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2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 Gaming Laptop Up Close!

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Acer just launched the 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 gaming laptop, which boasts an Intel Core i9 processor, and an overclockable GeForce GTX 1070! Get the price, specifications and video tour here!

 

The 2018 Acer Predator Gaming Laptops

Acer introduced three new Acer Predator gaming laptops – the 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500, the 2018 Acer Predator Helios 300, and the 2018 Acer Nitro 5. They also introduced the Acer Predator Aethon 500 gaming keyboard and the Acer Predator RGB Mousepad.

You can read more about these and other new 2018 Acer products in our article – 2018 Acer Predator Laptops, Desktops + Monitors Revealed!

 

The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 Gaming Laptop

The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 is designed for graphics-intensive AAA titles with its overclockable NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU, and its large 17.3″ G-SYNC display with a 144 Hz refresh rate.

It features the latest 8th Gen Intel Core i7 or Core i9 processor, with up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory. Keeping everything cool is the job of a dual-fan system featuring the proprietary Acer AeroBlade 3D metal fans, and five heat pipes.

Dual Storage Drives

The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 comes with up to two PCIe NVMe SSDs in RAID 0, and up to 2 TB of HDD storage.

Easy Upgrades

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It is very simple to upgrade the 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 with more memory or storage. Just remove the bottom cover!

2.1 Speaker System

The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 comes with two speakers and a subwoofer, and a Waves MaxxAudio processor for a more immersive experience.

Killer Networking

The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 connects wirelessly with Killer Doubleshot Pro Gigabit Internet connection, and Bluetooth 5.0. It also comes with a Gigabit LAN port.

 

The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 Specifications

Acer is offering two variants to cater to different price points. Here are their specifications.

Specifications2018 Acer Predator Helios 500
(Mid Spec)		2018 Acer Predator Helios 500
(High Spec)
Model NumberPH517-51-70HHPH517-51-98WL
Display17.3" Full HD IPS Display
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 300 nits max. brightness
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Technology
- 144 Hz refresh rate		17.3" Full HD IPS Display
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 300 nits max. brightness
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Technology
- 144 Hz refresh rate
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 10 HomeMicrosoft Windows 10 Home
ProcessorIntel Core i7-8750H
- 6 cores, 12 threads
- 2.2 GHz base clock
- 4.1 GHz boost clock
- 6 MB L3 cache		Intel Core i9-8950HK
- 6 cores, 12 threads
- 2.9 GHz base clock
- 4.8 GHz boost clock
- 9 MB L3 cache
ChipsetIntel HM370Intel HM370
Memory16 GB DDR4 SDRAM32 GB DDR4 SDRAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB GDDR5 memory)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB GDDR5 memory)
Storage256 GB NVMe SSD
1 TB Hard Disk Drive		512 GB NVMe SSD (RAID 0)
1 TB Hard Disk Drive
ConnectivityWiFi : 802.11b/g/n/ac
LAN : Gigabit LAN		WiFi : 802.11b/g/n/ac
LAN : Gigabit LAN
Audio1 x microphone
2 x speakers
1 x subwoofer		1 x microphone
2 x speakers
1 x subwoofer
Ports2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
3 x USB 3.0
Gigabit LAN
HDMI		2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
3 x USB 3.0
Gigabit LAN
Gigabit LAN
HDMI
KeyboardBlue backlit keyboardBlue backlit keyboard
Battery4-call, 4810 mAh lithium-ion battery4-call, 4810 mAh lithium-ion battery
Power Adaptor230 W230 W
Dimensions428 mm wide
298 mm deep
38.7 mm tall		428 mm wide
298 mm deep
38.7 mm tall
Weight4.0 kg4.0 kg
PriceRM 8,999 / ~US$ 2,249RM 12,999 / ~US$ 3,249

 

The 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500 Price + Availability

These new gaming laptops are available nationwide from 1 July 2018 onwards, at the following prices :

  • PH517-51-70HH : RM 8,999 / ~US$ 2,249
    – Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
    Price Check : RM 8,999 onwards (Shopee) RM 9,999 onwards (Lazada)
  • PH517-51-98WL : RM 12,999 / ~US$ 3,249
    Intel Core i9-8750HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD
    Price Check : RM 11,699 onwards (Shopee) RM 12,899 onwards (Lazada)

 

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MSI GT75 Titan 8RG (Core i9) Gaming Laptop Preview

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MSI just introduced the world’s first gaming laptop with an overclocked Intel Core i9 processor – the MSI GT75 Titan! Check out our preview of this gaming behemoth, and its key features!

 

The MSI GT75 Titan 8RG Gaming Laptop

The MSI GT75 Titan (Price Check) is the first gaming laptop to ever feature Intel Core i9 processors. Combined with MSI’s Cooler Boost Titan cooling design, the six-core 12-thread configuration results in up to a 70% performance leap. The extra cores are especially beneficial for gamers who stream their gameplay, or for advanced multitasking workloads.

