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MSI Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17" 2560x1600 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US
| Reference / Part Number | RAIDER GE78 HX 14VGG-205US |
|---|---|
| Release date | February 2025, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,2 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-14900HX |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| 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 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
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Performance
| Repairability index | 8.1 |
|---|
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 99,9 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 280 W |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3,1 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 380 mm |
| Depth | 298 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,29 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2,88 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US 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 Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US like?
It carries a 17" 2560x1600 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US 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 Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 4, 3 × USB-C, 1 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US weigh?
It weighs 3,1 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Gaming GE Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-205US released?
Its release date is February 2025, 1 year ago.