MSI MS16L1
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15.6-inch FHD 1920-by-1080 pixels or 4K UltraHD 3840-by-2160 pixels; eDP

  • MSI MS16L1 15.6-inch Notebook

  • Graphics: Upgradeable MXM 3.0b; single GPU
  • AC Adapter: 230W standard; 330W Available
  • O/S Supported: Windows 8x/10
  • System BIOS Version: 10F
  • EC Version: 107

    In order for you to use the GTX 1080 you must have the motherboard that supports the GTX 1080. If you purchased your notebook before this model was capable of using the GTX 1080 your motherboard will not support it! The upgrade to make your motherboard capable of using the GTX 1080 is available below listed under Services.
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    Base Configuration
      Services: UNLOCKED BIOS Upgrade w/ BIOS flash instructions
      - Tornado F5/F5W/F5SE Unlocked BIOS  [$115]
      Services: GPU Upgrade Full Service
      - Upgrade MSI MS16L1 Motherboard for GTX 1080; Shipping not included  [$192]
      - Upgrade service: Installation of parts provided by Customer  [$172]
      Primary GPU-1 Upgrade ** GPU Heatsink not included **
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M; 8GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W  [$807]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M; 6GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 80W;   [$535]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080; 8GB DDR5; 2560 CUDA; N17E-G3; MXM 3.1  [$768]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060; N17E-G1;6GB GDDR5;100x124mm; MXM 3.1 w/ power cable  [$384]
      - 4GB GDDR5; NVIDIA Quadro M3000M (N16E-Q1); 75W; MXM 3.0b  [$865]
      - Quadro P5000; 16GB GDDR5; N17E-Q5; 2048 CUDA; MXM 3.1b; 82x105mm; 100W  [$2230]
      - 2GB GDDR5; NVIDIA Quadro M1000M; MXM 3.0a; N16P-Q1; 40W  [$458]
      - 8GB GDDR5; NVIDIA Quadro M5000M (N16E-Q5);100W:  [$1919]
      Extra X-bracket / GPU Supporter
      - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b/3.1 NVIDIA GTX and Quadro w/ screws  [$53]
      Set of screws for X-Bracket/GPU Supporter
      - Set of screws for X-Bracket/GPU Supporter  [$18]
      GPU-1 Heatsink (Primary)
      - MSI MS16L1 GPU HEATSINK; E31-0408030-A02  [$135]
      Primary GPU / VGA Fan
      - MSI MS16L1 GPU Fan; 065A 12VDC-N395; PABD19735BM; E33-0800582-MC2  [$99]
      Motherboard
      - MSI MS16L1 Motherboard; Z170 Chipset; 60-716L1-102S  [$535]
      - MSI MS16L1 Motherboard; C236 Chipset - P/N: 60-716L1-1105S  [$535]
      - MSI MS16L1 Motherboard w/ GTX 1080 Support; 60-71601104S  [$535]
      Audio Board
      - MSI MS16L1 Audio Board - P/N: 60-716L1-201S  [$99]
      Mainboard Bracket
      - MSI MS16L1 Mainboard Bracket for the GTX 1080 VGA  [$45]
      CPU Heatsink
      - MSI MS16L1 CPU HEATSINK; E31-0805082-A02  [$156]
      CPU Fan
      - MS16L1; CPU Fan; 065A 12VDC-N395; PABD19735BM; E33-0800582-MC2  [$76]
      Extra Thermal Pads
      - Set of thermal pads for NVIDIA based MXM3 GPUs  [$19]
      - Set of thermal pads for NVIDIA desktop GPUs  [$38]
      Thermal Paste for GPU/CPU
      - Thermal Grizzly KRYONAULT for CPU/GPU; 1 Tube 1gram  [$45]
      LCD Cables
      - MS16L1 Cable for UHD 4K LCD panel; 40pin; eDP; P/N: K1-N3040-42H39 (cable only)  [$92]
      - MS16L1 Cable for FHD LCD panel; 30pin; eDP; P/N: K1-N3040-58H39 (cable only)  [$92]
      LCD Panels
      - 15.6in; FHD; 120Hz; Matte; AUO B156HTN05.2; eDP; 30pin  [$307]
      - 15.6in; FHD 60Hz; MATTE; 700:1; NTSC 72%; LG LP156WF6-SP B1  [$253]
      - 15.6in; UHD 60Hz; Matte; eDP; Samsung LTN156FL02-101   [$307]
      Back LCD Cover
      - MSI MS16L1 Back Cover  [$172]
      Front Cover
      - MSI MS16L1 Front Cover  [$95]
      Top Case
      - MSI MS16L1 Top Case complete with US Keyboard and Touch Pad; 307-6L1C212-Y31  [$384]
      Bottom Case
      - MS16L1x Bottom Case P/N: 307-6L1D214-Y31 (w/o bottom cover)  [$192]
      - MS16L1x Bottom Cover; 307-6L1J2-12Y31   [$192]
      - MS16L1x Bottom Case with Bottom cover - 307-6L1J2-12Y31 and 307-6L1D214-Y31  [$253]
      Bottom Case HDD Cover
      - BOTTOM CASE PLASTIC HDD COVER  [$99]
      Bottom Case Screws - 1 Set
      - Bottom Case Screws - 1 Set - Model Specific  [$38]
      Keyboard (internal)
      - MSI MS16L1; Replacement Keyboard/Top Case - English  [$304]

    Options
      Set of thermal pads for internal M.2 SSD
      - M.2 Thermal Pad Kit - 2 Pieces -MSI -45mm x 19mm x 8mm  [$27]
      WiFi Antenna
      - MSI MS16L1 Wireless Antenna - Long - p/n - S79-1804640-V03   [$30]
      - MSI MS16L1 Wireless Antenna - Short - p/n - S79-1804630-V03   [$30]

    Accessories
      AC Adapter
      - 230W; 100V-250V; Auto-Switching  [$130]
      - 280W; 100-240V 50-60Hz Auto-switching (worldwide)  [$135]
      - 780W AC Adapter; 110V-250V Auto Switching; 325x110x40mm; 3lbs/1.3kg; w/ DC cable   [$383]
      - 330W AC Adapter; 100-240V; 50-60Hz; DC 19.5V @ 16.9A; 4pin round plug  [$176]
      Power Cord
      - 4ft; USA/CANADA  [$22]
      - EUROPE  [$22]
      - UK  [$22]
      - AUSTRALIA  [$22]
      - SOUTH AFRICA   [$22]
      Battery
      - Battery Pack; Li-Ion - 8 Cells  [$138]
      Power Inverter
      - 300W Portable DC-to-AC Power Inverter; 2 AC Outlets (US); Belkin F5C400-300W; US Edition  [$92]
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