Ive been using the Acer Predator Orion 7000 to play the latest titles and its one of the best gaming PCs you can buy right now

Date:
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:28:02 +0000

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The Acer Predator Orion 7000 is a high-end machine with eye-catching design and future-proof components but its not cheap

FULL STORY ======================================================================ACER PREDATOR ORION 7000: TWO-MINUTE REVIEW This is a larger-than-life PC with a price tag to match. Its 67-liter chassis, RGB fans, and bicep-testing weight give it a premium look and feel that is sure to turn heads. This also gives
it a huge amount of room to circulate cold air and, thanks to the liquid-cooled radiator, the unlocked Intel CPU has enough headroom for extra performance without jet-like fan noise. In our testing, the combination of
the Nvidia RTX 5080 and Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF worked in tandem to handle everything we could throw at it: Cyberpunk 2077 looked completely movie-like with no framerate bottlenecks, while Crimson Deserts megabudget effects were astonishing. Likewise, it handled 4K video editing in Premiere Pro and complicated motion tracking in After Effects without slowdowns. If youre looking for something for both work and play (depending on your job), this could well be a perfect fit.

A nice touch is the hot-swap NVME bay on top of the machine, which means you can expand the storage without opening up the case. But when you do feel the need to upgrade, there are a couple of unoccupied RAM slots ready and
waiting. (Image credit: Future) Acer Predator Orion 7000 (PC 1TB) at Currys for 2,199 Its costly, but that is an inevitability in hardware at the moment. However, its one of the best ways to get an eye-boggling 4K gaming experience out of the box. ACER PREDATOR ORION 7000: PRICE AND AVAILABILITY How much
does it cost? Starts at 3,299 (UK), $4,999 (US), $6,999 (AU) When is it available? Available now Where can you get it? Available in the UK, US, and Australia Our review build retails at 3,299, but it stretches all the way up to a 5,299 version with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB RTX 5090, 64 GB DDR5 RAM, and a 4TB SSD which is starting to get into 8K gaming territory.

As well as the components, youre also paying for a decent chassis. Acer has made the Orion 7000 feel cohesive while inviting upgrades and although you might not need them for a little while, those extra RAM and SSD slots will come in handy when prices finally tumble in the year 2176. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The closest comparison that weve reviewed recently is the Corsair One i500 , which packs similar liquid-cooled componentry and gaming performance into a wood-finished case. The Orion 7000 is a more conventional design, screaming for attention, while Corsairs One i500 issues a more sophisticated
invitation.

While there are lots of models available in the UK via Acer itself and
Currys, in other countries the choice is more limited. In the USA, you can only get the Predator Orion 7000 direct from Acer for $4,999 but this build packs an Ultra 9 285K processor and 64GB DDR5 RAM. In Australia, the RAM is pared back to 32GB and the price pumped up to $6,999 AU. Value: 4 / 5 ACER PREDATOR ORION 7000: SPECS Swipe to scroll horizontally

Category

Specification

Processor

Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Graphics

Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 (32GB GDDR7)

RAM

Up to 128GB DDR5 (6000MHz)

Storage

Up to 6TB PCIe M.2 SSD / Up to 4TB HDD

Connectivity

Intel Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, 2.5G Ethernet

Ports (Front)

3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 2x 3.5mm audio jacks

Ports (Rear)

1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0, 3x 3.5mm audio jacks, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort

Weight

18.16kg (approx. 40 lbs)

Dimensions

485 x 219 x 504.8mm ACER PREDATOR ORION 7000: DESIGN A huge, heavy PC Tweakable aesthetics via software Handy NVME drive bay You know youre in for
a good time when a PC is so heavy that it arrives in a wheeled crate. The reason for this back-breaking 40lb (18kg) weight? First up, the case, which has a solid build quality and thick, magnetically shielded glass panels. Theres none of the flex or lightness of cheaper chassis: it feels like you could stand and possibly even jump on it (not that we tried).

Within lurks a water-cooled CPU heatsink, a triple-fanned RTX card, and a 1200W PSU, none of which are known for their lightness. At 19.1 x 8.6 x 19.9 in (485 x 219 x 504.8 mm), its absolutely humongous, too, with the water-cooled radiator and its RGB fans adding a little extra to the height over the otherwise similar Orion 5000 Rob reviewed . (Image credit: Future) The Predator Orion 7000 matches its monolithic form factor with eye-catching looks. The glowing Predator shield on the front panel makes it look like Saurons shoebox, but from the side its aggregation of liquid-cooling pipes
and LED fans give it a hydroponic feeling. (Image credit: Future) The colors of the fans (adjustable via Predatorsense software) can make the unit feel pumped-up and aggressive or calm and quiet, which speaks to a thoughtful design. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) A neat little touch here is a hot-swap USB-C M.2 NVMe bay
that pulls out of the top of the machine. Add an SSD, and youve got extra, portable storage for those 200GB-plus game installs and computing has gone back to the cartridge days of the 90s. The top panel also includes headphone, mic, and USB ports for quick and easy access. Design: 4 / 5 ACER PREDATOR ORION 7000: PERFORMANCE Massive performance uplift Handles 4K gaming without problems Powers through draining creative tasks Acer Predator Orion 7000 review: Benchmarks Here's how the Acer Predator Orion 7000 performed in our suite of benchmark tests: Geekbench 6 (Multi Core): 22612; (Single Core): 2,233 Cinebench R23 (Multi Core): 35,011; (Single Core): 2,185 3DMark Fire Strike: 50,020; Night Raid: 93,883 ; Port Royal: 21,404; Time Spy: 28,326 Total War: Warhammer III: Mirrors of Madness (1080p, Ultra): 224fps Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p, Ultra): 161fps Dirt 5 (1080p, High): 232fps While Rob described the Orion 5000 as not outrageous, the Orion 7000 pushes things very much into outrageous territory. The componentry shift only seems minor: from an Nvidia RTX 5070 to an RTX 5080, and from an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F to a 265KF.
Thats a difference of 10 and an extra K.

