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@shirlyiza6207 I think so, I would suggest using a measuring tape first. Especially before buying the AIO, look up the physical length to ensure it'll fit.
Thanks for watching! You should be good with three 4k60 monitors, the only issue that might come up is with certain AMD CPUs (seems to be limited exclusively to Asus laptops with AMDs) and M1 & M2 Macbooks. I've been loving this dock and I hope you do, too!
@@Accounting4Cycling Thanks a lot for reply! I also see another model "Anker 777" which is available in my region, 778 is out of stock. Can I go for that as well? Or wait for 778 model?
@MikeDyson99 I think that's a good price! It'd be hard to find an i7-12700F and RTX 3080 for that price. Including 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a motherboard, storage, and a case is a nice bonus!
With Acer you really only pay for the name, the idle cpu temperatures in the 40 range are just not okay. I might achieve something like that in gaming and I have a 240 aio for my cpu... The case also looks simply rotten in terms of airflow. For the same price you get much more offered which also concerns a decent cooling.
I'd recommend it, especially if you're not looking at building your own right out of the gate. The components can definitely be updated, switched out, removed, or moved into a different case if you'd like. I think this is a great all around "starter" gaming desktop. It's gets you started with a powerful CPU, GPU, and RAM combination that can handle just about everything at full settings. There's even a second m.2 for another NVMe SSD and the pre-wired SATA bays on the bottom of the case is a nice touch for upgradeability. I actually transplanted the CPU & GPU from the Orion 5000 into my main desktop editing/gaming rig, while putting my old i7-12700F and older 3070 into the Orion 5000. I even tested an i3-12100 in it out of curiosity, the i3 was obviously a massive bottleneck!😂 If you can find the updated version with a 4070, that's a cool option, but the 3070 is a solid GPU! The link in the description should bring you to the page on Amazon that has the different configurations, too. (I may earn a commission from the Amazon Affiliate links)
@@Accounting4Cycling omg thank you very much for responding with great detail, I was actually looking at the version with the 4070, I had doubts with the price being so low, but seeing what you told me I will opt for this PC, THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Stay away from it. In Acer pcs you can't upgrade anything because they rivet their motherboard to the case. The power supply is also only made for the case and you can never install it in a new case. The only thing you can change is the ram and possibly the ssd and HDD. Please let a professional put together a decent PC for the same price.
@sullymaster96 I mean, that just an outright lie. You can, and I have, change out every major component in this machine. Motherboard, PSU, GPU, even the case if you really want to! I literally hold up the motherboard from the 2022 Predator Orion, still in working order, btw, during this video! The 2022 Predator Orion case was sold with the old internals of my editing PC installed in it. No rivets required! The purpose of the Predator series is to be upgradable, tinkerer friendly, and possibly built in and/or built on. I get what you're trying to say, have a PC built for you because it'll be better overall, but not everyone wants to go through that. Some want a good system, still built by professionals, with an inclusive warranty, and cohesive software. Please, leave the recommendations to the professionals and refrain from broad, disparaging remarks until you've at least watched the video enough to make an informed comment. Thank you for watching!
@@Accounting4Cycling Unfortunately, I don't know anything about the new series from Acer, I had the Orion 3000 at the time and the motherboard was an Acer creation, so you couldn't detach it from the case because it was glued so hard that you would have destroyed it when you removed it, the power supply was from a no-name brand that nobody knows and was designed for 500 watts, which would have been far too little for the system. Just because they have changed a few things now .... doesn't change the fact that Acer builds poorly thought-out PCs that are simply miserable in terms of cooling and you just get more performance out of it for the same money, as I said.
It was about 25-30 minutes for the wax to fully melt. I'm sure if you were to stir it a bit that the wax would melt faster. The soaking of the chain was about a roughly half hour process that was two (I think) 10-minute "agitate then soak" sessions at max temp, one while it drops to 75C, and then hang dry for about an hour. SILCA has a FAQ that I used along with the instructions on the back of the StripChip packaging. Both are extremely helpful and found here: alnk.to/aLITBod
@naheel3948 you would connect the projectors' HDMI input to the laptop's video out (HDMI, DP, USB-C DP). You would have to disconnect the steaming stick, but all HDMI devices should just plug into the projector. You may have to select what to do with it on your laptop; i.e. extend, mirror, show only on 1 or 2, etc, in display settings
In most cases, you should be able to invert the image in the streaming or video call app. It's usually in the settings and can just be checked, but you should also be able to activate this in Logi Tune. Thanks for watching!
