Deciding on whether to buy a product like ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC or perhaps PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel® Core™ i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC vs PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC

ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel® Core™ i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC specs

ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel® Core™ i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC
PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC specs

PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC
Type: Gaming PC

Type: Gaming PC

Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit)

Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit)

PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE

Processor: – Intel® Core™ i9-7900X Processor
– Ten-core
– 3.3 GHz / 4.3 GHz
– 13.75 MB cache

Processor: – AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Processor
– Quad-core
– 3.5 GHz / 3.7 GHz
– 6 MB cache

RAM: – 32 GB DDR4 (2666 MHz)
– 128 GB maximum installable RAM

RAM: – 8 GB DDR4 (2133 MHz)
– 32 GB maximum installable RAM

Graphics card: – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
– 11 GB DDR6

Graphics card: – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
– 2 GB DDR4 (2 GB VRAM)

Storage: – 2 TB HDD (7200 rpm)
– 512 GB SSD

Storage: 1 TB HDD (7200 rpm)

Intel Optane: 32 GB

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

WiFi: – Dual-band AC WiFi
– 2×2
– Up to 300 Mbps

WiFi: – Intel® dual-band AC WiFi
– 2×2
– Up to 867 Mbps

Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet port

Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet port

USB: – USB 3.0 x 4
– USB 2.0 x 2

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

Video connections: – HDMI x 1
– DisplayPort x 1
– DVI x 1

USB: – USB Type-C x 2
– USB 3.1 x 9
– USB 2.0 x 2

Audio connections: 3.5 mm jack

Video connections: – HDMI x 1
– DisplayPort x 1

SOUND

Audio connections: 3.5 mm jack x 3

SOUND

Audio software: Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio

MEDIA

Audio software: Creative Sound BlasterX 720

MEDIA

Disc drive: No

Memory card reader: No

Disc drive: No

FEATURES

Memory card reader: No

FEATURES

Mouse / trackpad: No

Keyboard: No

Mouse / trackpad: No

POWER

Keyboard: No

POWER

PSU: CORSAIR VS SERIES, 350W

GENERAL

PSU: 1000 W

GENERAL

Colour: Black

Box contents: – PC Specialist Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC
– Welcome pack
– Manual
– Driver discs
– Power lead

Colour: Black

Dimensions: 492 x 210 x 433 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Acer Predator Orion 9000 Intel® Core™ i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC
– Power cable
– User manual

Weight: 9.6 kg

Dimensions: 702 x 300 x 643 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Weight: 15 kg

Software: * Full version of Microsoft Office not included
* Full version of anti-virus / internet security not included

– BullGuard Internet Security (90 day trial)
– Office 365 (30 day trial)

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Software: * Full version of Microsoft Office not included
* Full version of anti-virus / internet security not included

– Office 365 (30 day trial)

Price: £4699.99

Price: £599

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.5 / 10

Review Score: 8.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC or PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 166 products in the same category as ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC, which is the Desktop PCs category. Of these 166 products the average price was £1020.01, the most expensive was £4899 and the cheapest was just £5.99. We then looked at the price of the 166 in the same as the PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC, which of course the average was £1020.01, top price was £4899 and cheapest £5.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Acer and Pc Specialist, the average was £808.11 for Acer, £1131.11 for Pc Specialist. The max for each was £4699.99/£3999 and minimum was £69.99/£350

Price analysis of ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel® Core™ i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC

