For Day 28 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with Silverstone to give two lucky readers a hardware bundle including an SSR-FLP01W chassis and either an SST-DA1000R power supply or an SST-IM360 ARGB liquid cooler.

SilverStone’s SST‑DA1000R‑GM is a fully modular 1000W ATX 3.0/PCIe 5.0 power supply featuring Cybenetics Gold efficiency, a 12VHPWR connector, Japanese capacitors, and a semi‑fanless 135mm FDB fan for high‑end gaming or workstation builds. The FLP01 is a compact retro‑styled PC case designed to evoke classic home‑computer aesthetics while accommodating modern components in a small‑form‑factor layout. The IM360‑ARGB is a 360mm all‑in‑one liquid CPU cooler equipped with ARGB lighting, three 120mm fans, and broad Intel/AMD socket compatibility, offering strong thermal performance for mid‑ to high‑end processors.

 

How to Enter:

To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is head over to our competition announcement post on Facebook, HERE. In the comments, leave an answer to the following question – What was your first PC case? 

This competition is open worldwide.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 29th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 29. The chosen winner has 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.

Terms and Conditions: This competition is open worldwide, starting at 11AM GMT on December 28th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 29th. Due to the busy Christmas season, prize deliveries could take longer than usual, and some prizes may not ship until January. In compliance with GDPR, we will not collect or store any personal information as part of this competition. Once the winner has been contacted and their prize received, personal details will be deleted from our email servers. Your details will not be shared, we respect your privacy.

KitGuru Says: Good luck to all who enter, we'll be back tomorrow morning to announce a winner and turn the calendar over to Day 29!

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winner today is Paul Blakemore! If you missed out this time then keep an eye out as there are still a few more giveaways left on the calendar. Today's giveaway can be found HERE.

For Day 27 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar we have teamed up with ASRock to offer up a B860I Lightning motherboard, perfect for anyone looking to build a small but powerful Intel-based PC.

The ASRock B860I Lightning is a compact Mini‑ITX motherboard built for Intel’s LGA1851 processors, offering a surprisingly robust feature set for its size and price. It delivers strong power delivery with a 14‑phase design and active VRM cooling, supports high‑speed DDR5 memory, and includes modern connectivity such as PCIe 5.0 for graphics, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, Thunderbolt 4, 2.5 GbE, and Wi‑Fi 6E.

How to Enter:

To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is head over to our competition announcement post on Facebook, HERE. In the comments, leave an answer to the following question – Have you ever built a Mini ITX PC?

This competition is open in the UK and EU.

The winner will be picked randomly shortly after 11AM GMT December 28th, and a new competition will be announced for Day 28. The chosen winner has 48 hours to respond, if we do not hear from them, a new winner will be picked.

Terms and Conditions: This competition is open in the UK and EU, starting at 11AM GMT on December 27th and ending at 10:59AM GMT on December 28th. Due to the busy Christmas season, prize deliveries could take longer than usual, and some prizes may not ship until January. In compliance with GDPR, we will not collect or store any personal information as part of this competition. Once the winner has been contacted and their prize received, personal details will be deleted from our email servers. Your details will not be shared, we respect your privacy.

KitGuru Says: Good luck to all who enter, we'll be back tomorrow morning to announce a winner and turn the calendar over to Day 28!

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Ahead of CES 2026, Sapphire is showing off a pair of "PhantomLink" (its equivalent to ASUS' BTF) AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPUs and motherboards. Both will come in white or black colorways and are (for now) China-exclusives. This launch from Sapphire shows a continued push from AIB GPU partners and motherboard manufacturers to minimize cable

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In recent weeks, DDR5 memory prices have begun skyrocketing due to a shortage brought about by AI companies buying up the majority of available DRAM supply. Gamers may be able to work around the shortages with a little ingenuity though, as desktop RAM can be replaced by SODIMM modules with the use of an adapter. 

Hardware Canucks (via Videocardz) put this idea to the test in a recent video to see how viable it is. By going to the used SODIMM memory market, PC builders can save a decent amount of money compared to current desktop RAM prices. As 3DCenter points out, these adapters are currently very cheap as well, so an end user would be looking at a 30% saving when buying 16GB of DDR5 SODIMM memory, plus an adapter, versus buying the equivalent amount of desktop memory at current prices.

However, this cost-saving measure is not without technical caveats. These adapters are fundamentally a hack, designed for repurposing spare hardware. Desktop motherboards are engineered for specific trace lengths and signal integrity, and introducing an additional physical interface via a passive adapter inherently degrades the quality of that signal path. Consequently, users should expect to lose some performance. Laptop modules typically operate with much looser timings and lower clock speeds than desktop kits from the likes of Corsair or G.Skill. To maintain system stability, further downclocking may be necessary to compensate for the electrical noise introduced by the adapter's additional circuitry.