@@Accounting4Cycling I'm referring to the USB input that doesn't accept a pen drive. If you have a movie on the pen drive, you won't be able to connect it to the projector.
@Andersonsilva-lr1pb you'd have to either send it through a PC or another HDMI compatible device that can play it. USB-A for power only is becoming more common on a lot of "smart" devices, this is one of those.
Is it upgradable? Want to be able to swap gpu maybe cpu in the future and am wondering if motherboard too i took a look at the back the cutout doesn’t seen to fit any aftermarket motherboard
It definitely is upgradeable! CPU for sure! (see the livestream where I actually downgrade the PO5000 and find out my main MB is shot) GPU definitely can, too, but you may not be able to get the overkill GPU bracket to connect to the new one. The motherboard layout is a standard ATX, so it should work, you just might have to make sure all cooler parts and such are installed prior to mounting in the case. You'll also have a useless m.2 mount on the right side for the no longer aimed off the MB second m.2 slot, probably.
The level of clarity and how cheap a big 4 k tv are these days it makes no sense to buy a projector. Maybe 10 years ago. For 1500$ you could get a large 4 k tv that will knock your sox off 😊
I completely get that argument, and in most daily use cases, that's true. The big win for a projector is when you want the cinematic experience (larger than life size) in a small package, or just something that is more portable and still able to throw a truly massive image! Ours gets used for a second screen shot onto the wall in the living room during busy sporting times (like the Olympics 😎). The ability to store this "second screen" in a closet or anywhere I can put something the size of a textbook is something you just can't do with a cheap 4k TV. My Epson EF-11 is more permanently placed next to my indoor bike trainer, but I use it more frequently as an extreme sized, space saving display for everyday viewing and for use with Zwift, picture quality against a 4k TV isn't the biggest draw for those. Our living room has a LG 65" 4k TV as the primary display, but sometimes you just want to have a second 200" screen next to it! Also, for $1500, you could get an unbelievable 4k projector that will not only knock you socks off, but you'd be able to watch the Sox in an image size as though you're at the ballpark!
Thanks for the video man! I was looking at the exact same Wax melter as it looks much faster than a crockpot. Appreciate you showing the full process, very useful! Any update on the chain? Works smooth and well?
Glad I could help! It was ultra smooth, just make sure to shift through the gears a few times in a place where it'll be easy to clean the excess dry wax spray. I put my vacuum through a good workout! 😅 Thanks for watching!
Hey Great video, i am looking at getting the 4070ti model with the 13700f at a good price but was wondering how the noise of the system you reviewed was when closed up. Got rid of my old desktop a year ago for a laptop with a dedicated GPU which is a lot quiter so want to make sure this does not produce a lot of noise.
@naveensarvananthan5875 I mean, the fans are noisy. Acer doesn't have quiet fans down yet, but you can swap them at a later time for a pretty low cost. Very interesting you found a laptop to be quiet, this will be more background wirring, vs flight deck of an aircraft carrier (gaming laptop) with much better performance.
My CPU temp seems to be running a little hot at times. The fans will ramp up and down continuously. I honestly don’t mind spending money to put something else, but not sure what would be compatible?
I believe the motherboard is just using a standard Intel LGA 1700 cooler mount (at least 12-14th gen mount). The case is definitely wide enough to allow for a larger air coolers and the fan mounts in front and top should allow for a 240-280mm water cooler. In a different system I have, I swapped the tiny Intel stock cooler (much smaller than the Acer one, which I believe is made by Cooler Master) with an ARTIC Freezer 34 Duo. It's reasonably priced (~US$50) and very quiet, but I've also heard excellent things about the Noctua NH-D15 (US$120) for keeping even the hottest CPUs cool! GamersNexus has a lot of detailed videos on almost any cooler you can imagine, too. In my main editing & gaming rig, which is where the 13700F & RTX 3070 were transplanted, I use a Razer Hanbo 240mm AIO liquid cooler. It's a fine cooler, but a little on the pricier end and held hostage by Razer Synapse. Prior to being sent the Hanbo, I was looking into the Corsair H100 and the NZXT Kraken 240mm AIOs.
