Acer rounds out its Aspire GX-281 with the AMD Ryzen 5 and 7 on board

Acer America has rounded out their Acer Aspire GX-281 series of gaming desktops powered by AMD Ryzen processors. The new Acer Aspire GX-281 series desktops offer AMD Ryzen 5 1400, 5 1600 or 7 1700X processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics to fuel entry to mid-level gaming, photo and video editing, as well movie viewing, including 3D titles. The desktops have a front access USB Type-C port and two rear SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps ports to enable quick data transfers and downloads.

The Acer Aspire offers support for 4K monitors, while select models can support up to four displays for immersive, wrap-around gameplay and excellent multitasking capabilities. These new desktops also offer aggressive styling and design with red LED lighting to complete the look and feel of a serious gaming rig.

Convenient Connectivity

A handy front access USB Type-C™ port and USB 3.1 port, as well as two rear SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps ports, deliver quick data transfers and downloads. The Acer Aspire GX-281 series also provides four USB 2.0 ports for leveraging peripherals and other digital devices, while HDMI and up to three DisplayPort connections, depending on the model, support the latest monitors.

Outfitted with an SD™ Card reader, customers can use the system to copy videos, photos and more from a vast assortment of cameras and digital devices. Also included are Bluetooth® 4.0 LE for leveraging wireless headsets, game sticks, mice and keyboards and 802.11 AC WiFi (2) for a fast Internet connection.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Aspire GX-281 series gaming desktops ship with a Windows® 10 Home, a USB keyboard, and mouse and are available at leading retailers beginning this month with manufacturer’s suggested retail prices starting at $799 MSRP. They’re backed by high-quality 24/7 technical support and a limited one-year parts and labor warranty.(3)

1. Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes1

2. Based on IEEE 802.11ac draft specifications. Actual speed will vary depending on network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic and density of surrounding structures like walls. An 802.11ac wireless equipped PC requires an 802.11ac router to work properly.

3. Limited warranty agreement applies. For a copy, write to Acer Customer Service, P.O. Box 6137, Temple, TX 76503.