Acer Predator Orion 7000: Gaming desktop now with 13th generation Intel Core CPU

Acer gives its top model among gaming desktops the first update in a year. The new Acer Predator Orion 7000 relies on the current and freshly released 13th generation Intel Core processors up to the Intel Core i9-13900KF.

Acer Predator Orion 7000 with hardware refresh

Almost exactly after one year, the new hardware refresh for the Acer Predator Orion 7000 gaming desktop is coming to the house. The upgradeable gaming PC is designed for hardcore gaming enthusiasts and creatives, so it’s loaded with cutting-edge features.

The upgradeable Windows 11 PCs have been upgraded with up to Intel Core i9-13900KF desktop processors. The flagship of the Raptor Lake generation is equipped with a full 24 CPU cores and 24 threads that clock at up to 5.80 GHz in Turbo mode.

With their new, powerful hybrid architecture, the 13th generation processors guarantee gamers and creatives particularly realistic computing and unrivaled gaming performance.

This is joined at the top by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 GPU, as well as up to 64GB of fast DDR5 RAM. The EMI-compliant case features a transparent tempered glass side panel.

Cooling and RGB Lighting

Two 5.5-inch (140 mm) Predator FrostBlade 2.0 fans on the front and a third 4.7-inch (120 mm) Predator FrostBlade 2.0 fan on the rear provide excellent cooling. The Acer Predator Orion 7000 also features eight customizable RGB LEDs for a cohesive look, which can be adjusted using the PredatorSense software.

The software also allows you to flexibly adjust the fan speed and overclocking. In addition, the case features advanced airflow and thermal management to further improve cooling. AiO liquid cooling for the CPU is also available alongside the fans.

In terms of connectivity, the Predator Orion 7000 is also very well positioned and gets online quickly with the help of the Intel Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet controller and the Intel Wi-Fi Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX211 wireless module. They offer optimized network features and let you prioritize data traffic, for example.

The desktop PC offers plenty of ports with three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C and two audio ports on the top. The rear also offers three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, two USB 2.0 ports and three audio ports.

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Price and Availability

The new Acer Predator Orion 7000 (PO7-650) with the new 13th generation Intel Core processors is expected to be available in January 2023. However, it will start with an MSRP of 2,399 Euros.