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Home | Computers | Laptops/Notebooks | Laptops/NotebooksAcer Nitro 5 AN515-58-79A5 15.6" Gaming Laptop Computer Platinum Collection - Black Intel Core i7 12th Gen 12700H 1.7GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6; 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM; 1TB Solid State Drive
- Intel Core i7 12th Gen 12700H 1.7GHz Processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6
- 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM
- 1TB Solid State Drive
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home
- Killer Ethernet E2600 Network
- 2x2 Killer Wi-Fi 6 1650
- Bluetooth 5.1
- 15.6" Full HD IPS LED-backlit 165Hz Display
Fire it up then go full throttle faster and more effectively than ever with Acer's next evolution of its Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The new Nitro 5 soars to new levels of performance for gamers and creators, courtesy of its 12th Gen Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics-powered by Ampere NVIDIA's RTX architecture! Next, toss in the vivid, crystal-clear 15.6 Full HD display with a 100% sRGB 165Hz IPS panel, ample cooling and a 4-zone RGB keyboard and you can see why the Nitro 5 is a knockout hit for gamers of every level!

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Learn More About GeForce™ 30-Series For Laptops
GeForce RTX™ 30 Series GPUs power the world’s fastest laptops for gamers and creators. They’re built with the award-winning Ampere—NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX architecture—with new RT Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors to give you the most realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features. GeForce laptops with new 3rd gen Max-Q technologies use AI and new system optimizations to make high-performance gaming laptops faster and better than ever.
NVIDIA AMPERE ARCHITECTURE
The all-new NVIDIA Ampere architecture features new 2nd generation Ray Tracing Cores and 3rd generation Tensor Cores with greater throughput. The NVIDIA Ampere streaming multiprocessors are the building blocks for the world’s fastest, most efficient GPU for gamers and creators. With NVIDIA Ampere Architecture you get:
- NVIDIA Ampere Streaming Multiprocessors: The building blocks for the world’s fastest, most efficient GPUs, the all-new Ampere SM brings 2X the FP32 throughput and improved power efficiency.
- 2nd Generation RT Cores: Experience 2X the throughput of 1st gen RT Cores, plus concurrent RT and shading for a whole new level of ray tracing performance.
- 3rd Generation Tensor Cores: Get up to 2X the throughput with structural sparsity and advanced AI algorithms such as DLSS. These cores deliver a massive boost in game performance and all-new AI capabilities.
- 3rd Generation Max-Q Technologies: Max-Q is a system wide approach to deliver high performance in thin and light gaming laptops. Every aspect of the laptop, chip, software, PCB design, power delivery, and thermals, are optimized for power and performance. Our 3rd gen Max-Q technologies use AI and new system optimizations to make high performance gaming laptops faster and better than ever.
- Dynamic Boost 2.0: New AI-powered Dynamic Boost 2.0 automatically delivers the needed power between the GPU, GPU memory, and CPU for a larger performance boost than ever before. The AI networks in Dynamic Boost 2.0 manage power on a per-frame basis, so your laptop is constantly optimizing for maximum performance while you’re gaming and creating.
- WhisperMode 2.0: Delivers a new level of acoustic control for gaming laptops. It’s been re-engineered from the ground up and custom built into each laptop at a system-level. You pick your desired acoustic level, and WhisperMode 2.0’s AI-powered algorithms manage the CPU, GPU, system temperatures, and fan speeds to deliver great acoustics and the best possible performance.
- Resizable BAR: Resizable BAR is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once, improving performance in many games.
- DLSS: NVIDIA DLSS delivers a massive performance boost at the same power by using the Tensor Cores to do groundbreaking AI rendering.
- Intelligent Battery Life: NVIDIA Optimus® technology and Battery Boost work hand in hand to extend battery life whether you’re working or playing.
©2020 NVIDIA Corporation. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, GeForce, and GeForce RTX are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Check with the laptop manufacturer about support for specific NVIDIA technologies.
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Intel Flex Memory Access
Execute Disable Bit
Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Trusted Execution Technology
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel Secure Key
OS Guard
Intel AES New Instructions
Intel Speed Shift Technology
Intel vPro Platform Eligibility
Intel Boot Guard
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
Intel Smart Sound Technology
Intel Wake On Voice
Intel High Definition Audio
Intel Adaptix Technology
Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
Intel Image Processing Unit 6.0
Intel Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0
Intel Thread Director
MIPI SoundWire 1.2
Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)
Intel Hardware Shield Eligibility
Intel QuickAssist Software Acceleration
Intel vPro Essentials Platform Eligibility
Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT)
Mode-Based Execute Control (MBEC)
Super High Dynamic Range
802.11g
802.11a
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
1 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
Windows Modern Touchpad Gestures
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- Parts: 1 Year Limited
- Labor: 1 Year Limited
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Vendor Warranty:
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- Labor: 1 Year Limited
Vendor Support:
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