TechPowerUp x Chieftec Giveaway: Win Cases, Coolers, and PSUs!
TechPowerUp partners with Chieftec to bring our readers from the European Union a unique opportunity to bag one of six fine pieces of Chieftec…
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Six pieces of Chieftec hardware are available through a TechPowerUp giveaway limited to European Union residents. The prize pool includes one Iceberg 240 RGB CPU cooler, one Iceberg 240 Dark CPU cooler, one Apex Lumo case, one Vista Max case, one Polaris 3.0 1050 W power supply, and one Proton 1000 W power supply. Entry closes November 6, 2026.
The two mid-tower cases both support EATX motherboards and offer different design approaches. The Apex Lumo prioritizes airflow with a mesh intake, while the Vista Max features a glass panel design without internal pillars. Both coolers in the Iceberg 240 series are rated for high-end gaming processors.
The Polaris 3.0 power supply delivers 1050 watts and includes a modern 16-pin connector. The Proton 1000 W unit provides sufficient power for premium gaming builds. Participants must reside in EU countries to enter the giveaway.
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TechPowerUp partners with Chieftec to bring our readers from the European Union a unique opportunity to bag one of six fine pieces of Chieftec hardware. The company specializes in gaming PC case, cooling, and power-supply hardware, and have opened their vaults to give us their latest and most premium hardware to give away. Up for grabs are one each of Chieftec Iceberg 240 RGB CPU cooler, Chieftec Iceberg 240 Dark CPU cooler; Chieftec Apex Lumo case, Chieftec Vista Max case, Chieftec Polaris 3.0 1050 W PSU, and Chieftec Proton 1000 W PSU. Both the Apex Lumo and Vista Max are spacious and well-designed EATX-capable mid-tower cases with two distinct layouts.
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