Review: Acer Predator G6-710

Conclusion

Acer is investing heavily into the future of PC gaming with a range of new products launched under the Predator umbrella. Comprised, thus far, of desktops, laptops, tablets, monitors and peripherals, Predator is geared to be a one-stop-shop for PC gaming enthusiasts.

It's an ambitious plan with long-term potential, but in a fiercely competitive market, Acer needs to fire on all cylinders, and on this first inspection the Predator G6-710 desktop struggles to live up to its billing.

Designed to appeal to the status quo but lacking in substance, Acer's base unit is a by-the-book interpretation of a gaming rig and ultimately fails to capture the imagination. The exterior styling is likely to be met with mixed feelings, the internal clutter is likely to be off-putting to users who know their PCs, and when you consider the lofty price point, Predator G6 doesn't deliver the requisite punch.

There are signs of promise - the external drive bay and one-touch overclocking functions both work well - yet there's plenty of room for improvement. Acer's financial clout suggests that we should watch the development of the Predator line with interest, but as it stands, the G6 desktop is a timid proposition that fails to meet the needs of the more discerning gamer.

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The Acer Predator G6-710 gaming PC is available to purchase from PC World.

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