Acer has revealed the new Nitro 17 gaming laptop, complete improved performance, and enhanced features. Powered by the latest Intel Core 14th Gen processors, featuring Intel’s Performance Hybrid Architecture.
It also comes with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs with DLSS 3.5 technology, packed with specialised AI Tensor Cores. Microsoft CoPilot is also built in, with access granted via a dedicated key.
It has a 17-inch QHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate and support for the NVIDIA Advanced Optimus feature.
It’s further supported by an advanced cooling system, AI-assisted communication features, and NitroSense software. This Windows 11 gaming laptop also ships with one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with access to a library of hundreds of games.
There’s been a significant upgrade, adding up to an Intel Core i7 processor 14700HX and up to a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU.
Built with the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, the GeForce GPU powers the graphics with AI-enhanced DLSS 3.5 technology, and full ray tracking.
GeForce RTX technologies are supported in over 500 popular games and apps, including ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ and ‘Alan Wake 2.’
The Nitro 17 also supports up to 32GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and up to 2TB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage.
The QHD display boasts a 16:9 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms overdrive response time, an DCI-P3 100% colour gamut. There’s also support for the NVIDIA Advanced Optimus feature, which solidifies frames and allows for dynamic graphics switching without rebooting the device.
Using a thermal design with integrated dual fan quad-intake and quad exhaust systems, vector pipes, and liquid metal thermal grease on the CPU, it minimises throttle and helps components operate at full capacity for longer.
Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 with a three-microphone setup uses AI to filter unwanted ambient noise and allows the users’ vpice to stand out through speakers with DTS:X Ultra. The HD webcam uses the Acer PurifiedView’s AI-powered solutions for enhanced experiences with automatic framing, eye-contact, and background blur.
Additionally, an integrated NitroSense and mode switch key allows extra control, providing access to customise the 4-zone RGB keyboard lighting, as well as an overview of the performance, temperature, power meters, and more of the laptop.
For high-quality connectivity, the laptop also provides a range of ports including, two USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and a Micro SD card reader. Also, it comes with Killer DoubleShot Pro Ethernet E3100G and Wi-Fi 6E compatibility.
The Acer Nitro 17 Australian pricing is still to come.
