Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Background:

The MSI P65 is part of MSI's Creator Series, which includes laptops tailored for content creation and professional use. Prices start at $1,499 for a silver version of the laptop. There is also a $2,099 white model (manufacturer part 8RF-442US) that features a screen with a 144hz refresh rate. The MSI P65 was released in 2019 and is sold worldwide. There haven't been any widespread reports of failure modes or manufacturer recalls for the MSI P65. There haven't been any specific components known to fail or malfunction more frequently than others.

The MSI P65 is part of MSI's laptop series. Since the release of the MSI P65, MSI has not released any other laptops in the "Creator" series. They seem so far to have retired the "Creator" line of laptops in favor of some of their other laptops like the "Pulse", "Raider", and "Stealth" series of laptops. The MSI P65 is also no longer sold on MSI's official website. However, the page for the MSI P65 is still up on their website where you can view the technical specifications and other related material like manuals, there is just no official option to buy it.

Identification:

The MSI P65 laptops typically feature a slim design with a silver or gray color scheme. The laptops have a backlit keyboard and also have a fingerprint reader. MSI also states this laptop is “Space Gray with Silver Diamond cut.” The serial number is on the bottom of the laptop, along with more information, including MSI's support phone number.

Technical Specifications:

The technical specifications of the MSI P65 can vary depending on the model and configuration.

  • Processor: Core i7-9750H
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 2060 (6G GDDR6)
  • Memory: 16 GB (8G×2) DDR4 2666MHz
  • Storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD
  • Display: 3840×2160 (16:9)
  • Connectivity: Multiple USB ports (Type-A and Type-C), HDMI, and an audio jack. Also includes a Thunderbolt 3 port for high-speed data transfer and external display support.
  • Battery Life: 4 cell (82Whr)

Sources/Additional Information:

MSI P65 User Manual

MSI P65 Website

MSI P65 Specifications