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Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R54R
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 2700 3,2GHz |
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| Screen | 17.3" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz |
| Hard drive | 1,51TB HDD+SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB HBM2 |
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Full specifications of Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R54R
| Reference / Part Number | NH.Q3GEC.003 |
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| Release date | May 2019, 7 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
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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 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 7 |
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| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | 2700 |
| Processor frequency | 3,2 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,1 GHz |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| L3 cache | 16 MB |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| L2 cache | 4 MB |
| Processor cache | 16 MB |
| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
| Processor socket | Socket AM4 |
| Processor lithography | 12 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
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 | 1512 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 |
| HDD speed | 5400 RPM |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD interface | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | No |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | HBM2 |
| AMD FreeSync | Yes |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
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| Built-in subwoofer | Yes |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
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 |
| HDMI version | 2.0 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
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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
| Fingerprint reader | No |
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| Password protection | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 4 kg |
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| Width | 428 mm |
| Depth | 298 mm |
| Height | 38,7 mm |
Packaging content
| Cables included | AC |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R54R good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated 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-R54R 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-R54R like?
It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R54R 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-R54R be upgraded?
Yes: it has 4 memory slots.
Which operating system does the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R54R come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R54R 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-R54R have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R54R have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-61-R54R 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-R54R released?
Its release date is May 2019, 7 years ago.