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MSI Gaming GL GL65 9SC-002 GL659SC002
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9300H 2,4GHz |
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| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 |
| Hard drive | 512GB SSD |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5 |
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Full specifications of MSI Gaming GL GL65 9SC-002 GL659SC002
| Reference / Part Number | GL659SC002 |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 2020, 6 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i5-9300H |
| Processor frequency | 2,4 GHz |
| Processor generation | 9th gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,1 GHz |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor cache | 8 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® HM370 |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2666 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 8 GB |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD interface | NVMe |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SDHC,SDXC |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card 4K support | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 4 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 |
| Graphics card Open GL support | Yes |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
| CUDA | Yes |
| CUDA cores | 896 |
| Memory bandwidth (max) | 128 GB/s |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Giant |
| Speaker power | 3 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera HD type | HD |
Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
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Processor special features
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 41 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 150 W |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3,42 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 357,6 mm |
| Depth | 247,9 mm |
| Height | 27,4 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Gaming GL GL65 9SC-002 GL659SC002 good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Gaming GL GL65 9SC-002 GL659SC002 like?
It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Gaming GL GL65 9SC-002 GL659SC002 have?
It runs on the Intel Core i5-9300H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the MSI Gaming GL GL65 9SC-002 GL659SC002 come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Gaming GL GL65 9SC-002 GL659SC002 have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader.
Does the MSI Gaming GL GL65 9SC-002 GL659SC002 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Gaming GL GL65 9SC-002 GL659SC002 have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Gaming GL GL65 9SC-002 GL659SC002 weigh?
It weighs 3,42 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Gaming GL GL65 9SC-002 GL659SC002 released?
Its release date is May 2020, 6 years ago.