Acer Malaysia today unveiled the Orion X gaming desktop along with three gaming monitors and two wireless controllers for PC.
Predator Orion X
The new Predator Orion X gaming desktop is powered by up to an Intel Core i7-14700F processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GPU. Paired with 32GB of DDR5 RAM (upgradable to 64GB) and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
The Predator Orion X is a compact 15.4L chassis with a DIY-friendly tool-less design that makes upgrading
and upkeeping easy.
The interior is divided into separate zones for the CPU, graphics card, and cooling system, enabling straightforward upgrades. For added convenience, a hot swap M.2 SSD bay is located at the front, allowing for quick storage changes.
The desktop is equipped with Predator Frostblade 3.0 patented fan blade design to offer improved
airflow while minimising vibrations and reducing noise.
The PredatorSense 4.0 utility app allows gamers to monitor and optimise system performance, overclock and customise RGB lighting.
For I/O, the desktop comes with a USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, a Gen1 Type-A, Mic, and audio jack are at the front. On the back, there’s a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, and a RJ45 port.
For wireless connectivity, the desktop supports Intel Killer E3100G wired and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX211.
The Predator Orion X comes in two variants – Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7, which are priced at
RM10,999 and RM12,999 respectively.
The desktop is available from the Acer eStore, Acer official stores on Shopee and Lazada and Acer authorised resellers nationwide.
Predator Gaming Monitors
The 32:9 UltraWide, Predator X49 V gaming monitor features a stunning 5120×1440 resolution panel with a 1800R curvature.
It has a 144Hz refresh rate, lightning-fast 0.03ms (GtG) response time, and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification.
The Predator X49 V also boasts AMD FreeSync Premium, a wide colour gamut of DCI-P3 99%, and a built-in KVM switch to control multiple PCs.
With advanced PIP/PBP features, gamers can easily multitask by displaying two applications from different sources side by side, without the need for an additional monitor.
The Predator XB323QU M3 and XB273U V3 gaming monitors offer 2560×1440 resolution with 180Hz refresh rate and response times up to a max of 0.5ms (GtG).
These Agile-Splendor IPS monitors support AMD FreeSync Premium and gamers can enjoy vibrant, true-to-life colours thanks to its DCI-P3 95% wide colour gamut and colour accuracy of Delta E<1.
All three monitors are designed for maximum comfort with an Ergostand that allows gamers to adjust the height, tilt, and swivel, while the Acer Display Widget simplifies settings customisation, giving gamers control over their preferred viewing experience.
Pre-order for the Predator X49 V is now open until the 22 September 2024, with a retail price of RM4,699. The Predator XB323QU M3 and XB273U V3 are priced at RM1,299 and RM899 respectively.
These monitors are available immediately from the Acer eStore, Acer official stores on Shopee and Lazada, and authorised resellers nationwide.
Predator and Nitro wireless controllers
The Predator PGR300 and Nitro NGR300 wireless controllers look similar externally, but the former has Hall effect joysticks.
The PGR300 also has motion sensor and dual vibration motors, and Acer claims it’s rated for up to 3 million clicks.
The NGR300 Boasting uses regular analogue joysticks instead, while the rest is the same as PGR300. Both controllers feature wired and wireless connectivity such as 2.4Ghz (PGR300) and Bluetooth (both). They are also powered by a pair of AA batteries.
The Predator PGR300 and Nitro NGR300 are available immediately from the Acer eStore, Acer official stores on Shopee and Lazada, and authorised resellers nationwide and are priced at RM399 and RM199 respectively.
Visit Acer’s booth in Hall 1 at KLCC during the Level Up Play 2024 event, happening from 13 to 15 September, to experience their latest products.