Standing screen display size | 15.6 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 |
Processor | 2.3 GHz core_i5_8300h |
RAM | 8 GB DDR4 |
Memory Speed | 2133 MHz |
Hard Drive | 256 GB SSD |
Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
Card Description | Dedicated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 4 GB |
Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 5.5 Hours |
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Acer Nitro 5 AN515 Laptop: Core i5-8300H, 15.6inch Full HD IPS Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, NVidia GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Graphics
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Brand | acer |
Model Name | Nitro 5 |
Screen Size | 15.6 Inches |
Color | Shale Black |
Hard Disk Size | 256 GB |
CPU Model | Core i5 8300H |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
About this item
- 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8300H mobile processor (2.30GHz, up to 4.00 GHz, 4 cores, 8M Cache)
- 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8300H mobile processor (2.30GHz, up to 4.00 GHz, 4 cores, 8M Cache)
- 8GB DDR4 SDRAM (expandable to 32GB); 256GB Solid State Drive
- HDMI; 802.11ac; Bluetooth 5.0; 2 x USB 2.0; 1 x USB 3.0; 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C; 10/100/1000 Ethernet; Built-in Webcam; Media Card Reader; Backlit Keyboard
- Windows 10 Home; No Optical Drive; 4-cell Lithium-ion battery; Shale Black; 5.95 pounds
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For gaming | 4.5 | — | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
Battery life | 3.7 | — | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
Value for money | 4.5 | — | 4.3 | — | 4.2 | 3.8 |
Screen quality | — | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Brightness | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — | — | 4.3 |
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display size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | 17.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
hard disk size | 256 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
computer memory size | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
cpu manufacturer | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | AMD |
cpu speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz | — | 3.3 GHz |
cpu model number | — | — | Core i5-11400H | Core i5-12500H | Intel Core i5-11400H | 7535HS |
Product Description
Windows 10 operating system
15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) display
8th Gen Intel Core i5-8300H mobile processor (2.30GHz, up to 4.00 GHz, 4 cores, 8M Cache)
8GB DDR4 SDRAM
256GB solid state drive (SSD)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics, 4GB GDDR5 dedicated memory
Weighs 5.95 lbs.
Dimension:15.4"x 10.5" x 1.1"
4-cell lithium-ion battery.
1 x HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
Bluetooth 5.0
10/100/1000 Ethernet
Built-in media reader, supports SD memory card formats.
802.11ac: Connect to a Wireless-AC router for speed nearly 3x faster than Wireless-N. The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port also plugs into wired networks.
Built-in HD webcam with two microphones
Battery: 4-cell Lithium-ion, 5.5 hours
Additional port: Headphone/microphone combo jack.
Backlit keyboard
Note: This laptop does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.
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Technical Details
Brand | acer |
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Series | Nitro 5 |
Item model number | AN515-53-55G9 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 5.95 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 15.4 x 10.5 x 1.1 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.4 x 10.5 x 1.1 inches |
Color | Shale Black |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 256 GB |
Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
Power Source | AC & Battery |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Additional Information
ASIN | B07C715KNT |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #58,519 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #11,350 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | April 15, 2018 |
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Battle-Tested Performance
The X Factor of the battlefield! The tools to terminate! Acer’s Nitro 5 delivers a higher level of gaming that helps lead you to victory time and time again thanks to its all-star cast of supporting features and functionality that were developed for the sole purpose of maximizing the gaming experience. Those exciting amenities include a hard-edged futuristic design with sleek lines and angles—and an impressive 15.6” Full HD IPS Display—to put you in total command of all the action.
