These are the unbelievable Australian PC Awards prize packs to be won

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Did you hear us say ‘prizes’? You heard right! Every year we celebrate the Australian PC Awards by giving away a swag of tech goodies, and this year’s booty is the best ever, with a massive AU$15,254 worth of gear to be won!

That includes THREE premium Gigabyte Aorus laptops, a stunning Thermaltake RTX 3000-series gaming PC, plus a whole host of other wondrous prizes. 

Entering this year is a bit different to our previous Awards giveaways, and thanks to the new video format we’ve made it a bit of fun. In each of the three episodes there’s a secret codeword to be found. Find the codeword and you can enter the comp for that episode. Find all three codewords and you can enter all three competitions!

The three Australian PC Awards episodes will be streamed live on June 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 AEST at www.australianpcawards.com.au. After that, they can be viewed any time.

Once you have an episode's codeword, go to www.australianpcawards.com.au and follow the instructions to complete your entry.

Each of the three Awards episodes has 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize packs – and they’re all awesome!

You can enter the competition for just one episode's prizes – or enter all three nights to be in the running for maximum goodies.

The three best entries we receive for each episode will win that night's prizes – and remember there’s nothing stopping you from entering for all the prizes across all three episodes!

Here’s what’s up for grabs:

Episode 1 prizes (Wednesday, June 23)

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1ST PRIZE
Aorus 15G YC laptop worth AU$3,499
A hugely powerful gaming beast from Aorus with RTX 3080 graphics and a 10th-gen Intel i7-10870H CPU, 1TB SSD and a speedy 240Hz 15.6in screen – this is a beautiful speed demon that will eat any game you throw at it and is an absolute powerhouse for any productivity work.

2ND PRIZE
AMD Ryzen 3600 CPU worth AU$289
Feel the power of Ryzen, with this 6-core 3.6GHz Ryzen CPU. It comes with the AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler.

+ AMD Radeon 6700XT graphics card worth AU$749
The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card, powered by AMD RDNA 2 architecture, featuring 40 powerful enhanced Compute Units, the all-new AMD Infinity Cache and 12GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory, is engineered to deliver ultra-high frame rates and powerhouse 1440p resolution gaming.

3RD PRIZE
Corsair K70 TKL keyboard worth AU$299
Take the Corsair K70 RGB TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard to your next competition with a compact tenkeyless form- factor, pro-level performance powered by Corsair Axon hyper-processing technology, and a durable aluminium frame.

+ Corsair Sabre Pro RGB mouse worth AU$99
The Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Gaming Mouse is designed with feedback from esports pros, weighing an ultra-light 74g and equipped with a drag-reducing flexible paracord cable for responsive, unhindered movements.

Episode 2 prizes (Thursday, June 24)

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1ST PRIZE
Gigabyte AERO 15 XC laptop worth AU$3,099
This stunning Gigabyte Aero 15XC is ideal for gaming and any other purpose, powered by an RTX 3070 GPU and an Intel i7-10870H CPU. The 512GB SSD is speedy for game and app loading, and the 144Hz 15.6in screen is a delight to use. This good looking laptop is a dream for any gamer.

2ND PRIZE
MSI CH130X Gaming Chair worth AU$399
The MAG CH130 X took inspiration from a race car seat, with emphasis on support and comfortability. Body pressure is fully loosened up by the ergonomically streamlined outline, with the backline fully matching the spine and head.

+ MSI Sekira 100R Case worth AU$219
The MPG series brings out the best in gamers by allowing full expression in colour with advanced RGB lighting control and synchronisation. Experiment on another level of personalisation with a front LED strip that provides convenient in-game and real time notifications.

+ MSI Vigor GK50 Elite Keyboard worth AU$119
This beauty features mechanical switches and an ergonomic high-low keycap design to reduce hand strain. The brushed metal top plate looks stunning as do the per-key RGB lighting and various effects.

+ MSI GM41 Wireless Gaming Mouse worth AU$78
Built with the latest 2.4G RF wireless technology, latency is reduced to just 1ms resulting in responsiveness almost 10x faster than the typical wireless mouse on the market.

3RD PRIZE
Aten UC3022 CamLive Pro Dual HDMI to USB-C UVC Video Capture worth AU$679
Mix and capture two non-HDCP 4K live videos at 1080P UVC format on PC or mobile device via USB 3.x interface with seamless transition. Intuitive Android / iOS App control. Supports real-time HDMI program video preview.

Episode 3 prizes (Friday, June 25)

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1ST PRIZE
Gigabyte AERO 17 KC laptop worth AU$2,999
This beauty is a sleek looker and will serve you well for any use. For gaming it has the chops, with a powerful RTX 3060 GPU paired with an Intel i7-10870H CPU, along with a hefty 1TB SSD. The screen is an astonishing 300Hz refresh rate 17.3in wonder, making the Gigabyte Aero 17 KC a truly premium device.

2ND PRIZE
Thermaltake Citadel Gaming System PC worth AU$2,399
The Citadel is a system with a small footprint but can provide endless possibilities. Housed in gorgeous, sleek Mini-ITX case The Tower 100, this small but mighty PC can easily function as a game station or workstation, without having to take up lots of space on your desk. This system also comes with some beefy components despite its compact size, including an RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU and a 500GB M.2 SSD plus a 2TB HDD.

3RD PRIZE
Corsair K70 TKL keyboard worth AU$299
Take the Corsair K70 RGB TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard to your next competition with a compact tenkeyless form- factor, pro-level performance powered by Corsair Axon hyper-processing technology, and a durable aluminium frame.

+ Corsair Sabre Pro RGB mouse worth AU$99
The Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Gaming Mouse is designed with feedback from esports pros, weighing an ultra-light 74g and equipped with a drag-reducing flexible paracord cable for responsive, unhindered movements.

With such an irresistible collection of prizes we know you can't wait to enter and have a shot at scoring something fantastic.

To enter, watch the Australian PC Awards episodes which go live at www.australianpcawards.com.au on June 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30PM AEST, find the secret code words and then follow the instructions!

(For the full competition terms and conditions click here.)

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