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MSI Raider GE78HX 13VI-437FR

Intel Core i9-13980HX 32GB SSD 2Tb 17.3" QHD+ 240 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB DLSS 3 Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth Webcam Windows 11 Pro

Last price 4 599€95
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Overview

Elegance, gaming performance and QHD+ 240 Hz screen!

Enjoy top gaming performance with the MSI Raider GE78HX 13VI laptop! Designed with gamers in mind, this MSI laptop boasts a modern, stylish design. With its Gamer design, high-performance components and 17.3" 240 Hz IPS screen, it offers a high level of gaming comfort.

The MSI Raider GE78HX 13VI-437FR laptop delivers excellent performance thanks to its Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, 32 GB DDR4 memory, 2 TB PCIe M.2 SSD and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics chip.

Intel Core i9-13980HX processor

Thanks to 13th-generation Intel Core processors, the MSI Raider GE78HX laptop delivers supercharged performance, whether you're multitasking or playing the latest video games. Thanks to a new high-performance hybrid architecture, the 13th-generation Intel Core processors offer a unique combination of high-performance and efficient cores (P-core and E-core). With the workload intelligently routed by Intel Thread Director, the processor divides and conquers!

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series graphics chips deliver extreme speed for gamers and creators. Based on the highly efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, these GPUs deliver a breakthrough in performance with AI-based DLSS 3 and ray tracing for ultra-realistic images. What's more, the Max-Q technology suite optimises system performance, power, battery life and noise levels for greater efficiency.

QHD+ 240 Hz screen, RGB gamer keyboard

With ultra-thin screen edges on the sides, the MSI Raider GE78HX ensures you get the most out of your gaming. What's more, its chassis is more compact than a standard 17-inch laptop. What's more, the screen on this MSI Gamer laptop offers a 240 Hz refresh rate to ensure smooth, detailed images during your gaming session.

The Raider GE78HX lets you really show off your personality. That's because it's equipped with Mystic Light technology, which here features the new Aurora panoramic backlight function, with the added bonus of an RGB LED bar running the length of its front chassis. You'll be able to choose from 16.8 million shades of colour to decorate your MSI laptop just right and never go unnoticed!

Key features :

  • Intel Core i9-13980HX processor (8 Performance-Cores 5.6 GHz Turbo + 16 Efficient-Cores 4 GHz Turbo - 32 Threads - 36 MB Cache)
  • 17.3-inch IPS display with QHD+ resolution (2560 x 1600 pixels)
  • Smooth image with 240 Hz display frequency
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz RAM (2x 16 GB - 2 slots - 64 GB max)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics chip with 16 GB GDDR6 dedicated memory (Maximum 2280 MHz - 175 W)
  • 2TB PCIe M.2 SSD + 1 free slot for a PCIe M.2 SSD
  • SteelSeries Gamer keyboard with individual RGB key backlighting
  • Reliable, high-performance wireless communication Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Integrated FHD 1080p IR webcam
  • 330 W power adapter
  • Windows 11 Professional
  • 3-year manufacturer's warranty (collection and return to site in mainland France)
What is the SAR or Specific Absorption Rate?

The local Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) quantifies the user's exposure to electromagnetic waves from the equipment concerned. The maximum authorised SAR is 2 W/kg for the head and trunk and 4 W/kg for the limbs.

All products sold on the LDLC.com website comply with these regulations. The SAR values of the products concerned are indicated on the product data sheets in the technical data section.

