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expired Posted by Dr.W • Jan 9, 2025
expired Posted by Dr.W • Jan 9, 2025

Acer Predator Helios 18 (Cert. Refurb): 18" QHD+ 250Hz mini-LED, i9-14900HX, RTX 4090, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD $1907.46

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$1907.46 Certified Refurbished sold by Acer via eBay.

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SPECS:
  • 18" QHD+ (2560x1600, WQXGA+) 16:10. 250Hz, 1000-nits, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus & G-SYNC, Anti-glare, mini-LED Display
  • Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.8GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.1GHz, 36MB
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6, Up to 175W, DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing
  • 32GB (2x 16GB) SO-DIMM DDR5
  • 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe, 2 x PCIe M.2 Slots
  • Wi-Fi 7 Killer 1750x + BT
  • 1080p FHD Webcam
  • Per-Key RGB Keyboard
  • 90Whr Battery
  • 7.17 lbs.
  • Model: PH18-72-924C
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort over USB-C, Thunderbolt 4)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 with HDCP Support
    • 1x RJ-45

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$1907.46 Certified Refurbished sold by Acer via eBay.

7 in stock when posting this.

SPECS:
  • 18" QHD+ (2560x1600, WQXGA+) 16:10. 250Hz, 1000-nits, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus & G-SYNC, Anti-glare, mini-LED Display
  • Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.8GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.1GHz, 36MB
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6, Up to 175W, DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing
  • 32GB (2x 16GB) SO-DIMM DDR5
  • 1TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe, 2 x PCIe M.2 Slots
  • Wi-Fi 7 Killer 1750x + BT
  • 1080p FHD Webcam
  • Per-Key RGB Keyboard
  • 90Whr Battery
  • 7.17 lbs.
  • Model: PH18-72-924C
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort over USB-C, Thunderbolt 4)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 with HDCP Support
    • 1x RJ-45

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Jan 9, 2025
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kriff
Jan 9, 2025
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Warranty? Also why does the image say 3090?
Jan 9, 2025
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Joined Sep 2015
Jan 9, 2025
JChang93
Jan 9, 2025
12 Posts
Acer LOCKS those UNLOCKED CPUs and will not be able to OC/UV. ThrottleStop/XTU WILL NOT work
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Jan 9, 2025
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Dr.W
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Jan 9, 2025
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Quote from kriff :
Warranty? Also why does the image say 3090?
It's mentioned numerous times in previous threads that it's just an error.
This model only comes with 4090, not 3090.
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Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 9, 2025
Abused.Return.Policy
Jan 9, 2025
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Needs more nits.
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Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 9, 2025
jc1235
Jan 9, 2025
43 Posts
Quote from JChang93 :
Acer LOCKS those UNLOCKED CPUs and will not be able to OC/UV.
100% very annoying.
Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 9, 2025
sockhatabe
Jan 9, 2025
12 Posts
Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
It's mentioned numerous times in previous threads that it's just an error.This model only comes with 4090, not 3090.
That's not really a good excuse for a company that big, especially when it's a mid deal considering $1500 laptops are going to be out performing that refurbished unit. So it's only kind of a deal for anyone under the gun that needs something now. Since the buyers are doing ACER a favor, not ACER doing buyers a favor... the least they could do is put up accurate images.
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Jan 9, 2025
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sdAM2012
Jan 9, 2025
64 Posts
Great deal for those who want a 4090 laptop.

I would absolutely bite the bullet, but I was able to successfully sneak into the 4080 deal at 1450 $. The extra 10% performance is just not worth another $450 for me
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Jan 9, 2025
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DannyBurke
Jan 9, 2025
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Quote from sockhatabe :
That's not really a good excuse for a company that big, especially when it's a mid deal considering $1500 laptops are going to be out performing that refurbished unit. So it's only kind of a deal for anyone under the gun that needs something now. Since the buyers are doing ACER a favor, not ACER doing buyers a favor... the least they could do is put up accurate images.
Link please
Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 9, 2025
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SplendidMustang5584
Jan 9, 2025
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Quote from jc1235 :
100% very annoying.
Why do they do that?
Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 9, 2025
DJRobNM
Jan 9, 2025
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Quote from ccsicecoke :
5070 = 4090
*only with DLSS 4.0

This was at $1865 before.

I would bite at sub $1500 considering the UV problem and 5000 series.

I would also buy at:

Sub $1200 for the 4080
Sub $900 for the 4070
Sub $750 for the 4060

Just in case Acer's ebay store is watching.
Jan 9, 2025
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Slimeyface
Jan 9, 2025
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Quote from sdAM2012 :
Great deal for those who want a 4090 laptop.

I would absolutely bite the bullet, but I was able to successfully sneak into the 4080 deal at 1450 $. The extra 10% performance is just not worth another $450 for me

Was that an Acer? Where was that ?
Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 9, 2025
timtheterrible
Jan 9, 2025
283 Posts
Quote from DannyBurke :
Link please
https://youtu.be/uDup7cYNU6c?si=g...DNdl&t=733
Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 9, 2025
DannyBurke
Jan 9, 2025
122 Posts
Thanks.
I hadnt seen anything on the mobile GPUs in the midst of all the news on the desktop ones. If that actually plays out like they are saying, and comes in March thats huge.

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Jan 9, 2025
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Wayno-san
Jan 9, 2025
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I have this. It arrived in immaculate condition, gorgeous screen with plenty of I/O, but I'm seeing a lot of thermal throttling of the CPU. The fans in the highest-performing turbo mode are ridiculously loud. I would love to compare to what other owners are seeing and if it's considered "normal". Was hoping for a no-fuss out of the box experience.
Wondering if the 5000 series will have better thermals or if gaming laptop users typically give up on the 20% or so of performance to save their hearing. On the other hand I'm having a hard time believing that I'll be able to get a new 5080 laptop at this price and I don't think that generating 3 interpolated frames for every real one should should seriously be considered as twice the performance....

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