Acer Unleashes New Nitro Graphics Cards Powered by AMD and Intel for DIY Gaming Enthusiasts

TL;DR:

• Acer has expanded its graphics card lineup with new Nitro Intel Arc and Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC models.
• These GPUs are designed for high-performance gaming, content creation, and AI experiences for DIY PC builders.
• New offerings include a white version of the Acer Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12GB and the compact Acer Nitro Intel Arc A380 LP 6GB.
• Acer also introduces 16GB and 8GB versions of the Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC, boasting high boost and game clocks.

Acer has announced a significant expansion of its graphics card lineup, introducing the new Acer Nitro Intel Arc A and B Series, alongside the potent Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC graphic cards. These additions are meticulously tailored for gamers and content creators in Malaysia who seek to elevate their DIY PC builds. These cutting-edge components are engineered to deliver exceptional gameplay performance, seamless content creation workflows, and enhanced visual fidelity, making them ideal for enthusiasts looking to push their systems to the next level. With a steadfast focus on innovation and reliability, Acer’s latest offerings cater to a wide spectrum of needs, ensuring that both competitive gamers and creative professionals can achieve stunning results without compromise.

All new Nitro graphics cards are constructed for enduring longevity, featuring an aluminum backplate and a non-flex design engineered to withstand the rigors of high-performance gameplay. They are also outfitted with Acer Intelligence Space, a proprietary central hub for AI features that detect system hardware, recommend compatible AI applications to optimize performance, and assist in discovering new gaming tools. Furthermore, Acer Game Assistance’s adaptive aim system provides gamers with a distinct competitive edge, while Acer ProCam automatically recognizes and records gameplay highlights.

Acer Nitro Intel Arc Graphics Cards: Powering Performance

The Acer Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12GB graphics card is now available in a sleek white finish, offering an aesthetic alternative to the existing black model that debuted earlier this year. With impressive clock speeds reaching up to 2,740 MHz, it supports immersive gameplay with high frames per second (FPS) at 1440p resolution and is capable of driving up to 8K displays. The Intel Xe2 microarchitecture, incorporating built-in DirectX 12 Ultimate support, provides advanced ray tracing capabilities, mesh shaders, variable rate shading, and sampler feedback to enhance gameplay with real-time lighting, shadows, and reflections.

Intel XeSS Frame Generation technology (XeSS-FG) significantly boosts frames per second (FPS), while Intel Xe Low Latency technology (XeLL) decreases input lag from keyboard and mouse inputs to the display, ensuring a fluid and responsive experience.

The compact design of the Acer Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC facilitates easy integration into any DIY setup. Its FrostBlade cooling system, characterized by a textured blade design and a dual ball bearing system, enhances airflow and reduces noise by 8% compared to traditional plastic fans. As an Intel Arc GPU, it offers a comprehensive creator toolkit to accelerate content creation, editing, and uploading processes. The Xe Media Engine, with its Dual Media Transcoder, enables seamless video editing, accelerates processing time, and supports a wide gamut of media formats. Leveraging the specialized XMX AI engines within each Xe-core, the AI Playground application provides capabilities for image and video creation, editing, and AI-powered chat functions.

The Acer Nitro Intel Arc A380 LP 6GB delivers a game clock of up to 2,000 MHz. Featuring Xe-cores with integrated Intel XMX AI capabilities and advanced 3D acceleration hardware, its Xe microarchitecture with DirectX 12 Ultimate Support ensures compatibility with the latest graphics technologies, including ray tracing, variable rate shading, mesh shading, and sampler feedback. Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) elevates gameplay through AI-enhanced upscaling technology, providing higher performance with exceptional image fidelity.

Gamers, streamers, and content creators can significantly increase productivity with powerful content creation abilities, including processing 8K HDR video and accelerating 3D workloads. Equipped with a cutting-edge media engine and AI capabilities, the Nitro Intel Arc A380 helps ignite creativity and assists in the development of engaging content, supporting high-quality and storage-efficient AV1 video. For effective thermal management, a blower-style fan efficiently dissipates heat.

• Acer Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12GB: This graphics card is available in EMEA, starting at EUR 329 (approximately RM1,680).
• Acer Nitro Intel Arc A380 LP 6GB: While specific pricing for this model was not explicitly stated in the press release, entry-level Intel Arc GPUs typically range from RM600 to RM1,000 in Malaysia.

Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Graphics Cards: AMD Power for Enthusiasts

Acer is also introducing two new AMD Radeon models: the Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16GB and the Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 8GB editions. Both Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC graphics cards deliver impressive boost clocks of up to 3,320 MHz and game clocks of up to 2,780 MHz.

Leveraging AMD RDNA 4 compute units with powerful raytracing and AI accelerators, these GPUs are primed to deliver immersive 8K visuals and facilitate rapid gaming and content creation experiences. They also provide exceptional visual quality for video streaming and editing with AMD HYPR-RX, a feature that boosts performance and reduces latency across thousands of games. AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 image upscaling, combined with advanced frame generation technologies, significantly increases framerates in supported games. Furthermore, the AMD Radiance Display Engine enhances multimedia and streaming quality.

Featuring dual Axial fans, the cooling systems effectively maintain performance during high-intensity gaming matches. These fans operate quietly and exhibit enhanced durability in higher temperatures, thanks to their dual ball bearings and lubricating oil.

• Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16GB: This graphics card will be available in EMEA in June, starting at EUR 649.99 (approximately RM3,320).
• Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 8GB: This graphics card will also be available in EMEA in June, starting at EUR 599.99 (approximately RM3,060).

Exact specifications, local prices, and availability for the Malaysian market will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications, and prices in specific markets, interested parties are encouraged to contact their nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Acer is also exhibiting at Computex from May 20-23, 2025. Further announcements can be found on the Acer Computex 2025 Press Kit site.