie seems to hint at a bunch of potential positive changes which could come to Destiny 2.

As reported by the publication TheGamePost, Bungie sent out a closed, invite-only survey to a select number of Destiny 2 players alongside the promise of 500 Silver currency for taking part.

Though purely a hypothetical proposition, Bungie did ask participants to select from a list of “potential features to be added to Destiny 2” – which included but is not limited to:

• New Stasis & Strand abilities
• New, simplified Portal scoring system
• New Void melee abilities
• A Sparrow Racing League event or playlist
• A New Gambit mode or Gambit event
• Added old campaigns and other activities to the Portal
• New PvP Modes
• Unvaulted expansion campaigns such as Red War and Forsaken
• New Clan Upgrade & Progression system
• NPC Sidekicks to equip and fight alongside your guardian
• More random encounters with other players while adventuring
• New Onboarding Experience

Like those listed above, the full and complete set of options covers a wide gamut of the Destiny playerbase, addressing everything from those who enjoy the PvP side of things, to the long-forgotten PvPvE Gambit players; quality-of-life improvements; vaulting issues and much more.

While in a perfect world all of these features and more would already be present in Destiny 2, we unfortunately do not live in such a place – and so we’ll be lucky if ANY of the proposed features find their way into reality.

KitGuru says: Where are you when it comes to Destiny 2 in 2025? Do you have hope in Renegades? What one feature/change/addition would you like to see introduced ASAP to Destiny 2? Let us know down below.

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Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has had an unfortunate development. First announced in late 2020 alongside a January 2021 launch date, reactions to the announcement trailer were far from positive, leading the publisher to delay the title. Since then, the Sands of Time remake has been delayed, delayed again, switched developers, delayed, rebooted, and then finally re-revealed in 2024 (with a couple more delays sprinkled in). The journey may finally be over soon however, with the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake said to be launching as soon as this January.

As reported by known leakers Insider-Gaming, Ubisoft has penned a release window for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake in mid-January of 2026.

Interestingly, we have yet to see anything from the game ever since its initial (now redundant) trailer – with the The Sands of Time Remake’s re-reveal offering little more than a cinematic logo unveiling alongside the vague release year of 2026.

That said, the publisher did recently comment on the project, stating back in June that “we’re still deep in the game — exploring, building, and ensuring the sands move with purpose. This game is being crafted by a team that truly cares, and they're pouring their hearts (and a lot of coffee) into every step. Thank you for sticking with us.”

Additionally, Ubisoft revealed during their Fiscal Earnings report back in May that The Sands of Time Remake is planned to arrive during the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (April 2025 – March 2026), lending further credence to this newly-reported release window.

Given the overwhelming reaction to their first attempt at a Sands of Time remake, it will be interesting to see how this rebooted project winds up looking like. Hopefully we will get our first proper taste of the title during the upcoming 2025 Game Awards.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the Sands of Time remake? What did you think of their first attempt? Can this remake live up to expectations? Let us know down below.

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Today we're back with another QD-OLED monitor review as we assess Gigabyte's MO27Q2. Utilising a similar 3rd Gen 1440p panel to the FO27Q3 that we reviewed last year, the key difference is that the MO27Q2 is clocked slightly slower at 240Hz, as opposed to the 360Hz refresh of its more premium sibling. This has allowed Gigabyte to drop the price, with the MO27Q2 retailing for £500 here in the UK. Is it worth buying at that price point? We find out today.

On the topic of pricing, there's no doubt that £500 is a competitive asking price for a 1440p 240Hz OLED monitor, but it isn't quite the cheapest on the market. AOC's AG276QZD2 has a £449 RRP but is on an early Black Friday sale right now for £379, while there's also the likes of the Evnia 27M2N8500 in the sub-£500 category. Still, using PCPartPicker to look for every OLED currently on the market clearly puts the Gigabyte MO27Q2 towards the top in terms of overall affordability, so let's see what it can bring to the table.

