Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R1DQ

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Reviews for the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R1DQ

70% Acer Predator Helios 500 review: Not a looker, but capable of beautiful things
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Acer Predator Helios 500 is big and while it's not a looker, it's certainly capable of beautiful things when it comes to gaming - so long as it's plugged in. This is a powerful gaming laptop that delivers high frame-rates on that smooth 144Hz Full HD panel.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%

Acer Predator Helios 500 Review: A rare chance to choose between AMD and Intel-Nvidia versions
Source: Tech Switch Archive.org version
This truly makes it the higher purchase—for those who do not think about the intense storage shortcomings of a 256GB SSD for a big gaming laptop computer.The one the one which will truly the *most* sense is the mid-range 6-core Core i7-8750H with GTX 1070 inside. With its 256GB SSD and 1TB arduous drive for $1,700, it balances bang for buck fairly nicely.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 12/22/2018

80% Acer Predator Helios 500 Review: A rare chance to choose between AMD and Intel-Nvidia versions
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The one the one that may actually the *most* sense is the mid-range 6-core Core i7-8750H with GTX 1070 inside. With its 256GB SSD and 1TB hard drive for $1,700, it balances bang for buck pretty well.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 12/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

Acer Predator Helios 500 Review: A rare chance to choose between AMD and Intel-Nvidia versions
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
Overall, the Acer Predator Helios 500 is a solid laptop that really takes on different personalities depending on which configuration you buy.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/21/2018

Foreign Reviews

Обзор Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61): игровой ноутбук настоящего фаната AMD
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/04/2019

RECENZE: Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) - 17'' herní notebook s AMD, Ryzen a Radeon Vega 56
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice performance; powerful processor; good cooling and silent system; decent ergonomy. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/05/2019

Review Notebook Gaming AMD Ryzen: Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61)
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; nice display; backlit keys; good connectivity. Negative: Heavy and bulky.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/13/2018

Review Acer Predator Helios 500 – AMD Ryzen 7 2700 + Radeon Vega RX 56
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/06/2018

爆测《怪猎世界》 挑战掠夺者Helios 500极限
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; modern design; IPS display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/27/2018

80% Acer Helios 500 (AMD Ryzen 7) [TEST]: Hvor stor forskel gør processoren?
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

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AMD RX Vega 56: Desktop graphics card with 56 CUs and 8 GB-HMB2 video memory.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

R7 2700: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is an eight-core desktop processor with sixteen threads. It is the second fastest Ryzen 7 CPU that AMD has launched in 2018. The processor clocks up to a maximum of 4.1 GHz per core and is particularly convincing in applications. One of the highlights of the Ryzen 7 2700 is its energy efficiency as it only has a 65 W TDP. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

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