Acer's Aspire Predator gaming PC gets previewed

Look out, Alienware -- your fancy new Area-51 ALX has a carnivore hot on its trail. The Acer Aspire Predator, which was officially unveiled yesterday, has already found its way into the loving arms of Bit-Tech. Over there, folks were able to spend a good bit of time with the rig, snap a smattering of photos and dish out some initial impressions. There's some pretty interesting tidbits to be had (for example, every single part possesses its own bar code, the motherboard is a customized MSI nForce 780i SLI, etc.), so be sure and tap the read link to get their view on how this beast will likely shake out.

[Thanks, Daren]

[Esat Dedezade @ May 22nd 2008 1:00PM]

Unnessecarily awesome.

[Derek Bradley @ May 22nd 2008 1:07PM]

I agree, it looks awesome. Does it come in black?

[Frankenstein Black @ May 22nd 2008 1:08PM]

No, necessarily awesome! Only thing missing? More liquid!

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Frank Black
Water-bending Master
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[Frankenstein Black @ May 22nd 2008 1:09PM]

and a side window. just sayin...

[helloUser @ May 22nd 2008 1:10PM]

Needs cowbell.

[r3loaded @ May 22nd 2008 1:55PM]

Faster Deeper Harder Further anyone?

[Gorillamonk @ May 22nd 2008 4:12PM]

that thing sounds like a fridge

[Qaisar Syed @ Jun 10th 2008 1:44PM]

Excellent computer its like a revolution in the world of technology...acer has pushed the limits and come out with such a model machine ....better the every computer apple or hp has ever produced the only one left in the challenge is acer and sony and thesr are the only 2 companies lift in the game all the rest are crappy...

[Mabedan @ May 22nd 2008 1:00PM]

good effort, but it's not stylish at all...

[Patrick @ May 22nd 2008 2:05PM]

*i* didn't low rank you because i have to agree. this thing is hideous. that's always been a sticking point for me. why can't more pc makers adopt the simple elegance of macs? (lifelong pc user here)

i mean really. it looks like a toy - at best. and an ugly one at that.

here's some things that come to mind when i see that:

ugly, fugly, monstrosity, virgin.

[601210 @ May 22nd 2008 2:10PM]

It isn't supposed to be stylish.
It's supposed to be bitchin'.

[DiscoCat5 @ May 23rd 2008 1:54AM]

yeah it doesnt look all that bad, but i can see how its looks will alienate its demographic (i suppose thats what they are trying to do) but i would get an alienwae pc before this.

[phanbouy @ May 22nd 2008 1:00PM]

cool it's transforming into a jet ski!

[Vidit Bhargava @ May 22nd 2008 1:02PM]

transformers inspired!!!

[Flashpoint @ May 22nd 2008 1:02PM]

It looks like Master Chief's shoulder pad.

BUT, if it can play Crysis in VERY HIGH - You will get no complaints from me.

[Esat Dedezade @ May 22nd 2008 1:07PM]

I can play crisis in very high.

Ladies, the queue begins here, there's enough of me for all of you!

Ladies?......
.....

....*Sigh*

[Cal @ May 22nd 2008 1:46PM]

It doesn't take anything special to run Crysis on very high, but when you start throwing in AA things get complicated...

[Flashpoint @ May 22nd 2008 1:08PM]

How about a computer capable of multi SLI - able to play Crysis in VERY HIGH with a LION'S HEAD as a cover for it (with appropriate venting of course)


How about a real shark head that opens up to reveal the computer with eyes that glow bright red during disk access.

[Aaron Wanker @ May 22nd 2008 1:31PM]

No... just no...

[triforceOFcourage @ May 23rd 2008 2:56AM]

Oh God, Acer hired you, didn't they?

[Hellios @ May 22nd 2008 1:09PM]

So the whole front cover lifts on top of the case, just so you can insert optical media/memory cards in it?

That's almost as practical as a one button mouse.

[telepheedian @ May 22nd 2008 1:11PM]

I see what you did there...

