Acer Predator AG3620-UR308 Gaming Desktop (Black)

• 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3770 processor 3.4GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology up to 3.9GHz (8MB Total Cache)
• 12GB DDR3
• 2 TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
• NVIDIA GeForce GT630 with 2GB Discrete Video Memory
• Windows 8

UPDATE #2: I have successfully replaced the GT 630 with a GTX 650 Ti SSC (SuperSuperClocked). I have seen a lot of people on here and the web complain that this computer cannot accept any video cards except the OEM, FALSE! Here's the secret to make it work. BEFORE taking out the GT 630 boot into the BIOS by pushing DEL when the Acer boot screen comes up before Windows 8 launches. You now need to look for something called "Secure Boot" and "Disable" that function. Now look for an option called "CSM" and enable that option and it should say legacy now. Now you can shut down the computer and install the GTX card. The first time you boot up the computer it may restart at the boot screen, but on the second boot it should boot fine. At first your resolution may look incorrect but this should auto-correct in a few seconds if you are using another nVidia 600 series graphics card. If you are using another series or brand, you are probably going to have to update the drivers. Upgrading to this card increased my WEI ratings for video from 6.7 to 7.4 (I might re-run the test now that the computer has been booted a few times). First thing, I tried Saints Row 3 on Ultra settings and 1600x900 resolution (should be adequate for 24" monitor), it looks beautiful and runs smooth! One last consideration when upgrading the video card, MEASURE the space you have to work. Some of the ATI cards give more bang for the buck but they are generally larger. They might still fit, but I decided to play it safe by getting the best of the 650's (Plus I'm NOT rich)... which is still a considerable improvement over the factory card.

UPDATE: I have now also tried Max Payne 3, Batman: Arkham City, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Microsoft Flight, MX vs. ATV Reflex, Portal 1 & 2, Serious Sam BFE and HD version of 1st & 2nd Encounter, Sleeping Dogs, The Sims 3, TrackMania Nations Forever, The Witcher: Enhanced Edition, Diablo 3, Titan Quest, and a few others I am sure I'm forgetting. All these games have run great with the factory nVidia GT 630. Some games you will have to turn down from 1080p to a lower but still HD resolution to get a decent frame rate, but I have mostly been able to leave texture, shadows, etc. on high or in some cases very high/ultra. If I get a job I am expecting, I will probably upgrade to a GTX card anyways, I'll let everyone know if it makes the noticeable difference I expect...

I see a lot of people nail pretty good computers if they have "gaming" in their product title but don't have a top of the line video card, even when they are priced as low as this one. Especially at the $800 sale price, this is a very good computer and will play most of the titles you also see on PS3 and XBOX 360 on high or above settings and 720p or above resolution. It is irrefutable that this is NOT a high-end graphics card, but it is enough to play most games on higher settings. I have tested Saints Row 2&3, Metro 2033, Red Faction Armageddon, STALKER, Minecraft, Duke Nukem Forever, and will continue to test over 20 games. I'll update if I have problems with any of them... I also wanted to note that on my 24" monitors I couldn't see any noticeable difference going from a 720p resolution to 1080p. Also, while I'm sure diehard gamers that know what they're looking for could tell the difference between high and ultra settings, I didn't really notice anything. So, if you're a casual gamer like me, I would recommend 720p and high settings for games even if they will run higher, this will keep the GPU temperature down and help the card last longer if you're not planning to upgrade it anyways. If you're a knowledgeable gamer and think these pre-built systems are junk, then build your own and quit bashing low-budget pre-built systems because they don't meet the technical standards of a customized high cost gaming system. I almost didn't buy this because of these "gamer" reviews, and I'm glad I blew them off. So far, I'm very happy with how this computer handles my games, especially since it cost $800 not $1,200, $1,600, $2,000 or more that some of the dual video card, water-cooled systems can cost.

