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MSI Gaming GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7 i7-4710HQ 2,5GHz |
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| Screen | 17.3" 1920x1080 |
| Hard drive | 1,51TB HDD+SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Operating system | No OS installed |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M 8GB GDDR5 |
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Full specifications of MSI Gaming GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro
| Reference / Part Number | 9S7-178131-466 |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 2018, 8 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,9 cm |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Dual-screen | No |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-4710HQ |
| Processor frequency | 2,5 GHz |
| Processor generation | 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3,5 GHz |
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 1364 |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series |
| Processor codename | Haswell |
| Bus type | DMI2 |
| Stepping | C0 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 47 W |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1,51 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | HDD+SSD |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| HDD capacity | 1 TB |
| HDD interface | SATA |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| 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 980M |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 400 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1200 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 1,74 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.3 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x416 |
Audio
| Speakers manufacturer | Dynaudio |
|---|---|
| Built-in subwoofer | Yes |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
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| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,1000,100 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 6 |
| 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 | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 0 |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 2 |
| DVI port | No |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| Thunderbolt ports quantity | 0 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 0 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| Docking connector | No |
| ExpressCard slot | No |
| CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity | 0 |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| SmartCard slot | No |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® HM87 |
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Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | FreeDOS |
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Processor special features
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
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| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | 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® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Cache | 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 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2 |
| Processor code | SR1PX |
| 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 Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 78930 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 83 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 9 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 230 W |
|---|---|
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3,78 kg |
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| Width | 428 mm |
| Depth | 294 mm |
| Height | 48 mm |
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 GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Gaming GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro like?
It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Gaming GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7 i7-4710HQ processor with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Gaming GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro be upgraded?
Yes: it has 4 memory slots and takes up to 32 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Gaming GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro come with?
It comes with no operating system installed: the price does not include a license and you will have to install one yourself.
Which ports does the MSI Gaming GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro have?
According to its spec sheet: 6 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader.
Does the MSI Gaming GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Gaming GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Gaming GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro weigh?
It weighs 3,78 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Gaming GT GT72 2QE Dominator Pro released?
Its release date is October 2018, 8 years ago.