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    Acer's GT83VR Killer?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by superguy25, Aug 31, 2016.

  1. superguy25

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    I found this interesting, as I think this may really be the first option challenging the GT83VR.

    http://www.anandtech.com/show/10614...en-intel-core-cpu-and-geforce-gtx-1080-in-sli

    21" curved screen with a Kaby Lake chip, 1080s in SLI with 5 fans and a mechanical keyboard? It ain't gonna be cheap, but it looks like MSI will have some serious competition in the high end.

    I wonder what MSI has up its sleeve to respond?
     
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    That is an interesting design. Definitely worth a look!
     
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    Well, that acer is most likely the response to GT83 and Asus GX800 laptops.

    We need more info but the things I don't like is the numpad/touchpad device, and what seems to be full soldered on componets. But due to how things are panning out, I think this last thing won't matter much in the market anyways.
     
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    from the looks of it, and the info given, it def kills the GT83 and GX800.
     
    HaloGod2012, Aug 31, 2016
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    So what's the point of having a curved screen at 21 inches?
     
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    It's supposed to give you the Acer wraparound wide-vision monitor experience like their desktop monitors.

    Acer didn't mention the frame rate / refresh, but it should also be a key selling factor, something like 100hz-144hz-200hz.

    Bringing these desktop monitor features to the laptop experience:

    Predator Z1 - 2560x1080, like the X21 screen:\
    Stay ahead of the curve and bring your gaming experience to the next level.
    http://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/predator-z1-series



    Predator X34
    The world's first curved gaming monitor that completely immerses you in the game universe. Absolutely stunning.
    http://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/predator-x34-series



    or the Acer X35
     
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    also, having a curved screen lets the light hit your eye from every part of the screen. Much more even, brilliant, brighter picture.
     
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    hmscott, Sep 1, 2016
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