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(Cert. Refurb) Acer Predator Helios 18: 18" QHD+ 240Hz IPS, i9-14900HX, RTX 4080, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD $1563.99

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  • 18" QHD+ (2560x1600, WQXGA+) 16:10. 240Hz 3ms, 500-nits, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus & G-SYNC, Anti-glare, IPS 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 4080 12GB 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: PH18-72-93VM
  • 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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  • 18" QHD+ (2560x1600, WQXGA+) 16:10. 240Hz 3ms, 500-nits, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus & G-SYNC, Anti-glare, IPS 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 4080 12GB 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: PH18-72-93VM
  • 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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Feb 25, 2025
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ksimm033
Feb 25, 2025
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank ksimm033

Was able to snag the 4090 version of this a month or so back (it was a little over $1900). This is an excellent deal. I think for the build quality, two year warranty and the specs, it's hard to beat.

Now with that being said, be prepared to tinker with it. You will need to undervolt the CPU to 1.4v (directions/how too's on Reddit) and buy a cooling pad. The i9's were built to run hot, but i would suggest keeping it at a max of 90c and below (90c being the peak). They come with the i9 set at 1.5v, which then gives you a super boost, but then will throttle (kind of counter intuitive). Out of the box, I believe I was hitting 97c on stress tests regularly (which then your CPU throttles down and could result in downgraded performance). Undervolting will also keep the machine alive longer. For these laptops with an undervolt and cooling pad, your looking at 80c-90c under load (40c-50c idle) for the CPU and prob 65c-75c for the GPU (35c to 40c idle).

You could always do a repaste for the temps as well (LM on CPU and TP on GPU). Unessessary if you undervolt.

The speakers are ok, but what impressed me compared to other laptops is this laptops DAC. It can drive my 300 Ohm headphones decently and the sound is clean (I compared against a couple DAC/AMPs and decided I didn't need one).

I normally forgo turbo mode on the laptop and use its performance setting. The fans are probably one of the biggest downsides, because they sound like a jet engine and get up to 65db on max. Cooling pad will definitely help keep that down. When the family is away, I let everything unleash at its full potential and don't use/need headphones most of the time.

Hopefully this helps!

Edit: I forgot to mention, the CPU heat issue is not constrained to Acer. All laptops with i9hx chips run hot.
Last edited by ksimm033 February 25, 2025 at 07:46 AM.
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Feb 25, 2025
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Joined May 2018
Feb 25, 2025
SeriousWeather9445
Feb 25, 2025
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I picked one up a little while ago and am very pleased with it. I'm using it for work, not gaming, but it's been impressive thus far.

Using the Anker Prime Docking station with dual 4K monitors, and the laptop as the 3rd display. No issues with multitasking multiple programs, and it's very intuitive and responsive.

I'm using it as a replacement for my core i7 desktop w/ 1060ti GPU. Comparing specs and pricing across the board, it seems to be the best deal I've came across, including most desktops, so that's why I pulled the trigger.

Suggestion- find a nice cooling pad. No issues yet, but can tell it's putting out heat and I'm not even using it full tilt. I snagged the thermaltake, but the Razer Chroma RGB may be an even better investment for heat management.

Again, no gaming, but using it professionally as a desktop replacement has been a nice change!
Feb 25, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
PervySage56
Feb 25, 2025
32 Posts
Bought this last year for 2k. It's a great laptop. I added 64gb of ram and have it hooked up to two screens. One is 27 inch 1440p 144hz the other is 244hz 1080p. Runs Marvel Rivals at 300 fps.
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Feb 25, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
AlyssaBoo
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Feb 25, 2025
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Quote from ksimm033 :
Was able to snag the 4090 version of this a month or so back (it was a little over $1900). This is an excellent deal. I think for the building quality, two year warranty and the specs, it's hard to beat. Now with that being said, be prepared to tinker with it. You will need to undervolt the CPU to 1.4v (directions/how too's on Reddit) and buy a cooling pad. The i9's were built to run hot, but i would suggest keeping it at a max of 90c and below (90c being the peak). They come with the i9 set at 1.5v, which then gives you a super boost, but then will throttle (kind of counter intuitive). Out of the box, I believe I was hitting 97c on stress tests regularly (which then your CPU throttles down and could result in downgraded performance). Undervolting will also keep the machine alive longer. For these laptops with an undervolt and cooling pad, your looking at 80c-90c under load (40c-50c idle) for the CPU and prob 65c-75c for the GPU (35c to 40c idle). You could always do a repaste for the temps as well (LM on CPU and Paste on GPU). Unessessary if you undervolt. The speakers are ok, but what impressed me compared to other laptops is this laptops DAC. It can drive my 300 Ohm headphones decently and the sound is clean (I compared against a couple DAC/AMPs and decided I didn't need one)I normally forgo turbo mode on the laptop and use its performance setting. The fans are probably one of the biggest downsides, because they sound like a jet engine and get up to 65db on max. Cooling pad will definitely help keep that down. When the family is away, I let everything unleash at its full potential and don't use/need headphones most of the time.Hopefully this helps!
This is the best advice - well said. By reducing the temperature and voltage, you're preventing thermal throttling and excessive heat buildup, which can damage components over time.
Feb 25, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
jlieu
Feb 25, 2025
1,018 Posts
Great deal.

