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MSI Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8565U 1,8GHz |
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| Screen | 14" 1920x1080 IPS |
| Hard drive | 256GB SSD |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | No OS installed |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5 |
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Full specifications of MSI Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA
| Reference / Part Number | 9S7-14B321-015 |
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| Release date | May 2020, 6 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product color | Silver |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 14 " (35,6 cm) |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-8565U |
| Processor frequency | 1,8 GHz |
| Generación del procesador | Intel Core i7-8xxx |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,6 GHz |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| System bus rate | 4 GT/s |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor cache | 8 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 1528 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Whiskey Lake |
| Bus type | OPI |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Configurable TDP-up frequency | 2 GHz |
| Configurable TDP-up | 25 W |
| Configurable TDP-down | 10 W |
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 0,8 GHz |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x4,2x2 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 8 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2666 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 256 GB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| SSD interface | NVMe |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD,SDHC,SDXC |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 300 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 32 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x3EA0 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 2 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
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| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
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| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560 |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit color | White |
| Keyboard number of keys | 84 |
Software
| Operating system installed | Linux |
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Processor special features
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
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| Intel® Smart Response Technology | 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® 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® 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 | 1.8 " (46x24 mm) |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2 |
| 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 Smart Response Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 149091 |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 65 W |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1,19 kg) |
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| Width | 12.7 " (322 mm) |
| Depth | 8.7 " (222 mm) |
| Height | 0.6 " (15,9 mm) |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce MX250. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA like?
It carries a 14" 1920x1080 IPS display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-8565U processor with the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA be upgraded?
Yes: it has 1 memory slot and takes up to 16 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 8GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA 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 Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA weigh?
It weighs 1,19 kg: one of the light ones, easy to carry every day.
When was the MSI Prestige PS PS42 MODERN 8RA released?
Its release date is May 2020, 6 years ago.