MSI Vector 13VI-294TAA Intel® Core™ i9 i9-13980HX Laptop 17.3" Quad HD 64 GB DDR5-SDRAM 2.05 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro Gray

MSI Vector 13VI-294TAA. Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i9, Processor model: i9-13980HX, Processor frequency: 2.2 GHz. Display diagonal: 17.3", HD type: Quad HD, Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels. Internal memory: 64 GB, Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 2.05 TB, Storage media: SSD. On-board graphics card model: Intel® UHD Graphics. Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro. Product color: Gray
Manufacturers: MSI , MSI COMPUTER
Availability: Out of Stock - on backorder and will be dispatched once in stock.
SKU: 7494607
Manufacturer part number: VECTOR7813294TAA
UPC: 0824142325452
$3,569.94
Vector 17 HX
Born For Performance

“Tesseract” is the brand-new idea for Vector GP series, all the information and data will be transmitted freely and rapidly in this magical cube. It symbolizes that the Vector GP78 HX will lead powerful users to follow their own will, distort space arbitrarily, and travel between various dimensions. The Vector GP78 HX is the optimized choice for STEM users.

DESKTOP PERFORMANCE
UP TO INTEL® CORE™ i9-13950HX PROCESSOR

With up to the latest Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX processor comes with 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores, the Vector GP78 HX provides an unprecedented boost in your multitasking projects and performance demanding games.

GEFORCE RTX 40 SERIES LAPTOPS
BEYOND FAST

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs power the world’s fastest laptops for gamers and creators. Built with the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, they bring a quantum leap in performance with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing. Plus, the Max-Q suite of technologies optimizes system performance, power, battery life, and acoustics for peak efficiency.

GEFORCE RTX 40 SERIES LAPTOPS
BEYOND FAST FOR GAMERS AND CREATORS


AI-POWERED PERFORMANCE
AND LIFELIKE GRAPHICS

Get a quantum leap in performance in games and creative apps with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing.

RAY TRACING
HYPERREALISTIC. HYPERFAST.

The Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world. With the power of RTX 40 Series and third-gen RT Cores, you can experience incredibly detailed virtual worlds like never before.

OPTIMIZED POWER AND
PERFORMANCE

NVIDIA Max-Q is an advanced suite of AI-powered technologies that optimize your system for peak efficiency. This enables blazing-fast laptops that are thin, quiet, and have amazing battery life.

DISCRETE GRAPHICS MODE (MUX DESIGN) REROUTE THE POWER IN A BLINK
Select between "Discrete Graphics Mode" or "MSHybrid Graphics Mode" (NVIDIA Optimus), the switchable graphics technology offers powerful gaming performance and efficiency with a single click.

NVIDIA REFLEX VICTORY MEASURED IN MILLISECONDS
NVIDIA Reflex delivers the lowest latency and best responsiveness for the ultimate competitive advantage. Built to optimize and measure system latency, Reflex provides faster target acquisition, quicker reaction times, and the best aim precision for competitive games.

VIRTUAL REALITY
The highest performance graphics deliver the smoothest, most immersive VR experiences

RESIZABLE BAR
Resizable BAR is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once, improving performance in many games.

MSI OVERBOOST TECHNOLOGY
MSI OverBoost technology: Combined full load of CPU-GPU, maximize 175W graphics power by GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU, with 75W by Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX processor.
Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.
May vary by scenario.

PER-KEY RGB GAMING KEYBOARD BY STEELSERIES
Customize each key to your liking and receive real-time in-game status through keyboard lighting, or even watch the lights dance to your favorite tune!

UNMATCHED VISUALS
MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before.

HIGH SPEED COMBO
Vector Series comes with the ultimate combination of data transfer interface and the widest bandwidth to obtain the unrivaled experience.

EXTRAORDINARY WIRELESS EXPERIENCE
The latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers stunning speed while keeps the network smooth and stable even when sharing the network with numerous users.

EXTRAORDINARY WIRELESS EXPERIENCE
Featuring high-bandwidth and low-latency onboard lan for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users, Killer Ethernet provides incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before.

GET ALL THE BUFFS
The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.

PLAY MOBILE GAMES AS CONSOLE WITH CONTROLLER
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.

THE WAY MUSIC SHOULD BE
Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.

FULL SUPPORT FOR ALL POSSIBILITY
The Vector GP78 HX comes with the most complete I/O ports to support all kinds of data transmission or display output. Giving gamers the maximized flexibility in using the laptop.