Update: As suspected, there is a temporary Black Friday deal reducing the price to £459 on Amazon, we expect it to go back up to the £499 MSRP referenced throughout this review once the deal is over. You can find it on Amazon HERE (NOT affiliate).

Specification:

• Panel size (diagonal): 27″ QD-OLED
• Display viewing area (H x V): 590.42 x 333.72 mm
• Panel backlight / type: OLED
• Display surface (non-glare / glare): Anti-Reflection
• Color saturation: 99% DCI-P3
• True resolution: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
• Pixel pitch: 0.2292 (H) x 0.2292 (V) mm
• Brightness: 250 cd/m² (Typ, SDR APL 100%); 1000 cd/m² (Typ, HDR APL 3%)
• Contrast ratio: 1.5M:1
• Viewing angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
• Display colors: 10-bit (1.07B)
• Response time: 0.03 ms GTG
• Refresh rate: 240 Hz
• HDR: VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
• VESA Certified ClearMR: ClearMR 13000
• Flicker-free: Yes
• Factory calibration: Yes, △E ≤ 2
• Ports: 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x USB Type-C (Alternate Mode; Upstream; Power Delivery up to 18W), 2 x USB 3.2 Downstream ports, 1 x USB 3.2 Upstream port, 1 x Earphone Jack
• Earphone jack: Yes
• Speaker: 5W x 2
• Auto-Update: Yes
• KVM: Yes
• 6-axis color control: Yes
• Apply picture mode: Yes
• HDMI-CEC: Yes
• Power type: Power board built-in
• Power consumption: 41W **
• Power saving mode: <0.5W
• Power off mode: <0.3W
• Voltage: AC 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz
• Tilt (angle): -5° ~ +21°
• Swivel (angle): ±15°
• Pivot (angle / direction): -0° ~ +90° (Counter-Clockwise)
• Height adjustment: 130 mm
• VESA wall mounting: 100 x 100 mm
• Kensington lock: Yes
• With stand (W x H x D): 610.3 x 499.54 x 187.5 mm
• Without stand (W x H x D): 610.3 x 356.4 x 64.2 mm
• Box dimensions (W x H x D): 860 x 470 x 160 mm

Firmware tested: F01

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Today we look at a budget power supply from well-known PC case maker Sharkoon. The Rebel P15 range of power supplies are their newest units and they have released 650w, 750w and 850w versions at the end of 2025. These units are Cybenetics Gold rated, are ATX 3.1 compatible and ship with a quiet hybrid fan. The 750W unit we look at today is priced at only 65 euros so they are set to target a mass audience of enthusiast user on a limited budget.

Sharkoon are targeting these units very aggressively, with prices set at 60 euros, 65 euros and 70 euros for the 650w, 750w and 850w respectively. We know Sharkoon are working with OEM Andyson on these units – we have found this OEM to be pretty decent in the lower end of the market, so we have high hopes the unit will perform to a reasonable standard, even with a very aggressive price point.

Features:

• CYBENETICS GOLD RATING
  With its Cybenetics Gold certification, the Rebel P15 impresses with a high degree of energy efficiency, which not only reduces power consumption but also means a lower generation of heat.
• FUTURE-PROOF ATX 3.1 COMPATIBILITY
  The Rebel P15 is based on the current ATX 3.1 standard and thus provides a future-proof power supply that can handle even the highest performance requirements of the latest hardware systems.
• MODERN GRAPHICS CARD CONNECTION
  Thanks to its 12V 2×6 connector, the Rebel P15 is ideally prepared for current high-end graphics cards and ensures a stable, high-performing supply of power even under demanding loads.
• QUIET HYBRID FAN
  The 120 mm fan of the Rebel P15 is equipped with a hybrid magnetic bearing, which delivers long-lasting cooling performance with a minimum level of noise.
• ALL-ROUND PROTECTION
  Whether it‘s for overload or for overvoltage, the Rebel P15 has a complete range of protection mechanisms to ensure a high level of safety for the hardware system and its components.
• CONVENIENT CABLING
  Installing the Rebel P15 into your hardware build is made easier thanks to the textured, flexible design of the PSU‘s permanently attached cables.
• WARRANTY
  7 years.
• MTBF
  100,000 hours.

