What a AAA game looks like might be as important as how it plays. For me, the artistry of a game, the graphics and realism, and the ability to pull me into the action can be the major contributor in whether I will keep playing. A good example of that is a little known title called Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, which I played even though the gameplay is a bit lame. The realism is about as good as it gets. Thankfully, Battlefield 6 not only has the realism but also the gameplay to match. I tested that AAA game on an Acer Nitro 60 and it’s a gamechanger in terms of fluid visuals and keeping you hooked on the gameplay.
What you really want to happen with a game like Battlefield 6 is for the computer to disappear, to blend into the background. The moment you think you are running slow or that graphics don’t look that impressive you have lost the immersion factor. If the PC blends into the background and you don’t hear it, notice it, or are even aware you are on a PC, then you have reached the goal. I would say the Acer Nitro 609 accomplishes that.
Acer Nitro 60: Design and features
The Acer Nitro 60 is a half-height PC meant for hardcore gamers. It has a 14th-gen Intel Core i7-14700F (20-core) CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (with up to 16 GB VRAM) that supports raytracing in 4K resolution. It also has Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth (version 5.3), multiple USB ports and a HDMI/DisplayPort. Acer calls it a mid-range PC and it is priced below $2,000 which is competitive in this segment.
I liked that the design on the main case is understated and not meant to make a statement, while the multi-colored lights inside the case are certainly more flashy.
The system also has 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for those who need storage for games you download (say from Game Pass) although that is becoming less and less common in an age of online games.
My system came with two antennas you add to the back of the machine for better Wi-Fi reception. I had no problems connecting to a basement Wi-Fi router.
Acer Nitro 60: Performance testing
I spent most of my time playing Battlefield 6 as the best test right now for a high-end game. I played through the entire single player campaign and never had any doubts about the system keeping up or having any issues. For multiplayer, it was the same — the Acer Nitro 60 is more capable of keeping the graphics, sound, and gameplay going smoothly.
I cranked up every performance setting I could find and ran my display in 4K but the Nitro 60 never flinched. As I mentioned at the outset, the computer just drifted into the background and I forgot all about it as I blasted my way through the Battlefield campaign.
Acer Nitro 60: Final results
Not every gaming system is this solid. Again and again, the games I tested beyond BF6 just kept cranking with no stuttering, glitches, or slowdowns. I highly recommend the Nitro 60 a an excellent option that is priced just about right for all of the features and specs.