Readers' Choice Laptop Winner
3 Years In A Row – 2021 to 2023 – PCMAG.com

“Against strong competition, MSI continues to deliver the highest levels of satisfaction to its customers, earning the company its third straight Readers’ Choice Award.”

 

  • Up to the 13th Gen. Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX processor
  • Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro
  • (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
  • Up to the latest GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
  • Powered by NVIDIA® DLSS 3, ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace arch, and Max-Q Technologies
  • 17" QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical)(Optional)
  • Cooler Boost 5 with 2 fans and 6 heat pipes
  • Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries
  • MSI Center provides exclusive Gaming Mode, and Ambient Silent AI for best user experience
  • MSI App Player for seamless gaming experience between mobile and PC
  • The latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers extraordinary wireless experience
  • High-Resolution Audio ready
Vector 17 HX
Born For Performance

“Tesseract” is the brand-new idea for Vector GP series, all the information and data will be transmitted freely and rapidly in this magical cube. It symbolizes that the Vector GP78 HX will lead powerful users to follow their own will, distort space arbitrarily, and travel between various dimensions. The Vector GP78 HX is the optimized choice for STEM users.

DESKTOP PERFORMANCE
UP TO INTEL® CORE™ i9-13950HX PROCESSOR

With up to the latest Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX processor comes with 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores, the Vector GP78 HX provides an unprecedented boost in your multitasking projects and performance demanding games.

GEFORCE RTX 40 SERIES LAPTOPS
BEYOND FAST

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs power the world’s fastest laptops for gamers and creators. Built with the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, they bring a quantum leap in performance with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing. Plus, the Max-Q suite of technologies optimizes system performance, power, battery life, and acoustics for peak efficiency.

GEFORCE RTX 40 SERIES LAPTOPS
BEYOND FAST FOR GAMERS AND CREATORS


AI-POWERED PERFORMANCE
AND LIFELIKE GRAPHICS

Get a quantum leap in performance in games and creative apps with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing.

RAY TRACING
HYPERREALISTIC. HYPERFAST.

The Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world. With the power of RTX 40 Series and third-gen RT Cores, you can experience incredibly detailed virtual worlds like never before.

OPTIMIZED POWER AND
PERFORMANCE

NVIDIA Max-Q is an advanced suite of AI-powered technologies that optimize your system for peak efficiency. This enables blazing-fast laptops that are thin, quiet, and have amazing battery life.

DISCRETE GRAPHICS MODE (MUX DESIGN) REROUTE THE POWER IN A BLINK
Select between "Discrete Graphics Mode" or "MSHybrid Graphics Mode" (NVIDIA Optimus), the switchable graphics technology offers powerful gaming performance and efficiency with a single click.

NVIDIA REFLEX VICTORY MEASURED IN MILLISECONDS
NVIDIA Reflex delivers the lowest latency and best responsiveness for the ultimate competitive advantage. Built to optimize and measure system latency, Reflex provides faster target acquisition, quicker reaction times, and the best aim precision for competitive games.

VIRTUAL REALITY
The highest performance graphics deliver the smoothest, most immersive VR experiences

RESIZABLE BAR
Resizable BAR is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once, improving performance in many games.

MSI OVERBOOST TECHNOLOGY
MSI OverBoost technology: Combined full load of CPU-GPU, maximize 175W graphics power by GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU, with 75W by Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX processor.
Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.
May vary by scenario.

PER-KEY RGB GAMING KEYBOARD BY STEELSERIES
Customize each key to your liking and receive real-time in-game status through keyboard lighting, or even watch the lights dance to your favorite tune!

UNMATCHED VISUALS
MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before.

HIGH SPEED COMBO
Vector Series comes with the ultimate combination of data transfer interface and the widest bandwidth to obtain the unrivaled experience.

EXTRAORDINARY WIRELESS EXPERIENCE
The latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers stunning speed while keeps the network smooth and stable even when sharing the network with numerous users.

EXTRAORDINARY WIRELESS EXPERIENCE
Featuring high-bandwidth and low-latency onboard lan for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users, Killer Ethernet provides incredible data transfer speed faster than ever before.

GET ALL THE BUFFS
The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.

PLAY MOBILE GAMES AS CONSOLE WITH CONTROLLER
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.

THE WAY MUSIC SHOULD BE
Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.

FULL SUPPORT FOR ALL POSSIBILITY
The Vector GP78 HX comes with the most complete I/O ports to support all kinds of data transmission or display output. Giving gamers the maximized flexibility in using the laptop.

