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MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio STUDIO A14VET-291BE
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17" 2560x1600 165Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio STUDIO A14VET-291BE
| Reference / Part Number | CREATOR Z17 HX STUDIO A14VET-291BE |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 2024, 2 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Lunar Gray |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,2 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 165 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-14700HX |
| Processor generation | Intel Core i7-14xxx |
| Processor cores | 20 |
| Processor threads | 28 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,5 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 12 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,5 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3,9 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,1 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1,5 GHz |
| Processor cache | 33 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 6 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Nahimic |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| 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-A ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM770 |
|---|---|
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | Nvidia GeForce Experience, True Color, Noise Cancellation, Mystic Light, Battery Master, MSI Center, DTS Audio Processing, Animaze, Smart Auto, MSI AI Engine, Nvidia Omniverse |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
|---|
Security
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
|---|---|
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,49 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 382 mm |
| Depth | 260 mm |
| Height | 19 mm |
Other features
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio STUDIO A14VET-291BE good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio STUDIO A14VET-291BE like?
It carries a 17" 2560x1600 165Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio STUDIO A14VET-291BE have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-14700HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio STUDIO A14VET-291BE 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 STUDIO A14VET-291BE come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio STUDIO A14VET-291BE have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 4, 1 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio STUDIO A14VET-291BE have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio STUDIO A14VET-291BE 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 STUDIO A14VET-291BE 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 STUDIO A14VET-291BE released?
Its release date is May 2024, 2 years ago.