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MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio B13VGTO-212US
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i9-13980HX 2,2GHz |
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| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 120Hz |
| Hard drive | 2TB SSD |
| RAM | 64GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio B13VGTO-212US
| Reference / Part Number | CZ16HX13212 |
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| Release date | June 2023, 3 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 40,6 cm |
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| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Foldable display | No |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-13980HX |
| Processor frequency | 2,2 GHz |
| Processor generation | 13th gen Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,6 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,6 GHz |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 64 GB |
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| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 32 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| 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 4070 |
| 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 system | Hi-Res Audio |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Dynaudio |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Network
| Mobile network connection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Ports & interfaces
| 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 | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard number of keys | 99 |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
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| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 280 W |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,35 kg |
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| Width | 358 mm |
| Depth | 256 mm |
| Height | 18 mm |
Packaging content
| Cables included | USB Type-C |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio B13VGTO-212US good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio B13VGTO-212US like?
It carries a 16" 2560x1600 120Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio B13VGTO-212US have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-13980HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio B13VGTO-212US be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots.
Which operating system does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio B13VGTO-212US come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio B13VGTO-212US have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 4, 1 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio B13VGTO-212US 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 B13VGTO-212US weigh?
It weighs 2,35 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio B13VGTO-212US released?
Its release date is June 2023, 3 years ago.