[conor @ May 22nd 2008 2:48PM]

I agree about the one mouse it needs to be changed *cough* *apple*

[Chrisvanren @ May 22nd 2008 4:39PM]

mighty mouse *cough*

[Patriks7 @ May 22nd 2008 4:45PM]

wtf is ur problem with a one button mouse? if im not mistaken with the mighty mouse if u press on the right side of it u get a right click
on the laptop u just tap 2 fingers on the trackpad
whats your problem?
i think its easier than any other mouse :|

[Vic the One @ May 22nd 2008 5:29PM]

@patriks7

I just wanted to point out that if a 2-button mouse isn't "easy" enough for someone, that person might not be qualified to own a computer. Not saying you're not, just saying that 1-button is an unnecessary amount of simplicity in my opinion.

[Aaron Wanker @ May 22nd 2008 7:06PM]

I like Macs and PC's, they both do well in their respective areas of expertise (mac for media, PC for dev and business), but I think macs are also pretty awesome for older people, mostly for the one mouse button thing.

[Vidit Bhargava @ May 22nd 2008 1:18PM]

well...looks wise they tried a lot but doent come at par with HP Blackbird or Voodoo or even alienware...hope it performs well

[Flashpoint @ May 22nd 2008 1:21PM]

you might have used the word "compare".

[triforceOFcourage @ May 23rd 2008 5:42AM]

HP Blackbird? A tower...on a stand?? 'Nuff said.



When design gets in the way of functionality is where it's come too far.

[toxicpiano @ May 22nd 2008 1:19PM]

I knew John DeLorean would be back at some point.

[Caleb @ May 22nd 2008 3:24PM]

Now that you mention DeLorian... it does kind of look like that. I'd like to see this case in brushed stainless.

[happy_penguin @ May 22nd 2008 11:06PM]

You'd have to be tootin' coke to buy that thing. It's obnoxious.

[Mike @ May 22nd 2008 1:21PM]

This PC reminds me of this toy my 10 year son just HAD to have from Walmart. A little plastic ball with a magnet inside, so that when it comes in contact with a metal surface, the ball opens up Transformers style to reveal some little robotic figure. I told my son that he had me spending $13 for something that would amuse him for 3 days before finding it's way to the bottom of his toy bin. And I told him some guy in China, who sleeps on a straw mattress at night, got paid 50 cents a week to make that thing. 25 cents to make, sold for $13 dollars at Walmart, so my son could drool over it BECAUSE IT OPENS UP!

Much like this PC! *LOL*
Enjoy your gaming rig, Kids!

[Dearold Dadthesap @ May 22nd 2008 1:35PM]

And then your kid replied "So?" and you immediately went out with him and bought it.

Been there, done that.

[Pochi @ May 22nd 2008 1:50PM]

Lucky kid...

[BerBar @ May 22nd 2008 1:26PM]

I don't know if it's just me, but isn't that thing just mean ugly?

[wrabbit @ May 22nd 2008 2:04PM]

I totally agree.

I understand the idea behind making these kinds of PC's look crazy like that but I really wish they'd have versions of these in normal, clean looking, elegant cases - it would probably be cheaper to build anyway.

I built all my rigs for the past decade or so but if I had the money I would totally go for a pre-built gaming rig, but only if it didn't look like a transformer, or an alien's head or some other weird thing like that.

[BigDaddyM @ May 22nd 2008 1:29PM]

So I guess you can't open the hanger door when something is plugged into the USB port...
M

[BigDaddyM @ May 22nd 2008 1:29PM]

So I guess you can't open the hanger door when something is plugged into the USB port...
M

[Homeboy @ May 22nd 2008 1:29PM]

But will swallow my garbage bags??

[Homeboy @ May 22nd 2008 1:31PM]

*Will it...*

Oh well, I guess my joke backfired. Bring on them low ranks.

[phanbouy @ May 22nd 2008 1:33PM]

lol

[daaper @ May 22nd 2008 1:37PM]

Honestly, I just figured you were from Russia or something and English was your second language...should have just went with that.

[phanbouy @ May 22nd 2008 1:41PM]

in soviet russia garbage bag swallow you

[Technex @ May 22nd 2008 3:51PM]

phanbouy > Homeboy



Made me lol :).

[Sachin @ May 22nd 2008 4:29PM]

@ Homeboy

You spelled "but" wrong. It's butt.

[NukeAssault @ May 22nd 2008 1:29PM]

That is one sexy case.

[ahlung @ May 22nd 2008 1:30PM]

... And I'll form the head!

[Mike @ May 22nd 2008 1:47PM]

LMAO!!!