Acer expands its Predator Gaming arsenal with powerful PCs

Acer Expands Its Predator Gaming Arsenal with Powerful PCs, Beautiful Inside and Out, and a 35-inch HDR Monitor

Acer Predator Orion 9000 is an exceptional platform for gaming and content creation capable of supporting up to 4 graphics cards and processors up to 18 cores. Acer Predator X35 the curved monitor with NVIDIA® G-SYNC ™ and Acer HDR Ultra ™ to allow excellent views. The new Predator accessories complete the premium gaming experience

In short

• Global innovator in the world of gaming hardware, Acer enriches its award-winning Predator line-up with new tools for gaming
• Powering virtual reality apps with ease and supporting more than 8K UHD, the Acer Predator Orion 9000 gaming desktop series includes an Intel® Core ™ i9 Extreme Edition processor with 18 physical and 36 logical core processors, up to 4 graphics cards AMD Radeon ™ RX Vega or two NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080Ti graphics in SLI
• The Acer Predator X35 curved monitor includes NVIDIA® G-SYNC ™, Acer HDR Ultra ™ and a high refresh rate of 200Hz, resulting in incredibly harmonious images
• The Predator Galea gaming headset puts gamers at the center of the game with Acer TrueHarmony ™ 3D Soundscape technology, while the new Predator Cestus gaming mouse series featuring a unique dual switch design allows gamers to adjust click resistance based on type. of game

Berlin, 30th August, 2017 - Acer today announced an expansion of its Predator premium gaming line, which includes the Predator Orion 9000 series of desktops with Windows 10, the most powerful yet; the Predator X35 monitor that uses NVIDIA® G-SYNC ™ and Acer HDR Ultra ™ technologies for ultra-smooth performance and stunning visuals. Acer also offers new Predator mice and headsets for gaming fun and control.

Acer Predator Orion 9000 series: Visible power

Designed to intimidate foes and inspire gameplay, the impressive Predator Orion 9000 series aesthetic features a spaceship-like black and silver exterior with customizable RGB lighting on the sides. A large side window displays the powerful and impressive interior with a design that keeps electromagnetic interference (EMI) levels under control despite the size of the opening. Optional fans with customizable RGB lighting create a virtual play of light for a final look that grabs even more attention.

Equipped with two handles and wheels covered with a carbon fiber pattern, the new equipment can be moved easily from place to place. Tool-less side panels make component upgrades easy and the push-open lid allows users a quick way to switch fans. Front access to the headphone holder and cable control help keep the play area clean.

“The Predator Orion 9000 is the most powerful PC we've ever made,” said Jeff Lee, General Manager, Stationary Computing, IT Products Business, Acer. "Supporting up to 4 graphics cards and 18 core processors, it's a platform that pushes gamers and graphics users beyond their dreams."

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The Predator Orion 9000 series features liquid cooling1 and Acer IceTunnel 2.0 to keep the temperature low while the game heats up. The IceTunnel 2.0 is a thermal solution for managing the air flow, based on the separation of the system in different zones for the expulsion of heat. Wire mesh panels on the front and top allow cold air to enter and excess hot air to escape, while more than five 120mm fans on the front, top and rear let cool air through the chassis. Some of the airflow is redirected to the back of the motherboard to cool the storage spaces. Graphics cards have fans to expel heat from the back, while the power supply is self-sufficient to avoid thermal interference.

An Exceptional Platform for Gaming and Content Creation

Acer, one of the largest manufacturers to bring the latest AMD Radeon ™ RX Vega graphics to a gaming desktop, raises the bar with the ability to support more than 4 Radeon RX Vega graphics cards to enable photorealistic, real-time, high-resolution display in stereo and at high refresh rates. Gamers also have the option of two NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080Ti cards in SLI, which easily support virtual reality.

