It is more a logical consequence than a surprise that the reproducible color spectrum is remote from sRGB. Home users will hardly be affected by this, but professional picture editors likely won't turn to the Aspire V3. Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 Battery

Outdoor use is made difficult due to the moderate brightness, but the screen's reflective surface thwarts it even more. It is not possible to work seriously with the notebook on the sunny terrace because intense reflections overlay the displayed image. Consequently, the Acer Aspire V3-771G is an indoor device that will only reluctantly be taken from its familiar station. Dell Mini 1012 N450 Battery

The horizontal viewing angle stability is good. However, disturbing reflections quickly evolve in narrow angles even indoors. Vertically, you will struggle with image distortions much sooner. Depending on the opening angle, the picture will either invert or fade. Vostro 3300 Battery

Now we come to the "core competence" of Acer's Aspire V3-771G – the performance. As mentioned in the beginning, we are dealing with the premium configuration of the V3-771G. A new Intel i7-3610QM quad core CPU from the latest Ivy Bridge range is use in conjunction with an Nvidia GT 650M graphics card equipped with a 2 GB DDR3 video memory. Moreover, Acer provides the device with a big 16 GB working memory. However, the normal user should not really expect any great advantages from it. On the other hand, the data carrier combination of a 120 GB Intel SSD fused with a capacious 1000 GB conventional hard disk pleases us. Dell Vostro 1220 Battery

The 3610QM CPU is an entry-level quad core from Intel's brand new Ivy Bridge platform. By switching to a 22nm manufacturing and adding several new features, it can leave many of its famous Sandy Bridge colleagues behind and belongs to the current leaders of notebook processors. Vostro 1220n Battery
The chip overclocks automatically from a base clock of 2.3 GHz up to 3.3 GHz via Turbo, depending on the required performance and available cooling reserves. The clock drops to 1200 MHz when performance is not needed. Beyond that, the CPU can process up to eight threads at the same time via Hyper Threading. Details about the CPU can be found in our processor database.
An extensive comparison of the new Intel Ivy Bridge quad core processors can also be found here on Notebookcheck. Dell Studio 1440 Battery

A brief look at the CPU performance rates with Cinebench R11.5's benchmarks. The Acer Aspire V3 is approximately on the expected level with 6.19 points in the CPU benchmark. MSI's GT70 with the same CPU scores a bit better here: 6.26 points. The minor difference is found in the variable Turbo that lets Acer's Aspire reach 3.1 GHz in Cinebench R11's CPU test.
A comparison with the Sandy Bridge range is impressive: Intel's absolute premium i7-2920XM CPU up until a few weeks ago is only slightly superior to the new 3610QM. The Sandy Bridge CPU reached 6.20 points in Dell's Precision M6600. Dell Studio 1440n Adapter

A sticker on the device indicates the implementation of Nvidia's Optimus. This means that the CPU-integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 can be used besides Nvidia's dedicated GeForce GT 650M. Switching between both graphics solution usually works fully automated and without the user's intervention. A small icon in the task bar shows which GPU is enabled. Alternately, an application can be forced to start with one of the two graphics solutions (tray icon: "Fade in options in context menu", program start via right click "Run with graphics processor"). The user can then open all options alike a modern, sophisticated automatic gear unit. Dell Studio 14z Battery

A brief look at both graphics chip in detail: Intel's HD Graphics 4000 is the successor of the HD 3000 solution integrated in Sandy Bridge CPUs. Unlike the pioneers of IGPs, the HD 4000 now offers the performance capacities of a dedicated midrange graphics. It can deal with almost every routine task and even basic games easily. You can find an in-depth performance check of the HD Graphics 4000 in our special article. Dell Studio 14zn Battery

So why an additional dedicated graphics card? This question is justified depending on the intended use. The system will first enable the installed Nvidia GeForce GT 650M in complex calculations or elaborate 3D graphics. A very significant field is computer games and Acer definitely wants to address these fans with its Acer Aspire V3 range. Inspiron 14 Battery
Alike the CPU, the GT 650M is a brand new chip. A few weeks ago, Nvidia also released a new graphics solution. The GT 650M is a member of the Kepler generation and is manufactured in a 28nm process. The video memory is either the DDR3 or GDDR5 version depending on the configuration. In case of the present V3, the less expensive DDR3 memory is used (2 GB, VRAM) and thus the GT 650M's maximum power is not available. We will therefore also examine One's M73-2O that integrates the GT 650M with full-speed GDDR5 in the following comparisons. Dell Inspiron 1464 Adapter

