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Laptop MSI Gaming GS40

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The MSI Gaming GS40 laptop is designed for gaming enthusiasts and professionals seeking optimal performance. Equipped with an Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M graphics card, it ensures a smooth and immersive gaming experience while being capable of handling multitasking with ease.

Its 14-inch screen with a Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution offers sharp and vibrant images, while IPS technology ensures wide viewing angles. With a combined storage capacity of 1128 Go (HDD + SSD), this laptop allows for the storage of a large amount of games, applications, and multimedia files.

The backlit keyboard and touchpad make it easy to use in low-light environments, and connectivity is enhanced by various ports, including a HDMI and a Mini DisplayPort. Additionally, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.1 compatibility ensure fast and reliable connections.

With a 8060 mAh battery and a 61 Wh capacity, the MSI Gaming GS40 is designed to provide extended battery life, allowing you to play or work without interruption. In summary, this laptop combines performance, portability, and advanced features, making it an ideal choice for demanding users.

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Editorial note

The MSI Gaming GS40 is a laptop that stands out for its impressive performance, thanks to its Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M graphics card. These elements ensure a smooth experience for gaming and demanding applications. Additionally, its 14-inch Full HD display offers exceptional picture quality, making multimedia content particularly enjoyable to watch. The modern and aesthetic design of the device adds a touch of sophistication, although its weight of 1600 g may be considered relatively heavy for a laptop. However, the MSI Gaming GS40 has some drawbacks. The lack of an optical drive limits the ability to read or write on traditional media such as CDs or DVDs. Furthermore, the absence of USB 2.0 ports and Thunderbolt may restrict connectivity with some older peripherals. Regarding battery life, while the capacity is reasonable, it may not be sufficient for extended gaming sessions without access to a power source. The stereo audio system, although acceptable and high quality thanks to the Dynaudio speakers, may not satisfy the most demanding users in terms of sound. Finally, the lack of a numeric keypad could detract from the experience of those who frequently perform tasks requiring numeric input. In summary, the MSI Gaming GS40 is an excellent choice for gamers and professionals looking for performance and a sleek design, despite some limitations in terms of connectivity and battery life.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is overall positive, with a modern and elegant design. The 14-inch Full HD screen offers exceptional display quality for multimedia content.

Performance

Performance is optimal thanks to an Intel® Core™ i7 processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M graphics card, ensuring a smooth experience for demanding games and applications.

Battery life

The battery capacity is reasonable, but may not be sufficient for extended gaming sessions without access to a power source, which can be a drawback for users on the go.

Design

The design is modern and aesthetic, with a weight of 1600 g that can be considered relatively heavy for a laptop.

Features

Advanced features such as Intel® Turbo Boost and Intel® Hyper-Threading optimize performance, but the lack of USB 2.0 and Thunderbolt ports may limit connectivity.

audio

The high-quality stereo audio system with Dynaudio speakers offers an immersive sound experience, although it may not satisfy users with high audio demands.

Advantages

Powerful performance with i7 processor and GTX 970M

14-inch Full HD screen, display quality

Combined storage of 1128 GB, fast access

Intel technologies for optimized performance

Immersive sound with Dynaudio speakers

Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity

Disadvantages

No built-in optical drive.

Lack of USB 2.0 and Thunderbolt ports.

Limited battery life for gaming.

Relatively heavy weight of 1600 g.

Absence of numeric keypad.

Basic stereo audio quality.

Technical Specifications Gaming GS40

General Information

Design

  • Product type
    Laptop
  • Product color
    Black
  • Format
    Hinge
  • Market position
    Play

Representation / realization

  • Motherboard chipset
    Intel® HM170

Memory

  • Type of internal memory
    DDR4-SDRAM
  • Memory frequency
    2133 MHz
  • Memory locations
    2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    32 GB
  • Memory support
    SO-DIMM
  • Internal memory
    8 GB

Storage support

  • Built-in memory card reader
    Yes
  • Compatible memory cards
    SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Optical reader
    No
  • Total storage capacity
    1128 GB
  • Storage media
    HDD+SSD
  • Number of installed hard drives
    1
  • Hard drive capacity
    1000 GB
  • Capacity of the Solid State Drive (SSD)
    128 GB

Screen

  • Display area
    -
  • Screen size
    14 "
  • Screen resolution
  • Dual-screen
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Type HD
    No
  • LED backlighting
    Full HD
  • Image format
    Yes
  • Type of panel
    16:9
  • Dual-screen
    IPS
  • No

Other features

  • LightScribe
    No
  • LightScribe
    No
  • Power adapter included
    Yes
  • Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)
    VT-x, VT-d

Graphique

  • Distinct graphics adapter model
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
  • Type of graphics card
    GDDR5
  • Graphics adapter model included
    Intel® HD Graphics 530
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Maximum memory of integrated graphics card
    1.7 GB
  • Dynamic frequency (max) of integrated graphics card
    1050 MHz
  • Base frequency of integrated graphics card
    350 MHz
  • OpenGL version of integrated graphics card
    4.4
  • Integrated graphics card DirectX version
    12.0
  • Dedicated graphics card memory
    3 GB
  • ID of the integrated graphics card
    0x191B
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Integrated graphics adapter family
    Intel® HD Graphics

Audio

  • Audio system
    Nahimic Audio Enhancer
  • Speaker manufacturer
    Dynaudio
  • Built-in microphone
    Yes

Camera

  • Front camera
    Yes
  • Front camera resolution
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Video capture speed
    30 fps

Network

  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Wifi standards
    802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate
    10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Bluetooth model
    4.1
  • Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

Connectivity

  • Quantity of USB Type C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports
    0
  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports
    2
  • Quantity of USB Type C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports
    0
  • Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    1
  • HDMI version
    1.4
  • Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    1
  • Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    1
  • Microphone jack input
    Yes
  • Quantity of USB Type C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports
    0
  • Quantity of USB Type C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports
    0
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    1
  • Quantity of USB Type C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports
    0
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • Quantity of USB Type C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports
    0
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • SmartCard Housing
    No
  • Charging port type
    DC-in jack
  • Quantity of USB Type C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports
    0
  • Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    1

Keyboard

  • Keyboard layout
    -
  • Pointing device
    Touchpad
  • Numeric keypad
    No
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes

Battery

  • Battery technology
    Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
  • Number of battery cells
    4
  • Battery capacity
    8060 mAh
  • Battery capacity
    61 Wh

Power

  • AC power adapter
    150 W
  • Power adapter frequency
    50 - 60 Hz

Security

  • Cable anti-theft lock
    Yes
  • Cable lock location type
    Kensington

Weight and dimensions

  • Weight
    1600 g
  • Width
    345 mm
  • Depth
    245 mm
  • Height (front)
    21.8 mm
  • Height (rear)
    22.8 mm

Processor

  • Number of QPI links
    -
  • Processor family
    Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor Turbo Frequency
    3.5 GHz
  • Processor model
    i7-6700HQ
  • Number of processor threads
    8
  • Number of processor cores
    4
  • Computer bus
    8 GT/s
  • Processor cache memory
    6 Mo
  • Processor socket (processor receptacle)
    BGA 1440
  • Processor cache type
    Smart Cache
  • Thermal envelope (TDP, Thermal Design Power)
    45 W
  • Tjunction
    100 °C
  • PCI Express Configurations
    1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    16
  • Bus type
    DMI3
  • Processor operating modes
    64-bit
  • Processor code name
    Skylake
  • Tcase
    - °C
  • Parity FSB
    No
  • Configurable TDP down
    35 W
  • Processor lithography
    14 nm
  • Parity FSB
    No
  • Version of PCI Express locations
    3.0
  • Processor frequency
    2.6 GHz
  • System bus processor
    - MHz
  • Stepping
    R0
  • Processor series
    Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile Processor Series
  • Processor manufacturer
    Intel
  • Processor generation
    Intel® Core™ i7 6th Generation

Special features of the processor

  • Intel® Smart Connect Technology
    -
  • Intel® Rapid Start Technology
    -
  • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)
    -
  • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)
    -
  • Intel HD Technology
    -
  • Intel® Active Management Technology version
    -
  • Scalability
    -
  • Physical Address Extension (PAE)
    -
  • Thermal solution specification
    -
  • UART
    -
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
    2.0
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Supported instruction set
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
  • CPU Configuration (max)
    1
  • Graphic lithography and IMC
    14 nm
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Processor packaging size
    42 x 28 mm
  • Processor code
    SR2FQ
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • SIPP Version (Intel® Stable Image Platform Program)
    0.00
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Access Intel® Fast Memory
    No
  • Processor ID ARK
    88967
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00

Software

  • Installed operating system
    Windows 10 Home
  • Operating System Architecture
    64-bit

Packaging contents

  • User manual
    Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors influence download speed on the Internet?
Download speed on the Internet is determined by the type of connection you have. For example, a 25 Mb/s connection means that you should theoretically be able to download 25 MB every second.
What are the dimensions of my laptop screen?
The size of your laptop is generally measured in inches, with 1 inch equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. This size refers to the diagonal of the screen, which you measure from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.
What does the acronym HDMI stand for?
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. An HDMI cable allows for the transmission of audio and video signals between different devices.
What is the best method to clean my laptop?
A slightly damp cloth or a clean, soft cloth is ideal for removing fingerprints. For dust in hard-to-reach areas, it is recommended to use compressed air.
What is the best way to clean my keyboard?
Turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to remove dirt. You can also clean the keys with a damp cloth.
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth allows for wireless data transmission between electronic devices via radio waves. Generally, the range of this connection can reach up to ten meters.
What is the weight of the MSI Gaming GS40?
The MSI Gaming GS40 weighs 1600 g.
What is the screen size of the MSI Gaming GS40?
The screen of the MSI Gaming GS40 measures 14 inches.
What is the resolution of the MSI Gaming GS40 screen?
The resolution of the MSI Gaming GS40 screen is 1920 x 1080 pixels.
What is the width of the MSI Gaming GS40?
The width of the MSI Gaming GS40 is 345 mm.
What is the depth of the MSI Gaming GS40?
The MSI Gaming GS40 has a depth of 245 mm.
Is the MSI Gaming GS40 manual available in French?
Unfortunately, the MSI Gaming GS40 manual is not available in French. It is only offered in English.

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General Information

The MSI Gaming GS40 is a laptop from the MSI brand, known for its innovation and quality in the field of information technology. This model, referenced Gaming GS40 | GS40 6QE-011NE, is designed to deliver exceptional performance and an enhanced user experience. The product's EAN code, 4719072426750, uniquely identifies this device in the distribution system.

Design

The MSI Gaming GS40 is a laptop with a modern and sleek design, featuring a black finish that gives it a sophisticated look. Its bar format ensures practical and efficient use, making it suitable for various environments. Primarily aimed at gamers, this device is equipped with special features that meet the needs of professional users.

Representation / Performance

The motherboard of the MSI Gaming GS40 is equipped with the Intel® HM170 chipset, ensuring efficient resource management and optimal performance for various tasks.

Memory

The MSI Gaming GS40 is equipped with DDR4-SDRAM internal memory, operating at a frequency of 2133 MHz. This configuration allows for smooth management of applications and data. It has two SO-DIMM slots, allowing a maximum capacity of 32 GB, with 8 GB pre-installed for efficient use.

Storage Support

This model includes a built-in memory card reader, compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC formats, facilitating data transfer. Although it does not have an optical drive, the MSI Gaming GS40 compensates with a total storage capacity of 1128 GB, combining a 1000 GB hard drive with a 128 GB SSD for quick data access.

Screen

The MSI Gaming GS40 features a 14-inch screen with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, ensuring remarkable display quality. It is equipped with LED backlighting that enhances visibility in low-light environments. The IPS panel type allows for vibrant color reproduction and wide viewing angles.

Other Features

The MSI Gaming GS40 does not support 3D, but it comes with a power adapter for immediate use. It also integrates Intel® virtualization technology (VT-x, VT-d) for optimized resource management.

Graphics

The main graphics adapter of the MSI Gaming GS40 is the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M, allowing for superior graphics performance, while the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 ensures adequate performance for multimedia tasks. This model also supports OpenGL for an enhanced graphical experience.

Audio

The stereo audio system, designed by Dynaudio, offers immersive sound quality. An integrated microphone allows for clear communications, whether for calls or recordings.

Camera

The MSI Gaming GS40 is equipped with a front camera with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, ideal for high-quality video calls. The video capture speed is 30 fps, ensuring smooth recordings.

Network

This model supports Bluetooth for convenient wireless connections and features Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for fast connectivity. It also includes an Ethernet/LAN port for a stable network connection.

Connectivity

The MSI Gaming GS40 is equipped with an HDMI port and a Mini DisplayPort for connection to external devices. It does not have USB 2.0 ports or Thunderbolt, which may limit connectivity with certain peripherals. A USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 port is included for fast data transfers.

Keyboard

The touchpad allows for intuitive navigation, and the backlit keyboard facilitates typing in low-light conditions. However, the model does not have a numeric keypad, which may be a disadvantage for some users.

Battery

The hybrid nickel-metal (NiMH) battery of the MSI Gaming GS40, with a capacity of 8060 mAh and 4 cells, ensures sufficient autonomy for daily use.

Power

The product is powered by a 150 W AC adapter, ensuring stable and efficient power supply. The operating frequency of the adapter is 50 - 60 Hz.

Security

The MSI Gaming GS40 is equipped with a Kensington cable lock system for enhanced security, although it does not have a built-in anti-theft port.

Weight and Dimensions

With a weight of 1600 g, the MSI Gaming GS40 is relatively lightweight for a gaming laptop. Its dimensions (345 mm width, 245 mm depth, and heights of 21.8 mm at the front and 22.8 mm at the back) make it easy to carry.

Processor

This model is powered by an Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ 6th generation processor, with a base frequency of 2.6 GHz and a Turbo mode reaching up to 3.5 GHz. With 4 cores and 8 threads, it allows for smooth execution of multitasking applications. The 6 MB cache and 45 W TDP ensure high performance while maintaining adequate thermal management.

Software

The MSI Gaming GS40 comes pre-installed with Windows 10 Home, offering a user-friendly interface and a 64-bit architecture for efficient resource management.

Packaging Contents

The product is delivered with a user manual, providing instructions for optimal setup and use.