The MSI GT75 Titan (Price Check) also boasts a SteelSeries mechanical keyboard with RGB backlighting. It has a 3 mm key travel distance, with only 1.5 mm for actuation. The SteelSeries Engine 3 utility offers per-key control of the RGB backlighting.

For your gaming enjoyment, you get the choice of a Full HD display with 120 Hz refresh rate, and 3 ms response time, with 94% NTSC colour gamut… or a ultra high-resolution 4K UHD display. If that’s not enough, you can hook the GT75 Titan (Price Check) with up to 3 external 4K displays!

  • Latest 8th Gen. Intel Core i9 processor (optional)
  • Windows 10 Home / Windows 10 Pro
  • Latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X with desktop level performance
  • Rapid Mechanical RGB Keyboard by SteelSeries with faster than ever reaction
  • Per-Key RGB Backlight customization with SteelSeries Engine 3
  • World’s 1st Killer enabled Aquantia Multi-Gig for perfect gaming internet solution
  • 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080) display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time (optional)
  • 17.3″ 4K (3840×2160) display with 100% Adobe RGB (optional)
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  • Thunderbolt 3 supporting 40Gbps ultra speed data transfer rate, 4K@60Hz monitor output, and portable charging power up to 5V/3A with USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C universal plug
  • Dragon Center 2.0
  • Easy Overclocking with MSI SHIFT Technology (optional)
  • Exclusive ESS SABRE HiFi DAC for lossless, high-quality audio
  • Nahimic 3 Audio Technology delivering 360⁰ immersive audio experience
  • Sound by Dynaudio system
  • True Color 2.0 Technology for increased color contrast and greater image detail
  • Matrix Display supporting surround mode and 4K output up to 3 external monitors
  • MSI X Boost technology supports faster storage access speed
  • Ultimate sci-fi inspired gaming aesthetics
  • XSplit Gamecaster free premium license for 1 year
  • WTFast free premium license for 2 months

Next Page > MSI GT75 Titan Specifications, Prices + Availability

 

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The MSI GT75 Titan 8RG Specifications

SpecificationsMSI GT75 Titan 8RGOptional
Display17.3" Full HD IPS display
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- 3 ms response time		17.3" Ultra HD IPS display
- 3840 x 2160 pixels
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 10 HomeMicrosoft Windows 10 Professional
CPUIntel Core i9-8950HK
ChipsetIntel CM246
Memory16 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM32 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM
64 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8 GB GDDR5X)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (8 GB GDDR5X)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB GDDR5X)
Storage256 GB NVMe SSD
1 TB SATA HDD (7200 RPM)		512 GB NVMe SSD
1 TB SATA HDD (7200 RPM)
ConnectivityLAN : Killer MultiGIG 10 Gbps LAN
WiFi : Killer 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
AudioNahimic 3 Audio Technology
- 2 x 3 W speakers
- 1 x 5 W woofer
WebcamFull HD webcam
- 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps
IO Ports1 x Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2 / DP / Thunderbolt 3)
5 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 2
1 x RJ45
1 x SD (XC/HC)
1 x (4K @ 60Hz) HDMI
1 x Mini-DisplayPort
KeyboardSteelSeries Mechanical Keyboard
- per-key RGB backlight
Battery8-cell 80 Whr lithium-ion battery
AC Adaptpr2 x 230 W power adaptor
Dimensions428 mm wide
314 mm deep
58 mm thick
Weight4.56 kg

MSI GT75 Titan Price & Availability

Here are the recommended prices in Malaysia :

  • GT75 Titan 8RF (GTX 1070 SLI, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB + 1 TB) : RM 21,999 / ~US$ 5,640
  • GT75 Titan 8RG (GTX 1080, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB + 1 TB) : RM 15,999 / ~US$ 4,102
  • GT75 Titan 8RF (GTX 1070, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB + 1 TB) : RM 12,099 / ~US$ 3,102

Here are some purchase options for those in the US :

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  • GT75 Titan (i9-8950HK, GTX 1080, 32 GB, 1 TB + 1 TB) : US$ 4,499
  • GT75 Titan (i9-8950HK, GTX 1080, 32 GB, 512 GB + 1 TB) : US$ 3,999
  • GT75 Titan (i9-8950HK, GTX 1080, 16 GB, 1 TB HDD) : US$ 3,299
  • GT75 Titan (i7-8850H, GTX 1080, 16 GB, 1 TB HDD) : US$ 2,799
  • GT75 Titan (i7-8850H, GTX 1070, 16 GB, 1 TB HDD) : US$ 2,399

 

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