A big consideration between the Predator 4080 and 4090 (besides the obvious) would be if you prefer the mini LED screen which is only on the 4090 version.
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Feb 25, 2025
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Ricer
Feb 25, 2025
185 Posts
How does this compare to the Legion deal from yesterday?
Feb 25, 2025
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BrightCrow9398
Feb 25, 2025
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Quote from Ricer :
How does this compare to the Legion deal from yesterday?
unlike yesterday, i was able to buy this one before it sold out? 😁
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out of stock now
Feb 25, 2025
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ksimm033
Feb 25, 2025
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Quote from Ricer :
How does this compare to the Legion deal from yesterday?
The Lenovo was cheaper and came with another 1TB drive. At that price point, the Lenovo is the better deal. Their cooling system and build is prob a little better.
Feb 25, 2025
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Camiji
Feb 25, 2025
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Quote from ksimm033 :
Was able to snag the 4090 version of this a month or so back (it was a little over $1900). This is an excellent deal. I think for the build quality, two year warranty and the specs, it's hard to beat. Now with that being said, be prepared to tinker with it. You will need to undervolt the CPU to 1.4v (directions/how too's on Reddit) and buy a cooling pad. The i9's were built to run hot, but i would suggest keeping it at a max of 90c and below (90c being the peak). They come with the i9 set at 1.5v, which then gives you a super boost, but then will throttle (kind of counter intuitive). Out of the box, I believe I was hitting 97c on stress tests regularly (which then your CPU throttles down and could result in downgraded performance). Undervolting will also keep the machine alive longer. For these laptops with an undervolt and cooling pad, your looking at 80c-90c under load (40c-50c idle) for the CPU and prob 65c-75c for the GPU (35c to 40c idle). You could always do a repaste for the temps as well (LM on CPU and TP on GPU). Unessessary if you undervolt. The speakers are ok, but what impressed me compared to other laptops is this laptops DAC. It can drive my 300 Ohm headphones decently and the sound is clean (I compared against a couple DAC/AMPs and decided I didn't need one).I normally forgo turbo mode on the laptop and use its performance setting. The fans are probably one of the biggest downsides, because they sound like a jet engine and get up to 65db on max. Cooling pad will definitely help keep that down. When the family is away, I let everything unleash at its full potential and don't use/need headphones most of the time.Hopefully this helps!Edit: I forgot to mention, the CPU heat issue is not constrained to Acer. All laptops with i9hx chips run hot.
Are you sure about that? Everywhere I've looked say the bios is lock. Can't undervolt.
Feb 26, 2025
390 Posts
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Feb 26, 2025
baseer
Feb 26, 2025
390 Posts
Quote from ksimm033 :
Was able to snag the 4090 version of this a month or so back (it was a little over $1900). This is an excellent deal. I think for the build quality, two year warranty and the specs, it's hard to beat.

Now with that being said, be prepared to tinker with it. You will need to undervolt the CPU to 1.4v (directions/how too's on Reddit) and buy a cooling pad. The i9's were built to run hot, but i would suggest keeping it at a max of 90c and below (90c being the peak). They come with the i9 set at 1.5v, which then gives you a super boost, but then will throttle (kind of counter intuitive). Out of the box, I believe I was hitting 97c on stress tests regularly (which then your CPU throttles down and could result in downgraded performance). Undervolting will also keep the machine alive longer. For these laptops with an undervolt and cooling pad, your looking at 80c-90c under load (40c-50c idle) for the CPU and prob 65c-75c for the GPU (35c to 40c idle).

You could always do a repaste for the temps as well (LM on CPU and TP on GPU). Unessessary if you undervolt.

The speakers are ok, but what impressed me compared to other laptops is this laptops DAC. It can drive my 300 Ohm headphones decently and the sound is clean (I compared against a couple DAC/AMPs and decided I didn't need one).

I normally forgo turbo mode on the laptop and use its performance setting. The fans are probably one of the biggest downsides, because they sound like a jet engine and get up to 65db on max. Cooling pad will definitely help keep that down. When the family is away, I let everything unleash at its full potential and don't use/need headphones most of the time.

Hopefully this helps!

Edit: I forgot to mention, the CPU heat issue is not constrained to Acer. All laptops with i9hx chips run hot.
did you get this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256697302569

If yes, can you confirm if the display is mini-LED?

The ebay listing mentions, Acer Predator Helios 18 (Model PH18-72-924C)
I can't tell if the PH18-72-924C comes with mini-LED?
Last edited by baseer February 25, 2025 at 06:31 PM.

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