“We are thrilled that Acer has chosen AMD Radeon ™ RX Vega graphics cards for the best performing PC they have ever designed. RX Vega is a perfect complement to the Predator Orion in terms of beauty and power. A single RX Vega allows a very high and precise resolution, showing 60 frames per second. And with new cutting-edge components like High Bandwidth Cache Controller and Rapid Packed Math, gamers can only expect their system to perform better as new titles continue to emerge to make the most of them, ”said Scott Herkelman, VP. eGeneral Manager, Gaming, Radeon Technologies Group, AMD.

The Predator Orion 9000 will offer up to the latest 18-core Intel® Core ™ i9 Extreme Edition processors and up to 128GB of four-channel DDR4 memory, enabling handling of compute-intensive tasks with ease while delivering performance awesome.

"The new Intel Core X-series processor raises the bar of what is possible with desktop computing, for incredible performance and extreme power," said Anand Srivatsa, general manager of Desktop Platform Group, Intel. "This unprecedented level of power is full-view thanks to Acer's strong partnership with the Predator Orion 9000 and Intel Core i9 Extreme Edition processor."

The One-punch overclocking function allows players to select turbo performance at the push of a button.

Excellent connectivity includes two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (one Type-C and one Type-A), eight USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (one Type-C and seven Type-A) and two USB 2.0 (Type-A) ports . The Predator Orion 9000 series supports a total of three M.2 slots to expand the power and capacity of your PC, and four PCIe x16 slots for video card expansion2.

Acer Predator X35: Deeply striking visuals

This 21-inch 9: 35 curved monitor features a spectacular 3440 x 1440 WQHD resolution. Thanks to NVIDIA G-SYNC, Acer HDR Ultra and Quantum dot technologies, it offers the best possible contrast quality and high dynamic range. Advanced LEDs control 512 zones and shed light only when and where required. The Predator X35 allows a wide range of more saturated colors covering 90% of the DCI-P3 standard and a much wider range of illumination than traditional dynamic range monitors. The lightning-fast 4ms response time and refresh rate up to 200Hz, combined with NVIDIA G-SYNC graphics, make the game smooth and realistic, without errors and distractions.

Equipped with the Predator GameView, it provides eight pre-set display modes to optimize the visual for different types of action. In addition to Standard, ECO, Graphic and Movie, there are three special game modes, which include Action, Racing and Sports which can be easily accessed through a hotkey or from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Players can also define their own custom profile and program each mode according to their preferences.

Acer BlueLightShield ™ technology allows users to reduce blue light emissions by selecting four different filters through the OSD menu. The premium VA panel allows for a wide angled view of up to 178 degrees horizontally and vertically. In addition, Dark Boost technology allows you to see the finest details in dimly lit environments.

Predator accessories

The Predator Galea 500 gaming headset puts the player at the center of the game, allowing them to hear and see the exact location of elements within the game. Acer TrueHarmony ™ 3D Soundscape technology recreates the acoustic space by making sound arrive from a precise direction. The Predator Galea 500 headphones offer maximum clarity in resonant highs and lows and respond promptly to vocal reproduction and mid-high notes, while a single acoustic cavity increases bass power. The Predator Galea 500 is customizable, letting users select three modes including EQ Music, Movie and Sport.

The new Predator Cestus 500 mouse features a unique design, which allows players to adjust the click resistance according to the type of game, a lighter resistance for FPS games that require a more agile reaction, or a greater resistance to maneuvers in RTS games. It features 16.8 million rGB colored lights, 8 illuminations, 5 on-board profile settings, 8 programmable commands and a USB connector.

Prices and availability

The Acer Predator G9 series of gaming desktops will be available in EMEA countries from November starting at € 1,999.

The Predator X35 monitor will be available in the first quarter of 2018.

The Predator Galea 500 gaming headset will be available in EMEA from November for € 299.99.

The Predator Cestus 500 Gaming Mouse will be available in EMEA from November for € 89.99.

Exact specifications, pricing and availability may vary by region. To find out more, please contact your nearest Acer point on www.acer.com

These new Predator products were unveiled today at the next @ acer global press conference at IFA in Germany, where the company showcased a wide range of devices and solutions. For more information, visit acer.com/nextatacer.

Source: official press release.