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Acer Predator Triton 300 Laptop i7-9750H/16GB/256GB SSD+1 TB HDD/ 2060 $1994 @ Harvey Norman

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Acer Predator Triton 300 Laptop i7-9750H/16GB/256GB SSD+1 TB HDD/ 2060 $1994 @ Harvey Norman
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Bargain Seeker on 26/07/2020 - 14:06 harveynorman.com.au (610 clicks)
Last edited 26/07/2020 - 19:36 by 1 other user

Found this deal at Hardly Normal. I would love to know of anything better at similar price point. I think Asus TUF models are not good, so no recommendations there.

I am unsure on the refresh rate of the screen. I think it may be 60hz, but if someone can confirm with certainty that would be great.

Specs:

Product Type Laptops
Brand Predator
Model PT315-51-71SH
Series Triton 300
Keyboard Backlit
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Type Core i7
Processor Model 9750H
Processor Max Speed (GHz) 4.50
Cache Size (MB) 12
Installed RAM 16GB
RAM Configuration 1 x 16GB
RAM Expandable To (GB) 32
RAM Type DDR4
Primary Storage Capacity 256GB
Storage Type SSD
Additional Storage Capacity 1TB
Additional Storage Type HDD
Screen Size (inches) 15.6
Screen Definition Full High Definition
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
GPU Chipset Manufacturer NVIDIA
GPU Chipset GeForce RTX 2060
Graphics Card Memory 6GB
Wireless Networking 802.11ax, Bluetooth
Estimated Battery Life (hr) Up to 8
Connectivity 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.1 (Type-C, Gen 1), 2x USB 3.1, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, RJ45
Operating System Windows 10 Home
Product Width (cm) 36.34
Product Depth (cm) 25.914
Product Height (cm) 2.0 - 2.29
Weight (kg) 2.3
Manufacturers Express Warranty (months) 12

Computing Acer Acer Predator Triton 300 Computer Laptop

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  • Slippery Fish on 26/07/2020 - 14:08
    +1

    Currently using a tuf laptop… it's pretty good imo?

    • Telios on 26/07/2020 - 17:37
      -1

      The Intel TUFs are ok.

      But they deliberately nerfed the AMD versions and everyone's mad about it.

      • Bargain Seeker on 26/07/2020 - 22:25

        I have an AMD Tuf and it was budget and a waste of an investment. Bad thermals, RGB keyboard issues, bios difficulty. Just drama.
        But, this is a base model with the 1050.

        • Telios on 27/07/2020 - 00:50
          +1

          Yup, honestly not sure why anyone negged my comment.

          You know from owning one, the manufacturer seemingly deliberately released a subpar series with the new Ryzen CPUs. They removed heating grills, smaller heatsinks, put paper internally for airflow control.

          And afaik you can't find more than a 1660/2060 GPU paired with them despite better thermals, lower power draw and better multitasking.

          It reeks of Intel meddling. I'm finally in the market for a new laptop and am absolutely disgusted by how AMD is being treated as a low tier option.

  • [Deactivated] on 26/07/2020 - 14:24
    +3

    Edit: no I think this is a rebadged Nitro 5. It's not a good laptop, gets way too hot - the cooling isn't up to dealing with a 2060 + i7, and the screen is probably 60hz. The TUF is better probably in every way besides RGB

    • FireRunner on 26/07/2020 - 14:34

      I always thought Predator was the premium line of products and TUF was the more budget

      • [Deactivated] on 26/07/2020 - 14:41
        -1

        It's supposed to be, but the Triton 300 is their 'budget' Predator, and as far as I can tell looks about the same as the Nitro 5. The Helios 300 and Triton 500 are much better and it looks like Acer are just trying to pimp the Predator brand to sell these. The only review I can find agree's. This should be priced like a Nitro, not a Predator Triton. Last years Triton 500 and Helios 300 were available for the same price of this and had much better cooling and screens

        https://laptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-triton-300-pt31…

        It gets hot with just a 1650, a 2060 won't be able to run well

      • BinaryPirate on 27/07/2020 - 21:50

        Predator & ROG are Acer & Asus' enthusiast-level products.
        TUF branding is for mid-range up to just below enthusiast.
        Not sure what Acer's TUF equivalent line is called.

