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MSI Pulse GL66 12UEK-898IN
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 15.6" 2560x1440 165Hz |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Pulse GL66 12UEK-898IN
| Reference / Part Number | PULSE GL66 12UEK-898IN |
|---|---|
| Release date | March 2023, 3 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey,Titanium |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 165 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-12900H |
| Processor generation | 12th gen Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Processor cores | 14 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5 GHz |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 3200 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| 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 |
| NVMe | Yes |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 6 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera HD type | HD |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| 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 |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|
Processor special features
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | 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 | 53,5 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 3 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,25 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 359 mm |
| Depth | 259 mm |
| Height | 23,9 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Pulse GL66 12UEK-898IN good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Pulse GL66 12UEK-898IN like?
It carries a 15.6" 2560x1440 165Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Pulse GL66 12UEK-898IN have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-12900H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Pulse GL66 12UEK-898IN 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 GL66 12UEK-898IN come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Pulse GL66 12UEK-898IN 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 GL66 12UEK-898IN have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Pulse GL66 12UEK-898IN have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Pulse GL66 12UEK-898IN weigh?
It weighs 2,25 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the MSI Pulse GL66 12UEK-898IN released?
Its release date is March 2023, 3 years ago.