When it comes to laptops, Acer is a name that is held in very high regard by enthusiasts. The brand is known for everything from its value-for-money Aspire series to the compact Swift Go range to the high-end Predator gaming machines amongst others. Now, though, the brand has announced an all-new series called the ALG that promises to offer gamers an affordable and powerful machine. Let’s take a quick look at what it has to offer.
Performance powerhouse
Performance is the key to any good gaming laptop. At the heart of the Acer ALG is the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H processor, providing plenty of performance to smoothly handle gaming, streaming, or multitasking. This processor offers eight cores and 12 threads of performance with a max clock speed of 4.40GHz. This, coupled with up to 16GB DDR4 RAM, ensures swift and responsive performance. Further, it should be noted that the memory can be expanded by up to 64GB, giving gamers the flexibility to enhance their gaming experience further.
Wow graphics
When it comes to gaming, the GPU is just as important as the processor. Thankfully, the Acer ALG does not disappoint in this regard. It packs an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU that offers ray tracing with select games. It also supports a host of NVIDIA technologies designed to offer an improved gaming experience. This includes NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Encoder, and more.
Speedy storage
Many people forget that storage can be just as important as it will dictate those annoying load times. The Acer ALG also offers up to 1TB Gen4 PCIe NVme SSD. This ensures plenty of storage for most games with quick load and boot times, which is vital considering the size and scope of modern AAA games. It should also be noted that the laptop’s dual M.2 slots allow for up to 2TB of storage, making it future-proof.
Impressive display
The laptop features a modest 15.6-inch FHD display that straddles the line between smaller sizes’ portability and a big displays’ immersion. Further, the display also offers a max refresh rate of 144Hz, which is very helpful when playing fast-paced games like first person shooter or racing titles as it helps to reduce motion blur. Thereby keeping things smooth. Overall, the laptop also weighs 1.99kg, which is pretty impressive for a gaming laptop, letting you take your gaming anywhere with ease.
Connect everything
As a gamer, you will want to attach your own accessories like a mouse and would want a stable and smooth internet connection. In terms of connectivity, the Acer ALG is pretty well equipped. The laptop supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth v5.1 for wireless connections. For physical connectivity, it sports one USB 3.2 Type-A port, one USB 2.0 Type-A port, two USB 3.2 Type-C ports, an ethernet port and an HDMI port. This lets gamers attach a variety of peripherals and accessories to enhance their gaming experience.
It should be clear by now that the Acer ALG gaming laptop offers everything a gamer would want at an affordable price. With its powerful processor, impressive graphics, excellent display, and more, it is a great choice for anyone looking to elevate their gaming experience without breaking the bank.
