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Acer has rounded out its award-winning gaming line with a host of gaming PCs, monitors and accessories.
Options are available to suit a wide range of gamers, from professionals looking for top-of-the-line technology to casual players wanting a solid gaming desktop at an affordable price.
“Our latest gaming line-up is outfitted with some of the most innovative and powerful technologies available today,” said Jerry Kao, co-COO of Acer. “As an industry leader in gaming hardware, we strive to help gamers gain an advantage over their opponents with robust, feature-rich systems and devices that push the boundaries of performance, ease of use and comfort.”
Predator X25 Monitor – Amazingly Fast 360Hz Gaming
This powerful 24.5-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS gaming monitor boasts a super speedy 360 Hz refresh rate to give players the smoothest possible animation. This rate translates to game frames being displayed once every 2.8 milliseconds, offering a significant advantage in competitive shooter games where precision counts. Featuring the latest NVIDIA G-SYNC processors, the Predator X25 delivers an optimal gaming experience loaded with advanced features: over 400 nits brightness, stunning contrast and cinematic colours. Covering 99% of the sRGB colour gamut, games look as realistic as possible.
The Predator X25 can also adjust brightness and colour temperature automatically based on environmental light. With LightSense, the Predator X25 detects the amount of ambient light in the viewing environment and automatically adjusts brightness settings to maximize viewing comfort. AdaptiveLight automatically adjusts the monitor’s backlights to suit the ambient light in the room, while ProxiSense reminds gamers to take a break after a set amount of time. Ergonomic, the monitor is adjustable with -5 to -25 degree tilt, +/- 30-degree swivel, up to 4.7-inch height adjustment and +/- 90-degree pivot.
Predator XB3 Series Monitors – Smooth Gameplay, Brilliant Visuals
Acer is launching four Predator XB3 series monitors: the 31.5-inch Predator XB323QK NV, the 27-inch Predator XB273U GS and Predator XB273U GX, plus the 24.5-inch Predator XB253Q GZ. Featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible technology, up to 240 Hz refresh rates and up to 4K UHD resolution, this new line of IPS monitors delivers silky-smooth gameplay and wide 178-degree viewing angles. DisplayHDR 400 supports stunningly bright images with high contrast and colour accuracy, while up to a 0.5 ms (G to G) response time in overdrive drastically reduces motion blur in fast-moving images. The new line includes Acer Adaptive light, helping gamers stay comfortable during long gaming sessions with a stand that features tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment. RGB LightSense lets gamers choose a variety of different lighting effects, including color, speed, duration and brightness, which can be set to react to gameplay, music, or video.
Predator Orion 9000 – Extreme Performance for Pros and Hardcore Gamers
Designed for hardcore and professional gamers, the refreshed Predator Orion 9000 (P09-920) delivers extreme performance, advanced cooling and easy upgradability. A gaming monster, this series packs a powerful punch with up to an Intel Core i9 Extreme Edition processor, dual NVIDIA Geforce RTX 2080Ti graphics cards in SLI mode, up to three 3.5-inch HDDs and two 2.5-inch SDDs with a USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C hot-swap dock for SSD/HDDs. Three 4.7-inch Predator FrostBlade fans provide up to 15% more airflow and 50% increased static pressure compared to prior generations, while a CPU liquid cooler fan keeps the temperature low as battles heat up.
Integrated Killer E3100G and Intel WiFi 6 support fast and reliable wireless connectivity. Overclocking can be activated at the touch of a button. An EMI-compliant edge-to-edge tempered glass side panel showcases the colourful ARGB lighting on the internal fans and has a tool-less design to simplify upgrades. The chassis includes a convenient headset cradle, handles and wheels.
