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MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17" 2560x1600 IPS-Level 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1,51TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US
| Reference / Part Number | RAIDER GE78 HX 14VGG-254US |
|---|---|
| Release date | December 2024, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 17 " (43,2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Panel type | IPS-Level |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| RGB color space | DCI-P3 |
| Color gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-14700HX |
| Generación del procesador | Intel Core i7-14xxx |
| Processor cores | 20 |
| Processor threads | 28 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,5 GHz |
| Núcleos de rendimiento | 8 |
| Núcleos de eficiencia | 12 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento | 5.5 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia | 3.9 |
| Frecuencia base de núcleo de rendimiento | 2.1 |
| Frecuencia base de núcleo eficiente | 1.5 |
| Processor cache | 33 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Potencia base del procesador | 55 |
| Potencia turbo máxima | 157 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1,51 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1,51 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD 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® UHD Graphics |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Número de puertos Thunderbolt 4 | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit color | RGB |
| Keyboard number of keys | 99 |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 99,9 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 280 W |
|---|---|
| USB Power Delivery | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 6.8 lbs (3,1 kg) |
|---|---|
| Width | 15 " (380 mm) |
| Depth | 11.7 " (298 mm) |
| Height (front) | 0.9 " (2,29 cm) |
| Height (rear) | 1.1 " (2,88 cm) |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Other features
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US like?
It carries a 17" 2560x1600 IPS-Level 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-14700HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 4, 3 × USB-C, 1 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US weigh?
It weighs 3,1 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VGG-254US released?
Its release date is December 2024, 1 year ago.