Acer at its next@acer event in NYC introduced new Predator gaming line with notebooks and desktops ready for virtual reality and Switch Alpha 12 liquid-cooled 2-in-1 notebook. The new Predator 17 X notebook also has custom triple-fan cooling system, compact Predator G1 desktop supports full-sized GeForce GTX graphics (up to Titan X) and new Predator Z1 series of monitors includes Acer’s first curved 27-inch gaming monitor featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC technology that matches the monitor’s refresh rate with the PC’s powerful GPU, to eliminate screen tearing and minimize stuttering
The Predator G1 desktop supports full-sized NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics (up to Titan X), 6th Generation Intel Core processors, up to 64GB DDR4 memory, 4K2K Ultra High Definition visuals, up to a 4TB (7200 RPM) hard disk drive or a 512GB solid state drive. Both the Predator 17 X notebook and Predator G1 desktop are NVIDIA GeForce VR-Ready, as well as ready for virtual reality (VR) devices from Oculus, HTC Vive, OSVR and StarVR.
Acer Predator 17 X features and specifications
- 17.3-inch G-SYNC panel FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) or UHD IPS (4K 3840 x 2160) display
- 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6820HK processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (8GB GDDR5) graphics
- Overclocking – Turbo speeds of up to 4.0GHz for the CPU; up to 1310MHz for the GPU; and up to 3.7GHz for VRAM
- Custom triple-fan cooling system provides superior thermal performance and helps extend the lifespan of components and the system
- Windows 10 Home / Pro
- up to 64GB DDR4-2133 memory, up to 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD in a three-SATA-SSD RAID 0 array, up to 2TB HDD
- Ethernet, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, 4 x USB 3.1 ports, SD card reader
Acer Switch Alpha 12 features and specifications
- 12-inch (2160×1440 pixels) 10-point multi-touch display with optional Acer Active Pen
- up to 8GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage
- 6th Generation Intel Core i7, Core i5 or Core i3 processors
- Windows 10 Home / Pro
- 1080p Web cam
- LiquidLoop cooling system provides improved reliability
- Dimensions: 292.1x 201.4 x 15.85mm; Weight: 1.25kg when keyboard is connected
- up to 165 degrees built-in kickstand, attachable keyboard, fanless design, anodized aluminum chassis
- 2 x USB 3.1 ports, HDMI, 3 x USB Type-A ports, DisplayPort
- up to 8-hour of battery life
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Pricing and availability
- Acer Predator 17 X – starts at $2,799 (Rs. 1,86,130) / €2,499 / ¥39,999. – available in North America and Europe in June, China in May
- Acer Switch Alpha 12 – starts at $599 (Rs. 39,830 approx.) / €699 / ¥5,999 – available in North America in June, EMEA and China in May
- Acer Predator G1 desktops – starts at $2,299 (Rs. 1,52,860 approx.) / €1,199 / ¥10,999 – available in Europe in June, North America and China in July
- Acer Predator Z1 monitors – starts at $599 (Rs. 39,830 approx.) / €599 / ¥4,999 – available in North America and Europe in June and China in May