- AMD Ryzen 5 2500U Quad-Core Processor (Up to 3.6GHz)
- AMD Radeon RX 560X with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
- 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS Display
- 8GB DDR4 2400MHz Memory & 1TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
- 802.11ac WiFi (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
- Dual-Fan Cooling
- Iron-Red Backlit Keyboard
- 1 - USB Type-C port: USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps), 1 - USB 3.0 Port featuring Power-off Charging), 2 - USB 2.0 Ports & 1 - HDMI 2.0 Port with HDCP Support
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Gear Up For The RevolutionEveryone deserves great gaming. That’s why we integrated the fast, powerful AMD Radeon RX 560X Graphics with 4GB of GDDR5 Video Memory into this powerful machine and supports AMD FreeSync for external displays via HDMI 2.0 port. Add in the performance of the latest AMD Ryzen 5 2500U Mobile Processor and nothing will compromise your gameplay so you can focus solely on victory! |
Take Control & Stay CoolNitroSense makes it easier than ever to real-time monitor the CPU/GPU and keep them cool. When heavy use requires an extra boost turn on Coolboost to heighten fan speed and keep your gaming rig running at full potential and avoid frame drops. |
Immersed in the CombatEnergize your entertainment and experience every game and every beat of the action with incredible sound depth and liveliness while feeling every excitement that Dolby Audio Premium and Acer TrueHarmony Plus bring to you. |
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NitroSenseMonitor and manage your system in real time with NitroSense, covering temperatures, fan speeds and more. |
Evoke Your Gaming SpiritIts hard-edged sleek lines and attractive red hinge highlight Acer's Nitro 5 and evoke the gaming spirit. The Nitro 5 looks and feels like it will help you take control. The spacious keyboard illuminates in a glowing red, giving users the ability to type in comfort while raising the excitement--even in a dark environment! |
Intensity at Every AngleShare the exhilaration of your screen’s true colors on the Full HD IPS display. Watch movies and see game worlds with consistent, brilliant color and a full viewing experience from any perspective. |
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Customers like the gaming capabilities of the laptop. They say it's a great choice for light-moderate gaming, with perfect performance. They also say it works well for school assignments and is a highly capable machine. Customers say the value of the product is pretty good for the price. They appreciate the build quality, saying it'll last a long time. Customers also like the display, and appearance. However, some customers have mixed opinions on battery life and heat.
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Customers like the performance of the notebook computer. Some say that it has perfect performance, while others say that the battery life is absolute trash. However, most say that this highly capable machine can run most games and that it works great for school assignments and gaming. Customers also mention that the GPU is also very good and that the machine is powerful.
"...the time using the Nitro 5 was a blast, no issues with heat and perfect performance... especially after the upgrades listed above...." Read more
"...Judging by his day to day gaming, he's very happy with the speed and graphic's control (which he can adjust manually on the fly) We haven't had the..." Read more
"It worked great for 4 months, then suddenly it shut off and now it wont turn back on...." Read more
"...It works great, I'm addicted to PUBG and I'm getting 60+ FPS on medium settings. Granted it's not a 144Hz display, but it's still looks great...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the gaming capabilities of the laptop. They say it's a great secondary gaming PC and laptop, and a solid choice for light-moderate gaming. Some customers also mention that the webcam is pretty darn good, and it can handle more than most games.
"...However, what you get is a highly capable machine that can run most games you throw at it at good settings and good framerates, and beast all the..." Read more
"...I still feel this machine is a great beginner gaming laptop but would recommend theAsus Tuff Laptops - https://amzn.to/36oqXnd..." Read more
"...It can handle more than most games and can run high settings for any game that I have played...." Read more
"This laptop is really good for gaming I can play most games like Grand Theft Auto 5 and the most recent Call of Duty Modern Warfare with graphics..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the laptop. They say it's worth every penny, has a good display, and is a solid laptop for budget gamers.
"...Great Laptop for its price." Read more
"...Saw this laptop a couple of times on Linus Tech Tips. Great value for around $650. I had an extra SSD and put in an extra 8 Gb RAM...." Read more
"...All in all, the Nitro 5 is probably the best bang for your buck unless you're willing to give Walmart's new "Overpowered series" a try...." Read more
"Definitely a great laptop for the price BUT.. Acer nitro 5's tend to have wifi issues which may cause returning for someone that isn't tech savvy or..." Read more
Customers like the build quality of the laptop. They say it's well made, has great hardware, and is lightweight. The construction is all plastic, but it doesn't feel cheap. The screen is a good size, has a very thin bezel, and looks great.
"...The laptop looks really nice and the hardware is great for a starter's gaming laptop...." Read more
"...The screen is a good size, has a very thin bezel, and looks great...." Read more
"First impressions: Good form-factor, lighter than expected, is plastic but doesn't feel "cheap", red accent is not obnoxious or too "edgy"...." Read more
"...Not a lot of built in storage, 8 gigs of ram, build quality is whatever, I/O is ok, keyboard is ok, trackpad is ok, display is ok.... Yes, there are..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the display of the notebook computer. They mention that it has a very clear screen, with acceptable contrast and brightness. Some say that the storage is upgradable and that the graphics card is good enough to play most new FPS games well.
