ACER Predator Orion X gaming Mini PC is quite the machine with an Intel Core i9-14900KS & RTX 4090 crammed within a 15.4-liter chassis.
ACER's Predator Orion X Gaming PC With An Intel Core i9-14900KS CPU & RTX 4090 GPU Would've Melted If It Wasn't For Its Hybrid Cooling Design
The Orion X is one hell of a Mini PC from ACER's Predator group, packing the highest-end consumer hardware within a tight chassis. ACER is even pushing both CPU and GPU to the max with 150W for the Core i9-14900KS and over 400W for the RTX 4090 GPU. In its product showcase, we noticed that the CPU was equipped with a 240mm radiator while the GPU is the custom design from last year which features a triple-slot cooler with a built-in radiator and pump, achieving maximum performance on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU design.
Press Release: Acer today announced the latest addition to its lineup of powerful gaming desktops, the Predator Orion X. The compact gaming PC packs a massive punch as it combines up to the special edition 13th Gen Intel Core i9-14900KS processor and up to a liquid-cooled NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, custom-engineered to fit all this power in a small, portable chassis.
The space capsule-inspired design was crafted with multiple “zones” to house the CPU, GPU, and liquid cooling system, an impressive feat for a desktop of this size. The upgradeable gaming PC also comes with a removable magnetic front cover and metal side panels to protect the vital internals and a mechanical arm-like headset cradle at the top.
Predator Orion X: Out of this World Features and DIY-friendly Design
The Predator Orion X is equipped with a 14th Gen Intel i9-14900KS processor, which features 24 cores, 32 threads, 150W TDP with the latest hybrid architecture, and can hit a record-setting 6.2 GHz for high-powered processor performance.
Leveraging the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, the small gaming PC houses up to a liquid-cooled NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU block that comes with 24 GB of G6X memory to deliver the ultimate experience for gamers and creators. To fit a GeForce RTX 4090 GPU of this stature, it adds a custom-engineered, liquid-cooled cooling module to the standard heat sink fans, making it possible to combine some of the strongest gaming components within a condensed frame.
The Predator Orion X’s space capsule-inspired chassis weighs only 9 kg (19.8 lbs) and features a modified layout with three special “zones” to allow for greater customization freedom and performance across the board.
Zone 1 is specifically designated for greater accessibility to the CPU, PSU, and SSD, while Zone 2 keeps the VGA and dual 2.5-inch SATA HDD slots within striking distance. Zone 3 helps keep its powerful internals at bay as it stows a 240 mm CPU liquid cooler, strategically stationed near Zone 1. Topping off its unique design features, the vital zones are protected with metal side panels, which can be removed using a small latch for easy upgrading, and come with a rotatable robotic-like arm on the top that functions as a headset rest.
Storage-wise, gamers and creators have no reason to fret as the Predator Orion X already comes with up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, two M.2 SSDs (up to 1 TB each), and an illuminated, hot-swap NVMe M.2 SSD drive bay for added capacity. The DIY gaming rig also offers fast and seamless connectivity with Intel Killer E3100G and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and a generous amount of ports including two USB3.2 Gen1 (one Type-C and one Type-A), a mic and combo jack at the front, a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 and a RJ45 located at the rear.
The Predator Orion X (POX-650) will be available in North America in September, starting at USD 2999.99; in EMEA in September, starting at EUR 2,499, and in China in September, starting at RMB 29,999.
About the author: A Software Engineer by training and a PC enthusiast by passion, Hassan Mujtaba serves as Wccftech's Senior Editor for hardware section. With years of experience in the industry, he specializes in deep-dive technical analysis of next-generation CPU and GPU architectures, motherboards, and cooling solutions. His work involves not only breaking news on upcoming technologies but also extensive hands-on reviews and benchmarking.
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