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Review on πŸ’» Powerful Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 15.6'' FHD IPS Display, 8GB DDR4, 256GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Backlit Keyboard by Khiam Burton

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Great budget gaming laptop (Really easy to upgrade RAM and drives)

I'm pleasantly surprised at that Acer Nitro 5 especially after looking under the hood. I'm uploading some pictures so you can see what I'm talking about. However, before I opened the laptop, I tried. And my first impression is that it loads really fast. Even before I tweak it by removing the apps I don't need or don't need. And the backlit keyboard is responsive and ideal for working in low light. "It includes all the modern computer ports and as what I've called a 'budget gaming laptop' it's also a great option for work, school and play. It is equipped with a 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics with 4GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM. It comes preinstalled with the usual trial versions of Microsoft Office and Norton antivirus programs, as well as the full suite of CyberLink graphics and video processing software, which is very convenient. The Acer Nitro 5 is carefully designed and well built. Each component is properly positioned to maximize airflow and ventilation. It has two fans and two exhaust ports. And it's really easy to update (more on that later). This is the type of laptop that is bought with the intention of upgrading later when the financial situation improves. I suggest upgrading RAM first and then adding a second drive. It has 8GB of DDR4 2666MHz memory (1 slot available to add another RAM stick). And a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD for storage (it has 2 PCIe M.2 slots and a 2" HDD bay). I like that it has a hard drive cable connector to attach a 2 inch hard drive to the motherboard. You can even recycle a hard drive from another laptop. I'm adding the SSD I used in my previous slot machine to this one. When I said the Acer Nitro 5 is easy to upgrade, I meant it. All you need to pop the back panel open is a Phillips #1 screwdriver and an old credit card (if you don't have a plastic tool). And of course a lot of patience to carefully separate the back of the laptop. To sum it up, if you're on a budget and need a laptop for work, homeschooling, and gaming, I recommend getting the Acer Nitro 5 while it's still available and affordable. Because once it's known how good these laptops are, they're going to be harder to find.

Pros
  • Dominate the game: With a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10300H processor, your Nitro 5 has incredible performance for all your games
Cons
  • No mold required