@@Accounting4Cycling Thanks for responding again bro! I really appreciate your time. I found a Noctua NH-U12A that I think I am going to get. How hard is it to replace the cooler though? Would I have to pull out the motherboard? I am a newbie lol, but feel confident I can figure it out with right direction!
It's not too bad, the back panel of the case comes off to help make it even easier. No need to remove the motherboard for most cooler installs, big thing to remember is to reapply thermal paste with the new cooler (unless it comes with some on it, some do) and make sure to be grounded with some kind of anti-static device. I did a livestream of extracting the CPU out of the Predator Orion, not really helpful for installing a cooler in that system, but there are tons of tutorials out there, it's how I learned how to do it, too! Good luck!
Receivable: There are better devices on the market. Garmin has only been available in Europe for 2 months now I had hope for Garmin BPM index, but they are 100 years behind the times. 1- Bad app often does not recognize a device automatically. 2- Index 2 scale also works poorly, 2 KG is off. 3- Garmin Watch Venu 2 Music is off again with a temperature of 4 degrees. 4 Index BPM Is a joke, Big headline with info instead of flat. - Buying batteries is as old or dated as 2023 to 2024, There are better devices like the ones I use, where the built-in battery is charged via USB C. is cheaper than buying 4x Duracel Battery. - BPM Far too expensive 200 Euro including VAT. Feel cheap material. I have already received a refund for everything sent back 2 months ago. This is Garmin Fisaco Joke. I really expected it to be better than the rest, and much flatter so you can carry it on the go for walktrail bike trail and take a break every 30 minutes and measure. I also expected that there would be an option for 24 hour measurement. every 10 minutes. active as during sleep. This is where Garmin and, for that matter, all other brands, miss the mark again. Missed opportunity. Also indicate Activity in a BPM such as Walk, BIke, Sleep, sport, work, as modes so that you have a better overview of the activity of the 24 hours. I expected Garmin to be able to do this just like watch BPN index. unfortunately peanut butter
I believe there's a few screws that hold the whole front panel on, I was certain someone else in these comments discovered the way to open it up (for cleaning), but I can't seem to find it in the YT Studio panel.
Found the comment, it was on a livestream I did in October, the viewer said, "The moment i googled ''Acer Predator Orion 5000 manual'' i found the perfect PDF i needed! Even with pictures and pointers! PERFECT! Got it Open! On the bottom is a little screw! Both sidewalls down and pull the front!" So it looks like it should just be a little screw on the bottom to bring it down! Hope that helps!
@@Accounting4Cycling Yeah, that one I found the firsthand. But it did not helped. I think those plastic parts from inside are holding pannel. It means I need more disassemble than I thought to get to the front fans. Now put front and back fans to lowest RPMs, change of CPU liquid radiator wants, also helped, still feel like in a factory, but it is better. Currently just three things I don't like about this setup: 1) All Fan noise 2) No USB4/Thunderbolt4 3) Very bad positioning of PCIE and only two on board. Need more. (Any splitter recommendations?) What I already changed: 1) CPU cooler fans. 2) wifi card to Wifi7 3) Added 10Gbps network card 4) Added more USB-C card.
Wth lolll. Redo this review man. The most important things are sidetracked. Like what's the FPS, does the audio synchronise with the lip movement? And does it stutter? Get hot while over using etc
Thanks for watching! From 6:36-7:48, there is a graphic overlay that shows it operates at 1080P 30Hz (FPS). As long as the software you're using doesn't cause any serious lag in either the video or audio, there shouldn't be a need for audio to lip synchronization (something that's done in software, not hardware). The hardware does not stutter, software used may cause some but it's unlikely. It did not and has not gotten hot during usage. It's a $30 webcam, it'll be perfect for Teams, Zoom, even being a talking head in the corner during a stream. If you're looking for something that'll delivery the highest quality video, I highly suggest investing in a nice mirrorless camera and Cam Link (or similar 4k streaming stick). The Brio series has something in almost every price point for various use cases and needs, this is the most basic one, but still delivers a great value.
