Performance-wise the machine is impeccable.
It is expensive, but really the price is pretty good for what you get.
Thats how loud the fans get on gaming mode.
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If you value immersion while playing, you will find it broken by the Orion 7000.
Its gorgeously designed; particularly its ARGB lighting is lovely.
Its got more ports than a leopard has spots.
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Performance-wise it delivers everything you could ask for.
The fans will be a real problem for some.
You wouldnt be able to record live audio on it.
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Even voice chat is affected.
Of Australias three configurations, two have an i9-13900K, and either an RTX 4090, or 4080.
The other two configurations come with an i9 and an RTX 4080 or 4090.
Its exterior alone proclaims hard as nails, meaning its serious business, serious gaming business.
Well, regardless of whether we are or not, the whole package is gorgeous.
The interior is visible through a crepuscular glass side panel paired with the gorgeous 16.7m ARGB LEDs.
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While its gorgeously designed, the Predator Orion 7000 (2023) really is huge.
And its designed to keep you from having to.
Its designed to be easily-upgradable.
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Its toolless that is, you dont need tools to access its internals.
And its spacious interior means you dont need to sweat and curse and get cramps while replacing parts.
It’d be surprising if it didn’t.
That partnership alone needs no explanation, it is the creme de la creme of gaming parts.
Most games we benchmarked it with stayed above 100 FPS even at4K.
A couple managed to tax it at 4K, like Red Dead Redemption 2.
For everyday tasks browsing, watching Netflix, emailing, programming well, of course there were no problems.
The cost is fan noise.
What they mean is they cant deny the fans areloud.
We can confirm that the sound is full, clear and feels immersive.
The Orion 7000 comes preinstalled with Acers PredatorSense software.
Should you buy the Acer Predator Orion 7000 (2023)?
It can take on any task from general day-to-day use to intensive gaming sessions.
Its perfect for old, new and future games, so you wont need a replacement any time soon.
You want an easy-to-upgrade PCThe opportunities to upgrade the Acer Predator Orion 7000 (2023) are almost endless.
With its toolless, spacious chassis, you wont be fiddling and stressing when youre ready to tweak it.
You dont want an exceptionally noisy PCThe Predator Orion 7000 (2023) can get extremely loud.
So loud that its near unbearable.
Its simple to upgrade, smaller and much-easier to manage, and kinder to your pocket.
Benchmark tests were carried out using games like CyberPunk 2077, Assassins Creed Valhalla, andGTAV.
I browsed the internet, joined video calls.
And I, of course, wrote on it.
Theres very little the Predator Orion 7000 (2023) cant do.
Play your favorite games.
The newest titles are nothing to it.
Read more about how we test
First reviewed October 2023
