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Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R8A6
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX 3,3GHz |
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| Screen | 17.3" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz |
| Hard drive | 2TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 |
| Other | Keyboard Swiss. |
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Full specifications of Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R8A6
| Reference / Part Number | NH.QGLEZ.007 |
|---|---|
| Release date | January 2022, 4 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Obsidian Black |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,9 cm |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | 6900HX |
| Processor frequency | 3,3 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,9 GHz |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor cache | 16 MB |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 680M |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 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 |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,1000,100 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard language | Swiss |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Trial software | Norton Internet Security L3 |
| Bundled software | Acer Care Center, Acer Configuration Manager, Acer Portal |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 280 W |
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Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 400,5 mm |
| Depth | 294,5 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,7 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2,79 cm |
Packaging data
| Package width | 579 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 349 mm |
| Package height | 82 mm |
| Package weight | 5,41 kg |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R8A6 good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R8A6 like?
It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R8A6 have?
It runs on the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R8A6 be upgraded?
It has 2 memory slots, but it already ships with the maximum it takes (32 GB).
Which operating system does the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R8A6 come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R8A6 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-R8A6 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R8A6 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-R8A6 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-R8A6 released?
Its release date is January 2022, 4 years ago.