Acer Nitro 17.3" 144Hz Core 7 260 32GB 1TB SSD Gaming Laptop

The 17.3-inch Full HD IPS panel gives you a roomy view of your games, spreadsheets and videos. Its 144 Hz refresh rate draws more frames each second than a standard 60 Hz screen, so fast camera pans and quick movements in shooters and racing games look smoother. The matte finish cuts down on reflections from windows and overhead lights, which makes long sessions easier on the eyes.

The Intel Core 7 260 processor handles the CPU side of modern games as well as everyday work such as browsing, office documents and video calls. It also keeps up when you run several tasks at once, for example streaming music, chatting on Discord and keeping a browser full of tabs open while you play. It gives this Nitro a solid base for both gaming and productivity.

With 32 GB of DDR5 memory, the laptop has plenty of headroom for current games, large browser sessions and creative apps such as photo editors. More memory means less waiting when you switch between programs, and fewer slowdowns when a game and background apps compete for resources. DDR5 is the current memory standard and offers higher bandwidth than the older DDR4.

Storage comes from a 1024 GB NVMe SSD on the PCIe Gen4 interface. Compared with traditional hard drives, it boots the system faster, opens applications almost instantly and shortens loading screens in games. One terabyte leaves room for several large titles alongside your documents, photos and media library, so you won't need to uninstall games as often to make space.

Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce graphics take care of the visual workload, letting you play modern titles at the panel's native Full HD resolution. Pairing this GPU with the 144 Hz screen lets you take advantage of higher frame rates in games that support them. The exact graphics card model is not stated in the product listing, so check the full specification if you need a particular GPU.

The Nitro has an embedded rechargeable battery, so you can take it to class, the office or a friend's place and work without plugging in straight away. The manufacturer does not list the battery capacity or the expected runtime. As with most gaming laptops, plugging in is recommended for demanding games to get full performance.

This configuration suits gamers who want a large high-refresh screen, along with students and home users who need one machine for both play and work. The combination of 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD also makes it a sensible pick for anyone who keeps many programs open at once or stores a large game library locally.