Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (AN517-41-R3NX)
A ferocious gaming laptop that's engineered and optimized every way for premium gaming, including performance, cooling, display and network, so nothing will hold you back on your path to the top of the leaderboard.
Dominating Specs
Reign over the game world with the combined power of an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs. Configure your laptop for maximum speed and massive storage with two slots for M.2 PCIe / SATA SSDs1 and up to 32GB of DDR4 3200 RAM.
AMD Ryzen — Made to Game
Built using the latest breakthrough 7nm processor technology, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors are the most advanced laptop processors in the world to deliver bleeding edge efficiency while remaining cool and quiet.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs
These GPUs deliver the ultimate performance for gamers and creators. They’re powered by Ampere—NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX architecture—with new Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors for a huge leap in performance.
3rd Gen Tensor Cores
Get up to 2X the throughput with structural sparsity and advanced AI algorithms such as DLSS. These cores deliver a massive boost in game performance and all-new AI capabilities.
2nd Gen RT Cores
Ray tracing simulates the true behavior of light to bring real-time, cinematic quality rendering to the most visually intense games.
NVIDIA DLSS
AI rendering that boosts frame rates with uncompromised image quality.
Visual Intensity
Decide which calls to you: blistering FHD at up to 360Hz1 or pristine QHD at 165Hz1. The 3ms overdrive response2 also makes kicking this laptop into high gear a tear-free, seamless experience with minimal ghosting.
Coolness Under Fire
When heavy use requires an added boost, chill out with twin fans, Acer CoolBoost technology and quad exhaust port design. CoolBoost increases fan speed by 10% and CPU/GPU cooling by 9% compared to auto mode. Monitor and manage your system in real time with NitroSense, covering temperatures, fan speeds and more.
The Key to Victory
Spice things up with the 4-zone RGB keyboard1 and take command of the inner workings of the laptop via the dedicated NitroSense Key. The WASD and arrow keys are also highlighted for easy visibility while the key response itself is immediate with a mere 1.6mm travel distance.
Breaking the Sound Barrier
Better audio delivers a competitive edge as well as a more immersive experience through dual 2W speakers. With DTS:X Ultra, sounds are clear and can be delivered in a 3D spatial soundscape, allowing you to hear where your opponents are coming from with pinpoint precision.
Killer Connectivity
With the Intel Killer E2600 Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i, and Control Center 2.0, you have all the tools you need to clear out the online competition. You deserve the low latency and reliable connection that only Killer networks can provide.
Intel Killer E2600
The Killer E2600 automatically detects, classifies, and prioritizes network traffic and ensures the most important data is delivered fast with 1Gbps of throughput.
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i
Powered by all-new Wi-Fi 6 technology using 160Mhz channels, this delivers 2.4 Gbps of theoretical throughput and cutting-edge performance.
Killer Control Center 2.0
This exciting new interface allows gamers and performance PC users to analyze, optimize, and control their PC’s networking performance with ease.
Ports Aplenty
Plug all your peripherals into the full range of ports, including HDMI 2.1, Intel Thunderbolt 4, and the newest USB 3.2 standard with Gen1 and 2 support.
High-speed
SuperSpeed USB 5Gb/s
10Gbps + Offline Charge
40 Gb/s USB-C
MASTER YOUR PLAY
Planet9 is an eSports platform unlike any other — filled with a community of like-minded gamers, from the aspiring eSports athlete all the way to the diehard professional. Learn from experienced coaches, meet and match up with gamers of similar skill or even form your own clan. Tournaments, rewards and all the tools you need to succeed are yours for the taking.
GAME STATS
Wins, losses, kills, deaths, items purchased, gold farmed, etc. We use every game stat available to pair you with your ideal coach and offer suggestions on ways to improve.
SCRIMS
Coordinate and plan out exactly when you want to take on opposing teams. Planet9 will examine each team’s preferences, schedule and stats for the appropriate time to face off!
TOURNAMENTS
Whether you’re part of a single team or an entire club, you can take part in tournaments of all kinds — casual, extreme, sponsored and official — enjoy them all!
SMART MATCHMAKING
Using advanced algorithms alongside players’ game stats, Planet9 pairs you with players of similar skill to help you improve and be challenged.
ACTIVE COMMUNITY
Meet and group up with fellow gamers who are on the same path as you. Work together to exceed where others have failed.
SKILLED COACHING
Battling your way through the tiers doesn’t need to be a solo journey. Find a coach that fits your exact wants and needs — who can guide you on the path to the top.
1. Specifications may vary depending on model and/or region. All models subject to availability.
2. Non-native response time. Achieved via LCD Overdrive.
Pros: Fast, quiet, cheap!
Overall Review: 3080 for 2000? Cant beat it!