MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG review – Packs a Punch, But Makes You Hear It
Some of the big gaming laptops are frighteningly fast. The MSI Vector 17 HX A13V is equipped with the 32-thread Core i9-13980HX which is a monster of a CPU. This machine can be picked with a 175W GeForce RTX 4080 or 4090. For the most part, the less-expensive 12GB RTX 4080 chip seems like the smart choice – its performance isn’t that far behind the top dog. The port selection of this device device is great and it includes five USB connectors alongside a 2.5G LAN. You also get Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth v5.3 for connectivity and adequate upgrade options. By the way, the 16-inch iteration of this notebook is called Vector 16 HX A13V and it boasts almost the same functionality as its bigger sibling that is in front of us.
In terms of display, our machine has the base panel which is a 1200p variant with 165 Hz refresh rate. For more detailed image quality, you can get the optional 240Hz 1600p unit. Both models are IPS’, yep, no OLED screens here. The mighty internals are tamed by the huge Cooler Boost 5 thermal system with 6 heat pipes. Last but not least, you can rely on a MUX switch and a per-key RGB keyboard.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/msi-vector-17-hx-a13vx-a14vx/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
MSI Vector 17 HX (A13Vx / A14Vx) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 16000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 96GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, DOS, Windows 11, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Home
- Battery
- 90Wh, 4-cell, 90Wh
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 380 x 297.97 x 23.55 - 29.45 mm (14.96" x 11.73" x 0.93")
- Weight
- 3.00 kg (6.6 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- 1x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
- Card reader
- SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax/802.11be
- Bluetooth
- 5.3/5.4
- Audio jack
- 3mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- HD with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR)
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Speakers
- 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Nahimic 3D Audio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All MSI Vector 17 HX (A13Vx / A14Vx) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Vector-17-HX-A13VX/support
What’s in the box?
The sturdy box contains the laptop itself, a bit of paperwork, and a massive 330W barrel plug charger.
Design and construction
Does the Vector 17 HX A13VHG look familiar to you? Yes, this one has the well-known MSI gaming design that can be seen in many other iterations from the same manufacturer like the Vector 16 HX A13V and Vector GP78 HX (13V). The metal lid is solid in both open and closed positions. The plastic base is also rigid, we spot a slight bend between the Space key and the touchpad but this happens only when you push down hard this section.
Opening the lid with just one hand is mission possible here. The unit feels a bit heavy but its hinges are smooth and feel stable. Expectedly, this isn’t a light and portable gaming device. This one weighs 3 kilos and the profile thickness is 23.55-29.45 mm.
There is a lot of free space on the sides of the board. It looks like MSI could have installed an even bigger keyboard but that didn’t happen.
The thickness of the bezels around the 16:10 display is okay (we’ve seen thinner ones). On the bright side, the design of the device is modern and kind of stealthy-ish.
The 720p@30FPS Web camera with a privacy shutter and support for 3D Noise Reduction is placed above the panel.
The SteelSeries software controls the keyboard backlight.
The per-key RGB board with a NumPad, highlighted WASD section and big Arrow keys is great! The big keycaps offer long travel and superb feedback. That’s more than enough for long hours of gaming or typing.
The centrally placed touchpad could have been larger. This unit impressed us with its super smooth surface and nice accuracy.
The bottom plate has an aggressive gaming design and it also houses numerous feet in different sizes and shapes, two ventilation grills, and two speaker cutouts. The hot air is pushed through two vents on the sides and two on the back.
Ports
On the left, you get a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 port with DisplayPort and charging capabilities, an SD Card Reader, and an Audio combo jack. On the rear, we can see a 2.5G LAN, HDMI 2.1 for up to 8K@60Hz external displays, a Kensington Lock slot, a 10 Gbps USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) port with DisplayPort and charging functions, and a Power connector. The right side is home to another 10 Gbps USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) port with DisplayPort and 100W PowerDelivery extras, a 10 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 2) port, and a 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG is equipped with a WUXGA IPS panel, model number AUO B170UAN01.2 (AUOA9A6). It comes with a 165Hz refresh rate. Its diagonal is 17.0″ (43.2 cm), and the resolution – 1920 x 1200p. Additionally, the screen ratio is 16:10, the pixel density – 133 ppi, and their pitch – 0.19 x 0.19 mm. The screen can be considered Retina when viewed from at least 65 cm (this is based on the pixel density and the typical viewing distance at which individual pixels cannot be distinguished by the human eye).
Viewing angles are good. We offer images at different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
The maximum measured brightness is 414 nits (cd/m2) in the middle of the screen and 405 nits (cd/m2) average across the surface with a maximum deviation of 5%. The Correlated Color Temperature on a white screen and at maximum brightness is 6450K (average).
