In today’s announcement, Acer, the leading global PC brand, announced the launch of the Predator Helios 500. It is equipped with an 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processor up to 5.01 GHz on multiple cores and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics. It also features a 4K Mini LED 120Hz display, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology. Further, the device comes with Predator Pulsar lighting, patented mechanical MagTek Switches, Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports. Lastly, it also supports DTS: X ULTRA surround sound for an exceptional gaming experience.
The Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) comes equipped with an overclockable 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, and 64 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz memory. Additionally, guests can play all the latest games on the go thanks to two PCIe NVMe SSDs and one SATA HDD.
Acer PowerGem cooling tech:
Acer PowerGem, a metal-alloy polymer that sits on top of the CPU and serves to distribute the heat it generates, supports all this power. Vortex Flow technology uses two fans, including a 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan, to redirect airflow to critical components and boost performance during heavy gaming sessions.
Display:
With a 17.3-inch display with 4K Mini LED 120 Hz powered by AUO AmLED technology, this monitor offers the best color saturation and contrast. As a result of the 512 backlight zones, the HDR can reach VESA’s DisplayHDR 1000 specification. Everything on screen – from games to movies – benefits from the same level of contrast and brightness as OLED.
Keyboard:
By activating PredatorSense, users can personalize their keyboard with per-key RGB backlighting using the Predator Pulsar. Furthermore, Acer’s patented MagForce keys feature a mechanical switch to transform the keypress function into a joystick. Game players can gradually increase pressure. On the key to controlling the character’s or car’s speed – from the initial (0.8 mm) all the way to full speed at 100% (3/3.1 mm) actuation.
Featuring four options: Quiet, Default, Extreme, and Turbo. The custom utility app allows users to monitor the system, overclock, customize RGB preferences, and much more. All of this is bundled up in an intuitive, customized interface geared toward maximizing your system’s potential.
Connectivity:
In addition to multiple ports, the Helios 500 also includes an RJ45 port, an HDMI 2.1 port, a mini-DP1.4 port. It also comes with two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports with offline charging and three USB 3.2 Gen2 ports. Better connectivity and lower latency are provided by the Intel Killer Ethernet E3100 Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, and the Killer Intelligence Center.
Pricing and Availability
Acer’s Predator Helios 500 will be available on the Acer exclusive stores, and at other authorized retail stores. The pricing starts at Rs 3,79,999.
