Acer ConceptD 100 is a tiny desktop juggernaut meant for Photoshop users

Acer Conceptd 100 Source: acer

What you need to know

Acer ConceptD 3 100 costs just EUR 799.
Information technology's powered by a Cadre i5 desktop processor and NVIDIA 1030 graphics.
Besides being very small (under a foot loftier), it's as well very tranquility.
Look for it in Europe and elsewhere in June 2022.

Acer is continuing its push button with the creativity angle in its ConceptD series. A new model is coming out this month that'southward dubbed ConceptD 100 is meant for your desktop, and it only costs $900. That's a bit cheaper than last year'south ConceptD 900, which is a $23,000 monster for very high-terminate performance.

The ConceptD 100 is a small, upkeep-friendly desktop PC, but its specs are geared towards those who need to prioritize photo and video editing, no loud fans, and leaving gaming for the console.

Here are the full specs and when you get one.

ConceptD 100 specs and features

Acer Conceptd 100 Source: Acer

Featuring Windows 10 Pro, a 9th Gen Intel Core i5 (presumably 65-watt), and NVIDIA GT 1030 for a GPU (pro users tin catch the Quadro P620), users tin upgrade the 16GB of DDR4 RAM to 32GB, making it ideal for Adobe Photoshop and similar apps.

Although information technology uses slower spinning hard-deejay drivers (7,200 RPM), there is an additional PCIe SSD for loading your most quickly used applications while the slower one to two terabyte drive is made for media storage.

Category	Spec
Os	Windows 10 Pro
Processor	9th Gen Intel Cadre i5
RAM	Up to 16GB DDR4-2666MHz Upgradeable to 32GB
Graphics	NVIDIA GT 1030 NVIDIA Quadro P620
Storage	1TB, 2TB 7,200 RPM HDD 128GB, 256GB M.2 PCIe SSD 128GB, 256GB M.ii SSD
Connectivity	Wi-Fi v Bluetooth 5.0
Dimensions	three.9 (Due west) x 13 (D) x 11.6 (H) inches (100mm x 330mm ten 295mm)
Availability	June (EMEA)

Wi-Fi v is a scrap of a letdown, but it seems similar a trade-off for that cost.

Acer commented on the design, await, and goal of the ConceptD 100:

The ConceptD 100 desktop is ideal for graphics-intensive 2D design and entry-level 3D CAD modeling, addressing the specific needs of professional creators and multimedia classrooms … This minor grade factor PC comes with upwards to 256 GB of ultrafast SSD storage, all-around connectivity, and 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, which allows creators to make simultaneous use of all essential applications without delay. Its front air intake and side ventilation keep the mini workstation cool and ensure that its noise levels stay under 40 dBA, the equivalent of a library room. Information technology blends features with style, coming in an elegant, off-white curved design that fits perfectly into any modern office or workspace.

The real secret backside the ConceptD 100, all the same, is both that sub-$1,000 price and its small size (it's but under 12-inches (295mm) in acme). It also looks stylish, which is essential for those who desire a PC that can alloy into a room.

Unfortunately, do not look for ConceptD 100 in the US every bit it is only destined for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) starting in June.

The price is set at EUR 799.

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