"...quality is whatever, I/O is ok, keyboard is ok, trackpad is ok, display is ok.... Yes, there are things you have to trade off for a computer this..." Read more
"...The only other things are the display is fine but wish the brightness could go a little lower for darker settings and the fan will get loud while..." Read more
"...upgrades yet (he's had it for a year so far in 2019) the screen brightness is good, the weight is perfect so it's not flopping around while clicking..." Read more
"...Track pad is pretty bad compared to other laptops I've owned. Display is nice! Upgrades are made easy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the laptop. They mention that it looks great, is sexy, and performs well without hiccups.
"...The laptop looks really nice and the hardware is great for a starter's gaming laptop...." Read more
"...but it was closer than I expected to max settings nd looked great without hiccups...." Read more
"...The screen is a good size, has a very thin bezel, and looks great...." Read more
"...Granted it's not a 144Hz display, but it's still looks great. I'm running Unity and Maya on it and I have no complaints...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the notebook. Some mention that it has a fine battery life, while others say that it dies quickly.
"...Oh well.Battery life is pretty abysmal, but this isn't really a huge con for me- I'm usually using it plugged in if I need it for..." Read more
"...The battery life is fine too...." Read more
"...I also tried to send Acer a message about the horrible battery life to see if they had any ideas to help(we did buy this new)and I never received a..." Read more
"...The battery has lasted longer than my previous systems before hand, even at Max preformance...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat of the notebook computer. Some mention that the cooling is adequate, keeping the CPU temps under 80 degrees in an air conditioned room, while others say that the fans are loud and it gets hot.
"...if you would like, but it pushes the CPU to 100% usage and the system gets hot fast...." Read more
"...Plenty of I/O, only missing Thunderbolt. Oh well.Cooling is adequate, keeps CPU temps under 80 degrees in an air conditioned room and..." Read more
"...and watch few YouTube videos..it stated that it's fans are loud and it gets hot...fans are a bit audible only if you game...Netflix and YouTube this..." Read more
"...really.... The laptop itself is quite well made but could get very hot when gaming ( I recommend buying and applying good quality thermal paste)...." Read more
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Now, be aware that you are sacrificing things for this price range. Not a lot of built in storage, 8 gigs of ram, build quality is whatever, I/O is ok, keyboard is ok, trackpad is ok, display is ok.... Yes, there are things you have to trade off for a computer this cheap.
However, what you get is a highly capable machine that can run most games you throw at it at good settings and good framerates, and beast all the other tasks you happen to have.
Big cons: Screen response time must be really, really slow. It's not a bad display, the color, contrast and brightness are acceptable. But the gray-gray response time is pretty abysmal. Launch any game, look at a light in a dark setting, then move your mouse. You'll see an obvious trail behind it. For me, this isn't a dealbreaker, it's just disappointing and a bit annoying. My desktop displays (which are not expensive, super gamer displays) have much better response times and you would never notice it on them.
Honestly, that's the only big con!
Small cons:
Keyboard is meh. I use a good mechanical keyboard at all times, so almost anything in a laptop will be disappointing. Oh well.
Battery life is pretty abysmal, but this isn't really a huge con for me- I'm usually using it plugged in if I need it for hours.
Build quality is not great, but I also haven't owned a really nice laptop, so I don't notice it much. It's cheap, so the build quality suffers. That's fine.
Trackpad probably isn't the best, but it's acceptable.
Only comes with 8gb of ram and small SSD- Not a big deal, since both are easily upgradable. For maybe 80 bucks total mine now has 16gb of ram and another 500gb SSD.
Pros:
Runs anything I throw at it at much better frames than my desktop, with higher settings. If you have a better desktop... then of course that's not going to be true.
Plenty of I/O, only missing Thunderbolt. Oh well.
Cooling is adequate, keeps CPU temps under 80 degrees in an air conditioned room and GPU temps well under 65. Not too loud, never had it annoy me.
Buy this if you need a cheap laptop that will do everything!
The laptop looks really nice and the hardware is great for a starter's gaming laptop. You might have to turn down graphic settings in some games since this is more of a budget laptop. The battery life is fine too. I didn’t exactly time how long it lasts but gaming can last for over a hour and doing less intensive tasks can last for a few hours. Another thing to mention is the game performance is not as good when the laptop is not plugged in. Some games have an FPS cap when not plugged in (This can probably be changed in the settings but your laptop will die faster). The only other things are the display is fine but wish the brightness could go a little lower for darker settings and the fan will get loud while playing games. Great Laptop for its price.
