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Laptop MSI GL73 8RC

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The MSI GL73 8RC laptop is designed to deliver optimal performance, especially for professional users and gaming enthusiasts. Featuring a 17.3-inch screen with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), it ensures an immersive visual experience thanks to its LED backlighting and 16:9 aspect ratio.

At the heart of this device is an Intel® Core™ i7-8750H processor with 6 cores and a turbo frequency of up to 4.1 GHz, ensuring smooth management of the most demanding tasks. It is accompanied by 16 GB of DDR4 memory (expandable up to 32 GB) and a hybrid storage system, combining a 1 TB hard drive and a 128 GB SSD for fast data access.

For graphics, the MSI GL73 8RC is equipped with an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 graphics card with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, allowing for gaming on most modern titles under good conditions. Its black design gives it a modern and sleek look, while the backlit keyboard makes it easy to use in low-light environments.

In terms of connectivity, this laptop offers a variety of ports, including an HDMI port, a USB-C port, and USB 3.2 ports, ensuring compatibility with many devices. Its 41 Wh battery with 6 cells provides a reasonable autonomy for daily use.

In summary, the MSI GL73 8RC is a high-performance and versatile laptop, ideal for professionals and gamers looking for a smooth and immersive user experience.

Manual of product GL73 8RC

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Editorial note

The MSI GL73 8RC is a laptop that stands out for its solid performance, thanks to an Intel® Core™ i7 8th generation processor. This model provides a smooth experience for applications and games, supported by 16 GB of internal memory expandable up to 32 GB, allowing for efficient multitasking. The 17.3-inch screen with Full HD resolution ensures an immersive display quality, ideal for multimedia. However, this model has some drawbacks. Its weight of 2700 g makes it less portable, which can be a barrier for on-the-go use. Additionally, the lack of a jack port for a microphone limits audio connectivity options, a disadvantage for some users. The combination of a 1000 GB hard drive and a 128 GB SSD may not provide the desired speed when booting the system and loading applications. In terms of battery life, the 41 Wh battery capacity may prove insufficient for prolonged use without recharging. Finally, although the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card is adequate for light gaming, it may not meet the demands of the latest titles or intensive graphic applications. Overall, the MSI GL73 8RC offers good value for money, with interesting features and optimal performance, but it is important to consider its limitations in terms of portability and battery life.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is generally positive, with a backlit keyboard that facilitates use in low-light conditions and a pleasant interface to navigate.

Performance

Performance is optimal thanks to an Intel® Core™ i7 8th generation processor, allowing for smooth execution of applications and games.

Battery life

Battery life is limited with a capacity of 41 Wh, which may be insufficient for prolonged use without recharging, especially for users on the go.

Design

The design is modern with a 17.3-inch screen offering Full HD resolution, although its weight of 2700 g may make it less portable.

Features

The product offers a hybrid storage configuration with a 1000 GB HDD and a 128 GB SSD, although this combination may not provide the desired speed for system boot-up.

Usability

The absence of a jack port for a microphone limits audio connectivity options, which may be a disadvantage for some users.

Value for money

The value for money is good, considering the performance and features, although the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card may not meet the demands of the latest games.

Advantages

High-performance Intel® Core™ i7 processor

17.3-inch Full HD display

Hybrid storage: 1 TB HDD + 128 GB SSD

Expandable memory up to 32 GB

Backlit keyboard for low light conditions

Disadvantages

Relatively heavy, not very portable

No jack port for microphone

HDD and SSD, limited boot speed

Bulky 17.3-inch screen

GTX 1050 insufficient for recent games

Limited battery life

Technical Specifications GL73 8RC

General Information

Design

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

Screen

  • Screen size
    17.3 "
  • Dual-screen
    No
  • LED backlighting
    Yes
  • Image format
    16:9
  • Screen resolution
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Type HD
    Full HD
  • Dual-screen
    No

Memory

  • Memory support
    SO-DIMM
  • Type of internal memory
    DDR4-SDRAM
  • Maximum internal memory
    32 GB
  • Memory locations
    2x SO-DIMM
  • Internal memory
    16 GB

Graphique

  • Type of graphics card
    GDDR5
  • Distinct graphics adapter model
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
  • Integrated graphics card
    Yes
  • 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
  • Integrated graphics adapter family
    Intel® UHD Graphics

Other features

  • 3D Compatibility
    No
  • Power adapter included
    Yes

Storage support

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

Connectivity

  • Microphone jack input
    Yes
  • Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    0
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    0
  • Charging port type
    DC-in jack
  • Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    0
  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports
    3
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1
  • Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    0
  • Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    0
  • Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts
    1

Keyboard

  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Pointing device
    Touchpad

