Following on from a reveal at Computex, Acer has now announced UK pre‑order details for the Predator Atlas 8 handheld, with pricing starting at £999.99. Early adopters will also receive a pre‑packed Corning Gorilla Glass screen protector and two months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with all units.

Acer first introduced the device during its Computex showcase, confirming that the Predator Atlas 8 is built around Intel’s new Arc G3 processors. The handheld features an 8-inch 120Hz display, hall‑effect joysticks, active cooling and full Windows support, enabling access to PC game libraries and Intel XeSS upscaling.

Acer has now outlined UK configurations and pricing ahead of launch this October. Priority pre‑order registration is available today via Acer’s Atlas 8 pre‑order page, with four tiers confirmed. The base Predator Atlas 8 ships with an Intel Arc G3 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD and a 60Whr battery for £999.99. A second configuration increases memory to 24GB, retaining the same storage and battery, priced at £1,099.99.

For those seeking more performance, the Predator Atlas 8 Extreme upgrades to the Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor, paired with 24GB RAM, a 1TB SSD and an 80Whr battery at £1,299.99. The top‑end model raises memory to 32GB, with the same GPU, storage and battery configuration, coming in at £1,499.99.

KitGuru Says: Are you a fan of handheld gaming systems? Are you considering Acer's Predator Atlas? 

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MSI’s new Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld gaming system is now available to pre‑order in the UK, following its debut at Computex earlier this month. The updated model is powered by Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme processor, offering improved performance and efficiency compared to the original Claw.

The Claw 8 EX AI+ is built around an 8‑inch Full HD+ touchscreen with up to 120Hz refresh rate. MSI has redesigned the chassis with larger ergonomic grips, Hall Effect triggers and thumbsticks, refined bumpers and a more responsive D‑pad to improve comfort and precision during longer sessions. The company has also added a new linear haptic motor for faster, more detailed feedback.

In the table below, you can see the full specs for the handheld:

Model Name	Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM
Processor	Intel® Arc G3 Extreme processor
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Memory	LPDDR5x onboard, up to 32GB, dual channel
Display	8″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200), Touchscreen, 48–120Hz VRR, 100% sRGB (Typical), 500nits (Typical), IPS‑Level panel
Graphics	Intel® Arc GPU B390
Storage Slot	1 x NVMe M.2 2280 SSD by PCIe Gen 4 x4
Sensor	6‑Axis IMU, Vibration Motor
Communication	Intel® Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth v6
Audio	2 × 2W Speakers 1 × Audio combo jack DTS Audio Processing Hi‑Res Audio ready
I/O Port	2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0) 1 x microSD Card Reader 1 x Audio Combo Jack
Security	Fingerprint sensor on the power button
Battery	4‑Cell, Li‑Polymer, 80Whr
Dimension	296–321 x 130 x 25–48 mm
Weight	785 g
Color	Void Purple

Intel’s latest Arc architecture powers the handheld, with support for XeSS 3 upscaling and Multi‑Frame Generation to boost frame rates in supported games. Efficiency gains from the new chip should also deliver decent battery life improvements compared to previous models.

The handheld ships in a new Void Purple finish and includes MSI’s updated software suite, featuring Xbox Mode, redesigned quick settings and streamlined performance controls.

Alongside the standalone device, MSI is offering a Claw 8 EX AI+ Launch Pack Bundle in the UK, which includes a carry case, keychain, grip caps and a tempered glass screen protector. Pre‑orders are now live at Scan, with the handheld priced at £1,399.99 or £1,449.98 for the bundle. Additional UK retail availability will be confirmed at a later date.

KitGuru Says: It will be interesting to see how well these perform once stock lands. So far, Ryzen Z1 and Z2-based handhelds have been the most popular, but Intel's new Arc G3 processors have an opportunity to shake things up. 

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Montech has launched the TG3, a budget-friendly ATX fish-tank style case featuring a tiered bottom layout, back-connect motherboard support, and pre-installed unibody fans.

This new TG3 case comes in black or white finishes and is tailored for performance systems with a minimalist exterior design. It includes a spacious interior that offers clearance for GPUs up to 430mm long and compatibility with back-connect motherboards. Ambient ARGB lighting (28 LEDs) is also integrated directly into the PSU shroud to enhance the build's overall visual footprint.

