During IFA 2024 Sept. 4th at the next@acer global press conference in Berlin, Acer has unveiled new gaming PCs, including the Predator Orion 7000 desktop and Nitro V series laptops. Let’s get to know more about them!
Predator Orion 7000
The Predator Orion 7000 is a high-performance gaming desktop that features next-gen Intel processors, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, and advanced cooling with the Predator CycloneX 360 system fan and a CPU liquid cooler.
This setup enhances gaming performance by improving thermal efficiency by 15% and reducing motherboard temperatures. RAM can go up to 128 GB if the user picks 4 32 GB DDR5 MHz sticks, which most likely will give more than enough power to run AAA games like a breeze.
For even more fun, this beast includes interesting extras like 3 months of Xbox Game Pass, and it includes not only a Wired keyboard with Copilot key but also a mouse.
Specs
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Processors: Intel next-gen processors
- Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU
- Memory:
- 32/16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz RGB
- 32/16 GB DDR5 6000XMP MHz RGB
- Up to 128 GB (32 GB*4) Dual Channel DDR5 MHz
- CPU Cooling: Predator CycloneX 360 + CPU Liquid Cooling
- Storage:
- Up to 4 TB HDD (Optional)
- Up to 6 TB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD with SSD swap slot (Optional)
- Ports:
- Front:
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps Type A ports
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps Type C port
- Rear:
- 1x LAN port
- 3x Audio jacks (line in, audio out, mic)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type A ports
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type A ports
- 1x Thunderbolt 4 port
- Front:
- Power Supply: 1200W
- Wireless and Networking: Wi-Fi 7 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.4 or above
- Included Peripherals: Wired keyboard with Copilot key and mouse
- Xbox Game Pass: 3 months free
- PredatorSense: Version 4
- Dimensions: 219 (W) x 504.8 (D) x 485 (H) mm [8.6 (W) x 19.87 (D) x 19.09 (H) inches]
- Weight: 25 kg
The Nitro V series
The Nitro V series includes two new laptops: the Nitro V 14 and Nitro V 16. The first one features AMD Ryzen 7 processors (AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, which is AMD Ryzen AI capable, or AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS), while the second bundles Intel Core i7-14650HX or Intel Core i5-14450HX chips.
These machines can be configured with powerful GPUs, going up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 respectively and up to 32 GB DDR5, which should be more than enough for both games and video editing, for those looking into content creation.
In the audio department, both come equipped with technologies like DTS X: Ultra, Acer Purified Voice 2.0 with AI noise reduction and 3-mic array, and Acer TrueHarmony technology.
Nitro V14
The Nitro V 14 is designed for gamers, students, and professionals seeking portability and performance. It features AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, and a 14.5-inch display with options for WQXGA or WUXGA resolution.It offers AI-enhanced features like DLSS 3.5 technology and extended battery life (up to 6 hours, according to the brand, which for a gaming PC is a good mark). In terms of display options, the user will be able to choose between panels with 2560×1600 or 1920×1200 resolution.
The machine stands out in terms of design with its pearl white chassis, a color that is not very common when we talk about gaming PCs, and when matched with the retro-illuminated keyboard and futuristic logo on the back, it will for sure grab some attention in the room.
Specs
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Processors:
- AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (AMD Ryzen AI capable)
- AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
Graphics:
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 4050
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 3050
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 2050
Memory: Up to 32 GB DDR5 system memory, dual-channel support
Display Options:
- 14.5” IPS + WQXGA (2560×1600), 16:10 aspect ratio, 350 nits brightness, 120 Hz, 100% sRGB color gamut
- 14.5” IPS + WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 aspect ratio, 300 nits brightness, 120 Hz, 100% sRGB color gamut
Storage: Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe, 16 Gb/s
Audio:
- DTS X: Ultra
- Acer Purified Voice 2.0 with AI noise reduction and 3-mic array
- Acer TrueHarmony technology
Camera: USB HD camera (1280×720)
Ports:
- 1x USB Type-C (USB 4 at 40 Gbps, DisplayPort, USB Charging)
- 2x USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 with USB charging)
- HDMI 2.1 with HDCP support
- MicroSD Card Reader
Battery:
- 57 Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery (for models with WQXGA panel)
- Up to 6 hours of battery life (based on video playback)
Wireless and Networking: Wi-Fi 6E Wireless LAN, supports Bluetooth 5.3 or above
Dimensions: 328.79 (W) x 234.5 (D) x 21.36/22.51 (H) mm [12.94 (W) x 9.23 (D) x 0.84/0.89 (H) inches] with Plastic A cover
Weight: 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs.) with 4-cell battery pack
Nitro V16
The Nitro V 16 targets entry-level gamers and multimedia users with a larger 16-inch display offering up to a 180Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Intel Core i7-14650HX or i5-14450HX processors and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, this will indeed be the favorite one of those looking for more power on-the-go.
For the display, users will be able to pick and choose between three different panels, two with 1920×1200 that can either bring 100% sRGB color gamut or NTSC 45% color gamut both at 300 nits, or a 2560×1600 one, with 180 Hz and 400 nits of brightness.
Regarding the design, this laptop comes only in black color which matches perfectly with an orange tone for the illuminated keyboard, giving it a solid look.
Specs
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Processors:
- Intel Core i7-14650HX processor
- Intel Core i5-14450HX processor
- Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
- Memory: Up to 32 GB DDR5 system memory, dual-channel support
- Display Options:
- 16” IPS + WQXGA (2560×1600), 16:10 aspect ratio, 400 nits brightness, 180 Hz, 100% sRGB color gamut
- 16” IPS + WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 aspect ratio, 300 nits brightness, 165 Hz, 100% sRGB color gamut
- 16” IPS + WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 aspect ratio, 165 Hz, NTSC 45% color gamut
- Storage:
- Up to 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe, 16 Gb/s
- Up to 2 TB NVMe, Raid 0 SSD
- Audio:
- DTS X: Ultra
- Acer Purified Voice 2.0 with AI noise reduction and 3-mic array
- Acer TrueHarmony technology
- Camera: HD camera (1280×720) with 720p HD video at 30 FPS, Temporal Noise Reduction, Dual mic
- Ports:
- 1x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, USB Charging)
- 2x USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 with USB charging)
- HDMI 2.1
- Battery: 57 Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery (for models with WQXGA panel)
- Wireless and Networking: Wi-Fi 6 AX201, supports Bluetooth 5.1 or above
- Dimensions: 361.24 (W) x 278.4 (D) x 24.74/25.46 (H) mm [14.22 (W) x 10.96 (D) x 0.97/1 (H) inches] with Plastic A cover
- Weight: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs.), with 4-cell battery pack, WQXGA display
Excellent GPU for games
Both Nitro V laptops include MUX switches for GPU performance boosting and dual-fan cooling systems for optimal thermal management. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs in these devices are built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, supporting over 600 AI-accelerated apps and games.
Additionally, AI-powered DLSS 3.5 technology enhances gaming visuals, while Windows 11’s Copilot AI assistant aids in productivity.
Availability and Price
The Nitro V 14 will be available in North America in September, starting at $1,099.99, while the Nitro V 16 will be available in October, starting at $1,299.99. Pricing and availability vary by region.
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