Acer has unveiled a major product refresh at its GPC 2023 event, including new desktops, monitors, and laptops from various series like the Predator we saw yesterday. For the desktop, the Predator Orion X desktop and two monitors from the Predator and Nitro series stand out. We review its main features.
Predator Orion X
A powerful desktop focused on games, although the truth is that it can be used for any computing task. With a design “inspired by a space capsule” it is a tower with removable magnetic front cover and metal side panels that protect its internal components and can be conveniently removed using a small latch that makes upgrading easy. At the top, it includes a rotating headphone holder.
Its interior is divided into three special “zones” that allow greater freedom of customization. The first is specifically designed to provide greater accessibility to the CPU, the PWS and the SSD; the second corresponds to the two available 2.5-inch bays, while the third is dedicated to keeping temperatures at bay with a 240mm liquid cooling system and strategically placed air vents.
As for components, bet on the latest generations of processors and graphics from Intel and NVIDIA. There stands out a CPU Intel i9-13900KS with 24 cores, 32 threads, and a working frequency that can reach a frequency of 6 GHz. Its graphic level is not far behind since it can equip the most powerful dedicated on the market, the GeForce RTX 4090.
As for memory, the Orion X installs as standard 32GB of DDR5-5600 RAM (expandable) and two M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDs up to 1TB each), Includes an Intel Killer E3100G Ethernet network card and another for Wi-Fi 6E AX211 wireless connectivity. It has a good number of USB Type C and A (3.2 Gen 2) ports and those corresponding to the audio system, microphone or speakers.
In terms of software, the Predator Orion X pre-installs Windows 11 and includes the PredatorSense 4.0 app, which allows gamers to control the system for overclocking and customize RGB lighting preferences through an intuitive and easy-to-use interface for maximum performance. and equipment customization. Acer’s new desktop will be available from September with a base price starting in €2,499.
Predator X34V
Acer has quite a lineup of gaming monitors especially from the Predator series, with models as impressive as the X45 we saw at CES. The X34 drops a step in screen size, but not in performance, with a 34-inch OLED panelUWQHD resolution (3440 x 1440 pixels, certified for the VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 standard and capable of covering 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
This widescreen with 21:9 aspect ratio and 1800R curved panel supports AMD FreeSync Premium synchronization technology, offers a 175Hz refresh rate and a GtG response time reduced to 0.1 milliseconds. The Predator X34 V includes a suite of technologies to keep our eyes safe during long gaming sessions, such as BlueLightShield Pro, Flickerless, Low-dimming, ComfyView, and Eyesafe 2.0 certification. It will be available in the fourth quarter with a price of €1,299.
Nitro XZ452CU V
If you like giant and ultra-panoramic monitors, pay attention to this model for gaming with a size of 44.5 inches and a resolution of 5120 x 1440 pixels with aspect ratio 32:9. Its panel is certified to the VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 standard and covers 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and its variable refresh rate amounts to 165 Hz.
In addition to the eye-care and image-enhancing technologies we’ve highlighted in the Predator X34, this model enhances multitasking with a USB Type-C port for viewing, data transfer, and device charging through a single input. The RJ45 port allows for a wired Internet connection, and the USB-B works as an integrated KVM switch. It will be available in the fourth quarter with a price of €1,099.
Acer has presented other equipment at the GPC 2023 that we will see in future articles. We leave you with the video presentation of the event:
