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Acer Predator 21 X ($9,000) Gaming Laptop Review
This discussion thread was locked by steve2470 (a host of the Computer Help and Support group).
Lately, the laptops we've been testing have been incredibly powerful and incredibly expensive. For instance, the MSI GT73VR Titan SLI 4K demonstrated laptop gaming prowess we haven't seen before, thanks to its dual Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 configuration. It will set you back $3600 last we checked. Soon after we wrapped up that review, another behemoth arrived, and it dwarfed every laptop we've seen in size, specs, and price.
This is the Acer Predator 21 X, and it can be yours for a mere $9,000. Let's see what that small fortune gets you.
Lately, the laptops we've been testing have been incredibly powerful and incredibly expensive. For instance, the MSI GT73VR Titan SLI 4K demonstrated laptop gaming prowess we haven't seen before, thanks to its dual Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 configuration. It will set you back $3600 last we checked. Soon after we wrapped up that review, another behemoth arrived, and it dwarfed every laptop we've seen in size, specs, and price. This is the Acer Predator 21 X, and it can be yours for a mere $9,000. Let's see what that small fortune gets you.
Specifications
Display21” Wide-FHD (2160x1080), 120Hz refresh rate IPS, G-Sync, 2000R curved screen
CPUIntel Core i7-7820HK
GraphicsNvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X SLI
Memory64GB DDR4-2400
SSD512GB NVMe PCIe SSD x 2
HDD1TB 7200RPM HDD
Optical✗
NetworkingKiller Wireless-AC 1535, Bluetooth V4.1
Video Ports(1) HDMI 2.0, (2) DisplayPort (supports G-Sync)
USB Ports(4) USB 3.0, (1) Thunderbolt 3 via Type-C
AudioHi-Fi quality 3-way sound (tweeter, midrange, woofer), Smart amplifier boost, Dolby audio premium, Acer TrueHarmony system, (4) Speakers, (2) Subwoofers
Camera720p HD webcam
Battery8-cell, 88Wh
Power Adapter330W x 2
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home (64-bit)
Dimensions (WxDxH)22.36 x 12.38 x 3.27 inches
Weight18.74lbs
Other
Cherry MX Brown Mechanical Keyboard, Slide Module
Price (as configured)$9,000
Specifications Display 21” Wide-FHD (2160x1080), 120Hz refresh rate IPS, G-Sync, 2000R curved screen CPU Intel Core i7-7820HK Graphics Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X SLI Memory 64GB DDR4-2400 SSD 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD x 2 HDD 1TB 7200RPM HDD Optical ✗ Networking Killer Wireless-AC 1535, Bluetooth V4.1 Video Ports (1) HDMI 2.0, (2) DisplayPort (supports G-Sync) USB Ports (4) USB 3.0, (1) Thunderbolt 3 via Type-C Audio Hi-Fi quality 3-way sound (tweeter, midrange, woofer), Smart amplifier boost, Dolby audio premium, Acer TrueHarmony system, (4) Speakers, (2) Subwoofers Camera 720p HD webcam Battery 8-cell, 88Wh Power Adapter 330W x 2 Operating System Windows 10 Home (64-bit) Dimensions (WxDxH) 22.36 x 12.38 x 3.27 inches Weight 18.74lbs Other Cherry MX Brown Mechanical Keyboard, Slide Module Price (as configured) $9,000
The thing better be able to cook dinner for me too LOL
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This won't just cook dinner for you Steve2470, it will roast your lap & heat your room in winter! 
...the power of which (mostly) will be in a phone within about 5 years (or less).
Do yourself a favor; buy 2 of these: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834154530
You'll have a spare in case of an emergency.
The money not spent of the $9k can be used for something else, maybe a down payment on a vacation home. 