Cooling out of the box relies on a pre-installed Montech GF360 U REV side intake and a GF120 U rear exhaust (140mm fans are also compatible). The side intake uses a unibody, single-frame design that should reduce resonance and simplify cable routing. Additionally, users can mount up to 3x 120/140mm fans on top and two 120mm fans on the PSU shroud. Radiator cooling is limited to 240mm on the side intake, but the top panel supports up to 280/360mm variants.

The front I/O is quite decent for such a cheap case, offering the typical power/reset buttons, 2x USB-A 3.0 ports, a USB-C port, and a headset audio jack. The Montech TG3 is now available for $59.

KitGuru says: Offering back-connect motherboard compatibility and unibody fans at such a low price point makes the TG3 a highly competitive option.

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Kioxia has announced a new 4TB model in its Exceria G3 SSD Series, expanding its range of consumer PCIe 5 drives with the very first QLC NAND-based model. 

This new high-capacity option is among the first consumer-available PCIe 5.0 SSDs to use quadruple-level cell (QLC) NAND. It leverages the Kioxia's 8th Gen BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory technology to deliver higher storage density, reducing cost per terabyte while targeting mainstream desktop and laptop builds.

Performance figures from Kioxia list the drive with sequential read speeds up to 10,000MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 9,600MB/s. Other figures shared by the manufacturer include a maximum random read/write speed of 1,450,000/1,450,000 IOPS, an MTTF (Mean Time to Failure) of 1.5 million hours, and a rated endurance of 2,400TBW. SSD health and other features can be managed through Kioxia's SSD Utility software.

Retail shipments for the Exceria G3 SSD 4TB model are scheduled to begin this month. Like the other Kioxia PCIe 5.0 SSDs, the Exceria G3 4TB SSD is backed by a 5-year warranty.

KitGuru says: Looking for a big PCIe 5.0 SSD? Kioxia's new Exceria G3 4TB SDD might be a good option depending on price. 

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Just ahead of Computex, Intel has announced the new Arc G-Series, a new line of GPUs built specifically for handheld gaming devices. 

The first two Arc G Processors will be the Arc G3 and the Arc G3 Extreme. These are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) CPU cores, with Xe 3 (Battlemage) graphics, complete with support for modern features like real-time raytracing, and the latest version of the XeSS upscaler.

Intel says that the Arc G-Series processors are purpose-built for handheld gaming and developed in close collaboration with hardware partners and software developers to ensure compatibility. The processors are optimised for efficiency and power management to deliver longer battery life.

While the exact differences between the G3 and the G3 Extreme aren't entirely clear in the press release, we do know that these processors will have 2 P-Cores, 8 E-Cores and 4 low power E-Cores, all manufactured on the Intel 18A node.

The chips also support the very latest connectivity standards, including WiFi 7 R2, Bluetooth 6, and Thunderbolt 4.

Intel will be revealing more at Computex next week, so we should learn which OEMs are adopting these new Arc G processors, and when we may expect to see handhelds featuring them.

KitGuru Says: It will be interesting to see how well these perform when the time comes. 

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Keychron has launched the G3 wireless gaming mouse, a 44g ultra-lightweight peripheral featuring the PixArt PAW3950 sensor. The mouse is available in two material configurations: a cheaper translucent polycarbonate and a more expensive carbon fiber version. Both variants use identical internal hardware and support polling rates up to 8000Hz.

The G3 (via TechPowerUp) features a symmetrical chassis and Huano Transparent Shell White Dot mechanical switches, rated for 120 million clicks. Technical specifications for the PixArt 3950 sensor include a maximum sensitivity of 30,000 DPI, a tracking speed of 750IPS, and support for up to 50Gs of acceleration. Connectivity is provided via a tri-mode system supporting 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB-C wired.

Power is supplied by a 500mAh battery, which Keychron claims provides up to 160 hours of operation in Bluetooth mode at a 125Hz polling rate. When using the 2.4GHz connection, battery life is rated at 140 hours at 1000Hz and 37 hours at the maximum 8000Hz setting. The carbon fibre model features a black finish with orange accents, while the translucent version combines with pastel purple ones.

The internal hardware includes a high-speed Nordic 52840 MCU to manage the 8K polling performance. While both models weigh 44g, the carbon fibre version uses a composite top shell paired with an ABS base to maintain structural rigidity. The two mouse variants are available now: the translucent version at $84.99 and the carbon fibre version at $109.99.

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KitGuru says: Of the two G3 mouse variants, which one do you like the most?

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