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MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10875H 2,3GHz |
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| Screen | 17.3" 3840x2160 60Hz 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 32GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR
| Reference / Part Number | 9S7-17G312-437 |
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| Release date | October 2020, 6 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Silver |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Multimedia |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,9 cm |
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| Display resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 43,9 cm |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | High Dynamic Range (HDR) 1000 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-10875H |
| Processor frequency | 2,3 GHz |
| Processor generation | 10th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,1 GHz |
| Processor cache | 16 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2666 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | NVMe,PCI Express |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2070 Max-Q |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| NVIDIA Max-Q | Yes |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3D |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
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| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
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| 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 | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | White |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Pro |
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Processor special features
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
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| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 82 Wh |
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| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
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| AC adapter power | 230 W |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
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| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,5 kg |
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| Width | 396,1 mm |
| Depth | 259,4 mm |
| Height | 20,2 mm |
Packaging content
| Cables included | AC |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR like?
It carries a 17.3" 3840x2160 60Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-10875H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 32GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader.
Does the MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR weigh?
It weighs 2,5 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Creator 17 A10SF-437FR released?
Its release date is October 2020, 6 years ago.