Celebrating My New Gaming Laptop

Spent a bit more than I should have but it’s alright (144k INR ~1667 USD). Good laptops here are ridiculously expensive… I could’ve gotten the 2024 Predator Neo model online for cheaper but I preferred to buy this (Helios 16 2023) offline instead. I’ve heard that the non Neo models have better build quality and cooling? as well as are much quieter? Anyways what’s done is done and comparison is the thief of joy, new year begins with a bang! Happy Gaming!

I’d recommend not using that keyboard cover.

Paz said:
I’d recommend not using that keyboard cover.

LOL, keyboard condom, that’s a funny way to put it!

Paz said:
I’d recommend not using that keyboard cover.

Seriously though, it might interfere with the keyboard’s tactile feedback.

Nice pick! The Predator is Acer’s high-end gaming line, while the Neo version is more mid-range but still quite capable.

Luca said:
Nice pick! The Predator is Acer’s high-end gaming line, while the Neo version is more mid-range but still quite capable.

What’s considered the top tier then?

Merrick said:

Luca said:
Nice pick! The Predator is Acer’s high-end gaming line, while the Neo version is more mid-range but still quite capable.

What’s considered the top tier then?

The Predator series itself is top-tier for gaming. Triton models are more for content creation but still part of the Predator family.

@Luca
Got it, thanks! I’ve seen a few models like Helios 300 and was curious how they differ.

Merrick said:
@Luca
Got it, thanks! I’ve seen a few models like Helios 300 and was curious how they differ.

Helios is actually one of the top variants under the Predator brand. The Neo versions are slightly scaled down in terms of build quality and sometimes cooling solutions.

Merrick said:
@Luca
Got it, thanks! I’ve seen a few models like Helios 300 and was curious how they differ.

Yes, Helios models are high-end, and Neo is a step down but still offers great performance for its price point.

Hey, welcome to the RTX 4060 club!

Keaton said:
Hey, welcome to the RTX 4060 club!

Thanks! Can’t wait to see what this baby can do!

That’s a great setup. Super jealous of your new gear!

Congratulations on the new gear!

Torrin said:
Congratulations on the new gear!

Thanks a lot!

Wanted to get that one too, but it was sold out everywhere I looked.

Congrats on the purchase!

Keir said:
Congrats on the purchase!

Thank you!

Awesome choice! What games are you planning to dive into first?

Zorion said:
Awesome choice! What games are you planning to dive into first?

Starting with some Wuthering Waves and then maybe Sparking Zero. Can’t wait for Stellar Blade and the new Assassin’s Creed too!