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Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 2700 3,2GHz |
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| Screen | 17.3" 1920x1080 IPS |
| Hard drive | 1,25TB HDD+SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 |
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Full specifications of Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7
| Reference / Part Number | NH.Q3GEK.001 |
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| Release date | April 2019, 7 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product color | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 17.3 " (43,9 cm) |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Pantalla dual | No |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 7 |
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| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | 2700 |
| Processor frequency | 3,2 GHz |
| Processor cores | 8 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
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| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1256 GB |
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| Storage media | HDD+SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total HDDs capacity | 1000 GB |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| HDD capacity | 1000 GB |
| HDD interface | SATA |
| Total SSDs capacity | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| SSD interface | SATA,SATA III |
| Card reader integrated | No |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | No |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 |
| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon RX Vega Graphics |
| Maximum graphics card memory | 8 GB |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
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| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
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| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
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| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
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| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Battery
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
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| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 4810 mAh |
| Battery life (max) | 1,5 h |
Power
| AC adapter power | 330 W |
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Security
| Password protection | Yes |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 8.8 lbs (4 kg) |
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| Width | 16.9 " (428 mm) |
| Depth | 11.7 " (298 mm) |
| Height | 1.5 " (38,7 mm) |
Packaging content
| Cables included | AC |
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Other features
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7 good for gaming?
This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega 56. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
How long does the battery of the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7 last?
The manufacturer declares up to 1,5 h of battery life. Real duration depends on brightness, workload and battery health.
What is the screen of the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7 like?
It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 IPS display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7 have?
It runs on the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 processor with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7 be upgraded?
Yes: it has 4 memory slots.
Which operating system does the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7 come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7 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 Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
How much does the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7 weigh?
It weighs 4 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R3D7 released?
Its release date is April 2019, 7 years ago.