Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H 3,2GHz |
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| Screen | 17.3" 1920x1080 LCD 144Hz |
| Hard drive | 512GB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5
| Reference / Part Number | NH.QG4EG.004 |
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| Release date | May 2023, 3 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product color | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Color name | Obsidian Black |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 17.3 " (43,9 cm) |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | LCD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 17.3 " (43,9 cm) |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 7 |
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| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | 6800H |
| Processor frequency | 3,2 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,7 GHz |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor cache | 20 MB |
| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
| Processor socket | Socket FP7 |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD SoC |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 680M |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 2200 MHz |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 6 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
Audio
| Audio system | DTS:X Ultra |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
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| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
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| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit color | RGB |
| Zona retroiluminada del teclado | 4-zone RGB |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
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| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Bundled software | Norton Internet Security L3 |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
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| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery life (max) | 8,5 h |
Power
| AC adapter power | 230 W |
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Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
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| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
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| Width | 15.8 " (400,5 mm) |
| Depth | 11.6 " (294,5 mm) |
| Height | 1.1 " (27,9 mm) |
Technical details
| Warranty period | 2 year(s) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5 good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
How long does the battery of the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5 last?
The manufacturer declares up to 8,5 h of battery life. Real duration depends on brightness, workload and battery health.
What is the screen of the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5 like?
It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 LCD 144Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5 have?
It runs on the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5 be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 32 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5 come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5 have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5 have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5 weigh?
It weighs 3 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R6D5 released?
Its release date is May 2023, 3 years ago.