The laptop looks really nice and the hardware is great for a starter's gaming laptop. You might have to turn down graphic settings in some games since this is more of a budget laptop. The battery life is fine too. I didn’t exactly time how long it lasts but gaming can last for over a hour and doing less intensive tasks can last for a few hours. Another thing to mention is the game performance is not as good when the laptop is not plugged in. Some games have an FPS cap when not plugged in (This can probably be changed in the settings but your laptop will die faster). The only other things are the display is fine but wish the brightness could go a little lower for darker settings and the fan will get loud while playing games. Great Laptop for its price.
I did follow the advice on multiple reviews for this laptop and undervolt the cpu to -.125. This helps with keeping the machine cool at a minimal loss of performance.
I am able to run ultra settings on
The Witcher 3 - Wild Hunt - 30fps.
Skyrim Special Edition with texture mods - 60fps
Red Dead Redemption 2 - 25fps on Ultra, 30-40 fps on High with some settings reduced slightly like water quality.
Portal 2 - 90+ FPS on ultra
Fallout 4 - 45+ FPS on ultra
I would definitely recommend this laptop to anyone who is looking to purchase a solid gaming laptop.
Update - 5 months:
I have upgraded the ram to 16GB as animating with Blender and Unity software would eat up the ram on this laptop (link to ram I used is below). I have put this laptop through some abuse with development, gaming and animation.. sometimes all at once utilizing multiple screens. I have purchased some new thermal compound mainly due to my mistrust in the manufacturer compound, but have yet to apply and the laptop is still running like a top. Definitely Recommend as an entry level gaming/animating machine!
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 2400 MHz DDR4 DRAM
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Update - 8 months:
I just pulled the laptop apart to clean and apply new arctic silver thermal paste. Procedure went well and the laptop is running much cooler than with the factory paste. Everything else is still functioning flawlessly and I use this laptop daily to game/develop.
Arctic MX-4 Thermal Paste
https://amzn.to/2RkV7nb
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FINAL UPDATE - I have sold this laptop and decided to build my own gaming desktop. Idea list can be found here - https://amzn.to/38wvVjg
While I have had some fun times with the Acer Nitro 5, there is an issue that has been an annoyance.
Thermal Issues - Most of the time using the Nitro 5 was a blast, no issues with heat and perfect performance... especially after the upgrades listed above. However... when gaming, temperatures can go from a cool 50-70C to 90C after a long period. I alleviated this issue by using a program called throttlestop, setting the profiles to disable turbo-boost on the I5 processor once 89C was reached. This did the trick but is not an ideal fix... The issue lies with the way the Nitro 5 cooling system is laid out (see image).
Currently there is only one exhaust area for cooling. The issue with this is that the CPU is in the middle, so the GPU heat is being transferred to the CPU via the copper cooling pipes then the CPU heat goes further down the line to the exhaust fan. The ideal layout for this would be for the CPU and GPU to each have their own exhaust fan (similar to an Asus Tuff Laptop) This would ensure that the cooling system is dissipating heat to each respective exhaust fan rather than pulling the GPU heat across the CPU and then out of the case.
I have reduced my review to 4 stars due to this issue. I still feel this machine is a great beginner gaming laptop but would recommend the
Asus Tuff Laptops - https://amzn.to/36oqXnd
for a more serious gamer that is in the same price range.
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Acer Nitro 5 AN515-42-R5ED (Ryzen 5 with 1TB HDD, no SSD) - https://amzn.to/2GiHOx6
Upgrades
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 2400 MHz 16GB DDR4 DRAM
https://amzn.to/38zt74Q
Acer Nitro 5 AN515 (I5 with SSD, i5, 8gb ram) - https://amzn.to/38qUz4S
Upgrades
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 2400 MHz 16GB DDR4 DRAM
https://amzn.to/38zt74Q
2019 Acer Nitro 5 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop (12GB Ram + SSD) - https://amzn.to/2TRkOgU
Upgrades
You could update the ram to 16GB but this laptop already has 12GB. If upgrading go all in and grab 32GB which
is the maximum ram for the laptop.
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 2666 MHz 32GB (2x16) DDR4
https://amzn.to/38zt74Q
Reach out in the comments if you would like to see more information!