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Black Friday has brought sweeping discounts across Nvidia’s range of RTX 50‑series graphics cards. If you are shopping around for your next gaming upgrade, we've compiled some of the best deals for you to check out.

The high‑end RTX 5090 has seen notable cuts, with Scan listing the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Vanguard SOC bundled with a 1250W MSI MPG A1250GS PSU at £2,399.99, down from £2,549.99. Overclockers UK is also running deals, including the Asus GeForce RTX 5090 ROG Astral OC at £2,599.99, reduced from £2,689.99.

For those eyeing the RTX 5080, Scan has the MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Expert OC at £969.98, down from £1,159.99, while Overclockers UK counters with the Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 at £949.99, reduced from £1,049.99. Further down the stack, Scan is offering the MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming Trio OC at £499.98, cut from £634.99, while Overclockers UK lists the Asus GeForce RTX 5070 TUF Gaming OC at £487.99, down from £529.99.

Entry‑level buyers can also find savings on the RTX 5060 Ti, with Overclockers UK pricing the Zotac Twin Edge and Palit Infinity 3 models at £379.99, reduced from around £400. Scan’s MSI GeForce RTX 5060 VENTUS 2X OC rounds out the deals at £229.98, down from £274.99.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up a new GPU during the Black Friday sales this week?

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Black Friday has once again brought deep discounts across PC hardware, and NZXT is among the brands making a strong showing this year. Known for its clean case designs and popular Kraken coolers, NZXT’s lineup sees prices cut across cases, PSUs, AIOs, and peripherals.

On the case front, the popular NZXT H series cases are all discounted. For someone looking to build a Micro ATX rig, the H3 Flow mATX case is a solid option at £49.99, while the larger H5 Flow is also available at the same price if you are looking to build a full mid-tower system. If you are after an AIO cooler, the Kraken Plus 240 V2 is now down to £99.99, while the flagship Kraken 360 Elite can be found for £199.99.

If you are putting together a full new rig then you are also going to need a reliable power supply. The NZXT C-series Bronze 750W unit is currently down to £47.40 at Amazon. If you are after a fully modular unit, then the NZXT ATX 3.1 850W 80 Plus Gold model is the way to go, now priced at just under £105.

If you are looking to refresh your desk with some new peripherals, NZXT has some good options there too. The Capsule Mini standalone microphone is now down to just £19.99, while the bigger Capsule Elite (white edition) is down to £34.99. The Lift Elite wireless gaming mouse can be found for £29, while the Lift 2 ERGO is £19. On the keyboard front, the Function 2 Full-Sized keyboard is down to £39.99, packing optical switches. If you don't need a numpad taking up valuable desk space, then the TKL version of this keyboard can be found for £29.99.

There are many more NZXT deals to be found across Amazon, Currys and Scan, so if you are after a specific product not listed here, chances are you will find it on sale at one of those retailers.

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Sharkoon is making its return to the wireless headset market with the new SKILLER SGH40W, packing large 53mm drivers for balanced audio with plenty of volume.

The SGH40W supports both 2.4GHz wireless and wired TRRS connections, making it suitable for a wide range of platforms. An included adapter cable ensures compatibility with devices that require separate mic and audio jacks. Inside, 53mm drivers provide a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, with an impedance of 32 ohms and sensitivity rated at 110dB.

Weighing approximately 325 grams, the SGH40W is built for extended sessions without fatigue. Hybrid ear pads combine breathable fabric with synthetic leather for a balance of cooling and noise isolation. The omnidirectional microphone includes a pop filter to reduce background noise and can be detached when not needed. Battery life reaches up to 35 hours, and charging is handled via a USB‑C connection.

The Sharkoon SKILLER SGH40W is available starting this month, priced at €69.90.