Specifications
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General information

Product name

MSI Raider GE78HX 13VI-437FR

Brand

MSI

Model

9S7-17S111-437

Operating system

Operating system

Windows 11 Pro

OS family

Microsoft Windows 11

OS language

French

Operating system provided

Yes

Processor and chipset

Processor brand

Intel

Processor

Intel Core i9

Platform (processor)

Intel Raptor Lake-S

CPU frequency

5.6 GHz

Number of cores

24

Memory

Memory size

32 GB

Number of modules

2

Number of available memory slots

0

Memory type

DDR5

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR5 5600 MHz

Max memory size

64 GB

Graphics

GPU series

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series

Graphics chipset

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

Video memory size

16 GB

Video memory type

GDDR6

Max-Q (GPU design)

Yes

NVIDIA Studio

Yes

Display

Touch screen

No

Panel type

IPS display

Screen type

LED

Screen size

17.3 inches

Max resolution

2560 x 1600 pixels

Screen format

16:10

Widescreen

Yes

NVIDIA G-SYNC

No

VR Ready (virtual reality)

Yes

Refresh rate

240 Hz

Brightness

400 nit(s)

Storage

Hard drive(s) configuration

SSD 2TB

Hard drive

SSD 2TB

Secondary hard drive

Without secondary hard drive

Hard drive type

SSD (Solid State Drive)

Hard drive interface

M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4

Number of discs

1

Max number of discs

2

Free hard drive slot(s)

M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4

Optical drive

None

Card reader

SD (Secure Digital)

Communication

Network standard(s)

2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)

Wireless network standard(s)

Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth 5.3

Intel vPro technology

No

Wireless

Yes

Multimedia

Webcam

Yes

Speaker type

Integrated

Equipment

Type of activities

Gamer

Intel Evo

No

Keyboard standard

AZERTY

Location

French

Backlit keyboard

Yes

RGB keyboard

Yes

Numeric keypad

Yes

Biometric reader

No

Office provided

No

Connectivity

Connector(s) available

1 X Thunderbolt 4/USB-C
1 X HDMI 2.1 Female
2 X DisplayPort USB Type C
1 X USB 3.1
2 X USB 3.0
1 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
1 X RJ45 Female

Physical characteristics

Color

Black

Depth

298 mm

Width

380 mm

Thickness

23 mm

Weight

3.1 kg

Range

MSI Gaming GE Series

Ultrabook

No

Hybrid / Convertible

No

Trunk SAR

0.94 W/kg

Extremities SAR

0.94 W/kg

Repairability index (out of 10)

6.7

Power supply

Battery capacity

99.9 Wh

Number of cells

4

Removable battery

No

USB-C mains charger

No

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 4 Aug 2023

Customer review
Global rating
10/10
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  • by CorentinA
    Posted on 6 Sep 2023
    Bought on 23 Aug 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    High performance

    So what can we say about this computer? It's very powerful, with 32GB of RAM, which is more than enough, contrary to what people think.

    I got this computer after testing the SCAR 17 in Ryzen 9 7945HX (OPTIMUS toggling problem, which crashed the computer, but which was very efficient with 4090 as well as a rather annoying coil whine) then an Alienware M18 R1 in 4090 (the Dell salespeople told me that I could very easily reverse the CHERRY MX in US to make it in EU FR, which was not the case, it's a shame).

    After 40 days of waiting, Dell finally reimbursed me, and so I took this computer, which costs a certain amount, I grant you, I took the 5-year warranty to really be sure.

    What can I say, this RAIDER version is the mid-range of MSI's very high-end range, just before the TITAN GT77 (which I wanted), but with 2 fans instead of 4, you can feel it in games, with temperatures 10 to 15°C higher.

    The processor is the most powerful there is with the 7945HX from AMD, it's a 13980HX, in terms of value for money, it's not the best, but it's a beast for the TDP of a laptop.

    The screen is bright enough for many situations, even outdoors.

    The sound is excellent, a little below that of the RAZER 18", but very effective.

    The quality of the screen is good too,

    Gaming performance is also perfect,

    Noise, on the other hand, is already quite audible in silent mode, with fan 1 running constantly at 3000rpm, given that the processor is running at 1% of its capacity at 41-45°C.

    I'll have to check out MSI's software to make custom settings and play with the speeds.

    The keyboard is good, without being as expensive as a CHERRY MX from Alienware or MSI* and is very discreet, which is what I'm looking for in the end, but I'll have to check it out on a game like DIABLO to see if there are any repeats or wrong keys during the game.

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