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Manufacturer codeGT780DX-231NE
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About the MSI GT780DX-231NE
MSI GT780DX-231NE is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 43.9 cm (17.3"); processor family: Intel® Core™ i7; internal memory: 16 GB; total storage capacity: 870 GB. This entry covers manufacturer code GT780DX-231NE. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 43.9 cm (17.3") display is specified at 1920 x 1080 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
This configuration lists 16 GB of memory and 870 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 43.9 cm (17.3")
- Screen resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i7
- Processor model
- i7-2630QM
- Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 870 GB
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MSI GT780DX-231NE specifications
Manufacturer code: GT780DX-231NE · Icecat product 10597133 · Checked 16 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 43.9 cm (17.3") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor model | i7-2630QM |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 870 GB |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
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Audio & listening6 details
| Audio system | THX TruStudio Pro |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Dynaudio |
| Built-in subwoofer | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
Display1 detail
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | Yes |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage37 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 2 GHz |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | Socket 988 |
| Processor lithography | 32 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series |
| Processor codename | Sandy Bridge |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 1333 MHz |
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| HDD capacity | 750 GB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| SSD capacity | 120 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD |
| Graphics card family | NVIDIA |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 650 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1100 MHz |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x116 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM67 Express |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998) |
| Processor code | SR02Y |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 32 nm |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 52219 |
| Conflict-Free processor | No |
Camera, image & video4 details
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
Connections & wireless19 details
| HDD interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Networking features | Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 3.0+HS |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| eSATA ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| DVI port | No |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | No |
| Docking connector | No |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Infrared data port | No |
Power & battery4 details
| Number of battery cells | 9 |
|---|---|
| AC adapter power | 150 W |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Supplied AC adapter type | AC |
Controls & features1 detail
| SmartCard slot | No |
|---|
Design & dimensions7 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Width | 428 mm |
| Depth | 288 mm |
| Height | 55 mm |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Supported instruction sets | AVX |
Further product details44 details
| HD type | Full HD |
|---|---|
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
| Bus type | DMI |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Stepping | D2 |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) | 20 |
| Optical drive type | Blu-Ray DVD Combo |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Integrated 4G WiMAX | Yes |
| ExpressCard slot | No |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| TV-out | No |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | No |
| Mouse included | Yes |
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