The Aspire V3 scores well in the first 3DMark benchmarks. 12845 points in 3DMark 2006 reach the level of former premium gaming machines, such as MSI's GT 663R or Asus' G53JW – both equipped with a GTX 460M graphics solution. Dell Inspiron 15 Battery

3DMark 2011 virtually shows the same. Here, the Aspire V3 finishes with 1628 points. The newer GTX 560M in Toshiba's Qosmio X770 seems to be within reach: 1724 points.
As promised, a look at the GT 650M version with GDDR5: One's M73-2O (with a 3720QM CPU) achieves 1802 points in the same benchmark test. That is a plus of approx. 11%. When only looking at the GPU sub-score, which excludes the somewhat better CPU in the comparison device, the advantage is considerably lower with only 4%. Dell Inspiron 15 (1564) Battery

Slowly but surely, solid state drives are becoming affordable mass-produced goods. Responsible for this is the falling prices for memory chips as well as new technologies, like the mSATA standard that makes it possible to equip even compact notebooks with two physical data memories. Why two? SSD prices are dependent on their available memory capacity, thus it makes sense to install a smaller SSD unit for the system partition and to transfer data to a conventional hard disk. Dell Inspiron 1564 Adapter
Acer's Aspire V3 pursues this strategy in our premium configuration. However, it is possible to use a conventional SSD due to the two existing 2.5 inch drive bays.

The installed Intel Series 320 SSD (SSDSA2CW120G3) has a capacity of 120 GB and its standalone version is price-tagged at around EUR 150 in various shops. The data carrier manages a read and write rate of up to 230, respectively 130 MB/s in the CrystalDiskMark benchmark. Thus, the SSD places itself in the midfield of currently used solid state drives. Dell Inspiron 17 Battery
Although other SSDs easily surpass the installed Intel drive, the comparison with the Toshiba MK1059GSMP hard disk in the Aspire V3-771G is impressive: Access speed: 17.5 milliseconds vs. 0.18 / 0.12 for the Intel SSD.

This results in fast system start of about 10 seconds, applications and files installed on the SSD open in a flash and also makes a very agile speed impression in everyday use.

The latest PCMark 7 is one possibility to compare the system's overall performance. It processes a mix of standardized applications and tasks. Acer's Aspire V3 places itself in the top field of our database with a total score of 4160 points. Only few gaming machines managed to reap in a better score until now. One reason for this is the new Ivy Bridge CPU. However, the implemented SSD-HDD array also contributes a major part. For example, MSI's GT780DX gaming notebook with a 2670QM CPU and GTX 570M GPU is found on a very similar level. Dell Inspiron 17 (1764) Battery

This result lets us conclude that the Acer Aspire V3-771G configuration at hand is perfectly equipped for virtually every conceivable application scenario. The system can even cope with complex picture and video editing, at least in terms of available performance reserves. Dell Inspiron 1764 Adapter

Since Acer particularly wants to attract the attention of gamers, we also perform practical gaming tests. The notebook has to show how it deals with a few up-to-date games.

Anno 2070 (demo) starts the lineup. We record an average frame rate of 36.9 fps in our benchmarking sequence using our standard settings for high graphic details (1366 x 768, AA, 2x AF). This result places the Aspire V3 just behind Medion's Erazer X7813 with a GTX 560M graphics. Older members of the upper midrange, e.g. the GT 555M in Schenker's A501, clearly lag behind (25.7 fps). The GDDR5 version in One's M73-2O is on a par with 36.2 fps. Dell Latitude E4200 Battery

We continue with a currently very popular shooter track that does not hold back on hardware requirements: Battlefield 3. In high graphic presets (1366 x 768, high, 16x AF), we reach 31.1 fps in our benchmark. One's M73 GDDR5 configuration manages slightly better 34.1 fps. Again, Nvidia's GT 650M places itself between the older GT 555M and the new GT 640M (Acer Aspire M3) and the GTX 560M high-end graphics of the previous generation (Toshiba Qosmio X770). Dell Latitude E5400 Battery

