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MSI Alpha 17 (A006)

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MSI Alpha 17 is a Windows gaming 17″ laptop. It doesn't have the best AMD processor and also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop has the Radeon RX 5600M graphics card that is subpar for playing gamesundefined.

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16″
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13″
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14″
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14″
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MSI Alpha 17 (A006) technical specifications

MSI Alpha 17 (A006)

AMD CPU

Specifications

MSI Alpha 17 (A006)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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16gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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Radeon RX 5600M
Screen size
17.3″
Weight
5.1 lbs (2.31 kg)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 10
Hard drives
500gb SSD
Release date
April 19, 2021

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Amazon.com description

MSI Alpha 17 Gaming Laptop: 17.3" 144Hz Display, AMD Ryzen 7-4800H, AMD RX5600M, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, Win10, Black (A4DEK-006)

Smooth Display: The 17.3” 144Hz display delivers a high refresh rate for smooth and vibrant gameplay so you don't miss a frame of the game.

Powered Up: Featuring 7nm technology, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Mobile Processor and AMD Radeon RX 5600M Graphics, the Alpha 17 delivers desktop-caliber performance in a gaming laptop.

AMD FreeSync: Equipped to provide a fluid, tear-free gameplay experience, game with a high refresh rate, low framerate compensation, and low latency.

Play Cool: Featuring CPU and GPU cooling technology to maximize airflow and thermals for smooth gaming and performance within a compact chassis.

Per Key RGB: 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!

ASIN: B08ZSZH13C