This trend follows other DIY measures we've seen, such as the rise of “solder-it-yourself” memory kits. While these SODIMM adapters are a far more accessible solution that doesn't require specialised electronics knowledge, they represent a similar level of desperation in the current market. For gamers who have spare SODIMM sticks from an old gaming laptop or access to cheaper mobile stock, the adapter offers a viable bridge to a functional PC, even if it means sacrificing the low-latency performance of desktop modules.

KitGuru says: This may be a good workaround in a pinch, but we wouldn't necessarily recommend running your PC this way. 

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After launching the compact Node 75, NuPhy has officially unveiled the Node 100, a new low-profile mechanical keyboard with a retro minimalist design and an 1800 layout. Designed for users who need a full numpad without the desk-consuming footprint of a standard 104-key board, the Node 100 is available in three colours and three switch options.

The Node 100 retains the design elements of its smaller sibling, most notably the dot-matrix LED indicators on the left and the touch-sensitive strip on the right, which allows intuitive shortcuts and media controls. Despite its premium features, NuPhy has kept the price competitive, starting at $99.95 (with a $10 discount). This is achieved through a high-quality plastic construction with a PCB gasket mount system, ensuring a bouncier typing experience.

NuPhy is launching the Node 100 in two distinct configurations. The low-profile variants are aimed at the “productivity on the go” crowd, featuring a slim front height of just 13.8 mm and weighing in at 787 g. It uses NuPhy's Low-Profile Nano switches (based on Gateron's LP 3.0 tech) and dye-sublimated nSA profile PBT keycaps. The high-profile options are for the traditional desk setup, with a front height of 18.9 mm and double-shot PBT keycaps in the mSA profile.

Both versions feature two-stage adjustable feet, offering typing angles of 6°, 9°, or 12°, and support tri-mode connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired USB-C. Moreover, the two versions can be acquired in dark gray, pink, or white with linear, tactile, or silent mechanical switches.

Under the hood, the Node 100 runs on NuPhyIO firmware, which is fully programmable through a web interface. Battery life promises to be quite good: with south-facing RGB lighting disabled, the low-profile model (3,000 mAh) and the high-profile model (4,000 mAh) last up to 1,000 hours on a single charge. Even with the lights on, users can expect roughly 100 hours of wireless use.

Moreover, NuPhy is releasing the 3D reference files for the keyboard. This allows users with 3D printers to create custom accessories for the Node 100's top rail. Pre-designed files include everything from pen holders and phone stands to LEGO-compatible mounts, making the keyboard a literal playground.

KitGuru says: The Node 100 looks like a perfect blend of minimalism, enthusiast features, complete layout, and a decent price point. While you may find equivalent or even better standard/high-profile keyboards at this price, in the low-profile market, it can be challenging to find one this promising.

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The horror hit Buckshot Roulette continues to defy the typical trajectory of indie titles. Developer Mike Klubnika and publisher Critical Reflex have announced that the game has officially surpassed 8 million copies sold on PC, an impressive figure for a project that began as a small-scale experimental release.

To put that 8-million-unit milestone into perspective, the game has now outpaced several major AA and AAA releases of the year, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and the lifetime sales of the entire Octopath Traveler franchise. Perhaps most impressive is that these numbers represent actual sales of a PC-exclusive game, as Buckshot Roulette has never been part of a subscription service like Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. The game's success seems to stem from its mechanical hook: a high-tension game of Russian roulette played with a 12-gauge shotgun in a grime-streaked basement.

On not-so-bright news, fans waiting for the promised console versions will have to wait a bit longer. Initially slated for a late 2025 release, the ports have now been pushed back to 2026. Critical Reflex cited “technical difficulties” as the primary reason for the delay. The game was built in the Godot engine, and the team is reportedly working through specific optimisation hurdles to ensure the console experience matches the PC original's atmosphere and responsiveness. Despite the delay, the franchise is expanding into the physical realm, but not as a release. Over the next year, fans can expect a physical release of the game's soundtrack, along with new merchandise.

For now, the only place to play Buckshot Roulette is on PC via Steam and Itch.io. With a multiplayer update already proving popular throughout 2025, the game appears well-positioned to maintain its momentum until it finally hits consoles next year.

KitGuru says: Eight million copies for a game about shooting yourself in a basement is a testament to how much “vibes” and a strong mechanical hook matter in the indie space.

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