PC Magazine - USA (2019-11)

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The Predator Helios 700 put up strong performance in
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REAL-WORLD GAMING TESTS
The synthetic tests above are helpful for measuring
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The frame rates from the Predator Helios 700 dipped
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It vied with the
Digital Storm
Avon for the
leading score in
3DMark Fire
Strike, no doubt
helped by their
strong CPU
performance.
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