MSI Creator 17 A10SGS-268 Specs
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MSI Creator 17 A10SGS-268
Specs

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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-10875H 2,3GHz

Screen 17.3" 3840x2160
Hard drive 2TB SSD M.2
RAM 32GB DDR4-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 10 Pro
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 8GB GDDR6

Other Keyboard German.

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Full specifications of MSI Creator 17 A10SGS-268

Reference / Part Number 0017G3-268
Release date April 2020, 6 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Gray
Form factor Clamshell

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Screen

Display diagonal 17.3 " (43,9 cm)
Display resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type 4K Ultra HD
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 16:9

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-10875H
Processor frequency 2,3 GHz
Generación del procesador Intel Core i7-10xxx
Processor cores 8
Processor threads 16
Processor boost frequency 5,1 GHz
System bus rate 8 GT/s
Processor cache 16 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket BGA 1440
Processor lithography 14 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor codename Comet Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4

Memory

Internal memory 32 GB
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 16 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 2 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 2 TB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 2 TB
SSD interface PCI Express
SSD form factor M.2
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete graphics card memory 8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR6
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency 350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.5
On-board graphics card ID 0x9BC4
NVIDIA Max-Q Yes
CUDA Yes

Audio

Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 2 W
Built-in microphone Yes

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera HD type HD
Video capturing speed 30 fps
Infrared (IR) camera Yes

Network

Mobile network connection No
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)
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.1

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 2
Thunderbolt version 3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
Headphone outputs 1
Microphone in Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard language German
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit color White

Software

Operating system installed Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture 64-bit

Processor special features

Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Intel® Secure Key Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) Yes
Intel® OS Guard Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Idle States Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
Processor package size 42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Processor ARK ID 202329

Battery

Battery capacity 82 Wh
Battery technology Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells 4

Power

AC adapter power 230 W
DC-in jack Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington

Weight & dimensions

Weight 5.5 lbs (2,5 kg)
Width 15.6 " (396,1 mm)
Depth 10.2 " (259,4 mm)
Height 0.8 " (20,2 mm)

Frequently asked questions

Is the MSI Creator 17 A10SGS-268 good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Creator 17 A10SGS-268 like?

It carries a 17.3" 3840x2160 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Creator 17 A10SGS-268 have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-10875H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Creator 17 A10SGS-268 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 A10SGS-268 come with?

It comes with Windows 10 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Creator 17 A10SGS-268 have?

According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader.

Does the MSI Creator 17 A10SGS-268 have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the MSI Creator 17 A10SGS-268 have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the MSI Creator 17 A10SGS-268 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 A10SGS-268 released?

Its release date is April 2020, 6 years ago.

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