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MSI PS42 Modern 8RC-088ES
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8550U 1,8GHz |
|---|---|
| Screen | 14" 1920x1080 IPS |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 32GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q 4GB GDDR5 |
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Full specifications of MSI PS42 Modern 8RC-088ES
| Reference / Part Number | 9S7-14B211-088 |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 2019, 7 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product color | Silver |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 14 " (35,6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Pantalla dual | No |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-8550U |
| Processor frequency | 1,8 GHz |
| Generación del procesador | Intel Core i7-8xxx |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4 GHz |
| System bus rate | 4 GT/s |
| Processor cache | 8 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 1356 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Kaby Lake R |
| Bus type | OPI |
| Stepping | Y0 |
| 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 | 12 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x2+2x1,1x4,2x2,4x1 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz |
| Memory form factor | 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 | NVMe 3.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| 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 Max-Q |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 |
| 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 | 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 | 4.4 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x5917 |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Speaker power | 2 W |
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 | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| 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 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 0 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 0 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit color | White |
| 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® 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® 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® 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 24 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 | 122589 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 90 W |
|---|---|
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1,19 kg) |
|---|---|
| Width | 12.7 " (322 mm) |
| Depth | 8.7 " (222 mm) |
| Height | 0.6 " (15,9 mm) |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI PS42 Modern 8RC-088ES good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI PS42 Modern 8RC-088ES like?
It carries a 14" 1920x1080 IPS display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI PS42 Modern 8RC-088ES have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-8550U processor with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the MSI PS42 Modern 8RC-088ES come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI PS42 Modern 8RC-088ES have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI PS42 Modern 8RC-088ES have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI PS42 Modern 8RC-088ES have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI PS42 Modern 8RC-088ES weigh?
It weighs 1,19 kg: one of the light ones, easy to carry every day.
When was the MSI PS42 Modern 8RC-088ES released?
Its release date is July 2019, 7 years ago.