Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-52 / Ci9-11980HK / 64 GB DDR4 3200MHz / 2TB PCIe NVMe SED SSD RAID + 1 TB7.2K HDD / 17" UHD IPS SlimBezel 120Hz HDR1000 / NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 / Windows 10 Home / Abyssal Black

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Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-52: A Comprehensive Overview

The Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-52 is designed for enthusiasts who demand nothing but the best in gaming laptops. This model, equipped with powerful components and an exquisitely designed build, brings together performance, style, and immersive experience seamlessly.

Unparalleled Processing Performance

Processor: Intel Core i9-11980HK

At the heart of the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-52 lies the Intel Core i9-11980HK processor. This powerhouse of a CPU delivers groundbreaking performance that can handle the most demanding applications and games with ease. The Ci9-11980HK, part of Intel's 11th generation Tiger Lake-H series, boasts:

• Core Count: 8 cores
• Thread Count: 16 threads
• Base Clock Speed: 2.6 GHz
• Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.0 GHz+
• Cache: 24MB Intel Smart Cache

The processor's advanced architecture ensures higher efficiency, reduced latency, and support for faster memory speeds, all crucial for high-intensity applications and games.

Immersive Display Technology

Display: 17" UHD IPS SlimBezel 120Hz HDR1000

The visual appeal of the Predator Helios 500 PH517-52 is nothing short of spectacular. The 17-inch UHD (Ultra High Definition) IPS display with a SlimBezel design offers an unprecedented visual experience. Some key features include:

• Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K)
• Panel Type: IPS for wide viewing angles and accurate color reproduction
• Refresh Rate: 120Hz for incredibly smooth visuals
• HDR Support: HDR1000, ensuring a peak brightness of 1000 nits and support for a broader range of colors and contrast
• Slim Bezel Design: Maximizes screen real estate and enhances the immersive experience

Whether gaming, streaming, or working, this display offers unparalleled clarity, dynamic range, and realism.

Graphics That Push Boundaries

Graphic: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080

At the forefront of the gaming revolution, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card equips the Predator Helios 500 PH517-52 with:

• GPU Architecture: NVIDIA Ampere
• CUDA Cores: 8704
• Base Clock: 1440 MHz
• Boost Clock: Up to 1710 MHz
• Memory: 16 GB GDDR6
• Ray Tracing Cores: Second-generation for realistic lighting and shadows
• Tensor Cores: Third-generation for AI-based performance enhancements

The RTX 3080 allows for real-time ray tracing, AI-powered DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), and features like NVIDIA Reflex, enabling unprecedented performance and immersive visual fidelity in the latest games.

Supercharged Memory and Storage

RAM: 64 GB DDR4 3200MHz

Experience seamless multitasking and rapid system responsiveness with an extensive 64GB of DDR4 memory running at 3200MHz. This high-capacity, high-speed RAM ensures that the Helios 500 can handle anything you throw at it, from intense gaming sessions to complex professional applications.

Storage: 2TB PCIe NVMe SED SSD RAID + 1TB 7.2K HDD

Storage is a crucial component in the performance of modern PCs. The Predator Helios 500 doesn't disappoint, featuring a dual-storage setup:

• Primary Storage: 2TB PCIe NVMe Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) SSD in RAID configuration offers lightning-fast read/write speeds, ensuring rapid boot times, quick application loads, and overall snappy performance.
• Secondary Storage: 1TB 7,200 RPM HDD provides ample space for storing large files, games, multimedia content, and more.

This combination offers not only speed but also security and substantial storage capacity.

Advanced Thermal Management

One of the key challenges of high-performance laptops is maintaining optimal operating temperatures. The Predator Helios 500 features advanced cooling technologies to ensure stable and reliable performance during prolonged sessions:

• Aeroblade 3D Fans: Fourth-generation all-metal fans designed to increase airflow and reduce noise.
• Vapor Chamber: Efficient heat dissipation technology to maximize cooling potential.
• CoolBoost Technology: Enhances fan speed in response to increased heat generation.

These technologies work in unison to keep the system cool even under heavy load, ensuring sustained peak performance.

Optimized for an Enhanced User Experience

Operating System: Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Home provides the Predator Helios 500 with a powerful, user-friendly interface. Seamlessly integrating with Acer’s software and hardware, it offers:

• Game Mode: Optimizes system resources for gaming.
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