Overview
The latest 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor, representing superior performance over previous generations
CPU performance has increased by 3%~7%, while the overall platform is 15% more powerful, and GPU performance is even more noteworthy, with an average increase of over 30%. In terms of 2D and 3D visuals, this is a huge increase in Intel's internal display chip performance. Moreover, there have also been significant advances in user experience and battery life.
Thinnest & Lightest 17" gaming notebook
Introducing the world's thinnest and lightest 17" gaming notebook measuring at less than 0.86 inch and weighing in at a mere 2.66kg.The extremely lightweight, ultra form factor machine is the pinnacle of portable gaming at the palm of your hands. With designs inspired by the stealth fighter, the simple yet streamlined brush aluminum chassis is a reflection of speed, aggression, and power.
Super RAID with 2 SSD RAID0 gives you over 900MB/s reading speed!!* (option)
The first Super RAID design—one notebook with two mSATA SSD RAID 0 (128GB or 256GB) units, is yet another world first courtesy of MSI. Two mSATA SSDs and one HDD can be installed in the same laptop without the need to expand the size of the laptop, increasing read, write, and saving speeds.
Only in two mSATA SSD RAID 0 (256GB) units. Please contact your local dealer for final sku.
Dual Fan Thermal Cooling
Stay stealthy and cool with the quiet yet efficient dual fan thermal cooling solution for optimal airflow. The automated cooler boost feature intelligently increases airflow during extreme gaming sessions to keep you cool in the heat of battle.
Better Hi Res performance, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M discrete graphics card (with GDDR5 2GB VRAM)
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M leverages NVIDIA's revolutionary new architecture to deliver better gaming performance than the previous generation. Compare to last year’s GeForce GTX 660M, users get 75% faster and 10%~20% more performance at same level new graphics with lower temperature and watts. Get maximum gaming images and best compatibility with NVIDIA graphics. Feel the difference reality with NVIDIA PhysX® technology , bringing games to life with dynamic, interactive environments.
Matrix display expands the vision for extreme gaming experience
Matrix display features MSI innovative design with 3 external screen display capabilities, allowing you to output to 3 displays simultaneously using HDMI 1.4, and mini Display-Port 1.2 port. Users can work with multi-task at same time.
Handle the big screen with support of up to 3840 x 2160 resolutions to watch your movies or play your games in true HD when connected to an HDTV.
Killer™ DoubleShot combines high-performance Wi-Fi and Ethernet for superior speed of online gaming
Killer™ DoubleShot combines Killer Ethernet and WiFi adapters, built for superior linking speed, the intelligence and control for notebooks on both wired or wireless with much lower latency. Advanced Stream Detect™ automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications traffic for online games, HD video and high-quality audio for better control in your online experience.
The Real Deal: A Keyboard Made Just for Gamers
Exclusive keyboard position and golden triangle layout to offer faster and longer-lasting keyboard action
Just solid!
MSI has improved the resilience and tactile feedback of each and every key. Users will no longer have to deal with flimsy keys.
Multi Keys Input
MSI's gaming keyboard supports simultaneous pressing of multi keys, allowing users to issue commands rapidly and respond to games with precision.
Full color backlight LED management
Depending on your mood and desires, you can choose from more than 1,000 color combinations and five different scenario modes for the keyboard, enabling you to be the coolest gamer at any LAN party!
Exclusive Audio Boost enhance 30% more clear sound and fidelity detail for external headsets and speakers
The MSI Audio Boost design enhances the output sound detail and sound stage by 30% more. The gold flash audio jack provides stable sound transmission (reduced obstruction) and works in conjunction with the optimized headsets AMP (Audio Power Amplifier) design, characterized by low noise and low distortion, to greatly enhance headphone performance and faithfully reproduce each acoustic detail.
Top quality audio with sound blaster cinema
Hear your enemies perfectly, even on an ear-drum shattering battlefield. Thanks to Sound Blaster Cinema, you're getting amazing surround sound with just stereo headphones. Your most important gaming sound effects are reproduced crystal clear allowing you to focus on your game even during extremely long gaming sessions.
Exclusive MSI Super-Charger function
Super Charger supports Apple devices to apply higher current charging, especially for iPhone or iPad with faster charge time.
Specifications
CPU
Intel Core i7-4700HQ Processor 2.40 GHz (6M Cache, up to 3.40 GHz Turbo)
OS
Windows 8.1
Chipset
Intel HM87
Memory
16GB DDR3L,up to 1600 MHz, slot *2, max 16GB
LCD Size
17.3" Full HD (1920x1080) LED backlight, Anti-Glare
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M
Graphics VRAM
GDDR5 2GB
HDD (GB)
256GB Super RAID 0 SSD (128GB SSD X 2) + 1TB (7200RPM) Hard Drive Disk
Audio
Audio Boost /Sound Blaster Cinema
Webcam
Card Reader
SD(XC/HC)
LAN
Killer DoubleShot
Wireless LAN
Killer Doubleshot LAN
Wireless Network
802.11 b/g/n WLAN
Bluetooth
4.0
HDMI
1(v1.4)
USB 3.0 port
4
Mini-DisplayPort
2
Mic-in/Headphone-out
1/1
Line-in
1
Keyboard
102 keys
AC Adapter
120W
Battery
6-Cell Li-Ion
Dimension
418.5 x 287 x 21.8 mm
Weight (KG)
2.66Kg (w/ Battery)