I hope you enjoyed the review! Happy Gaming!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019
I did follow the advice on multiple reviews for this laptop and undervolt the cpu to -.125. This helps with keeping the machine cool at a minimal loss of performance.
I am able to run ultra settings on
The Witcher 3 - Wild Hunt - 30fps.
Skyrim Special Edition with texture mods - 60fps
Red Dead Redemption 2 - 25fps on Ultra, 30-40 fps on High with some settings reduced slightly like water quality.
Portal 2 - 90+ FPS on ultra
Fallout 4 - 45+ FPS on ultra
I would definitely recommend this laptop to anyone who is looking to purchase a solid gaming laptop.
Update - 5 months:
I have upgraded the ram to 16GB as animating with Blender and Unity software would eat up the ram on this laptop (link to ram I used is below). I have put this laptop through some abuse with development, gaming and animation.. sometimes all at once utilizing multiple screens. I have purchased some new thermal compound mainly due to my mistrust in the manufacturer compound, but have yet to apply and the laptop is still running like a top. Definitely Recommend as an entry level gaming/animating machine!
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 2400 MHz DDR4 DRAM
https://amzn.to/38zt74Q
Update - 8 months:
I just pulled the laptop apart to clean and apply new arctic silver thermal paste. Procedure went well and the laptop is running much cooler than with the factory paste. Everything else is still functioning flawlessly and I use this laptop daily to game/develop.
Arctic MX-4 Thermal Paste
https://amzn.to/2RkV7nb
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FINAL UPDATE - I have sold this laptop and decided to build my own gaming desktop. Idea list can be found here - https://amzn.to/38wvVjg
While I have had some fun times with the Acer Nitro 5, there is an issue that has been an annoyance.
Thermal Issues - Most of the time using the Nitro 5 was a blast, no issues with heat and perfect performance... especially after the upgrades listed above. However... when gaming, temperatures can go from a cool 50-70C to 90C after a long period. I alleviated this issue by using a program called throttlestop, setting the profiles to disable turbo-boost on the I5 processor once 89C was reached. This did the trick but is not an ideal fix... The issue lies with the way the Nitro 5 cooling system is laid out (see image).
Currently there is only one exhaust area for cooling. The issue with this is that the CPU is in the middle, so the GPU heat is being transferred to the CPU via the copper cooling pipes then the CPU heat goes further down the line to the exhaust fan. The ideal layout for this would be for the CPU and GPU to each have their own exhaust fan (similar to an Asus Tuff Laptop) This would ensure that the cooling system is dissipating heat to each respective exhaust fan rather than pulling the GPU heat across the CPU and then out of the case.
I have reduced my review to 4 stars due to this issue. I still feel this machine is a great beginner gaming laptop but would recommend the
Asus Tuff Laptops - https://amzn.to/36oqXnd
for a more serious gamer that is in the same price range.
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LINK SECTION
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Acer Nitro 5 AN515-42-R5ED (Ryzen 5 with 1TB HDD, no SSD) - https://amzn.to/2GiHOx6
Upgrades
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 2400 MHz 16GB DDR4 DRAM
https://amzn.to/38zt74Q
Acer Nitro 5 AN515 (I5 with SSD, i5, 8gb ram) - https://amzn.to/38qUz4S
Upgrades
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 2400 MHz 16GB DDR4 DRAM
https://amzn.to/38zt74Q
2019 Acer Nitro 5 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop (12GB Ram + SSD) - https://amzn.to/2TRkOgU
Upgrades
You could update the ram to 16GB but this laptop already has 12GB. If upgrading go all in and grab 32GB which
is the maximum ram for the laptop.
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 2666 MHz 32GB (2x16) DDR4
https://amzn.to/38zt74Q
Reach out in the comments if you would like to see more information!
I hope you enjoyed the review! Happy Gaming!
From Rust to modded Minecraft, it has blown my mind away. The 8Gb Ram is beautiful, I am also looking to upgrade to 16 Gb's to free up any loose ends. The Memory is not ideal when it comes to gaming data but that also can be upgraded to a higher standard if you prefer it that way. The battery has lasted longer than my previous systems before hand, even at Max preformance. Very satisfied to leave such a review and continue on my journey whilst dabbling in the arts of owning the Nitro 5 gaming laptop.
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Reviewed in Mexico on September 5, 2019