About MSI
MSI 17.3" Crosshair 17
Processor
Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen)
Processor Cores
2.4 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed Memory
16 GB
Product Overview
The MSI 17.3" Gaming Laptop is a culmination of all the latest hardware and software technologies to make your gaming experience better than ever. See every corner of the battlefield in crisp detail with a wide-viewing 17.3" 1920 x 1080 display, 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H quad-core processor and a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti discrete graphics card. This powerful Gaming Laptop also features 16 GB of DDR4 memory and up to 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD.
MSI 17.3" Crosshair 17 Specification
| MSI 17.3" Crosshair 17 Gaming Laptop (Titanium Gray) | MSI 17.3" Crosshair 17 Gaming Laptop (Titanium Gray) | MSI 17.3" Crosshair 17 Gaming Laptop (Titanium Gray) | MSI 17.3" Crosshair 17 Gaming Laptop (Titanium Gray) | |
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| Design It comes in at a weight of 5.07 lb / 2.3 kg, and total dimensions of 15.68 x 10.76 x 0.95" / 39.83 x 27.33 x 2.41 cm. | ||||
Brand | MSI | MSI | MSI | MSI |
Manufacturer ID | CROSSHAIR 17 A11UDK-202 | CROSSHAIR 17 A11UDK-091 | CROSSHAIR 17 A11UCK-203 | CROSSHAIR 17 A11UEK-066 |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
Dimensions | 15.68 x 10.76 x 0.95" / 39.83 x 27.33 x 2.41 cm | 15.68 x 10.76 x 0.95" / 39.83 x 27.33 x 2.41 cm | 15.68 x 10.76 x 0.95" / 39.83 x 27.33 x 2.41 cm | 15.68 x 10.76 x 0.95" / 39.83 x 27.33 x 2.41 cm |
Weight | 5.07 lb / 2.3 kg | 5.07 lb / 2.3 kg | 5.07 lb / 2.3 kg | 5.07 lb / 2.3 kg |
| Performance With an 11th gen Intel CPU you can be assured that the laptop has a recent CPU. Whilst not the latest, due to the release of the Intel 12 Series CPUs, it is still recent. However, with the release of the 12th gen you may wish to choose that instead to ensure the longevity of your new laptop. There's a Dedicated graphics card which is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM. There's a Dedicated graphics card which is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM. There's a Dedicated graphics card which is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM. A dedicated graphics card usually offers a little bit more graphics power so could be better suited towards gaming and/or graphics processing work like image or video editing. The maximum memory capacity is 64 GB via the 2 (0 Available) memory slots. The RAM slot type is 260-Pin SO-DIMM. Because at least one of the ram slots in the MSI 17.3" Crosshair 17 is replaceable, you will be able to upgrade the ram at a later date. | ||||
Processor | Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen) | Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen) | Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen) | Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen) |
Processor Cores | 2.4 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core | 2.4 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core | 2.4 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core | 2.4 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core |
Graphics Card Type | Dedicated | Dedicated | Dedicated | Dedicated |
Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM |
Memory Type | 3200 MHz DDR4 | 3200 MHz DDR4 | 3200 MHz DDR4 | 3200 MHz DDR4 |
Installed Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Memory Configuration | 2 x 8 GB (User-Replaceable) | 2 x 8 GB (User-Replaceable) | 2 x 8 GB (User-Replaceable) | 2 x 8 GB (User-Replaceable) |
Max. Memory Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Memory Slot Type | 260-Pin SO-DIMM | 260-Pin SO-DIMM | 260-Pin SO-DIMM | 260-Pin SO-DIMM |
Memory Slots | 2 (0 Available) | 2 (0 Available) | 2 (0 Available) | 2 (0 Available) |
| Display The screen has a refresh rate of 144 Hz. A 144Hz screen option will give you a great refresh rate for gaming & video work. | ||||
Panel Type | IPS-Type LCD | IPS-Type LCD | IPS-Type LCD | IPS-Type LCD |
Screen Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | 17.3" | 17.3" |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
TouchScreen? | No | No | No | No |
Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 72% NTSC | 72% NTSC | 72% NTSC |
Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Storage It comes with 512 GB of hard drive storage installed, via 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD harddrive. | ||||
SSD Slots | 1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) | 1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) | 1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) | 1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) |
Storage Installed | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
Solid State Storage | 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe | 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe | 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe | 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe |
| Battery The battery life is achieved via a 3-Cell: 53 Wh capacity battery. | ||||
Battery Chemistry | Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) | Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) | Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) | Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) |
Battery Capacity | 3-Cell: 53 Wh | 3-Cell: 53 Wh | 3-Cell: 53 Wh | 3-Cell: 53 Wh |
| Ports & Peripherals When it comes to ports, it's offered with 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0) ports. 2 Type-A ports is usually enough for regular laptop users, giving you enough freedom for the peripherals you need. There's an option of using the Type-C USB ports, with 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports being offered too, allowing both the use of almost any current peripheral, but also adaptors & dongles allowing use of additional ports for the laptop. With a backlit keyboard, you'll clearly see your keys and ensure minimal mistakes when you're typing what you need to type. Don't fret about your wired headphones though, the 3.5mm headphone jack will let you plug right in. | ||||
Ports | 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0) |
USB Type C | 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Display Ports | 1 x HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
Audio Ports | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output |
Build in Speakers | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W |
Built in Mic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Webcam | User-Facing: 720p | User-Facing: 720p | User-Facing: 720p | User-Facing: 720p |
Keyboard | 99-Key Backlight | 99-Key Backlight | 99-Key Backlight | 99-Key Backlight |
Pointing Device | TouchPad | TouchPad | TouchPad | TouchPad |
Security | Dedicated TPM Security Chip | Dedicated TPM Security Chip | Dedicated TPM Security Chip | Dedicated TPM Security Chip |
| Connections You'll find Wifi 6 inside the laptop, which is the current generation. This gives you a small step up in terms of future-proofing your tech, yet may not give you much of an advantage over wifi 5 unless your router and the rest of your setup is up to scratch. With the latest standard of Bluetooth included, Bluetooth 5, you'll be set for a few more years of ensuring any new peripheral purchased is fully compatible. | ||||
Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 (Gigabit) | 1 x RJ45 (Gigabit) | 1 x RJ45 (Gigabit) | 1 x RJ45 (Gigabit) |
WIFI | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
MU Mimo Support | 2 x 2 | 2 x 2 | 2 x 2 | 2 x 2 |
Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
NFC | No | No | No | No |
| Power The power supply for the MSI 17.3" Crosshair 17 is a 150 W so if you're concerned about power usage, make sure this fits within your requirements. The power supply for the MSI 17.3" Crosshair 17 is a 180 W so if you're concerned about power usage, make sure this fits within your requirements. | ||||
Power Supply | 150 W | 150 W | 150 W | 180 W |
AC Input Power | 90 to 264 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 7.5 A | 90 to 264 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 7.5 A | 90 to 264 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 7.5 A | 90 to 264 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 9 A |
Where to buy the MSI 17.3" Crosshair 17
The lowest price is $999.99 for the MSI 17.3" Crosshair 17, available from multiple sites. The 4 purchase links we have analyzed have revealed an average price of $1,100.