But in the world of gaming, this is a huge leap in performance. 3D Marks Port Royal benchmark, which tests ray tracing abilities, delivered a 53% leap in performance. Cyberpunk 2077 , in ultra settings (albeit at 1080p) went from 95fps on the 5000 to 161fps on the 7000. Its proof that Nvidia really has put its money where its mouth is with the RTX 5080 and the difference between gaming at 1440p and 4K. (Image credit: Future) That K in the CPU moniker stands for unlocKed, which means that Acer is able to push the Core Ultra 7s further than stock settings, enabling higher clock rates and power draw. Add in the water-cooled heatsink, and you can eke out a lot more performance from Intels Arrow Lake chip: Geekbench 6s score for intensive computing tasks increased by 50% over the Orion 5000, while Cinebench R23 multi-core scores saw a massive 60.5% uplift. (Image credit: Future) In reality, this means
that the Orion 7000 can handle just about anything you can throw at it in 4K. Cyberpunk 2077 and Crimson Desert both looked utterly breathtaking in their intricate ray-traced details: the wind rushing through the trees, the atmospheric hazing on the horizon, the major globules of spilt blood. It also wasnt phased at all by huge 4K Premiere Pro video editing tasks and motion tracking in After Effects, and that SSD drive is equally handy for large files.

The most pro of gamers may be put off by Acers PredatorSense software and system noise, but if you want your gaming big-scale, cinematic, and console-killing, this is the PC to go for. Performance: 5 / 5 SHOULD I BUY
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Notes

Rating

Value

Even the base model here is expensive, but this is a future-proof machine
that will keep up with the next few years of gaming.

4/5

Design

A monolithic and domineering design that cant be tucked away, but quiet operation and the neat NVME drive make it more palatable.

4.5/5

Performance

The tuned CPU works in lockstep with the heavyweight GPU to deliver
remarkable 4K gaming performance, and it breezes through pro creative tasks

5/5

Total

An utterly unsubtle PC that matches performance prowess with eye-catching neon-lit design. If you want high-end gaming that will make console owners drool, this is the PC for you but it costs a lot.

4.5/5 Buy the Acer Predator Orion 7000 if... You want solid 4K gaming with
all the bells and whistles Were used to having to dial some features back for ultra-HD gaming at fluent framerates but thats not the case here. The Orion 7000 is ready to take on todays (and tomorrows games) from the moment you
plug it in. You need a future-proof PC While the base specs here are enough
to power up your gaming sessions from the word go, there is room for a couple more RAM sticks (if you can afford them!) plus an easy-access NVME bay for an instantaneous storage boost. You want people to know you just spent a lot on your PC This is a PC that looks expensive for better or worse. The slab-like design and LED fans make this a computer that cant be ignored, but it serves its purpose, keeping everything icy cool and deadly quiet. Dont buy the Acer Predator Orion 7000 if... You want something small and light Theres no
getting around the fact that this is a big, heavy PC that will crush your
toes as easily as it crushes the competition. This is best suited to a dedicated gaming room or teen bedroom, not one for the living room. Youre on
a strict budget This is a huge investment, and one thats probably been inflated due to ongoing global componentry madness. ALSO CONSIDER Swipe to scroll horizontally

Category

Acer Predator Orion 7000 (PO7-660)

Acer Predator Orion 5000 (PO5-655)

Corsair One i500

Processor

Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Up to Intel Core i7-14700F

Intel Core i9-14900K

Graphics

Up to NVIDIA RTX 5090 (32GB)

Up to NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

Up to NVIDIA RTX 4090

RAM

Up to 128GB DDR5 (6000MHz)

Up to 64GB DDR5 (4800MHz)

Up to 192GB DDR5 (6000MHz)

Storage

Up to 6TB SSD / 4TB HDD

Up to 1TB SSD / 2TB HDD

Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 7, BT 5.3, 2.5G Ethernet

Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.0, 2.5G Ethernet

Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3, 2.5G Ethernet

Cooling

Predator CycloneX 360 (AIO)

Predator FrostBlade 2.0 (Air)

Dual-path Liquid Cooling (AIO)

Ports (Front)

1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, 2x Audio

1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, 2x Audio

1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x Audio

Dimensions

485 x 219 x 504.8mm

485 x 219 x 504.8mm

391 x 185 x 300mm

Weight

18.16kg

17.23kg

10.28kg Acer Orion Predator 5000

The 7000s little brother is still a dependable and powerful PC that stands
its ground in 1440p gaming. If you want the familial looks, dont mind missing out on the liquid cooling, and want to save money, this is the one to go for.

Read our full Acer Orion Predator 5000 review View Deal Corsair One i500

Corsair heads in the exact opposite direction to Acer, packing similar components and cooling into a calmer, classier case. This is one that you could stick in your living room.

Read our full Corsair One i500 review View Deal HOW I TESTED THE ACER PREDATOR ORION 7000 I spent one full week testing the Orion 7000 as my
primary workstation and gaming rig. I tested use cases ranging from 4K video editing in Premiere Pro to intensive 4K ray-traced gaming in Cyberpunk 2077 . I used suites such as 3DMark and Cinebench R23 to verify clock speeds and see how it shaped up against other PCs.

First reviewed March 2026 Acer Predator Orion 7000: Price Comparison Low Stock 2,199 View Low Stock 2,299 View Low Stock 3,299 View 4,499 View No
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