Camera

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

Network

  • Antenna type
    -
  • Bluetooth
    Yes
  • Wifi standards
    802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate
    10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Bluetooth model
    5.0
  • Bluetooth
    Yes
  • Bluetooth
    Yes
  • Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

Weight and dimensions

  • Height
    33 mm
  • Width
    419 mm
  • Weight
    2700 g
  • Depth
    287 mm

Battery

  • Battery capacity
    41 Wh
  • Number of battery cells
    6

Power

  • AC power adapter
    135 W

Audio

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

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

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

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, if you have a 25 Mb/s connection, it means that in theory, you can 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, where 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. This dimension corresponds 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?
To remove fingerprints, a clean, slightly damp cloth is recommended. For dust in hard-to-reach areas, using compressed air is the best option.
How can I effectively clean my keyboard?
Turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to dislodge dirt. You can also clean the keys with a damp cloth.
What is Bluetooth technology?
Bluetooth allows for the wireless transmission of data between electronic devices via radio waves. Generally, the range between connected devices can reach up to ten meters.
What is the weight of the MSI GL73 8RC?
The weight of the MSI GL73 8RC is 2700 g.
What is the screen size of the MSI GL73 8RC?
The screen of the MSI GL73 8RC measures 17.3 inches.
What is the height of the MSI GL73 8RC?
The height of the MSI GL73 8RC is 33 mm.
What is the resolution of the MSI GL73 8RC screen?
The resolution of the MSI GL73 8RC screen is 1920 x 1080 pixels.
What is the width of the MSI GL73 8RC?
The MSI GL73 8RC has a width of 419 mm.
What is the depth of the MSI GL73 8RC?
The depth of the MSI GL73 8RC is 287 mm.
Is the manual for the MSI GL73 8RC available in French?
Unfortunately, the manual for the MSI GL73 8RC is not available in French. It is only accessible in English.

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General Information

The MSI GL73 8RC laptop is produced by the brand MSI, known for its innovations and quality in the field of information technology. This model, identified by the code GL73 8RC | 9S7-17C612-267, offers high-level performance, ideal for demanding users. The EAN code 0824142172933 allows for precise identification in distribution systems.

Design

The MSI GL73 8RC comes in a portable format, optimized for an enriching audio experience. Its black color gives it a modern and elegant aesthetic. Primarily aimed at gamers and professionals, its design is suitable for various uses while ensuring practical usability.

Display

Equipped with a 17.3-inch screen, this model ensures an immersive display quality with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD). Although it is not touch-sensitive, its LED backlighting enhances visibility, while the 16:9 aspect ratio provides a pleasant visual experience for videos and games.

Memory

The MSI GL73 8RC has internal memory of type DDR4-SDRAM, with a capacity of 16 GB, expandable up to 32 GB. This configuration allows for efficient management of multiple applications simultaneously, ensuring a smooth experience.

Graphics

This model integrates an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 graphics card with 4 GB of dedicated memory, providing adequate graphics performance for gaming and multimedia applications. Additionally, an integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 630 card ensures sufficient performance for basic tasks.

Storage Support

The MSI GL73 8RC combines a 1000 GB HDD and a 128 GB SSD, offering a total of 1128 GB of storage capacity. This hybrid configuration allows for quick access to data while maintaining a large storage capacity for multimedia files.

Connectivity

This model offers various ports, including an HDMI port and a USB Type-C port, facilitating connection with other devices. However, it does not include a microphone jack, which may limit some audio options. Connectivity is enhanced by Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.0, ensuring fast and reliable data transfers.

Keyboard

The MSI GL73 8RC is equipped with a backlit keyboard, allowing for comfortable use in low-light conditions. Although it does not have a numeric keypad, it is designed for intuitive navigation thanks to its touchpad.

Camera

The integrated webcam allows for video capture in 720p at 30 fps, providing acceptable image quality for video calls and recordings.

Battery

The battery, with a capacity of 41 Wh and 6 cells, provides reasonable autonomy, although intensive use may require frequent recharging.

Processor

This model is powered by an Intel® Core™ i7-8750H 8th generation processor, with a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and a boost capability up to 4.1 GHz in Turbo mode. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it ensures optimal performance for demanding applications.

Audio

The MSI GL73 8RC is equipped with two speakers offering a power of 3 W, ensuring an immersive audio experience. It also includes an integrated microphone for clear communications.

Weight and Dimensions

With a weight of 2700 g and dimensions of 33 mm in height, 419 mm in width, and 287 mm in depth, this laptop is relatively heavy, which may affect its portability.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: Solid performance thanks to the i7 processor, large Full HD screen, efficient hybrid storage, expandable memory.
Disadvantages: High weight, absence of microphone jack, limited battery life, graphics card that may not suit recent games.