In the illustration below you can see how the display performs from a uniformity perspective. The illustration below shows how matters are for operational brightness levels (approximately 180 nits) – in this particular case at 48% Brightness (White level = 180 cd/m2, Black level = 0.16 cd/m2).
Values of dE2000 over 4.0 should not occur, and this parameter is one of the first you should check if you intend to use the laptop for color-sensitive work (a maximum tolerance of 2.0 ). The contrast ratio is good – 1100:1.
To make sure we are on the same page, we would like to give you a little introduction to the sRGB color gamut and the Adobe RGB. To start, there’s the CIE 1976 Uniform Chromaticity Diagram that represents the visible specter of colors by the human eye, giving you a better perception of the color gamut coverage and the color accuracy.
Inside the black triangle, you will see the standard color gamut (sRGB) that is being used by millions of people on HDTV and on the web. As for the Adobe RGB, this is used in professional cameras, monitors, etc for printing. Basically, colors inside the black triangle are used by everyone and this is the essential part of the color quality and color accuracy of a mainstream notebook.
Still, we’ve included other color spaces like the famous DCI-P3 standard used by movie studios, as well as the digital UHD Rec.2020 standard. Rec.2020, however, is still a thing of the future and it’s difficult for today’s displays to cover that well. We’ve also included the so-called Michael Pointer gamut, or Pointer’s gamut, which represents the colors that naturally occur around us every day.
The yellow dotted line shows MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG’s color gamut coverage.
Its display covers 99% of the sRGB/ITU-R BT.709 (web/HDTV standard) in CIE1976 and 80% of DCI-P3.
Our “Design and Gaming” profile delivers optimal color temperature at 180 cd/m2 luminance (Illuminant white point – D65), sRGB encoding curve.
We tested the accuracy of the display with 24 commonly used colors like light and dark human skin, blue sky, green grass, orange, etc. You can check out the results at factory condition and also, with the “Design and Gaming” profile.
Below you can compare the scores of the MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG with the default settings (left), and with the “Gaming and Web design” profile (right).
The next figure shows how well the display is able to reproduce really dark parts of an image, which is essential when watching movies or playing games in low ambient light.
The left side of the image represents the display with stock settings, while the right one is enhanced with the “Gaming and Web Design” profile activated. On the horizontal axis, you will find the grayscale, and on the vertical axis – the luminance of the display. On the two graphs below you can easily check for yourself how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display, the calibration, the viewing angle, and the surrounding light conditions.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa обратно (these terms refer to the time it takes for pixels to change from one color to another (black to white and back to black in this case), a shorter time reduces picture blur with fast moving images).
We recorded Fall Time + Rise Time = 6 ms. Short pixel response time is a prerequisite for a smooth picture in dynamic scenes. Gamers should be happy.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) is an easy way to control monitor brightness. When you lower the brightness, the light intensity of the backlight is not lowered, but instead turned off and on by the electronics with a frequency indistinguishable to the human eye. In these light impulses, the light/no-light time ratio varies, while brightness remains unchanged, which is harmful to your eyes. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG’s display doesn’t flicker at any brightness level. This makes the screen pretty comfortable for long periods of use.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates PWM but also reduces the harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate. If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can be inconvenient in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the screen reflection level for each laptop when the display is turned off and the measurement angle is set at 60°.
The reflectance of the MSI Vector’s screen is 60.3 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Sound
MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG’s speakers produce a sound of good quality. The amplitude-frequency response has a noticeable upswing in the mid and high frequencies.
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Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG configurations with 17.0″ AUO B170UAN01.2 (AUOA9A6) (1920 x 1200) IPS.
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Office Work
Office Work should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables or just surfing. This profile aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors.
Design and Gaming
This profile is aimed at designers who work with colors professionally, and for games and movies as well. Design and Gaming takes display panels to their limits, making them as accurate as possible in the sRGB IEC61966-2-1 standard for Web and HDTV, at white point D65.
Health-Guard
Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Since it’s custom tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate. Health-Guard simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced.
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Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Extreme Performance” profile activated in the MSI Center. Also, the “Discrete Graphics Mode” is turned on and the “Performance mode” is applied in the BIOS in the “User Scenario” section. In addition, the “Best performance” preset is activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
CPU options
The Vector 17 HX is offered only with the Intel Core i9-13980HX.
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
You can choose among two high-end GPUs with 175W TGPs – the GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4080.
Our machine is equipped with a 4080.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Gaming tests
| Metro Exodus | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Extreme (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 249 fps | 178 fps | 59 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, V.Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 261 fps | 228 fps | 195 fps | 164 fps |
| Far Cry 6 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 218 fps | 172 fps | 160 fps |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 336 fps | 259 fps | 237 fps | 214 fps |
The performance of the 175W RTX 4080 is great. Ultra details combined with high FPS aren’t a problem for this chip.