Predator is going to have better thermals, though by a small margin. Ultimately, it's more up to size and what looks good to you... however the Acer and Lenovo are going to offer substantially better upgradability and repairability down the line. The R16 improved a ton from prior versions... but it's still a hot box with proprietary guts.
@@hurstod533 You definitely can, the thing is built to be added to and modified. It's a very strange case, but you can pop just about any standard ATX motherboard in there, any power supply, the two pre-wired SATA 3.5" bays are a nice touch, too! It's a nice machine. The motherboard has the only non-standard part and that is the m.2 slot that sticks off the side and mounts to the case.
@JakobyG it'll be a bit janky, but I'm sure there's a way. The case is not really designed for it, but you could always inset the GPU a bit with a bracket inside the case.
@@Accounting4Cycling Yes, the upgrades I put in it was a pain in the butt, I was somehow able to put a AK620 Deepcool air cpu cooler in there, but I had to use the screws that came with the pc it self, but what doesnt make senese is that the screws that came with the cooler, fit into my pc where the other screws were that I had to take out to secure the coolers brackets?? It also sucks that I got Lian li and NZXT fans, but only one of the lian li fans works for the rgb software for the pc, the rest is just the fan rgb it self and the mirror look in the middle. The NZXT fans I got for the front, fan speed and look is really nice, but I had to buy a 4-pin to 3-pin adapter for the rgb to even work, plus I had to daisy chain to other fans so it could work, only like the top rgb lights work on one fan and then the other is only the right side of the fan. Also, there is no 9 pin usb hub for the Lian Li or the NZXT hub controllers. I found a usb adapter that plugs into the big blu plug in at the bottom of the motherboard, ill give that a try and see how it goes. Just some tips or warning for otheres who are going to get this pc.👍👍
Hi, thanks for watching! You should be able to connect your PS5 to the HDMI port (unplugging the Android TV stick). For your speakers, it would depend on how they are able to connect (or how they connect currently). The HDMI from the PS5 or Android TV stick* will send audio to the projector and you can use the onboard 5-watt speaker for sound, or if it's something like a home theater receiver or some soundbars, it likely has HDMI switching built-in and can handle the Android Tv, PS5, audio, and one cable to the projector's singe HDMI. *The Android TV stick supports Bluetooth speakers on it's own, but that's separate from the projector and will not work with the PS5, but the PS5 may also be able to support a Bluetooth speaker output, I'm just unfamiliar with the PS5.
Hi, thanks for watching! For the Predator Orion 5000, not really unless you never want it to go back on; the iBuyPower, absolutely not it will break the acrylic that already kind of looks broken (on purpose); the NZXT H510 (RIP, but the H5 is infinitely better), lol, nope. The Predator Orion 5000 has a bunch of those melted/"welded" plastic clips that hold the front grill on, some screws, and all sorts of other things that make it so it'll likely never go back on again and just leave you with a bare metal, OEM chassis showing. Not recommended to remove the whole thing, but the metal mesh is just that plastic melt/"weld" style, so you could remove it with some effort.
Hi, thank you for answering! Im the meantime i got it open! The moment i googled ''Acer Predator Orion 5000 manual'' i found the perfect PDF i needed! Even with pictures and pointers! PERFECT! Got it Open! On the bottom is a little screw! Both sidewalls down and pull the front! Thanks again!
@scourix4181 Wow! That's so easy! Thanks for replying with what you found! For some reason, I remember it being more difficult. 🫠 I also had the 2022 version, so maybe that was slightly different, or I just misremembered. Either way, I'm happy you were able to figure it out!!!
Thank you for showing the on-device colour controls, this is really nice! It’s a shame the rear side does’t also have white colour temp controls because sometimes bouncing light off the wall behind can make for softer nicer light
Hi, thanks for watching and sorry for the delayed response! It's a little annoying that you can't just select that you'd like to go to different temperatures of white light for the rear, but you can select on the color wheel or enter the color code for the temperature you're looking for! It's a huge pain, but better than nothing. I've been submitting that feature being added as feedback for almost the last year...