    • Bargain Seeker on 26/07/2020 - 22:26

      I looked at Jarrod Tech and when properly undervolted, which is something many would do, it was quite good with thermals

      • [Deactivated] on 26/07/2020 - 22:41

        He hasn't reviewed this laptop. Lots of laptops with similar names, but not this one

  • Drakesy on 26/07/2020 - 14:54
    -1

    I think a tuf would be better in every way except for the graphics and maybe the average screen.

    Both would have cooling issues, just one is a generation newer.

  • jasswolf on 26/07/2020 - 15:17

    Depending on what you're willing to give up, you should be able to get a 4800H and 144Hz monitor in this price range with otherwise similar specs, although stock may be an issue.

    $2099 gets you something along those lines, so I'd imagine a sale price would be more competitive, but stock is limited due to the sheer popularity (and value in Zen 2 mobile versus what Intel is currently producing).

    • yellowfever on 26/07/2020 - 15:29

      Ryzen R7-4800H better than Intel i7-9750H?

      • jasswolf on 26/07/2020 - 15:30
        +5

        Completely and entirely. Better single core, better multicore (more cores) and substantially better battery life.

        10th gen as well. Intel can't compete in this power envelope with their 14nm process. Their U series uses Intel 10nm, but even then it's behind AMD with their use of TSMC 7nm.

        • yellowfever on 26/07/2020 - 15:37

          I see. I'm a noob. I'll start googling.

          What your thoughts on this? its $1,949, yes its not GTX2060
          If it's $1700 would that be a fair price?

          https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/laptops/legion-laptops/lenovo-l…

          • jasswolf on 26/07/2020 - 15:40

            @yellowfever: 60Hz screen and 1660Ti aren't worth the downgrade.

            You cut off your access to high refresh rate gaming (which is great) and DLSS to fuel better image quality and frame rates.

            • yellowfever on 26/07/2020 - 15:45

              @jasswolf: for me the laptop screen hz isn't a big factor, as I would hook it up to a external monitor. I'm looking at laptops for versatility & travelling, but can also plonk it on my home desk and play games from time to time..

  • ubanaa on 26/07/2020 - 16:27

    The screen is probably 144hz. Due to the size and thickness, It can get hot when playing 1080p games. If you are looking for light and portable gaming laptop, it's not that bad idea. But makesure understand your game before buying any gaming computers.

  • Metre on 26/07/2020 - 16:44

    I have the 2017 Helios 300 with similar specs other than the 2060. Helios supports 144Hz via HDMI to an external monitor and features expandable HDD/RAM. Also, the screen can be upgraded to 144Hz aftermarket, if you're quite tech savvy. Overall solid build quality and was as expected. Although not the same model, I paid ~A$1,400(duties included) when new for the Helios 300, imported via Amazon US.

    To give potential buyers an idea of the cost effectiveness of this one.

    Edit: Plays GTA V and RDR2 fine with recommended settings, for example. But does become burning hot with very loud cooling fans under load.

  • smileyface on 26/07/2020 - 19:42
    -3

    HP Omen so much better

  • AlienC on 26/07/2020 - 22:19

    The RTX 2060 is about 5-10% slower than a GTX 1080 equal in some games and CPU benchmarks and applications but the temps on the RTX 2060 is about 5-10 degrees Celsius cooler in most games and CPU benchmarks and applications.

    Honestly they are very close in performance but the RTX feature makes it much more future proof as it performs better than the GTX 1080 with Ray Tracing on.

    • dcep on 26/07/2020 - 23:15
      +2

      laptop rtx 2060 = desktop gtx 1660

      desktop rtx 2060 = laptop rtx 2080 super max-q

    • Void on 27/07/2020 - 10:31
      +1

      We shouldn't really be comparing temps between GPUs, because there's all the different AIBs and cooler designs that it can be unfair. It's like saying an RTX 2070 Super runs at 80c and an RX 5700 XT runs at 65c, you're comparing different coolers.

      • AlienC on 27/07/2020 - 14:21

        So what if it is unfair that's the point.

        Some people need the cooler option because their environment might be warmer.

        It's good if the temps are lower or the cooler design is better people want this and want to know this which is why it was brought up.

        But I get what you are saying if the same design was applied to all gpus then they could possibly all have the same temperatures.

  • Winterbear on 26/07/2020 - 22:42

    This is good laptop for video editing and graphic design as well. Good price.

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