Live Demos
Playable rigs and showcase builds
Watercooled showcases, compact powerhouses, creator-ready workstations. Benchmarks and tuning tips on demand.
PAX Australia 2025 | AFTERSHOCK PC Showcase & Event Deals
PAX 2025 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Experience peak PC performance, live at PAX 2025
Exclusive builds, playable demos, creator sessions, and epic giveaways - all weekend.
What we're doing at PAX
Creator Sessions
Meet BROXH Live
Join Broxh for meet & greets, live performances, and spontaneous moments with the crew. Music, energy, and good company all weekend long.
Giveaways
Hardware drops & swag
Peripherals, components, and limited merch. Watch the booth board for drop times.
Event Highlights
BROXH
10 October • Friday
12:35 PM — Meet & Greet
11 October • Saturday
11:00 AM — Broxh's Journey
1:30 PM — Live Carving (Pt 1)
3:30 PM — Live Carving (Pt 2)
1:30 PM — Live Carving (Pt 1)
3:30 PM — Live Carving (Pt 2)
12 October • Sunday
2:55 PM — Meet & Greet
Marshall Hamburger
11 October • Saturday
12:00 PM — Performance • 5:30 PM — Performance
12 October • Sunday
11:00 AM — Interview + Performance
3:45 PM — Meet & Greet + Performance
5:15 PM — Farewell Karaoke
3:45 PM — Meet & Greet + Performance
5:15 PM — Farewell Karaoke
Starlight Foundation Livestreams
10 October • Friday
1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Hoka No Tea Time
10 October • Friday
4:55 PM & 5:30 PM
Schedule
10:00–10:10
FIRST GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
11:00–11:45
PRESSSTART LIVE PODCAST
12:30–12:35
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
12:35–12:55
MEET AND GREET WITH BROXH 🦁
13:00–13:30
STARLIGHT FOUNDATION LIVESTREAMS TO KIDS IN ROYAL CHILDREN'S
HOSPITAL
13:35–13:40
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
14:00–14:10
AMD CPU GIVEAWAY!! 🎉
14:30–14:40
NZXT GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
15:00–15:30
STARLIGHT FOUNDATION LIVESTREAMS TO KIDS IN ROYAL CHILDREN'S
HOSPITAL
15:30–15:35
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
16:55–17:10
HOKA NO TEA TIME 1ST SET
17:15–17:20
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
17:30–17:45
HOKA NO TEA TIME 2ND SET
17:50–17:55
FINAL GIVEAWAY!! 🎉
10:00–10:10
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
10:30–10:55
PANEL – BROXH'S JOURNEY 🦁
11:00–11:10
AMD CPU GIVEAWAY!! 🎉
12:00–12:25
MARSHALL HAMBURGER PERFORMANCE
12:30–12:35
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
12:55–13:20
PRESSSTART TRIVIA
13:30–14:30
BROXH - LIVE CARVING (PT 1) 🦁
15:00–15:10
NZXT GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
15:30–16:30
BROXH - LIVE CARVING (PT 2) 🦁
17:20–17:25
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
17:30–17:55
MARSHALL HAMBURGER PERFORMANCE
10:00–10:10
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
11:00–11:30
MARSHALL HAMBURGER - INTERVIEW + PERFORMANCE
11:45–11:50
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
12:00–12:30
PRESSSTART TRIVIA
13:00–13:10
AMD CPU GIVEAWAY!! 🎉
13:30–14:15
1V1 GAMING W/ YOU!! 🤜
14:20–14:25
GOVEE PIXEL LIGHT GIVEAWAY!! 🎉
14:45–14:50
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
14:55–15:25
BROXH MEET AND GREET 🦁
15:30–15:35
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
15:45–16:15
MARSHALL HAMBURGER – MEET AND GREET + PERFORMANCE
16:30–17:05
1V1 GAMING W/ YOU!! 🤜
17:10–17:12
GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉
17:15–17:40
FAREWELL KARAOKE – WITH MARSHALL HAMBURGER
17:45–17:55
FINAL PAX AUS GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉🎉🎉
Find our booth
Location & hours
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Hall: Expo Hall — Booth: Aftershock PC (5020)
- Fri 10 Oct: 10:00–18:00
- Sat 11 Oct: 10:00–18:00
- Sun 12 Oct: 10:00–17:00
Pro tip: arrive early for creator sessions and giveaways—space is limited.
Sponsors
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