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MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17.3" 2560x1440 240Hz 40 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE
| Reference / Part Number | PULSE 17 B13VFK-603BE |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 2023, 3 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product color | Gray |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Color name | Titanium Gray |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 17.3 " (43,9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display brightness | 40 cd/m² |
| RGB color space | DCI-P3 |
| Color gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-13900H |
| Generación del procesador | Intel Core i9-13xxx |
| Processor cores | 14 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,4 GHz |
| Núcleos de rendimiento | 6 |
| Núcleos de eficiencia | 8 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento | 5.4 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia | 4.1 |
| Frecuencia de aceleración de núcleo eficiente | 3.7 |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
| Potencia base del procesador | 45 |
| Potencia turbo máxima | 115 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5200 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x 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 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Nahimic |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
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 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM770 |
|---|
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit color | RGB |
| Zona retroiluminada del teclado | 4-zone RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | MSI System Control Manager MSI BurnRecovery MSI Remind Manager MSI Battery Calibration MSI Help Desk Norton Internet Security (trail 60days) Norton Studio (Metro) (permanent free) Nvidia GeForce Experience Microsoft Office 2016 (trial 30 days, 1 year per purchase) True Color 2.0 Nahimic 3 Dragon Center 2.0 |
Processor special features
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | 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 | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 6 lbs (2,7 kg) |
|---|---|
| Width | 15.7 " (398 mm) |
| Depth | 10.7 " (273 mm) |
| Height | 1.1 " (27,2 mm) |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE like?
It carries a 17.3" 2560x1440 240Hz 40 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-13900H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE weigh?
It weighs 2,7 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Pulse 17 B13VFK-603BE released?
Its release date is October 2023, 3 years ago.