Review: Acer Predator G3

Review: Acer Predator G3

By Mike Jennings

Review: Acer Predator G3

Introduction and design

Acer’s revamped gaming systems mark a renewed focus on high-end performance from the global firm. Machines like the G3-710 bear the new Predator brand alongside some of the most outlandish design we’ve seen for ages. But can it help the G3 beat the competition to the title of best gaming PC?

The G3’s plastic facade looks like it’s taken inspiration from a tank track: the front is based around a huge angled section and decorated with smaller sections featuring lined, patterned areas. It’s a little less loud than the Predator G6 that it launched with, but it still makes for an eye-catching chassis.

Angled

Two of the patterned sections swing open – one holds the DVD drive and the other an empty hard disk bay – and a third serves up USB and audio jacks. Acer’s Predator logo is front-and-centre, and the power button glows red.

Power Button

On the inside

The G3 looks the part, but its interior is disappointing. It’s made from unpainted, flimsy metal, and there’s not much room to grow – one hard disk bay and the front-facing 3.5-inch bay, two memory slots, a couple of PCI-E x1 sockets and one …read more

Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac

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