Predator Orion 3000– Powerful Performance in a Mid-Tower
The newest Predator Orion 3000 models are made for gamers desiring a mid-sized tower rig for enjoying their favourite game titles or diving into streaming without seeing an impact on performance. Thanks to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and GeForce RTX 20702 SUPER GPU, it can tackle a wide range of games. Top that off with up to 64 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 memory, up to 1TB2 PCIe NVMe SSD and two 3.5-inch SATA3 hard drives, and it has the guts for editing and storing videos. Two custom-engineered Predator FrostBlade fans swiftly handle intake and exhaust to keep temperatures low with up to a 34.7% improvement in airflow from the prior generation. The lighting on the fans and vertical light bars at the front of the case can be customized with special effects and up to 16.7 million colours via PredatorSense software. An optional EMI-compliant tempered glass side panel showcases the powerful components and colourful RGB lighting within. Killer E2600 fuels high-speed gigabit network performance and Wi-Fi 6®functionality2 lets gamers avoid messy cables to keep the gaming zone tidy.
Nitro 50 – Practical Desktop for Casual Gamers and Beginners
The Nitro 50 Series desktops deliver powerful performance for lag-free gaming and smooth graphics-intensive tasks with up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and up to a GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GPU. Up to 64GB of DDR4-2666 memory fuels the best possible performance. Sharp contours and red LEDs2 set the mood for epic gameplay, while the 18-liter chassis fits neatly on or under a desk. Powerful Predator FrostBlade cooling keeps the temperature low, and gamers can control and make adjustments to fan speed in real-time. High capacity storage is provided by 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD2 and two 3TB HDDs2.
Predator Cestus 350 Mouse – Precision, Speed & Style
The latest Predator mouse brings gamers fast and accurate control without messy wires. Different games feature varying play styles, each having its own optimal settings. With the Predator Cestus 350, players can create five custom profiles or leverage preset DPI (up to 16,000) settings via the hyper-accurate Pixart 3335 optical sensor and make use of 8 programmable buttons, enabling them to optimize their mouse for each game. It also supports fast wireless connectivity with a polling rate of 1 ms/1000 Hz for wireless and 0.5 ms/2000 Hz for wired.
Predator Gaming Chair x OSIM – Maximum Gaming Comfort
Designed for professional gamers and eSports enthusiasts alike, the new Predator Gaming Chair x OSIM gives a relaxing massage that leverages press-grip, rolling and tapping functions to decrease tension and optimize physical comfort during or after gameplay. Highly adjustable, this cosy chair can recline up to 145 degrees and, via buttons on the right-side armrest, provides a 2D massage with four rollers that follow the s-curve of the spine, while simultaneously moving from side to side. Three automatic and two customizable programs are available, varying in speed and intensity. The rollers can be adjusted six ways in order to find an ideal position for shoulder massages, while three horizontal settings provide gamers with the ability to hit exactly the right spot. In addition, there is an option to set a programmable spot massage that focuses on just one area.
Featuring black carbon fibre patterned PVC leather with metallic dark grey and teal accents, the Predator Gaming Chair x OSIM has a sporty, yet professional, look and feel. Two built-in Bluetooth speakers on the headrest intensify gaming immersion, a convenient solution to deliver dynamic sound effects without requiring a headset.
Pricing & Availability
The Predator X25 will be available in North America in November, starting at USD 1099.99; in EMEA in November starting at EUR 1,139; and in China in October, starting at RMB 7999.
The Predator XB3 Series will be available in North America in October, starting at USD $420.-; in EMEA in October starting at EUR 439.-; and in China in September, starting at RMB 2,999; UK from £399.99.
The Predator Orion 9000 will be available in EMEA in October starting at EUR 2,799.-; and in China in September, starting at RMB 20999.
The Predator Orion 3000 will be available in North America in September, starting at USD $999.99; in EMEA in July starting at EUR 899.-; and in China in July, starting at RMB 8999.
The Nitro 50 will be available in North America in September, starting at USD $799.99; in EMEA in July starting at EUR 799.-; and in China in July, starting at RMB 4599.
The Predator Gaming Chair x OSIM will be available in North America in July for USD $999.
The Predator Cestus 350 gaming mouse will be available in North America in May for USD $139.99; in EMEA in Q2 starting at EUR 99, UK at £99.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.
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