The creator space really took the center stage in the past two years. Brands started paying attention to powerful rigs that are built for content creation instead of pure gaming performance. To be fair, the requirements in the content creation industry and the gaming industry is not far off.
Content creation sometimes require power hungry rigs that can take a beating no matter what you might throw at it. There is a small difference between a rig that is made to game and a rig that is made for the professional content creators. The gaming rig holds no bars, it can be made to be as bonkers as your wild imagination takes you. The content creation rig must stick to a set of rules that allows it to match the ambience of the workplace. It also must be gracefully quiet while it does its thing in content creation. It also must be kept updated to go with the times, not in the interest of keeping up with appearances, more like cutting down their timelines and optimising workflow.
Welcome to the 2022 variants of the Acer ConceptD devices that should do just what is required of the content industry. Since Acer is big on eco-friendliness now, optimising workflow will also lead to a more efficient energy usage, thus saving energy and resources. With the new, more powerful than ever 12th generation Intel Core powerhouses and NVIDIA’s proven RTX GPUs, it is possible.
Acer’s ConceptD 5 Series – Versatility at its Best
We start with the laptops. It should naturally be one of the most popular options for the world that is obsessed with remote working and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) workplaces. The ConceptD 5, in its previous form, is the most versatile content creation notebook in ConceptD’s vast line-up.
The ConceptD 5 and ConceptD 5 Pro of 2022 follows that versatile recipe that worked before. That is why you get a more expansive display at 16-inch. Instead of the usual 16:9 aspect ratio though, you get 16:10 for slightly more real estate in your work interface.
You get to spec it up with up to a 12th generation Intel Core i7-12700H processor with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU. If you opt for the Pro variant, you can choose up to NVIDIA’s RTX A5500 GPU for good measure, especially when you are working with 3D workflows. With up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage space, your workflow should also be left uninterrupted no matter what you are doing. They say that the ConceptD 5 and ConceptD 5 Pro is designed to work with 6K resolution video workflows with no fuss.
When we say no fuss, the ConceptD is really designed munch out demanding work without breaking a sweat. With Their new Vortex Flow technology, the ConceptD 5 and ConceptD 5 Pro keeps itself cool without ever hitting 40db in fan noise, even when it spools up to its maximum speed.
Of course, a powerful internal should also be paired to an equally capable display for the professionals. For that, you can spec the ConceptD 5 series laptop with a WQUXGA (3,840 x 2,400) display at 16-inch. It is also an OLED display that covers up to 100% in DCI-P3 colour gamut with a ΔE<2 colour calibration. Colours do not only pop, its ultra-accurate as well with HDR capabilities and PANTONE certification at 400 nits of brightness.
It also packs HDMI 2.1 port to fit all sorts of modern displays. For the convenience of content creators, there is an SD card reader, a full one, not the MicroSD type. The ConceptD 5 series laptops also come with a Thunderbolt 4 port and a modern USB Type-C port for even more flexibility in terms of display and storage.
Acer’s ConceptD 500 Tower – Power, Power, Power
A laptop’s performance is always compromised though in favour of portability and versatility. For raw processing power, a desktop tower should always be the weapon of choice. That is what the Acer ConceptD 500 is for.
While it is a powerful, it is not bulky at just about 20L. Within the svelte exterior is a rather powerful 12th Generation Intel Core i9 on tap, currently the most powerful CPU you can find in Intel’s line-up. On top of the powerful CPU, you can choose between a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or even an NVIDIA RTX A4000 for more 3D focused workflows.
Because there is more physical real estate within the enclosure of the tower, you can opt for up to 4TB of SSD storage and an additional 4TB of HDD storage to be used as a backup drive. At the same time, you can spec the PC with up to 128GB of RAM for good measure, especially when 3D rendering is concerned. If you need to transfer files between it and a shared server storage, the 10GBps port should do the trick.
Like the powerful laptop, the ConceptD 500 is also designed with subtlety in mind. It is designed to operate in ‘library quiet’ environments. Even at full chat, the 20L tower is still operating at below 40db leves.
Acer’s ConceptD 100 – Power, But Compact
Space can be a constraint for the modern content creator though. After all, real-estate is a premium these days and offices are getting smaller and leaner. For this environment, you need a compact PC, something that fits in a 10L case and still perform like a beast when it needs to. That is the ConceptD 100.
While you do not get Intel’s top end performer, you still have a lot of power in Intel’s 12th Generation Core i7. If you are on a budget, the Core i5 is still a good option too. With the powerful CPU, you get to choose between an NVIDIA T400 or T1000 GPU, both are highly capable GPUs designed for 3D workflows.
You can get up to 128GB of RAM at fast 3200Mhz memory and up to 2TB HDD. For quick workarounds and optimised workflow, there is also a 2TB SSD (up to) on tap. It is also still versatile with a USB Type-C port with up to 10GBps data transfer speeds for good measure.
Of course, like any good ConceptD product, it is quiet. It is designed to work at less than 40db even at full chat.
Price and Availability
The ConceptD 5 will be available in the EMEA region September 2022 onward starting at EU€ 2,599 (MYR 12,114). The 20L ConceptD 500 tower will set you back EU€ 1,199 (MYR 5,587) onward September 2022 onward as well. At the same time, the ConceptD 100 will be available for EU€ 999 (MYR 4,656). There are no colour options for the ConceptD devices, they all come in the signature creamy white colour scheme that has been associated with the brand since its inception, except for the ConceptD laptop that comes in grey. These availability dates are also an estimation for the EMEA regions. There is no confirmation on local availability and pricing yet.
*Approximately based on the exchange rate of EU€ 1 = MYR 4.66 as of 23/05/2022 on xe.com