Storage performance
Our device has a 1TB WD PC SN560 SDDPNQE-1T00-1032. This Gen 4 NVMe is decently snappy and it doesn’t get too hot during benchmarking.
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Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core i9-13980HX (55W TDP) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG | 4.43 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 77°C @ 200W | 4.37 GHz @ 2.63 GHz @ 86°C @ 197W | 3.77 GHz @ 2.60GHz @ 86°C @ 140W |
| MSI Vector 16 HX A13V | 4.07 GHz @ 2.36 GHz @ 73°C @ 185W | 4.30 GHz @ 2.54 GHz @ 85°C @ 196W | 3.61 GHz @ 2.28GHz @ 84°C @ 131W |
| Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 (16″ Intel) | 3.68 GHz @ 2.96 GHz @ 74°C @ 165W | 3.64 GHz @ 2.99 GHz @ 83°C @ 165W | 3.16 GHz @ 2.57 GHz @ 89°C @ 122W |
| MSI Vector GP78 HX (13V) “Extreme Performance” preset | 4.61 GHz @ 2.58 GHz @ 77°C @ 220W | 4.45 GHz @ 2.52 GHz @ 83°C @ 203W | 3.86 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 83°C @ 148W |
| MSI Vector GP78 HX (13V) “Balanced” preset | 4.48 GHz @ 2.51 GHz @ 78°C @ 215W | 4.34 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 82°C @ 195W | 3.77 GHz @ 2.35 GHz @ 83°C @ 139W |
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834, 2023) | 3.53 GHz @ 2.96 GHz @ 76°C @ 147W | 3.46 GHz @ 2.91 GHz @ 82°C @ 142W | 3.35 GHz @ 2.81 GHz @ 84°C @ 133W |
Here, the 24-core Core i9-13980HX performs great! It reaches ~4.40 GHz P-core clock and a 200W power limit in short loads and the result in longer stress is also very good – 3.80 GHz and 140W.
Real-life gaming
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 2 min) | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 30 min) |
|---|---|---|
| MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG | 2380 MHz @ 80°C @ 174W | 2360 MHz @ 83°C @ 174W |
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634, 2024) | 2217 MHz @ 80°C @ 174W | 2210 MHz @ 83°C @ 174W |
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834, 2024) | 2222 MHz @ 77°C @ 175W | 2245 MHz @ 79°C @ 172W |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16″, Gen 9) | 2403 MHz @ 80°C @ 172W | 2406 MHz @ 80°C @ 172W |
| MSI Vector 16 HX A13V | 2400 MHz @ 78°C @ 174W | 2364 MHz @ 83°C @ 174W |
| Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpartialLabs Edition (PH3D15-71) “Turbo” preset | 2227 MHz @ 79°C @ 173W | 2208 MHz @ 83°C @ 174W |
| Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpartialLabs Edition (PH3D15-71) “Performance” preset | 1886 MHz @ 73°C @ 139W | 1868 MHz @ 77°C @ 140W |
All looks fine on the GPU side – 2360 MHz core frequency and ~175W TGP.
Gaming comfort
You’ll find the four presets alongside the AI-based “MSI AI Engine” mode and the advanced fan control in the well-known MSI Center app.
During gaming, the center of the keyboard reaches 51°C. We measured around 54°C for the hotspot on the board and the one on the cap below the display. The screen bottom bezel stays cool at 38°C. Overall, the board feels a bit hot to the touch on the right but not too much. The WASD section is just warm which is enough for good comfort while playing games.
In idle, you can expect around 2400 RPM in “Extreme Performance” mode (note that only the CPU fan is spinning). Turning on the Cooler Boost” function leads to ~6100 RPM which is very loud.
Idle “Extreme Performance”
“Cooler Boost” OnInterestingly, in long CPU loads, the clocks are almost the same in “Extreme Performance” or in “Balanced” mode but the latter boasts less aggressive fan speed which is great.
Max CPU load “Extreme Performance”
Max CPU load “Balanced”
Max CPU load “Silent”For the highest possible FPS in games, you have to select the “Extreme Performance” preset which is tied with the 175W TGP. The “Balanced” preset offers 120W and the “Silent” – just 60W.
Gaming “Extreme Performance”
Gaming “Balanced”
Gaming “Silent”You can see the RPM values of the fans in the three tested modes. Even when the fans are in auto mode, they spin at their maximum possible speed of ~6100 RPM under gaming in “Extreme Performance”. The noise is annoying. Have a look at the RPM speed of the other two modes in the screenshots below.
Gaming “Extreme Performance” RPM
Gaming “Balanced” RPM
Gaming “Silent” RPMThis is the main menu of the BIOS.