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AOC China has unveiled the Q27G4SMN, a new 27-inch VA monitor with a Mini LED backlight. The display features a native QHD resolution and a 300Hz refresh rate, a much higher refresh rate than we've typically seen in Mini-LED monitors

The Q27G4SMN employs 1152 Quantum Dot (QD) Mini-LED zones to achieve DisplayHDR 1000 certification and a peak brightness of 1200 nits. This level of local dimming control should significantly boost the native 5000:1 contrast ratio of the Fast VA panel. A 1 ms G2G response time, 10-bit colour depth, 97% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space, and colour calibration with a Delta-E value of less than 2 are other specs worth mentioning on this monitor.

Connectivity is solid, if slightly limited on the PC front. The monitor includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, but only one DisplayPort 1.4 connection. This DP 1.4 connection is likely necessary for the full 300 Hz refresh rate at 1440p resolution. The display supports FreeSync to eliminate screen tearing and features a motion-blur reduction mode.

Ergonomics are pretty decent, featuring a stand that supports height adjustment (130mm), tilt, swivel, and pivot. While the AOC Q27G4SMN has been detailed for China, pricing and availability information for the West are still unknown. However, it's quite common to see AOC China monitors appear in the West, even if they end up being named differently.

KitGuru says: How much would you be willing to pay for a monitor with these specs?

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ENDORFY has expanded its lineup of ATX 3.1‑ready power supplies with three new additions – the Vero L6 750W, Vero L6 650W, and Vero L6 550W. All three units are equipped with a fixed 12V‑2×6 cable to support current and future generation RTX graphics cards, a Stratus 120mm fan co‑developed with Synergy Cooling, and high‑quality capacitors rated for operation at up to 105°C.

The series is certified for efficiency and low noise, with Cybenetics Silver and 80 PLUS Bronze ratings across the range. Cybenetics also rates power supplies for noise, with the 750W and 650W models achieving a Standard ++ rating in the noise test, while the 550W model achieves an A- score. For those who don't know, a Cybenetics Standard++ noise rating means the fan runs between 30dB and 35dB, while the A- rating means the fan operates under 30dB. Each unit also carries the Cybenetics ATX 3.1 Pass badge, confirming compliance with the latest specification.

Cooling is handled by the Stratus 120mm fan mounted on an FDB bearing, designed to deliver smooth airflow and quiet operation. Internally, the units use a double‑sided PCB manufactured through an automated process to improve heat dissipation and overload resistance. Electrical and thermal protections are included to safeguard against overloads, voltage spikes, short circuits, and overheating.

The new Endorfy L6 series power supplies will be available soon. Exact UK retail pricing is still to be confirmed but previous L5 series units sold between £50 and £75, so we should expect prices in a similar range for these newer units.

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The latest AOC Gaming monitors have been announced with some very impressive specs. The U27G4XM is a 27‑inch MiniLED display with Dual Hz mode, giving you the best of both worlds with a 4K/160Hz mode and a 1080p/320Hz mode for competitive gaming. If you want an even higher refresh rate, then the 25G4KUR boasts an impressive 420Hz refresh rate.

The U27G4XM features a Fast IPS panel with MiniLED backlighting across 1152 local dimming zones. This allows the monitor to achieve DisplayHDR 1000 certification, with a peak brightness of 1200 cd/m². It offers wide colour coverage at 151.8% sRGB and 98% DCI‑P3, making it suitable for both gaming and content creation. A key feature is Dual Frame Mode, which allows users to switch between 4K resolution at 160Hz for detailed visuals and Full HD at 320Hz for faster‑paced competitive play. Connectivity includes HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics cards and consoles, including 4K/120Hz support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

The 25G4KUR is built around a 24.5‑inch Fast IPS panel with a native 400Hz refresh rate, overclockable to 420Hz. It delivers response times of 1ms GtG and 0.3ms MPRT, with DisplayHDR 400 certification and 121% sRGB coverage. The Full HD resolution ensures high frame rates are achievable on a wider range of hardware, while NVIDIA G‑SYNC Compatible and Adaptive‑Sync support ensure you won't have to deal with screen tearing. The monitor includes Low Input Lag mode, Shadow Control, Game Color optimisation, and an ergonomic stand with height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments. Consoles haven't been left behind here either, with support for 120Hz modes as well.

