Limited-edition, player-endorsed Advanced
Battlestations gaming PC sponsored by Newegg, GIGABYTE, Intel and
OLOy now available; all sales benefit the Austin Ekeler
Foundation
A top NFL running back, devoted PC gamer and
popular livestream host, Ekeler rushes to the leading online
retailer for tech products
Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEGG), a leading global
technology e-commerce retailer, today announced the launch of the
EKLR PC, the signature gaming computer endorsed by Los Angeles
Chargers running back Austin Ekeler. The Advanced Battlestations
(ABS) PC is sponsored by Newegg, GIGABYTE, Intel® and OLOy.
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Austin Ekeler, running back for the Los
Angeles Chargers, is endorsing Newegg during the 2022-23 NFL
season. Newegg is releasing the EKLR, the limited edition signature
gaming PC of Austin Ekeler. (Photo: Newegg)
Available only in a bundle with a GIGABYTE monitor, the EKLR is
now available exclusively at Newegg and the Newegg app. All sales
benefit the Austin Ekeler Foundation, a nonprofit organization that
supports individuals with natural talent and limited financial
resources looking to better themselves.
For details: https://newegg.io/ekeler_page
A popular online retail destination to shop for both chargers
and technology products that require chargers, Newegg is partnering
with the admired Los Angeles Chargers player and star running back
for an endorsement partnership throughout the 2022-23 NFL season
with promotional content to run on both Ekeler’s and Newegg’s
social media channels.
As part of the promotional campaign, Newegg released a new
commercial: https://newegg.io/ekeler_commercial
The EKLR ABS PC offers a design that shows strength and motion,
representing the running back throughout its framework. The case is
a powder blue, gold and white burst of lighting, reminiscent of
Ekeler taking a handoff and sprinting through the offensive line
into the opponent’s secondary. The one-of-a-kind ABS gaming
computer, featuring Austin Ekeler Foundation logos on the case
exterior, runs on both a GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card
and a GIGABYTE B660 motherboard. The system is powered by a 12th
Gen Intel® Core™ i5-12400F processor. The memory is an OLOy Blade
Series DDR4 3200 16GB RGB Desktop Memory. Assembled and customized
by Buildeniac, Newegg’s PC building division, the unique gaming
machine with a high-end modified case offers performance to play
games with confidence.
The one-of-a-kind EKLR PC is currently available only in a
bundle with a GIGABYTE G27F 2 27-inch gaming monitor. (Keyboard and
mouse are sold separately.)
Only 30 units of the limited edition gaming PC and monitor
bundle will be available, which mirrors Ekeler’s jersey number –
30. Every dollar of the EKLR bundle sales will be donated to the
Austin Ekeler Foundation, which helps hard-working individuals with
limited resources improve themselves by providing otherwise
inaccessible opportunities.
The PC and monitor bundle are available at this page.
Ekeler, one of the top running backs in the NFL, tied the league
lead last season with 20 touchdowns (12 rushing and 8 receiving)
despite only playing in 16 of his team’s 17 games. He is only the
second player in Chargers team history to score 20 touchdowns in a
season. His 1,558 yards from scrimmage in 2021 were third among NFL
running backs and sixth among all offensive players. The sixth-year
NFL player from Western Colorado University scored three touchdowns
in his most recent game, a win in Houston.
When he’s not on the field, Ekeler is frequently using a PC or
other tech devices at home. He has built a loyal Twitch following
through positive and lively livestreams.
When his schedule allows, he plays PC games, including League of
Legends, on his high-end desktop gaming PC both casually and
competitively against teammates. He has competed this year on “NFL
Tuesday Night Gaming,” an online esports competition series
featuring current and former NFL players and content creators.
Ekeler has also gained popularity among fantasy football players
and was a frequent first-round fantasy draft selection before the
season. Recognizing his growing national fantasy community, Ekeler
sends a signed football jersey to two randomly selected fantasy
football winners each week who prove their win was with Ekeler in
their starting lineup. Uncommon among pro athletes, he embraces and
frequently discusses fantasy football, including his fantasy
scoring contributions, on various platforms.
“I use a PC frequently for just about everything -- gaming,
livestreaming, social media, fantasy football, managing my
entrepreneurial endeavors and running my foundation,” said Ekeler.
“The EKLR gaming PC provides everything I need to get done with a
PC. This PC runs some of the best PC games to compete against
others online – and I’m really competitive. I always enjoy hanging
out and talking with people on Twitch or otherwise video chatting
with friends. I want people to get this PC from Newegg.com, not
just because it’s my gaming PC, but because all sales will go
directly to my charity, which gives opportunities to people in
need.”
Prior to the 2022 season, Ekeler made his debut at No. 46 on the
NFL Top 100 Players List, which is decided by players’ votes.
“Austin Ekeler is a fan favorite because he has worked hard to
become an elite NFL running back,” said Newegg CEO Anthony Chow.
“We support the mission and community service of the Austin Ekeler
Foundation so we’re glad to join our partners GIGABYTE, Intel and
OLOy to donate all sales of our EKLR gaming PC to his charity.
Teaming up with Austin Ekeler for the NFL season, offering a gaming
PC endorsed by him and supporting the Austin Ekeler Foundation are
all positives for Newegg.”
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About the Austin Ekeler Foundation
The Austin Ekeler Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, has made its mission to help create opportunities for
people to fulfill their passions and ultimately their lives. Ekeler
launched his foundation’s first major project in June 2021, funding
a new weight room for Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara,
Calif. Since then, the foundation has provided essential items to
women experiencing homelessness through the Downtown Women’s Center
in Los Angeles, donated five washer and dryer sets to schools
across the city of Watts, donated various classroom items to
multiple SoCal elementary school teachers, and provided football
equipment to various youth programs across the country including
brand new uniforms, helmets, pads, footballs and more. For more
information, please visit https://austinekeler.com/.
About OLOy
OLOy is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance gaming
memory and storage devices for gamers, PC enthusiasts, IT
professionals and everyone who’s passionate for gaming. From ultra
high-performance gaming memory to enterprise graded storage
devices, OLOy delivers a full spectrum of memory and storage
products that enable everyone to perform at their best. For more
information, please visit https://www.oloymemory.com.
About GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE offers a comprehensive product lineup that aims to
“Upgrade Your Life.” With expertise encompassing consumer,
business, gaming, and cloud systems, GIGABYTE established its
reputation as a leader in the industry with award-winning products
including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, mini PCs,
monitors, and other PC components and accessories. For more
information, please visit https://www.gigabyte.com/us
About Newegg
Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEGG), founded in 2001 and based
in the City of Industry, Calif., near Los Angeles, is a leading
global online retailer for PC hardware, consumer electronics,
gaming peripherals, home appliances, automotive and lifestyle
technology. Newegg serves businesses’ e-commerce needs with
marketing, supply chain, and technical solutions in a single
platform. For more information, please visit Newegg.com.
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Note: For photos of the EKLR PC and Austin Ekeler with
this Newegg promotion, please visit this link:
https://newegg.io/ekeler_photos
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