ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, in partnership with Acer and Intel, is proud to announce that the Predator Orion 7000 has been named the Official 2025 Tournament PC of Intel Extreme Masters (IEM). Debuting at IEM Cologne 2025, this marks the first time in IEM history that fans can now play on and purchase the hardware used by the world's top Counter-Strike professionals.

The Predator Orion 7000 is built for elite gaming performance, powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, and support for up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory. Its advanced Predator CycloneX 360 cooling system ensures optimal thermal performance, while transparent tempered glass side panels showcase its cutting-edge internals. Designed for 4K gaming, streaming, and competitive play, the Predator Orion 7000 delivers the speed, thermal efficiency, and visual edge trusted by the best esports athletes.After a week of intense competition, the "Cathedral of Counter-Strike" is about to welcome the world's best six Counter-Strike teams and one of the best crowds in esports to the LANXESS arena on August 1-3. IEM Cologne, one of the most historic and legendary esports tournaments, has set the stage for this new chapter in elevating the fan experience and highlights the continued innovation driven by the longstanding partnership between EFG, Intel, and Acer.

"At ESL FACEIT Group, we're always looking for ways to bring fans closer to the action, and for the first time ever, this collaboration allows them to step directly into the world of pros," said Emily Fuller, Vice President, Partner Management, at ESL FACEIT Group. "By bringing the Predator Orion 7000 to the tournament stage and making it available to fans, we're truly bridging the gap between the community and the elite level of competition. This sets a new benchmark for the fan experience and the future of esports hardware."

"We're proud to see the Predator Orion 7000 take center stage at IEM Cologne as the official tournament PC," said Vincent Lin, Associate Vice President, Global Marketing and Planning, Acer. "This marks a major milestone for the Predator brand and underscores our dedication to delivering performance-driven hardware that meets the demands of both professionals and fans alike. Together with EFG and Intel, we're helping raise the bar for what gamers can expect on and off the stage."

"Intel is thrilled to support this milestone moment for IEM Cologne and to power the Predator Orion 7000 with our latest Intel Core Ultra processors," said Josh Newman, Vice President, General Manager of Consumer PC Segment, Client Computing Group, Intel. "For the pros onstage and the fans on the floor and around the globe, Intel is powering peak performance and a seamless gaming experience."

Fans attending IEM Cologne will have an opportunity to engage with the Predator Orion 7000 first-hand:

• At the Intel Tent, where they can explore the latest in gaming hardware, try out the Predator Orion 7000 firsthand, and participate in on-site activities, including meet-and-greets with the Counter-Strike players.
• Fans will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the same high-performance setup used by the pros. The Predator gaming PC will be showcased throughout the IEM Cologne weekend, allowing attendees to step into the tournament arena experience and test the elite-level power trusted on the main stage.

This campaign reflects a shared mission between EFG, Acer, and Intel to bridge the gap between professional players and fans, bringing esports closer to the community through technology access and unforgettable experiences. To learn more about the Predator Orion 7000 or explore exclusive IEM Cologne offers, visit the official website.

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