Key Takeaways
1. Acer launched two new budget-friendly desktops under the Nitro brand: Nitro 70 and Nitro 50.
2. Nitro 70 features a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor and GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, while Nitro 50 uses a Ryzen 7 8700G and GeForce RTX 5080.
3. Both models offer up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM and 2 TB SSD storage, with an additional 4 TB mechanical drive option.
4. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, multiple USB ports, and the Nitro 70 has a 360 mm AIO cooler and a 1,200-Watt power supply.
5. Nitro 70 starts at EUR 1,999 and Nitro 50 at EUR 1,699, with availability expected in Q1 of 2026.
Acer has unveiled two new desktops under the Nitro brand, aiming to provide budget-friendly options compared to the Predator Orion 7000 and Predator Orion 5000. Notably, the Nitro 70 might even outperform both Predator models due to its advanced AMD Zen 5 X3D processor. In contrast, the Nitro 50 serves as a more economical choice, featuring a less powerful CPU.
Nitro 70 Specifications
The Acer Nitro 70 can be equipped with an impressive AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, a GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, up to 128 GB of DDR5-6000 RAM, 2 TB of SSD storage (using 2x PCIe Gen 4), and an additional 4 TB mechanical drive. On the flip side, the Nitro 50 is limited to a Ryzen 7 8700G and a GeForce RTX 5080, which raises some eyebrows regarding its CPU and GPU combination, even for a budget system. Both models offer the same memory and storage configurations.
Connectivity Features
Regarding connectivity, both the Acer Nitro 70 and Nitro 50 come with Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet, two USB 3.2 Type-C ports, five USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and the standard array of audio inputs. The Nitro 70 is equipped with a 360 mm AIO cooler, but there is no information on the cooling system used in the Nitro 50. Additionally, the Nitro 70 includes a robust 1,200-Watt power supply unit, whereas the Nitro 50 is limited to an 850-Watt PSU.
Pricing and Availability
The starting price for the Acer Nitro 70 is EUR 1,999, while the Nitro 50 begins at EUR 1,699. These figures likely correspond to the base models of each desktop, but Acer has not disclosed the specific hardware configurations for these initial variants. Both models are expected to be available in Q1 of 2026.