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my first impression is, i'm not a fan of windows 8

that aside, i've uploaded a stock photo of the computer's inside, as it depicts the exact condition mine came in.

i immediately noticed the chassis is a pretty standard size, i was expecting a huge "gaming computer" and also the exterior isn't obnoxious in any way. another highlight is the 500w power supply is slightly higher than what some competitors are offering. the noticeable downside is it comes with an average graphics card. you'll notice the motherboard offers only 1 pci express slot sized x16 and 3 other pci express slots sized x1. there shouldn't be a problem upgrading to even a bulkier graphics card in the future, simply replace the current one and move the wifi to a slot farther down. also, the 12gb ram uses 3 of 4 memory slots so there is room to expand.

i'll say this system is a pretty good starter for gamers who are maybe considering a few upgrades down the road, the type of consumer who doesn't feel like building an entire system from scratch, but getting reasonable performance for a decent price

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Despite having laptops and tablets, I find that I really do use a desktop most of the time. I was trying to decide between this Acer Predator and an HP Phoenix. The biggest difference between the two to me was the power supply. Although the 500 watt power supply for this machine is higher than some other brands, it is below the 600 watt and heat sink that the Phoenix offered.

The deciding factor for me was watching a video showing the interior of the HP Phoenix. The heat sink took up so much room that I knew that trying to replaced anything would be a nightmare for me. Compared to most of the desktops that I have had, the interior of this Acer Predator seems positively roomy. The picture that another reviewer posted shows it very clearly. I find the exterior size to be comparable to most of the desktops that I have had in the past.

What I also liked was the number of USB ports as well as the accessibility. I was adamant about wanting the third generation Intel I-7 processor and 12GB of RAM and thought this Predator offered the best value.

It comes with a cheap wired mouse and lightweight keyboard but I would advise upgrading the mouse to one designed for Windows 8 since using the tiles with a traditional mouse is really a pain.

I was a bit disappointed to see that there is no separate S/PDIF audio outlet but there is a convenient headphones outlet on top as well as the traditional speaker outlet on the back.

This is the first Acer product that I have owned and though I haven't had it very long, I am pleased with my purchase.

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We bought this as a Christmas present in 2012. On February 3 it completely lost power and shut down. We tested the power supply and it was ok so I am going to assume the motherboard is bad. The machine itself is very nice and works well for gaming. I am just very dissapointed that after using it a little over a month it is dead. I am waiting to hear from Acer hopefully today to see what they say. You also have to pay the shipping to get the machine to them which was well over 50.00.

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From other reviews I know this is not a normal thing, but before windows even loaded I was having issues with this computer. First time starting it up I went through the installation process and when it got to the last step to load everything it got stuck on "creating your account" for 45 minutes! After letting it sit for 40 minutes I called tech support, and right as they told me it must be frozen and to hold the power button down, it finished loading and she said to call back if I had more concerns. Later on the computer crashed and forced a shut down on itself when I pushed "ALT CTRL DEL." Afterward, programs would randomly freeze up and while they wouldn't work everything else would be fine. For 20 minutes or so I would simply use task manager to shut these off and restart the program, but eventually the computer crashed again and a shut down was forced. Later in the day I was downloading a game and it froze at 10% downloaded. I called tech support for the second time after having my computer for 5 hours and they requested I power down my computer with the power button located on the tower. After this I unplugged all the cables, replugged them, and restarted my computer. I was told to call back if another incident occurred. I went back to downloading the game and it resumed at 48%. I assumed it had been downloading even though the icon for the download was frozen and went along to finish the dll. After it was completed, 10% through the installation process an error occurred, saying there was missing files and that the ENTIRE game must be downloaded again (it was a 2hr download).

All in all, I've been suffering from serious lag, freezing processes, computer crashes, and unreliable information concerning the download.

Also, I'd like to mention that the driver for a LAN cable (Ethernet cable for internet) driver does not come with the computer and must be downloaded or transferred from another computer in order to plug in the internet.

I wish I could give a 5 star review and again, I doubt you will have all of these problems. But after all the trouble this computer has given me and considering it's still only day one.. I had to write a review to raise awareness of the possibilities.