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MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX 2,5GHz |
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| Screen | 17.3" 2560x1440 240Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL
| Reference / Part Number | ALPHA 17 C7VF-012NL |
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| Release date | June 2023, 3 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Core Black |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,9 cm |
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| Display resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 9 |
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| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | 7945HX |
| Processor frequency | 2,5 GHz |
| Processor generation | AMD Ryzen 7000 Series |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,4 GHz |
| Processor cache | 80 MB |
| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5200 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 610M |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | AMD |
| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Nahimic |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | MSI System Control Manager MSI BurnRecovery MSI Remind Manager MSI Battery Calibration MSI Help Desk Norton Internet Security (trail 60days) Norton Studio (Metro) (permanent free) Nvidia GeForce Experience Microsoft Office 2016 (trial 30 days, 1 year per purchase) True Color 2.0 Nahimic 3 Dragon Center 2.0 |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 99,9 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
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Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,8 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 397 mm |
| Depth | 284 mm |
| Height | 25,9 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL like?
It carries a 17.3" 2560x1440 240Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL have?
It runs on the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL weigh?
It weighs 2,8 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Alpha 17 C7VF-012NL released?
Its release date is June 2023, 3 years ago.