Acer has taken its first step into manufacturing Nvidia and AMD GPUs with the introduction of its Predator BiFrost RX 7600 graphics card. This move follows the company’s earlier announcement of its interest in GPU production at Computex 2023.
The Predator BiFrost RX 7600 features the BiFrost cooling system, similar to Acer’s first graphics card, the Intel Arc A770. It utilizes a blower-style cooler with a vapor chamber for efficient heat transfer to the heatsink. The heatsink is then cooled by two fans. As the Intel Arc A770 is a 225W graphics card, the same cooling method is expected to work effectively for the RX 7600, which has a lower Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 60W.
Currently available in Taiwan, there are two versions of the card: the regular Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 and the Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC. The standard version has a game clock of 2,250MHz and a boost of 2,655MHz, a TDP of 170W, and is priced at NT$8,490 (approximately $274). The OC version offers a game clock of 2,320MHz, a boost of 2,725MHz, a TDP of 180W, and is priced at NT$8,990 (around $290). Both versions feature an eight-pin PCIe power connector and provide one HDMI 2.1 output and three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs.
However, it is worth noting that both versions of the Acer RX 7600 are larger in size, measuring 10.5 x 4.6 inches (267 x 117.75 mm), compared to the standard version’s 8.1 x 4.5 inches (205 x 115 mm). This may pose compatibility issues for users with smaller cases who intend to replace outdated graphics cards.
This graphics card shows great potential as Acer expands its presence in the GPU market. After entering the market with the Intel Arc A770 model, Acer’s foray into AMD cards using similar technology is noteworthy. It is speculated that Acer initially chose Intel as a way to test its graphics card capabilities before venturing into the more competitive GPU space. Notably, even Intel recently decided to discontinue first-party support for its Arc Alchemist line.
Despite its size potentially being a drawback for smaller cases, the Predator BiFrost RX 7600 boasts impressive specifications and an excellent cooling system. Once thoroughly tested, it has the potential to be considered one of the best affordable graphics cards available. Although currently limited to Taiwan, Acer may have plans for a wider global release based on sales performance and market demand.
