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MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX 5,8GHz |
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| Screen | 17" 2560x1600 IPS 165Hz 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio
| Reference / Part Number | 9S7-17N212-277 |
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| Release date | January 2025, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Lunar Gray |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Stylus pen support | Yes |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,2 cm |
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| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 165 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-14900HX |
| Processor frequency | 5,8 GHz |
| Processor generation | Intel Core i9-14xxx |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 32 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,8 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,8 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,1 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,2 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1,6 GHz |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory data transfer rate | 5600 MT/s |
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 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| 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 |
Audio
| Audio chip | Nahimic |
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| Audio system | Hi-Res Audio |
| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
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| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
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| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM770 |
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| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Copilot key | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
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| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 280 W |
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| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Security
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
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| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Certificates
| Certification | Meta Ready |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,49 kg |
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| Width | 382 mm |
| Depth | 260 mm |
| Height | 19 mm |
Other features
| USB Power Delivery revision | 3.0 |
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| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio 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 Creator Z17 HX Studio like?
It carries a 17" 2560x1600 IPS 165Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 32GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 4, 1 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio have a touch screen?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the screen is a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio weigh?
It weighs 2,49 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio released?
Its release date is January 2025, 1 year ago.