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Acer Predator 17 Gaming Laptop

If you desire the best PC gaming experience, then a desktop computer is your best bet to satisfy your hunger. Unfortunately, you’ll have to live with the fact that your playtime is over once you leave the house. We understand it’s a bummer to see other people gaming on their Nintendo Switch, mobile phones, or Nintendo 3DS. Now it’s your turn to become the envy of everyone else with the Acer Predator 17, which is a top-spec gaming laptop that won’t necessarily break the bank.

First of all, as the name suggests, this is one massive notebook. You’ll probably consider a more portable 15-incher, but sometimes, size does matter. We’re talking about the bigger chassis allowing better airflow and more space for add-ons. Moreover, you should know that this gaming monster does not pack Intel’s 8th-generation chipsets. Nonetheless, the modest price tag gives you a powerful Core i7-7700HQ quad-core CPU alongside 16GB of DDR4 RAM.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 that holds a 6GB dedicated VRAM handles resource-heavy visuals like a champ. This machine flaunts its capabilities through a 17.3-inch FHD IPS display and the SoundPound 4.2 system includes four speakers, two subwoofers, and Dolby audio-enhancement technology. Finally, the Acer Predator 17 wraps everything in a stylish and menacing aesthetic that just screams raw power.

Become a Predator now

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February 2, 2019 / Comments Off

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2018 RAZER Blade 15 Mercury White Edition

The RAZER Phone 2 is not the only product refresh that the gaming-centric company has in store for its fans. We also witnessed the unveiling of other products added to its catalog. New stuff such as the Raiju Mobile gamepad, the new Hammerhead earbuds with active-noise canceling, and the Nari headphones with its sensory feedback feature. The influx of new products almost eclipsed the announcement the 2018 RAZER Blade 15 Mercury White Edition.

Gamers know the manufacturer for its LED-heavy peripherals, but we’re here to remind everyone that it also manufactures sexy and lust-worthy gaming laptops. For those of you who are already sick of the typical matte black and green color scheme, RAZER finally crafts a silver and white version. Gamers can finally match it with their Mercury White edition accessories for a more cohesive aesthetic.

Comparing the 2018 RAZER Blade 15 to other gaming laptops released this year, it still remains the slimmest in appearance. It offers advanced performance thanks to the 8th-generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor with up to 32GB DDR4 RAM. Even the most graphics-intensive games are supported by the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q GPU. An option to upgrade to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q is possible for the extra graphical firepower. We admit that the Mercury White edition is a welcome and eye-catching new paint job that’s sure to win over hesitant buyers.

Go Mercury White

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January 24, 2019 / Comments Off

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2018 Alienware M15 Gaming Laptop

Back when the PC gaming was on its way up, a startup company made a name for itself by assembling notebooks, workstations, and desktops. Starting out as Sakai of Miami and later renaming it to Alienware. The name change was due to its founders’ penchant for the science fiction hit TV series The X-Files. Now, it’s about to refresh its gaming laptop catalog with the 2018 Alienware M15 as it sports top-tier specs and a new form factor.

The manufacturer was eventually acquired by Dell in 2006 and directly competed with the XPS lineup of gaming-centric computers. Since then, we’ve seen the brand release products that flaunt futuristic designs and technology. It came to a point wherein gamers considered owning an Alienware-branded machine as a badge of honor. However, these days, consumers prefer to own laptops that are sleek and slim, so the 2018 M15 delivers exactly what they want.

Advancements in display technology now allow manufacturers to shrink the bezels on their products. This gives engineers the freedom to rearrange components to maximize space. We all know that proper ventilation can improve performance, so the designers went a little overboard and used every available space on its copper and magnesium chassis to install thermal vents.

You can choose to have a 15.6-inch FHD or 4K screen installed to meet your requirements. Owners can equip their machines with the latest Intel Core i5 or i7 chipsets with up to 32GB of RAM. The massive 90Wh battery will last up to 17 hours, but gaming can drastically reduce that number. NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1060 or 1070 Max-Q c GPUs handle graphics. The 2018 Alienware M15 will launch with a base model priced at $1,299.

Upgrade your gaming now

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January 16, 2019 / Comments Off

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Acer Predator Helios 500 Gaming Laptop

reAs gamers, we couldn’t have been more hyped when Acer unveiled its new lineup of gaming-centric products. We saw the automated towering behemoth of a gaming chair called the Thronos and a unique 2-in-1 gaming laptop known as the Triton 900 (with a screen that flips around). Now let’s do a closer inspection of another gaming notebook called the Acer Predator Helios 500.

Depending on your tastes, you might find the gaming laptop a bit on the bulkier side of things. Other brands like Razer have presented amazingly sleek and slim designs that can rival premium notebooks. However, Acer chooses to remain steadfast in its menacing and futuristic design language instead. Looks aside, this 17-inch gaming machine is oozing to the brim with high-end gaming specifications.

You get the latest Intel Core i9-8950HK 6-core processor, which comes unlocked and ready to be overclocked up to 4.8GHz. To make sure that your gaming flows buttery smooth, it slaps in a 16GB DDR4 2,666MHz RAM as well as a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD alongside a 2TB 5,400RPM HDD. Graphics are on the next level via its NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU together with a dedicated 8GB of GDDR5 VRAM.

Ensuring that you get the best experience, the 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080-resolution LED-backlit IPS display flaunts a 144Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, its 300 nit brightness backed by NVIDIA’s G-SYNC technology is a visual treat. If you want to own the Acer Predator Helios 500, be prepared to part with a substantial amount of your savings because this range-topper commands a $2,500 price tag.

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November 23, 2018 / Comments Off

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