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Acer, the official global PC partner of the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM), has announced the availability of its latest series of IEM certified PCs and monitors.
It has also announced a dream PC giveaway in conjunction with Microsoft Xbox Games Pass (update – this competition has now ended).
All Acer Predator gaming desktops and laptops now include one month of Xbox Games Pass for PC so gamers can fire up and start playing their favourite games straight away including Halo Infinite, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Minecraft, Rainbow Six Extraction and more.
Acer is also inviting gamers to submit their current gaming set ups via their social channels, where they will be judged and voted on. The winner will win a new gaming set up worth over £5,000.
100 one-month Xbox Games Pass will be available for runner ups. Visit the Gleam Comp link here.
Unlock the power of the latest 12th Gen Intel Core Processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 GPU with the Predator Orion 7000 desktop series arriving in UK retailers in early March (see more info further in the article below).
Acer Predator, sponsors of IEM Katowice, presents IEM products to help fans play like the pros
IEM Katowice 2022 is of course going on right now (see the caster line-up here), and its final will take place on February 27th 2022.
The performance boost offered by the Triton 500 SE, Helios 300, Orion 7000 and X32 promise to bring new levels of competitive gameplay to fans across the world, ‘allowing them to play CSGO and any other high demanding game title, like the pros’.
Predator Triton 500 SE – Thin Gaming Laptop
The Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516-52s) is a special edition laptop for work and gaming. On the inside, up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU and 32 GB of 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory dish out the extreme performance necessary for the latest games, on the outside, its all-metal Spartan-styled aesthetics let it blend into the workplace or lecture hall. It’s just 19.9 mm at its thinnest point.
Backing up this powerful hardware is state-of-the-art cooling technology. The laptop utilizes a triple-fan system, including two 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans with 89 metal blades each. Acer’s Vortex Flow technology redirects the airflow those fans generate to critical components, while strategically-placed thermal foam, liquid-metal thermal grease on the CPU, and four heat pipes further improve cooling.
Performance boost aside, this means that users won’t be feeling the heat while making the most of the 12 hours of lifegranted by the laptop’s large 99.98 Wh battery running on Windows 11.
Gamers will appreciate the industry-leading WQXGA (2560×1600) panel’s 240 Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time, topped off with support from the frame-syncing power of Nvidia G-Sync technology.
Pick up the Predator Triton 500 SE today from Amazon, Scan, and Currys PC World starting at £2,099.
Predator Helios 300 – All About Performance
The Predator Helios 300 (PH315-55) is a powerful gaming laptop equipped with a host of top-tier hardware: Up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU or Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, 32 GB of DDR5-4800 MHz memory and a terabyte of PCIe Gen4 SSD RAID 0 storage. This hardware muscle powers up to a 15.6-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS display with a 165 Hz refresh rate.
A dual-fan layout that includes one 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan helps the keep the system running cool, further supported by liquid metal thermal grease and Acer’s CoolBoost technology. A single press of the built-in PredatorSense button offers users control over the fan speed via four preset operating modes, while a single press of the built-in Turbo key instantly maxes out these settings for improved gaming performance. Upping the cool factor, the laptop’s mini-LED backlit keyboard features per-key RGB.
Running Windows 11, the laptop comes with Killer DoubleShot Pro (E2600+1675i) and WiFi 6E connectivity and also features a healthy range of ports, including an HDMI 2.1 for connecting to external monitors or consoles, a Thunderbolt Type-C port, and two USB 3.2 Gen2 ports.
A 17.3-inch model (PH317-56) with an IPS panel (QHD 165 Hz or FHD 144 Hz) is also available.
The 12th Gen coming to the UK to Currys PC World in March 2022 starting at £1,499, while the 11th Gen is currently available from Box.co.uk from £1,099.
Predator Orion 7000 – Upgradeable, Liquid-Cooled Gaming PC
Acer says the powerful new Predator Orion 7000 (PO7-640) gaming desktops provide users with ‘everything necessary to take on the latest generation games – and the next’. Designed for hardcore gaming enthusiasts, these new upgradeable gaming PCs will be equipped with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core overclockable processors, up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 series GPUs, and up to 64 GB DDR5-4000 RAM.
The EMI-compliant chassis features transparent, tempered glass side panels showcasing two 140 mm Predator FrostBlade 2.0 front fans and a third 120 mm Predator FrostBlade 2.0 rear fan in addition to an AIO liquid CPU cooler and advanced airflow management to effectively cool system components. The top of the Orion 7000’s case features an opening, making it possible for users to replace this 120mm fan with a 240mm one, while integrated PredatorSense software lets gamers control the ARBG lighting, fan speed and overclocking.
Intel Killer 2.5G LAN gives gamers a competitive edge by detecting and prioritising game traffic over other network traffic, resulting in smoother and faster connectivity for online games and streaming media. Intel WiFi 6E (AX211) and 2×2 MU-MIMO technology provide fast and secure wireless connectivity.
The Predator Orion 7000 provides plenty of ports for leveraging the latest gaming accessories. On the chassis’ front for quick access are three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C, and two audio jacks. On the back, there are three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, two USB 2.0 ports and three audio jacks.
It’s available imminently in Currys PC World starting at £3,299.
Predator X28 – TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe-certified gaming monitor
The Predator X28 is a 28-inch UHD (3840×2160) monitor defined by a slim profile and narrow bezels that give it a refreshingly clean look. Its VESA DisplayHDR400 Certified Agile-Splendor IPS[3] display offers a 155Hz refresh rate (overclocked) with a 1 ms G-to-G response time, all smooth thanks to Nvidia G-Sync and G-Sync Esports Mode. The monitor also features the Nvidia Reflex Latency Analyzer.
Acer LightSense, ColorSense and ProxiSense ensure that the monitor always look as good as possible, in any lighting. To offer a more comfortable viewing experience, BlueLightShield Pro manages high-energy wave lengths in order to selectively filter out blue light emissions while maintaining Delta E<1 color accuracy.
The entire Acer Predator range of high-performance gaming devices, including the Official Predator IEM PCs, is now available for sale at major etailers, retailers and the Acer eStore.
More pricing and availability
- Acer Predator Range at Box.co.uk
- Acer Store Predator Range
- Acer Predator Range at Currys PC World
- Acer Predator Range at Amazon
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Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.
As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late ’80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation up until February 2021, when he stepped back to work full-time on Esports News UK and offer esports consultancy and freelance services. Note: Dom still produces the British Esports newsletter on a freelance basis, so our coverage of British Esports is always kept simple – usually just covering the occasional press release – because of this conflict of interest.
