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ACER PREDATOR HELIOS NEO 16" ULTRA 9 290HX PHN16-I71-996C
32GB RAM 1TB SSD RTX5070 8GB
All items available for online purchase are not guaranteed to be in stock at the time of order processing. In the event that we are unable to fulfill your order, we will contact you with an alternative, or given a full refund.
All items available for online purchase are not guaranteed to be in stock at the time of order processing. In the event that we are unable to fulfill your order, we will contact you with an alternative, or given a full refund.
Product Description
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-996C is a premium gaming laptop built for serious gamers, streamers, and creators who demand desktop-class performance in a portable form factor. Equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, it delivers exceptional gaming performance, AI-powered enhancements, and fast multitasking capabilities. The 16-inch WQXGA 240Hz display ensures ultra-smooth gameplay and sharp visuals, while advanced cooling and high-speed DDR5 memory keep performance consistent during intensive workloads.
Key Features
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus Processor
Powerful AI-enhanced architecture delivers:
- 24 cores and high-performance hybrid design
- Up to 5.5GHz turbo boost
- Excellent gaming and multitasking performance
- AI acceleration for productivity and content creation
- Copilot+ PC capabilities
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU
Next-generation graphics performance includes:
- 8GB GDDR7 VRAM
- Up to 115W Maximum Graphics Power (MGP)
- Real-time ray tracing
- NVIDIA DLSS AI upscaling
- Smooth AAA gaming performance
16-Inch WQXGA 240Hz Display
Gaming-focused visuals feature:
- 2560 × 1600 resolution
- 240Hz refresh rate
- 500 nits brightness
- 16:10 aspect ratio
- Sharp and fluid gameplay experience
High-Speed DDR5 Memory
Premium memory configuration provides:
- 32GB DDR5 6400MHz RAM
- Faster game loading
- Smooth multitasking
- Improved system responsiveness
PCIe Gen4 SSD Storage
Fast storage delivers:
- 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
- Rapid boot times
- Faster game launches
- Quick file transfers
Killer™ Networking Technology
Advanced connectivity includes:
- Killer Wi-Fi 6E
- Killer 2.5G Ethernet
- Low-latency gaming connections
- Stable online gameplay performance
Predator Gaming Features
Designed for enthusiasts with:
- 4-Zone RGB keyboard
- PredatorSense performance controls
- Advanced cooling system
- FHD IR webcam
- AI-enhanced gaming experience
Specifications
- Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- CPU Cores: 24 Cores
- Max Turbo Speed: Up to 5.5GHz
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU
- Graphics Memory: 8GB GDDR7
- Graphics Power: Up to 115W MGP
- Display Size: 16-Inch
- Resolution: WQXGA (2560 × 1600)
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz
- Brightness: 500 nits
- Memory: 32GB DDR5 6400MHz
- Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
- Wireless Connectivity: Killer Wi-Fi 6E
- Networking: Killer 2.5G Ethernet
- Webcam: FHD IR Camera
- Keyboard: 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Weight: 2.7kg
Best For
AAA Gaming Enthusiasts
Excellent for:
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring
- Call of Duty
- Monster Hunter Wilds
Competitive Esports Players
Ideal for:
- Valorant
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- Apex Legends
Content Creators
Suitable for:
- Video editing
- 3D rendering
- Graphic design
- Streaming
- AI-assisted content creation
Power Users & Students
Great for:
- Engineering software
- Programming
- Heavy multitasking
- AI workloads
- Productivity applications
Product Information:
- INTEL CORE ULTRA 9 290HX
- 1TB SSD
- 32GB RAM
- NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX5070 8GB
- 16" WQXGA 240HZ DISPLAY
- WINDOWS 11 HOME
- Warranty: 3 Year(s)
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All items available for online purchase are not guaranteed to be in stock at the time of order processing. In the event that we are unable to fulfill your order, we will contact you with an alternative, or given a full refund.
After you placed the order in Gain City website and confirmed the payment, our customer service officers will process it within 72 hours. Any order that comes in after 6pm on a Friday, it will only be processed on the following Monday.
We will schedule your delivery when Gain City's Own Fleet or Installation Service is required. However, due to stock availability across our different showrooms, Gain City may require an additional 3-5 working days to get the item ready for your Store-Collection (only applicable to 4 main showrooms) or for shipping out.
Delivery of your purchase may fall within this 3 schemes:
- Agent Delivery: Items require our agents (distributor or principal) to deliver and/or perform basic installation services by the agents, for items such as Ceiling Fans, Cooking Hoods, or Water Heaters. Extra charges may apply for the installation service.
- Gain City Delivery: Items in larger size and weight, and/or require basic installation service provided by Gain City's staff.
- Economy Delivery: Smaller items will be delivered via our appointed 3rd party courier service partner.
- Same Day Delivery: Order(s) placed between 12am to 4pm will be delivered within the same day before 10pm.
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To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging and sealed.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
- Mattresses & bedding accessories (due to hygiene reasons)
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
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