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MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i5 i5-8300H 2,3GHz |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17.3" 1920x1080 |
| Hard drive | 1,13TB HDD+SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5 |
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Full specifications of MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW
| Reference / Part Number | GF72 8RD-079TW |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 2019, 7 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 17.3 " (43,9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Pantalla dual | No |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i5-8300H |
| Processor frequency | 2,3 GHz |
| Generación del procesador | Intel Core i5-8xxx |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4 GHz |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Processor cache | 8 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 1440 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Coffee Lake |
| Bus type | DMI |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 1,8 GHz |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16,1x8+2x4,2x8 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1,13 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | HDD+SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total HDDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| HDD capacity | 1 TB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| Total SSDs capacity | 128 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 128 GB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD,SDHC,SDXC |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 4 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1000 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 64 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x3E9B |
| Number of discrete graphics cards installed | 1 |
| CUDA | Yes |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera signal format | 720p |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| 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 | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 0 |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 0 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® HM370 |
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Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Processor special features
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D 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 | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 42 x 28 mm |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 0.00 |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 134876 |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 41 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 150 W |
|---|---|
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
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| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 6 lbs (2,7 kg) |
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| Width | 16.5 " (419,9 mm) |
| Depth | 11.3 " (287,8 mm) |
| Height (front) | 1.2 " (2,98 cm) |
| Height (rear) | 1.3 " (3,2 cm) |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Other features
| 3D | No |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW like?
It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW have?
It runs on the Intel Core i5 i5-8300H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 32 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 8GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader.
Does the MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW weigh?
It weighs 2,7 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Gaming GF GF72 8RD-079TW released?
Its release date is July 2019, 7 years ago.