The AOC GAMING U27G4XM will be available in January 2026 at £399.99, while the AOC GAMING 25G4KUR is scheduled for release this month, priced around £209.99.

KitGuru Says: Which of these two monitors would you choose for your desk?

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NVIDIA has added four titles to its DLSS lineup this week. Project Motor Racing, Prologue: Go Wayback! and Whiskerwood now support DLSS, while Eclipse Glow Games has released a new gameplay trailer for Tides of Annihilation, which will debut with full DLSS 4 support.

Tides of Annihilation is a single‑player action‑adventure set in a warped version of modern London, transformed by an otherworldly invasion. The latest four‑minute trailer showcases combat and exploration, with GeForce RTX users set to benefit from DLSS 4 features including Multi Frame Generation at launch.

Project Motor Racing, developed by Straight4 Studios and GIANTS Software, launches with 28 tracks, more than 70 cars and 13 racing classes. Players can compete in a single‑player career or online, with RTX 50 Series GPUs supporting DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, RTX 40 Series cards enabling DLSS Frame Generation, and all other users able to activate DLSS Super Resolution for improved image quality.

Prologue: Go Wayback! is the latest project from Brendan Greene and PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions. The open‑world survival roguelike generates a new 64km² wilderness each playthrough, challenging players to reach the distant Weather Tower. Released into Early Access with a year of updates planned, it supports DLSS 4 on RTX 50 Series GPUs, DLSS Frame Generation on RTX 40 Series, and DLSS Super Resolution across other hardware.

Whiskerwood, from Minakata Dynamics and Hooded Horse, is an Early Access city builder where players manage industrious mice under the rule of cat overlords. A free demo includes DLSS Super Resolution for higher frame rates and DLAA for maximised image quality.

Nvidia is also running two giveaways to end the year. If you have the Nvidia App installed, you can now grab a free weapon skin for Battlefield 6. In a much more substantial giveaway, Nvidia is also offering up an RTX 5090 graphics card – you can find details on that giveaway HERE.

KitGuru Says: Will you be keeping your eye on any of the newly announced DLSS-supported titles? Tides of Annihilation sounds pretty interesting, although it won't be releasing until sometime next year.

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With the Golden Joystick Awards concluded and The Game Awards candidates announced, the annual awards season is in full swing. The Steam Awards 2025 have officially opened for nominations, giving PC players the chance to champion their favourite titles across 11 categories.

Finalists will be revealed on December 18th, coinciding with the launch of the Steam Winter Sale. The final winners of the 11 public-voted categories will be announced before the sale concludes, on January 3rd at 18:00 BST.

The Steam Awards nomination process is currently active for all 11 categories: Game of the Year, VR Game of the Year, Best Game You Suck At, Best Game on Steam Deck, Labor of Love, Better With Friends, Outstanding Visual Style, Most Innovative Gameplay, Best Soundtrack, Outstanding Story-Rich Game, and Sit Back and Relax.

All categories work the same (any game released this year on Steam can be nominated), except for Labor of Love, which is for older games (released at least a year ago) still receiving significant developer support. All titles released before last year's Autumn Steam Sale are eligible, except previous winners such as Warframe, Grand Theft Auto V, Counter-Strike 2, Terraria, Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Elden Ring.

To participate in the nominations, users must have a non-limited Steam account that has spent at least $5 in the store. Those who participate will receive a Steam Badge that can be leveled up by completing tasks such as nominating a game for every category, playing a nominated title, and writing or updating a review for a nominated game. Each level achieved awards an additional 25 XP.

KitGuru says: Have you already voted for this year's Steam Awards? What games are your nominees?

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