Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop
Free upgrade to Windows 11 when available (see below for details*). The Acer Predator Helios 300 houses a 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, a 1TB HDD + 512GB solid state drive, a 15.6” Full HD display and a GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. This powerful gaming laptop will be able to store a large amount of files, as well as assist you in completing complex work assignments, editing photos and videos, and enjoying ray tracing effects – whilst playing the latest gaming titles.
Keep in contact
Thanks to its on-board camera and microphone, this device, once connected to Wi-Fi, will let you to take part in video chats or virtual meetings, enabling the fun to come to you.
The power of Intel Core i7
With an Intel Core i7 processor, your device will easily handle day-to-day tasks such as work assignments, coursework or browsing the net. Power hungry programs like image manipulation and video editing software will see processing times reduced, enabling better productivity.
The i7-10750H processor in this model features 12MB of cache and 6 cores that can adjust their speed depending on the complexity of the task they are working on, from 2.60GHz to 5.00GHz.
What is RAM?
RAM (Random Access Memory) is different to the permanent storage provided by hard disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD) or memory cards in your equipment. RAM is used by your device to temporarily store data to carry out everyday operations. The more RAM your machine has, the faster you can expect it to open and run programs.
Featuring 16GB of RAM, this computer is comfortable running lots of complex tasks at once, and you won't see any obvious lag or slowdown.
Super space
This device features a 1TB HDD for storage of media and programmes and a 512GB SSD for your everyday programmes, files and media. SSDs are far faster than regular hard drives. Ingeniously, SSDs don't use moving parts to work, which makes them far more dependable and also quieter.
Entertainment ready
The Acer Predator Helios 300 features a 15.6”, Full HD, 144Hz display, that’s been designed to convey rich and immersive images – and wil to speakers featuring DTS X:Ultra Audio technology, will provide a great gaming and multimedia experience.
GeForce RTX 3070 GPU
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3070 graphics processing unit will provide next-gen gaming performance, thanks to enhanced 2nd generation Ray Tracing Cores and 3rd generation Tensor Cores. You’ll be able to play all the latest titles without worrying about the settings, whilst providing enough grunt for you to enjoy smooth, quality VR experiences (VR headset sold separately). The GeForce RTX 3070 is DirectX 12 Ultimate compatible.
DirectX 12 Ultimate
DirectX 12 Ultimate is the latest version of the API (written Q2 2021), and is able to take your games to a whole new level of realism, thanks to supporting ray tracing, mesh shaders, variable rate shading, and sampler feedback.
Connecting your other devices
The Ethernet and USB ports allow for fast data transfer, whilst HDMI and Mini DisplayPort enables dual screen working or gaming options (just connect a previously purchased monitor, then press the Windows button + P to select). Bluetooth can help to send data wirelessly between devices, such as headphones or printers.
We can help you get set up
Our specialist in-store Partners can help you to get set up on your new device right away. We can help with anything from transferring personal data from your old device to setting up any essential features.
Visit your local shop with your new device, or simply Click & Collect from a John Lewis & Partners when purchasing and an available Technical Support Partner can set it up for you.
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*Upgrade rollout plan is being finalised and is scheduled to begin late in 2021 and continue in 2022. Specific timing will vary by device. Certain features require specific hardware. See https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11-specifications for details.