Readers' Choice Laptop Winner
3 Years In A Row – 2021 to 2023 – PCMAG.com

“Against strong competition, MSI continues to deliver the highest levels of satisfaction to its customers, earning the company its third straight Readers’ Choice Award.”

 

  • Up to the 13th Gen. Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX processor
  • Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro
  • (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
  • Up to the latest GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
  • Powered by NVIDIA® DLSS 3, ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace arch, and Max-Q Technologies
  • 17" QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical)(Optional)
  • Cooler Boost 5 with 2 fans and 6 heat pipes
  • Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries
  • MSI Center provides exclusive Gaming Mode, and Ambient Silent AI for best user experience
  • MSI App Player for seamless gaming experience between mobile and PC
  • The latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers extraordinary wireless experience
  • High-Resolution Audio ready
Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
Width15.6"
Depth11.2"
Height1.02"
Weight6.17 lbs
Battery Capacity90 Wh
TouchscreenNo
Storage mediaSSD
Compatible memory cardsSD
On-board graphics cardYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Pointing deviceTouchpad
HD typeQuad HD
Native aspect ratio16:9
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD Graphics
Number of SSDs installed1
AC adapter power330 W
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 32 GB
Discrete graphics card memory16 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6
Processor generation13th gen Intel® Core™ i9
Combo headphone/mic portYes
Discrete graphics cardYes
Market positioningGaming
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
Numeric keypadYes
Front cameraYes
HDMI version2.1
Keyboard backlitYes
Mobile network connectionNo
Total SSDs capacity2.05 TB
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity2
RGB color spaceDCI-P3
Color gamut100 %
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
Front camera HD typeHD
USB Power DeliveryYes
Color nameCosmo Gray
Keyboard backlit colorRGB
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity1
Performance cores8
Efficient cores16
Processor base power55 W
Maximum turbo power157 W
Keyboard backlit zonePer-key RGB
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.6 GHz
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
Design
Form factorClamshell
Technical details
Product colorGray
Features
Internal memory64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5200 MHz
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz
Product typeLaptop
SSD capacity2.05 TB
NVMeYes
SSD form factorM.2
Ergonomics
Display resolution2560 x 1440 pixels
Performance
Ethernet LANYes
LED backlightYes
Card reader integratedYes
Processor frequency2.2 GHz
Optical drive typeNo
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
HDMI ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
Network
Ethernet LAN data rates1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Display
Display diagonal17.3"
Keyboard
Keyboard number of keys99
Storage
Total storage capacity2.05 TB
Software
Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
Battery
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells4
Processor
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i9
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor modeli9-13980HX
Processor boost frequency5.6 GHz
Processor cores24
Processor threads32
Processor cache36 MB
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics
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Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
Width15.6"
Depth11.2"
Height1.02"
Weight6.17 lbs
Battery Capacity90 Wh
TouchscreenNo
Storage mediaSSD
Compatible memory cardsSD
On-board graphics cardYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Pointing deviceTouchpad
HD typeQuad HD
Native aspect ratio16:9
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD Graphics
Number of SSDs installed1
AC adapter power330 W
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 32 GB
Discrete graphics card memory16 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6
Processor generation13th gen Intel® Core™ i9
Combo headphone/mic portYes
Discrete graphics cardYes
Market positioningGaming
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
Numeric keypadYes
Front cameraYes
HDMI version2.1
Keyboard backlitYes
Mobile network connectionNo
Total SSDs capacity2.05 TB
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity2
RGB color spaceDCI-P3
Color gamut100 %
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
Front camera HD typeHD
USB Power DeliveryYes
Color nameCosmo Gray
Keyboard backlit colorRGB
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity1
Performance cores8
Efficient cores16
Processor base power55 W
Maximum turbo power157 W
Keyboard backlit zonePer-key RGB
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.6 GHz
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
Design
Form factorClamshell
Technical details
Product colorGray
Features
Internal memory64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5200 MHz
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz
Product typeLaptop
SSD capacity2.05 TB
NVMeYes
SSD form factorM.2
Ergonomics
Display resolution2560 x 1440 pixels
Performance
Ethernet LANYes
LED backlightYes
Card reader integratedYes
Processor frequency2.2 GHz
Optical drive typeNo
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
HDMI ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
Network
Ethernet LAN data rates1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Display
Display diagonal17.3"
Keyboard
Keyboard number of keys99
Storage
Total storage capacity2.05 TB
Software
Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
Battery
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells4
Processor
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i9
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor modeli9-13980HX
Processor boost frequency5.6 GHz
Processor cores24
Processor threads32
Processor cache36 MB
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics