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Laptop MSI GL63 8RD

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The MSI GL63 8RD laptop is designed to deliver exceptional performance, particularly suited for gamers and demanding professionals. Equipped with a Intel® Core™ i7-8750H 6-core processor, it ensures remarkable speed and efficiency when executing multiple tasks. With a Turbo frequency of up to 4.1 GHz, it can handle resource-intensive applications without slowing down.

This model features a 15.6-inch screen with a Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), providing clear and immersive image quality. Its LED backlighting enhances visibility in low-light environments, making the visual experience enjoyable.

The MSI GL63 8RD also comes with 16 GB of DDR4-SDRAM, expandable up to 32 GB, and a storage space combining a 1000 GB hard drive and a 128 GB SSD, allowing for quick data access and ample storage capacity.

In terms of graphics, it integrates a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti graphics card with 4 GB of dedicated memory, ideal for video games and graphic applications. This enables a smooth gaming experience and impressive visual quality.

The MSI GL63 8RD also ensures complete connectivity with USB ports, HDMI, and an Ethernet port, as well as wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0. Its 41 Wh battery and 6 cells guarantee sufficient autonomy for prolonged use.

Finally, it is equipped with a backlit keyboard, facilitating its use in low-light conditions, and a high-performance audio system with two built-in speakers, providing an immersive sound experience.

In summary, the MSI GL63 8RD is a powerful and versatile laptop, suitable for both gaming and intensive professional use.

Manual of product GL63 8RD

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Editorial note

The MSI GL63 8RD is a laptop that stands out for its powerful performance, thanks to its Intel® Core™ i7-8750H processor and 16 GB of RAM. This makes it an ideal choice for multitasking and demanding applications. Its 15.6-inch Full HD display offers an immersive visual experience, particularly appreciated for gaming and multimedia. Additionally, the combination of 1 TB HDD storage and 128 GB SSD allows for quick data access while providing ample storage capacity. However, the weight of 2200 g may pose a problem for those seeking a easily portable device. The lack of an optical drive may also limit compatibility with certain media, while the SSD capacity could prove insufficient for users with significant storage needs, especially for games and multimedia files. Furthermore, the absence of a jack for a microphone restricts audio connectivity options. In terms of user experience, the backlit keyboard and intuitive interface are assets, although the weight may make transport less convenient. The modern design with a sleek black finish is appealing, but the lack of an optical drive port may disappoint some users. Finally, although it offers many connectivity options, the lack of a jack for a microphone remains a notable drawback. In summary, the MSI GL63 8RD is an excellent choice for users looking for performance and a quality visual experience, while presenting some limitations in terms of portability and connectivity.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is generally positive thanks to a backlit keyboard and an intuitive interface, although the weight of 2200 g may make transport less convenient.

Performance

With an Intel® Core™ i7-8750H processor and 16 GB of RAM, the MSI GL63 8RD offers powerful performance for multitasking and demanding applications.

Battery life

The battery capacity is adequate, but the weight and size may make prolonged use less comfortable.

Design

The design is modern with a sleek black finish, but the lack of an optical drive port may be a drawback for some users.

Features

Features like the Full HD screen and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti graphics card are a plus, but the 128 GB SSD storage capacity may prove insufficient for some users.

connectivity

Although it has many connectivity options, the absence of a microphone jack limits audio options.

Advantages

Powerful Intel® Core™ i7 processor

Immersive 15.6-inch Full HD display

16 GB of RAM, expandable to 32 GB

1 TB HDD and 128 GB SSD

High-performance NVIDIA® GTX 1050 Ti graphics card

Backlit keyboard for low light conditions

Disadvantages

Weight of 2200 g, not practical to transport

No optical drive port

128 GB SSD, limited storage

No jack for microphone

Non-touchscreen, reduced interaction

Technical Specifications GL63 8RD

General Information

Design

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

Screen

  • Screen size
    15.6 "
  • Dual-screen
    No
  • LED backlighting
    Yes
  • Image format
    16:9
  • Screen resolution
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Type HD
    Full HD
  • Dual-screen
    No

Other features

  • 3D Compatibility
    No
  • Power Button
    Yes
  • Power Button
    Yes

Memory

  • Type of internal memory
    DDR4-SDRAM
  • Memory support
    SO-DIMM
  • Memory locations
    2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    32 GB
  • Internal memory
    16 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
  • Capacity of the Solid State Drive (SSD)
    128 GB
  • Hard drive capacity
    1000 GB

Graphique

  • Integrated graphics card
    Yes
  • Distinct graphics adapter model
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
  • Type of graphics card
    GDDR5
  • Number of distinct graphics cards installed
    1
  • Integrated graphics card
    Yes
  • Graphics adapter model included
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
  • Integrated graphics card
    Yes
  • Dedicated graphics card memory
    4 GB
  • Base frequency of integrated graphics card
    350 MHz
  • Dynamic frequency (max) of integrated graphics card
    1100 MHz
  • ID of the integrated graphics card
    0x3E9B
  • Maximum memory of integrated graphics card
    64 GB
  • Integrated graphics card DirectX version
    12.0
  • OpenGL version of integrated graphics card
    4.5

Audio

  • Number of built-in speakers
    2
  • Speaker power
    3 W
  • Built-in microphone
    Yes

Camera

  • Front camera
    Yes
  • Front camera signal format
    720p
  • HD front camera
    HD
  • Video capture speed
    30 fps

Network

  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Wifi standards
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate
    10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Bluetooth model
    5.0

Connectivity

  • Quantity of Thunderbolt 3 ports
    0
  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports
    3
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt 3 ports
    0
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt 3 ports
    0
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt 3 ports
    0
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Microphone jack input
    Yes
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt 3 ports
    0
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Charging port type
    DC-in jack

Keyboard

  • Windows keys
    Yes
  • Pointing device
    Touchpad
  • Windows keys
    Yes
  • Windows keys
    Yes

Battery

  • Number of battery cells
    6
  • Battery capacity
    41 Wh

Weight and dimensions

  • Depth
    260 mm
  • Width
    383 mm
  • Weight
    2200 g
  • Height
    29 mm

Security

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

Processor

  • Processor family
    Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    i7-8750H
  • Processor Turbo Frequency
    4.1 GHz
  • Number of processor cores
    6
  • Number of processor threads
    12
  • Processor cache memory
    9 MB
  • Processor frequency
    2.2 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    14 nm
  • Processor socket (processor receptacle)
    BGA 1440
  • Stepping
    U0
  • Computer bus
    8 GT/s
  • Version of PCI Express locations
    3.0
  • Processor operating modes
    64-bit
  • Tjunction
    100 °C
  • Bus type
    DMI
  • PCI Express Configurations
    1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
  • Thermal envelope (TDP, Thermal Design Power)
    45 W
  • Processor code name
    Coffee Lake
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    16
  • Processor cache type
    Smart Cache
  • ECC supported by the processor
    No
  • Processor manufacturer
    Intel
  • Configurable TDP down
    35 W
  • Configurable low thermal envelope frequency
    1.7 GHz
  • Processor generation
    Intel® Core™ i7 8th generation

Software

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

Special features of the processor

  • Supported instruction set
    AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
  • Processor code
    SR3YY
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
    2.0
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • CPU Configuration (max)
    1
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Processor packaging size
    42 x 28 mm
  • Processor ID ARK
    134906
  • Version of Intel® security key technology
    1.00
  • Version of Intel® security key technology
    1.00
  • Intel® TSX-NI Version
    0.00
  • Intel® TSX-NI Version
    0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors influence download speed on the Internet?
Download speed on the Internet is determined by the type of connection you are using. For example, a 25 Mb/s connection means that you should theoretically be able to download up to 25 MB per second.
What are the dimensions of my laptop screen?
The size of your laptop is generally measured in inches, with one inch corresponding to 2.54 centimeters. This measurement refers to the diagonal of the screen, which you can 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?
To remove fingerprints, it is advisable to use a clean, slightly damp cloth. To dust hard-to-reach areas, you can use compressed air.
How should I proceed to clean my keyboard?
It is recommended to turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to dislodge dirt. The keys can also be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth.
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth allows for the wireless transmission of data 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 GL63 8RD?
The weight of the MSI GL63 8RD is 2200 g.
What is the screen size of the MSI GL63 8RD?
The screen of the MSI GL63 8RD measures 15.6 inches.
What is the height of the MSI GL63 8RD?
The height of the MSI GL63 8RD is 29 mm.
What is the resolution of the screen of the MSI GL63 8RD?
The screen of the MSI GL63 8RD has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
What is the width of the MSI GL63 8RD?
The MSI GL63 8RD measures 383 mm in width.
What is the depth of the MSI GL63 8RD?
The depth of the MSI GL63 8RD is 260 mm.
Is the manual for the MSI GL63 8RD available in French?
Unfortunately, the manual for the MSI GL63 8RD is not available in French. It is only available in English.

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Presentation of product GL63 8RD specifications from brand MSI

General Information

The MSI GL63 8RD is a laptop from the MSI brand, known for its innovation and quality in the technology sector. This model, designated as GL63 8RD | 9S7-16P612-086, is designed to deliver optimal performance, thus ensuring an enhanced user experience. Its EAN code, 4719072572099, allows for unique identification in distribution systems.

Design

The MSI GL63 8RD stands out with its Black hue, giving it a modern and elegant look. Its bar format facilitates practical use in various contexts, making this laptop an ideal choice for professionals seeking performance and comfort.

Screen

Equipped with a 15.6-inch screen, the MSI GL63 8RD offers an immersive visual experience thanks to its resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels in Full HD format. Although the screen is not touch-sensitive, its LED backlighting enhances visibility and user comfort, contributing to enjoyable work or gaming sessions.

Other Features

This model does not support 3D technology, but it comes with a power adapter, allowing for immediate use. Additionally, a Power/Off button makes it easy to start up.

Memory

The MSI GL63 8RD integrates DDR4-SDRAM memory with a standard capacity of 16 GB, expandable up to 32 GB, for efficient data and application storage. It has two SO-DIMM slots optimizing the device's performance.

Storage Support

This model combines a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD, ensuring both quick data access and ample storage capacity. Additionally, an integrated memory card reader is compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC formats.

Graphics

The MSI GL63 8RD is equipped with an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti graphics card, ensuring optimal graphics performance for gaming and multimedia applications. It also features an integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 630 for everyday use.

Audio

With two built-in speakers rated at 3 W, this laptop promises immersive audio quality. It is also equipped with an integrated microphone, allowing for clear sound capture for calls and recordings.

Camera

The MSI GL63 8RD has a front camera with a resolution of 720p, ideal for video calls. Its video capture speed of 30 fps ensures smooth recordings.

Network

This model supports Bluetooth 5.0 for convenient wireless connections, as well as Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for fast connectivity. It also has an Ethernet/LAN port for a stable network connection.

Connectivity

The MSI GL63 8RD is equipped with a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port and an HDMI port, facilitating connection to various devices. However, it does not have USB 2.0 ports or audio jack ports for microphones.

Keyboard

The backlit keyboard allows for easy use in low-light environments, while the touchpad ensures smooth navigation. It also includes Windows keys for quick access to system features.

Battery

Featuring 6 cells, the MSI GL63 8RD offers a battery capacity of 41 Wh, ensuring sufficient autonomy for prolonged use without frequent recharging.

Weight and Dimensions

This model has dimensions of 260 mm depth, 383 mm width, and 29 mm height, with a total weight of 2200 g, which may make it less convenient to carry for frequent mobile use.

Security

Although it does not have a security cable port, the MSI GL63 8RD is equipped with a Kensington lock system, ensuring protection against theft.

Processor

This model is powered by an Intel® Core™ i7-8750H processor with 6 cores, featuring a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and a Turbo frequency that can reach 4.1 GHz. Its Turbo Boost 2.0 technology optimizes performance during demanding tasks.

Software

The MSI GL63 8RD comes pre-installed with Windows 10 Home, providing a smooth and intuitive user interface, and operates on a 64-bit architecture for efficient resource management.

Special Processor Features

This processor supports several advanced technologies such as Intel® Hyper Threading, allowing for multiple tasks to be executed simultaneously, and Intel® Turbo Boost for enhanced performance.