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During the ‘It Lies Within’ roadshow, Acer Malaysia announced its all-new Predator Helios 300 and Acer Nitro 5 laptops.
These 12th Gen Intel Core-powered laptops are amongst the many devices that were announced during the Sunway Pyramid-based event. Other products like gaming desktops, gaming monitors and LED gaming projectors were also unveiled at the ‘It Lies Within’ roadshow.
“We are very excited to bring back the Predator roadshow after a two-year break to showcase the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors Acer and Predator gaming desktops and laptops. We have also managed to bring in the new 34-inch to 42.5-inch monitors and a gaming projector that enables up to 300-inch visual at 4k resolution or 240Hz fast refresh rate in FHD gaming experience. At the same time, we are offering customers fabulous promotions, activities and freebies for Malaysians. The flash sales over just this one weekend of 2-3 July 2022 will feature interesting items priced below RM50 and as low as RM1,” said Johnson Seet, Director of Consumer Business, Product and Marketing, Acer Malaysia.
Predator Helios 300
Refreshed with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and paired with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX3080 graphics that support higher Maximum Graphics Power(MGP) of up to 150W, the popular Predator Helios 300 is armed to enable an even better gaming experience. A cleaner metal chassis design and a thin light bar below the palm rest heighten the laptop’s gamer aesthetic in a subtle manner.
With 80% screen-to-body ratio, Predator Helios 300 has a 15.6-inch QHD display that supports 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut to enhance the gaming experience. Its 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms overdrive response time offers smoother visuals in fast-moving game scenes. Packed with up to 2 TB SSD and up to 32 GB 4800MHz DDR5, it offers more capacity and enables faster response compared to its predecessor.
The unique PredatorSense™ button allows gamers to monitor and control fan speed, while the built-in Turbo key instantly maxes out device performance. Further enabling gamers to showcase their skills in the tensest of moments is the dual 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans with liquid metal thermal grease that keep the Predator Helios 300 cool and stable under load.
Under the per-key mini-LED RGB backlit keyboard are WiFi 6E connectivity and Killer DoubleShot Pro (E2600+1675i) for blazing fast connectivity while prioritising network traffic for games. With 2 years on-site warranty with accidental damage or theft protection, Predator Helios 300 is available immediately from RM7,999 at Acer eStore, Acer official store on Shopee and Lazada as well as authorized Predator partners.
Acer Nitro 5
With a facelifted chassis, Acer Nitro 5 packs all the tools gamers need to explore and enjoy the latest titles. Powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti, Acer Nitro 5 is equipped with up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM and up to 1 TB SSD with additional 2.5” SATA slot to offer gamers plenty of breathing room to handle multiple applications at once.
It is available in two options, a 165Hz QHD IPS display and 144Hz FHD IPS display supporting 100% DCI- P3 and 45% NTSC colour gamut respectively. It also features dual-fan cooling with air intake from both the chassis’ top and bottom and four exhaust ports. Performance is further improved by NitroSense as the software enables gamers to monitor, optimize the system, overclock the CPU or GPU and customize the 4-zone RGB keyboard’s lighting. Selected Nitro 5 models also come with higher Maximum Graphics Power (MGP).
Managing the network priority for games and faster connectivity, Nitro 5 is equipped with Killer DoubleShot Pro (E2600+1675i) and WiFi 6E. Coming with 2 years local warranty and a concurrent first year international travel warranty, Acer Nitro 5 offers a great package with retail prices starting from RM4,399. It is available immediately at Acer eStore, Acer official store on Shopee and Lazada.
To celebrate the arrival of the new Predator Helios 300 and Nitro 5, customers who purchase the laptops from Acer official stores and all authorized partners before 14 July 2022 will be entitled to receive merchandise worth up to RM833. Customers who purchase the Predator Helios 300 and Nitro 5 during the ‘It Lies Within’ roadshow will also be able to get additional cashback up to RM150.
‘It Lies Within’ Roadshow
Acer Malaysia is hosting the ‘It Lies Within’ roadshow in Sunway Pyramid from 29 June 2022 until 3 July 2022, with exciting activities, prizes and promotions. After two years of hiatus, the most anticipated flash sales session is back on 2 July and 3 July 2022 from 10am until 12noon with select mice and backpacks priced as low as RM1 and select Acer and Predator merchandise discounted at prices below RM50.
|
Product |
Flash Sale (RM) |
SRP (RM) |
|
Acer Thin and Light USB Wireless Mouse AMR020 |
1.00 |
99.00 |
|
Acer Urban Entry Backpack V2 (Fits Up To 15.6″) |
1.00 |
59.00 |
|
Predator Reflective Mask |
9.90 |
49.00 |
|
Acer Laptop Sleeve 14 inch (Blue) |
19.00 |
169.00 |
|
Predator Mousepad M Size (Meteor Shower) |
29.00 |
89.00 |
|
Predator Snapback Cap |
29.00 |
69.00 |
|
Predator Reflective T-Shirt |
39.90 |
89.00 |
|
Predator Portable Vacuum Suction Bottle |
49.00 |
99.00 |
Acer Malaysia is also having massive promotions to celebrate the return of the Predator roadshow. Some of the highlights include RM400 off for Aspire 3 (A314-45-C1E0) at a discounted price of only RM1,299, RM700 off for Acer Aspire Vero and RM1,600 off for Predator Triton 500 SE. Acer also prepared a prize and gift pool worth more than RM90,000 for participants to win in games without requiring any purchase.
For more information, visit Predator Gaming Malaysia’s Facebook page.
