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Rounding out the package is Intel’s powerful 8th Generation Core i7 8750H 2.2GHz processor, which provides outstanding game play using six cores with hyper-threading. The machine is outfitted with 16 gigabytes of DDR4 memory and a 256GB solid-state drive, features that accelerate boot-up times and increase data transit. The Helios 300 stands out from standard laptops in three key areas: graphics card, processor and memory.īy incorporating an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card, the Helios 300 delivers brilliant performance in the most graphics-rich gaming environments, including virtual reality applications. The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a gaming laptop designed to be not only affordable but also powerful enough to handle the rigors of a collegiate esports program.īlack with a burnished finish, geometric tapered edges and red accents (even the WASD keys are outlined in red), aggressive styling makes the Helios 300 a real head turner.Ī red-backlit keyboard adds a splash of color, and the keys are comfortably spaced and feel great to type on.