Battery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Best Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 90Wh battery lasts for around 4 hours of video playback. To achieve that, you have to apply the “Super Battery” preset and the “Display Power Saver” function in the MSI Center. Also, the “MSHybrid Graphics Mode” has to be turned on and the “Balance” mode should be selected in the BIOS in the “User Scenario” section.
The “Best Power Efficiency” preset is also activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To gain access to the internals of this gaming laptop, you need to undo 13 Phillips-head screws. Then, turn over the device, and pry all the sides of the hinge cover with a thin plastic tool. Open the lid to pop the front side of the cap. Lift away the shield from the base. Now we can pop the rear. Pry it step by step by inserting the tool in between the plate and the chassis. Again, open the lid, and pry the right and the front sides through the base.
Flip the notebook upside down. You can’t lift the whole bottom plate straight upwards since the Audio jack sticks out of the motherboard. Raise the panel on the left and carefully slide it to the right side.
Here’s how the bottom panel looks on the inside.
The battery is a 90Wh model. To remove, pull out the connector from the motherboard and undo the 6 Phillips-head screws that secure the unit in place. The capacity is enough for around 4 hours of video playback.
The memory area is covered by a metal cap. You can pop it with a lever tool but keep in mind that the cap is glued to the plastic housings of the memory slots so don’t push too hard.
According to MSI, the two SODIMMs can handle up to 64GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. However, since the CPU can support up to 192GB, this laptop likely wouldn’t have issues running a larger amount of memory than the official manufacturer’s specified limit.
For storage upgrades, there are two M.2 slots – one for Gen 4 and one for Gen 5 NVMe drives. The preinstalled SSD is additionally cooled by two thick thermal pads. The Wi-Fi card is on the left.
As always, the Cooler Boost 5 thermal system looks massive! It boasts two fans and three thick heat pipes shared between the CPU and the GPU. There is also one extra heat pipe for the processor as well as two more for the graphics card’s VRMs and memory modules. We can also spot four sizable heat sinks, a heat spreader for the CPU, and a huge metal plate for the video card. The lower heat pipe and the chipset are connected via foil.
Verdict
The MSI Vector 17 HX A13V is a potent gaming device. It’s offered only with high-end hardware. The huge cooling system does its job well. The CPU can maintain around 3.80 / 2.60 Ghz P and E-core clock in longer loads and the GPU performance is also great since the RTX 4080 can show 2360 MHz after half an hour of gaming (which is a respectable result). The upgradability is on point – even one of the M.2 slots is for Gen 5 SSDs. The port selection amazes with its there Type-Cs, two Type-As, and an SD Card Reader.
The base 1200p display (AUO B170UAN01.2 (AUOA9A6)) is a great choice for gamers who like to play competitive online shooters. This 165 Hz PWM-free panel offers very fast pixel response times (for an IPS unit) of just 6 ms. The max brightness is high – 414 nits. This screen is suitable for professional color-sensitive tasks because of the 99% sRGB coverage and the great color accuracy that is possible thanks to our “Design and Gaming” profile (average dE 1.0).
The device performs very well when the “Extreme Performance” preset is turned on. Unfortunately, the fans are very loud in this mode. If you switch to the “Balanced” preset, the GPU TGP is reduced to 120W which leads to lower FPS. This reminds us that the superb SteelSeries keyboard gets a bit hot on the right while gaming but the WASD section is cooler. Expectedly, for such a powerful device, the battery life is nothing to write home about. Also, the end price of this notebook is high but it lacks features such as G-SYNC and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. Still, the MUX switch is on board.
The Vector 17 HX A13V impresses with well-performing hardware, a snappy IPS display, comfortable input devices, and a solid chassis.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/msi-vector-17-hx-a13vx-a14vx/
Pros
- Great gaming performance
- 2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 slot (one is for Gen 5 SSDs)
- 165Hz refresh rate + 16:10 aspect ratio (AUOA9A6)
- PWM-free (AUOA9A6)
- 99% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our “Design and Gaming” profile (AUOA9A6)
- High max brightness (414 cd/m2) and fast pixel response times (6 ms) for an IPS panel (AUOA9A6)
- Great RGB Gaming keyboard with long key travel, NumPad, and big Arrow keys
- Solid build quality
- The RTX 4080 can maintain a 175W TGP
- The MSI Center offers plenty of customizations
- 5 USB ports + HDMI 2.1
- MUX switch
- The CPU can maintain 3.80 / 2.60 Ghz P and E-core clock in longer loads
- Web camera with a privacy shutter
Cons
- Bulky
- Very noisy fans in “Extreme Performance” mode
- Plastic base
- No G-Sync or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus support
- Short battery life
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