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MSI Pulse GL66
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7-11800H 1,9GHz |
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| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 144Hz |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Pulse GL66
| Reference / Part Number | 9S7-158124-060 |
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| Release date | May 2021, 5 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product color | Gray |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 15.6 " (39,6 cm) |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-11800H |
| Processor frequency | 1,9 GHz |
| Generación del procesador | Intel Core i7-11xxx |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,6 GHz |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor cache | 24 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM570 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 3200 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 |
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| 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 3.0 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada | Intel |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 6 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
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Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
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| 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 | 5.1 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
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| 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 |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 53,5 Wh |
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Power
| AC adapter power | 180 W |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 5.1 lbs (2,3 kg) |
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| Width | 14.1 " (359 mm) |
| Depth | 10.2 " (259 mm) |
| Height | 0.9 " (23,9 mm) |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Pulse GL66 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 like?
It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 144Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Pulse GL66 have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-11800H 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 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 come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Pulse GL66 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 have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Pulse GL66 weigh?
It weighs 2,3 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the MSI Pulse GL66 released?
Its release date is May 2021, 5 years ago.