Acer offers the Nitro 50 in various configurations, but the model we’re reviewing – the N50-640-UR12 packs the latest 12 th generation Intel Core i5-12400F processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD.

For instance, Shadow of the Tomb Raider runs at 153 fps at 1080p on the Acer N50-640-UR12 and 56 fps at 4K.

Mr Memory recommends you install modules in pairs for Dual-channel performance - View Dual-channel Memory Video. If you don’t want to build a gaming PC and need something capable, the Acer Nitro 50 N50-640-UR12 will get you playing most AAA titles at 1080p. The F1 22 performance with ray tracing on was underwhelming at 29fps, though the test was done on the rainy Belgium track with anisotropic filtering at x16, and graphics set to ultra high. Its meticulously designed 18-liter chassis makes a statement, whether it's gracing your desk or settled on the floor.

Whether you use your own computer or a company owned device, do not be slowed down by insufficient memory or storage. DisplayPort and the DisplayPort logo are trademarks owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) in the United States and other countries. Pay in 3 is a form of credit, may not be suitable for everyone and use may affect your credit score. Adding extra memory is one of the most cost-effective ways to make your operating system and applications run faster and smoother for peak performance. Sure, I would have been much happier with even a single, speedy 1TB SSD, rather than some additional spinning platter nonsense, but a 512GB drive is the bare minimum for a modern gaming PC.You can pair it with a 24-inch Sceptre gaming monitor with a 75Hz refresh rate, alongside a Redragon S101 gaming keyboard and mouse combo. It's not the worst we've seen and won't have your components melting, but it could certainly be better. But if you save up or have a flexible budget, you can get something faster like our Editors’ Choice, the Alienware Aurora R13 gaming desktop PC. You can definitely hit smoother frame rates with a little settings tinkering, which is the general ethos of this machine.

That's unlikely to change the PCMark score, which would indicate general productivity isn't its strong suit. All memory is brand new, comes with a Full Lifetime Warranty and is packaged and protected by bespoke Mr Memory Anti-Static shield bags, recyclable plastic packets inside a Jiffy or a cardboard box.Quickly jack in your headphones or any USB peripherals you have on hand to avoid having to reach behind your PC. The bottom line here is that, while the Nitro is a nifty machine for gaming it's really been let down on the storage side. It doesn't sound like a lot, but considering the great thermals and more impressive (and larger) NVMe SSD, it's almost a no-brainer. Ray tracing simulates the true behavior of light to bring real-time, cinematic quality rendering to the most visually intense games.