Price analysis of PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC

  • ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC
  • Unlocked Intel® Core™ i9-7900X Processor
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM / 32 GB Intel® Optane™
  • Storage: 2 TB HDD & 512 GB SSD
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB
  • Top features: – Undeniably powerful build can push games to their limits – Perfected graphics from NVIDIA’s RTX 2080 Ti GPU – Unique adaptable chassis opens the possibilities for PC builders – Liquid cooling lets you run the biggest games without breaking a sweat The Acer Predator Orion 9000 Intel Core i9 GTX 1080 Ti Gaming PC is part of our Gaming range, which features the most powerful PCs available today. It has superior graphics and processing performance to suit the most demanding gamer.Undeniable powerfulThis monster of a PC is built around an Intel Core i9 Processor. With ten-cores and 32 GB of RAM, you can squeeze out the very best performance from every single game. If you’re a modder looking to push your games beyond what a normal computer can handle, the Acer Predator Orion 9000 will create and play anything you throw at it.Perfected graphicsThe NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti graphics card is built for the very smoothest gameplay. It can run multiiple 4K monitors, you’ll have the power to play any game in VR without dropping quality, and you’ll never have to check if you meet the minimum specs on a game again.Unique adaptable chassisNo matter how good each component is, there’s always a PC builder looking to swap out and upgrade. So if for the 2 TB hard drive isn’t enough, or if you want to add to the 512 GB of SSD, everything is easy to access and upgrade.Liquid coolingThe front of the Acer Predator Orion 9000 doesn’t just look cool – it is literally cool. Vents within the design pull in air, which flows over the components before being ejected out the back, carrying all the heat with it. And when things really start heating up, the Cooler Master liquid cooling gets to work.Microsoft Office & internet securityThis PC doesn’t come with a full version of Microsoft Office or Internet Security. But don’t worry, you’ll find great savings on software with the bundles available on the ‘Top Deals’ tab on this page.___________________________________________________________________________Intel, the Intel logo, Celeron, Intel Atom, Intel Core, Intel. Experience What’s Inside, Intel Inside, the Intel Inside logo, Intel Optane, Intel Unite, Iris, Pentium, Thunderbolt, the Thunderbolt logo, and Ultrabook are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
  • Product codes: 4710180016369
  • PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC
  • AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Processor
  • RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 1 TB HDD
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2 GB
  • (3D Mark) Time Spy score: 1949
  • Top features: – Powerful processing with the AMD Ryzen 3 CPU – Immersive graphics thanks to the NVIDIA GTX 1050 – Designed for eSports so you can game for long periods of time – LED lighting puts aesthetics and power in the forefront The PC Specialist Tornado R5 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC is part of our Gaming range, which features the most powerful PCs available today. It has superior graphics and processing performance to suit the most demanding gamer.Powerful processingGame until your heart’s content with the PC Specialist Tornado R5 Gaming PC. Featuring an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, you’ll be able to run any program you want without the worry of lag. The multi-threaded processing technology lets you multi-task between gaming, photo editing, and more so you never have to miss out a thing.Immersive graphicsVR Ready and powered by NVIDIA pascal architecture, the GTX 1050 graphics card is a perfect match with a powerful processor. Run your favourite single-player games at high settings and enjoy what open world games have to offer with stunning scenery in up to 4K resolution.Designed for eSportsFor those who like to play games such as League of Legends, the Call of Duty series or even Overwatch. The PC Specialist Tornado R5 is capable of handling intense and long eSports battles, so you can prepare for the big leagues or simply compete against your friends online.LED lightingStand out from the rest with LED lighting built in. And because the R5 has a transparent side, you can show off your components to all your tech-loving friends. A powerful computer will always deserve an attractive case.Microsoft Office & internet securityThis PC doesn’t come with a full version of Microsoft Office or Internet Security. But don’t worry, you’ll find great savings on software with the bundles available on the ‘Top Deals’ tab on this page.___________________________________________________________________________ Intel, the Intel logo, Celeron, Intel Atom, Intel Core, Intel. Experience What’s Inside, Intel Inside, the Intel Inside logo, Intel Optane, Intel Unite, Iris, Pentium, Thunderbolt, the Thunderbolt logo, and Ultrabook are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
  • Product codes: 5055893619858

What’s better ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC or PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC?

There are obviously a number of differences between ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC and PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £4699.99 cost of ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC is closer to the expectation you had than the £599 pricep point of PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC and PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel¬Æ Core¬ô i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas PC SPECIALIST Tornado R3 AMD Ryzen 3 GTX 1050 Gaming PC scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Desktop PCs as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



ACER Predator Orion 9000 Intel® Core™ i9 RTX 2080 Ti Gaming PC



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