Customers consistently note the excellent performance and sharp graphics of the Acer Predator Orion Gaming Desktop, frequently praising its capabilities for running demanding games smoothly. Many appreciate the value for the price, especially when purchased on sale. However, some users express concerns regarding the cooling system, suggesting potential temperature issues under heavy load.
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Graphics card
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Experiencing modern games again has been a blast
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My only type of PC gaming done in the past has been my Dell G7 gaming laptop. It was equipped with the then new GTX 1060 (mobile) graphics card. It’s been nearly seven years since I purchased that (also from Best Buy), so it was time to finally upgrade.
I initially purchased this desktop to power my virtual pinball machine. Running the latest version of VPX was no problem - cranking up the visuals and playing stutter-free virtual pinball was magnificent compared to my aging Dell G7. The RTX 4070 Super in this machine is more than capable for vpin, so I wanted to venture into my second favorite virtual application - virtual reality!
Revisiting Valve’s Half Life Alyx was mind blowing (which I first played through on the Dell G7). With the graphics automatically set to High Fidelity, I got to experience City 17 all over again in photo-realistic visuals. Spending countless times reading the labels of the various objects in the world, seeing individual dust particles floating in front of my eyes, and playing through the “Jeff” chapter again was so immersive! With Alyx completed again, I needed to jump into another VR title, but wanted to play something on a more vast scale - No Man’s Sky in virtual reality was next on my list.
No Man’s Sky, like Half Life Alyx, was a visual treat. Unlike the aforementioned title, NMS put the RTX 4070 Super to the test. There were minor micro stutters in game’s automatically assigned High settings for this card, so I dialed back some of the visual settings for a smoother experience. There is a feature from Nvidia that some games support, and that’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) - which was foreign to me. I enabled the setting in NMS’s game settings and immediately saw more frames without being more taxing on the RTX 4070 Super! Now I’m traveling the galaxy nearly stutter-free in VR (this is more likely optimization of the game than the card’s ability).
With all that said, I have been really happy with this Acer prebuild. The RGB LEDs look great, the fans run quiet, and the ability to play VR in high fidelity is wonderful. My only minor gripe for this desktop was similar prebuilds have double the solid state drive installed, but catching the lower price +$300 and getting a price adjustment on my original purchase, I can live with only 1TB.
A great gaming desktop that should last for years, looking forward to playing modern games again!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth it!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pc works wonderfully! It runs games like Security breach and Overwatch at full graphics easily even while streaming. The pc itself is very quiet although it can get loud when under a heavy load but I personally haven’t found that an issue. I would recommend it overall ^^
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Predator Orion 5000 Review
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Outstanding product. Exceeds my expectations on performance and component quality. Already enjoying its underrated power
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Acer Predator Orion
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We are using the Acer Predator Orion as a server for our business software and it working above and beyond what I expected. We have continuous service and it's lightening fast. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking to upgrade
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEST PURCHASE OF THE YEAR
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome!!! Just recently bought it and everything is just perfect. The graphics are elite!! Is very good price and excellent price. Best purchase. I love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ace Predator Good!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good pc, my first pc on USA, I love this county thank you BestBuy!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics card, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good pc
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This PC offers impressive performance with a fast processor and ample RAM, making it ideal for multitasking and gaming. The design is sleek and modern, with great build quality. The graphics are sharp, delivering smooth visuals, while storage options provide plenty of space for files and applications. Overall, a reliable and powerful machine for both work and play. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very solid pre build
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Solid Pre built PC with no issues! Everything booted up and ran just fine out of the box. Handles any game with high settings at 60+ fps easy. Great deal for the price!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics card
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Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great option for a prebuilt
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As a severely lapsed PC gamer this was my first rig in a long time. I didn’t want to piece together my own so settled on this one for a sale. It can run pretty much anything no problem on medium and high, 120+ frames all day. Some games on ultra like Doom 2016. My one huge issue was as some others had said, the cooling. I had to replace the CPU cooler with an aftermarket because it consistently was hitting 85+ with the fan maxed out. After I did that though this is a perfect rig for a starter kit.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great PC with alot of power for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Certainly! Here's a review for a computer:
The acer predator exceeds expectations with its powerful performance and sleek design. Equipped with the latest processor and ample RAM, it handles multitasking with remarkable ease, whether you're editing high-resolution videos or handling complex spreadsheets. The vibrant display offers stunningly crisp visuals, and the robust battery life ensures uninterrupted productivity throughout the day. Storage options allow ample space for media and applications, making it an ideal choice for both professional and personal use. Its intuitive interface and reliable security features further contribute to making this computer a standout choice in its category, providing excellent overall value and functionality.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
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Cooling
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good option for the price with some drawbacks
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall good performance, cooling is pretty sub-par and realistically for the price they could have opted for a higher tier 4070 super (this is a single fan low profile version)
Definitely invest in a better cpu cooler though
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing monitor
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It was a great product, would recommend and buy again if needed.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth every penny
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This prebuilt PC is actually quite impressive. Initially, I had a few concerns about the CPU reaching higher temperatures than expected while playing Fortnite (92°C) and another game. However, after some research, I discovered that the new Intel CPUs are designed to handle higher temperatures while gaming. When I played Call of Duty, the PC managed the load much better, with temperatures around 76°C.
My concerns dissipated after this realization. I didn't have to max out the fans for any of the games; keeping the fan controls on auto effectively regulated the temperatures. Despite the higher temperatures, my CPU never thermal throttled. I would recommend upgrading the cooling tonan AIO at some point.
I highly recommend this PC. You'll definitely get your money's worth. The nvidia RTX 4070 Super does not disappoint.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics card
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this PC while it was on sale and I am so happy I did! It was a great upgrade from my ancient gaming PC and I have been enjoying my beloved Baldur’s Gate 3 on max graphics with super fast loading times! The different light settings are a fun aesthetic bonus :) I have had the computer for about the month with no issues or complaints.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It works amazingly, smooth graphics, can handle almost anything. Only issue is the cooler, but if you just set it to max & plug in a headset it works like a charm.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics card
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Zero regrets
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Computer runs great and is fairly quiet. Love the graphics card and the RGB being everywhere.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome PC. Silent, with high quality components.
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this PC. Bought for my golf simulator and it runs 4k perfect. Got an awesome price on Best Buy too.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fast and quiet.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A fully capable unit that performs well. Wouid be better if a wireless keyboard and mouse was standard. Very quiet operation is especially nice.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
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Cooling
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
PC Is very Nice looking! VERY BAD COOLING SYSTEM!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This Pc is good very good price for the pc and acer is a good brand but I never thought thier cooling systems are very bad!! COOLING SYSTEM IS VERY BAD! I was downloading a game and the game was GTA and i reached up to 81-Celcuis for my CPU temputure constantly. The pc is very loud when I download a game but very quit when i have nothing open.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very fast , very quiet, the only thing i didn't like was the cpu cooler is blocking the last 2 ram slots so to upgrade the ram you have to remove the cpu fan/cooler other then that its a amazing gaming pc , every AAA title game i have played has ran smooth