Fifa 12 is no problem even in maximum details via an external monitor (1920 x 1080, high, 4x AA). With 124 frames per second, there is more than enough room for partly more demanding cutscenes. In comparison, the GDDR5 in One's M73 accomplished 145 fps – but with a stronger 3720QM CPU. Dell Latitude E5410 Battery

The last game in this lineup is the demo version of Mass Effect 3. We also selected maximum details (1920 x 1080) and achieved 35.3 fps in our benchmark sequence. The Aspire M3 with a GT 640M only lags behind marginally (32 fps). Nvidia's GTX 560M in the XMG P501 can gain a lot of ground with 44 fps. Our One M73's GDDR5 version reaches 49.5 fps and also clearly breaks away. Dell Latitude E5500 Battery

Conclusively, we can say that Acer's gaming project is a complete success. Although the resolution and details level have to often be reduced, the available performance is absolutely enough for smooth and stunning graphics. The GT 650M places itself pretty much exactly between the mid and upper range of mobile graphics cards and is definitely an interesting choice for casual gamers. The drawbacks of the DDR3 memory configuration should stay within limits. Only maximum graphic details can reap in strikingly better results. However, the frame rate drops to slide show speed and gaming is next to impossible. Dell Latitude E5510 Battery

Although Acer's Aspire V3-771G has quite a bit to offer in terms of performance reserves, the device stays pleasantly quiet in routine use. We even observed that the fan shutdown completely for a short period. The noise during office use without load finally settled to 32.9 dB (A). Only a quiet noise is audible from the notebook. Dell Latitude E4300 Battery
The fan increases speed during load, e.g. computer games, and reaches a still acceptable level of 39.8 dB (A). The maximum of 44.6 dB (A) is first reached in the unrealistic stress test, so when the CPU and GPU are full load for over an hour.

Without load, Acer's Aspire V3's case stays extremely cool. We measured a maximum of just below 28°C on the surface at a room temperature of 22.5°C. The surface temperatures first increase after an hour of stress testing and reach approximately 44°C on the case's top and bottom. Dell Latitude E4310 Battery

A look at the components inside during the stress test shows a somewhat hotheaded CPU. The core temperature quickly reaches 100°C according to HWInfo. Consequently, the CPU throttles to 1.2 GHz. When the temperatures drop, the chip increases its clock frequency again.
We performed 3DMark 2006 benchmark directly after the stress test to see if that has an impact in practical use. The result does not differ much compared with the cold state. Thus, thermal throttling should not be an issue in practical use and games. Dell Latitude 2100 Adapter

We read "Dolby Home Theater" and "Professionally Tuned" above the perforated cover that doubtlessly hides the speakers. That sounds good – even if installing a brand name stereo system was obviously too expensive. Dell Latitude 2110 Battery

Our verdict on sound ranges from satisfactory to not dynamic enough. The sound quality is acceptable for an inexpensive multimedia machine. However, in our opinion, the basses are not full enough to move on the premium level in terms of sound. In any case, you should make sure that the Dolby Equalizer software is enabled. It improves the sound noticeably. Dell Latitude 2120 Battery

A look at the meter records a consumption of 10.1 to 16.9 watts when the Aspire V3's total system is idling (no load). That is absolutely acceptable in view of the excellent performance that the device demonstrated earlier. Both Intel's Ivy Bridge CPU and Nvidia's Optimus work together perfectly and cut the power hunger to the necessary minimum.
It looks different when the notebook is put under load. We measured a maximum of 112.5 watts in the extreme case induced by the stress test, which loads both the CPU and GPU to the maximum. The included 120 watt power adapter should be able to cope with that. Dell Vostro 1200 Battery

In view of the available power capacities, we do not expect big feats when the 48 watt battery supplies the power. In the best case (minimum screen brightness, wireless modules off, energy savings mode), the battery lasts proud 280 minutes, so more than 4.5 hours, in the Reader's test. Dell Inspiron 1320 Adapter

On the other hand, the runtime in wifi mode is more relevant for practical use. A script where defined websites are visited with adjusted brightness (approx. 150 cd/m2) is used here. We record 163 minutes and thus only about 2.5 hours. Dell Inspiron 1320n Battery

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