Acer Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Taiwan-based Acer, has released a new desktop gaming PC, the "Predator Orion 3000", from its "Predator" series gaming brand.
Graphic performance that vividly displays any image
The "Predator Orion 3000" is equipped with an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 GPU, which supports real-time ray tracing that renders the movement of light and reflections with precision.
The CPU is a 9th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor. It is capable of 4.70 GHz at turbo boost, which enables smooth performance not only in gameplay but also in live streaming and multitasking.
Equipped with ultra-fast NVMe SSD
For storage media, a 256GB NVMe-connected SSD for ultra-fast bootup and loading, as well as a large-capacity 2TB HDD are installed.
The memory is 16GB of DDR4 dual-channel memory, allowing for maximum performance of today's game titles, which tend to be large in capacity.
Plenty of ports to connect any device
The Predator Orion 3000 is equipped with a large number of ports on both the front and back.
On the front, there is one USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port, one USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-port, a headphone jack, a microphone jack, and an optical drive.
On the back are four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, an Ethernet port, an audio port, three DisplayPort output ports, one HDMI output port, and one DVI-D output port, making it possible to connect any device. The PredatorSense is a "Predator" that is designed to provide a high level of security and security.
Check heat generation status with "PredatorSense"
"PredatorSense" allows the user to check the current CPU/GPU heat status. The system can also be used to select fan speeds to maintain the best conditions for each application.
Seamless Design
Predator Orion 3000 has mesh panels on the front and sides. The mesh panels on the front and sides allow air to flow in efficiently and cool the entire component.
The teal blue LED fan can be seen through the mesh panel on the front to enhance the gaming experience.
The 80 PLUS BRONZE standard power supply is used for an economical and environmentally friendly energy-saving design.
Output to a high-definition 4K monitor is possible, enabling clear images of backgrounds, characters, and other details.
On the sound side, the monitor is equipped with Creative Sound BlasterX 720°. From small footsteps to loud explosions, it provides a sense of presence as if you are right there.
The networking section is equipped with Dragon LAN, providing a high-speed Internet environment using both wired and wireless connections at the same time. This allows users to play games in a fast and stable network environment.
Release Date and Price
"Predator Orion 3000" will be released on Thursday, February 13, 2020 and is already available at electronics retailers and PC stores. The price is open, but most of them are priced at 209,800 JPY (including tax)*$1,909 USD.
There are many high-performance gaming desktop PCs, but the Predator Orion 3000 is a step ahead of them all.
If you are dissatisfied with your current PC environment, you should definitely give it a try.
For more information, please visit the "Predator Orion 3000" product page.
| "Predator Orion 3000" Specifications | |
| OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Body Color | Black |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-9700 processor 3.00 GHz (with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 up to 4.70 GHz) Processor Technology: None Cache: Intel® Smart Cache 12MB (built into CPU) |
| Chipset | Intel® B360 chipset |
| System Memory | Standard 16GB / Maximum 64GB, 2 x 8GB DDR4-2666MHz SDRAM/DIMM, dual channel support, 4 slots (2 free) |
| Memory Notes | To reach the maximum memory capacity, the standard installed memory must be replaced. User-installed memory expansion or replacement may not be covered under warranty. |
| Storage | 256GB SSD (M.2 (Type 2280), PCIe, NVMe), 2TB HDD (Serial ATA, 7200rpm) |
| Optical Drive | DVD±R/RW slim drive |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060, video memory: 6GB of dedicated video memory |
| Sound Features | Creative Sound Blaster X 720 Speakers: Not included |
| Expansion Slot | PCI Express 3.0 X16 slot x1 (free x0), PCI Express 2.0 X1 slot x1 (free x0), M.2 (Type 2230) slot x1 (free x0) (for wireless LAN option), M.2 (Type 2280) slot x1 (free x0) (for SSD option only) *Not all options are guaranteed to work. |
| Drive bays | 1 x 5.25" slim optical drive bay (x0 free), 1 x 3.5" HD drive bay (x0 free) |
| Memory card slot | Not provided |
| External Interfaces | Front】USB 3.1 port x1 (Type-A, Gen2, up to 10Gbps), USB 3.1 port x1 (Type-C, Gen2, up to 10Gbps), Microphone jack x1, Headphone jack x1 Back] 1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 3 audio ports (mic-in, line-in, line-out), 1 HDMI™ output port (graphics card port/HDCP compliant), 3 DisplayPort DisplayPort output port x3 (graphics card port), DVI-D output port x1 (graphics card port) Left/Right] Headset cradle |
| Wireless LAN | IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant |
| Wired LAN | 1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T compliant (Wake-on-LAN supported) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 5.0 compliant |
| Input devices | Keyboard and mouse not included |
| Security chip | TPM (TCG V2.0 compliant) |
| Security features | Tab for cover lock, mounting holes for Kensington lock |
| Office software | WPS Office standard UWP trial version (30 days) |
| Other software | Acer Care Center (system maintenance tool), Acer Quick Access (device configuration tool), PredatorSense (system management), CyberLink® PowerDVD (media playback), Mozilla Firefox (browser) GoTrust ID (security), Netflix (video streaming), PhotoDirector for acer (image editing), PowerDirector for acer (video editing), Norton Security Ultra (security, 30-day trial) |
| Power supply | 500W (80 PLUS BRONZE), 100V-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Energy consumption efficiency | U category 0.0021 (AAA) [2011 energy saving standard achievement rate]. |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Approx. 163.0 x 368.0 x 373.0 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 7.4 kg |
| Main accessories | Power cable (approx. 1.8 m), mouse pad, setup guide, setup guide (poster), warranty card, repair request form |
| Warranty | 1-year send-back warranty |