Hi, thanks for watching! Sorry for the delayed response, there is a light amount of "standard" bloatware, but nothing that can't be removed without having to do a fresh Windows install. Though, with the Windows lighting control for RGB, you might be able to get away without Predator Sense, too! The most annoying to get rid of, if you choose to, is Predator Sense and Acer's support stuff.
@@Accounting4Cycling thanks for the response I ended up doing a fresh install of windows and then just reinstalling predator Sense for the fan control and rgb control since none of the other software I used detected all the fans
Correct, the lamp is not meant to be user replaceable. If you are savvy with electronic repairs, it is possible, but it will void the warranty (if that's a concern).
@Andersonsilva-lr1pb either a technician, or you CAN do it yourself. It just involves more significant disassembly. You have to take the outer casing off, but then I believe it's more or less unplugging the old and plugging in the new. Replacing the bulb yourself will definitely void any warranty (not that it's likely still around when that time comes). I have not checked it out myself, but there's always a way!
Hi, I have a question FH02, only 1 HDMI, so I won't be able to keep the android TV dongle plugged, while connecting another HDMI like a laptop? will I have to unplug the dongle every time? (not convenient when it is ceiling mounted) Thanks!
That is correct, just the one HDMI. You can use an HDMI selector or connect a home theater receiver to manage the other devices. Also, there is not real ceiling mount, you have to place it on a shelf.
Hi, I have a question, only 1 HDMI, so I won't be able to keep the android TV dongle plugged, while connecting another HDMI like a laptop? will I have to unplug the dongle every time? (not convenient when it is ceiling mounted) Thanks!
That is correct, just the one HDMI. You can use an HDMI selector or connect a home theater receiver to manage the other devices. Also, there is not real ceiling mount, you have to place it on a shelf.
Careful with thunderbolt 4 hubs from Anker. I have learned they have compatibility issues ie with new Apple products. I had to replace my HUB due to this issue as Anker will not deal with the problem. I think they may not support Apple for some strange reason.
Not just Anker, this has been a pretty common issue with TB4 and Apple silicon. They have to license Thunderbolt technologies from Intel, and it doesn't always connect, but an excellent warning to check the compatibility tables on the company website! It's always good to ensure the USB-C you're trying to connect is capable of as not all ports are created equal, even though they use the same plug/port interface. Apple also likes to shy away from the fact that not all models with the same chips have the same compatibility. support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/about-the-thunderbolt-ports-mh35952/mac Thanks for watching!
There's an occupied NVMe SSD slot just under the CPU and just above the top PCIe x16 slot, the other sticks off the side of the motherboard to the right, with the securing screw actually off the motherboard on the backplate of the case. It actually looks like the "riser" on the back of the case for the second drive, truly absurd location and design! 😂 You can also connect SATA SSDs via the drive trays on the bottom right of the case interior (cabling already in place, too).
Wireless, I don't believe so. It would have to connect via Bluetooth, I don't think there is support for the Lightspeed dongle. You can use an AUX cable to the controller... but that's a pretty hacky workaround
I try not to go that deep into disassembly on most laptops. If you're interested in something like that, my Alienware x17r1 is about due for a full teardown, though! The CPU and GPU face up, so you have to disassemble most of it to repaste them. Thanks for watching!
There should be a program installed called "PredatorSense" where you can change the color of the different LEDs, including the fans. You can also enable the RGB control in Windows settings under personalization > Dynamic Lighting, I don't know if the Acer RGB controls will work with that process at this time, but it's worth checking out! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching! There should be two thumb screws (with a Philips head if they're too tight) for both the tempered glass panel and the metal backplate panel. I also have a much more in-depth video of it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xLfPskp82PI.html
I'd imagine if it still fits it should work just the same, but if the new model is sized too differently than the Whoop 4.0 it wouldn't fit or the sensors would be covered. You can just wear them as regular boxers, too!
I do plan to do a follow up soon. I wanted to put them through their paces during various exercises and sports, as well as social and professional settings. Thanks for watching, I hope you found the video enjoyable and informative!
Enjoyed your video. I'm curious about one thing. I just bought this model used yesterday in like new condition with the original box and charger. But I notice a difference with your model. On mine there are none of the switches (?) or labels just to the right of the mouse pad. It's completely blank all the way across the front 1/3rd section of the board. Could you comment on this? What do all those labels represent? Thanks.
