MSI Workstation WS65 8SK i9 15.6 inch IPS SSD Quadro Black

MPN: 0016Q2-481  |  EAN: 4719072601881  |  Model: Workstation WS65 8SK-481

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MSI Workstation WS65 8SK i9 15.6 inch IPS SSD Quadro Black - 0016Q2-481 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
3D Design (CAD)
Outstanding
Pro Video Editing
Outstanding
Amateur Photo Editing
Outstanding
Hardcore Gaming
Outstanding
Casual Gaming
Outstanding
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Outstanding
Basic Video Editing
Outstanding
Pro Graphic Design
Outstanding
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Just Right
Carrying All the Time
Very Good
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Working with Numbers
Outstanding
Gaming Look
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding

Its a powerful CAD workstation

From running visual & structural simulations to rendering you next animated or VR showpiece, this laptop's multi-core CPU and its production-focused GPU (the NVIDIA Quadro P3200) can help share your ideas in vivid detail.

Professional Video Production

The Workstation WS65 8SK-481's resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, offers exceptional visual clarity for editing videos. It has a decent total storage capacity of 1000 GB, a powerful 2.90 GHz processor and a dedicated graphics card which makes this laptop perfect for high-resolution video projects.

Great for photo editing

Resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels means you can work in greater detail

Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 32 GB of RAM and the 6 cores-core processor.

Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 12554.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

The Memory card reader makes loading images from you camera straightforward.

Gaming

Click, shoot, scroll, or type, the Workstation WS65 8SK-481 is more than capable of running light games that don’t require high end hardware. And at £0.00, this laptop won’t break the bank either.

It's good for academic research

Light, portable, and full-featured, the Workstation WS65 8SK-481 is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent Workstation WS65 8SK-481 was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Videos for fun

With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. With 32 GB GB RAM, and a Intel Core i9 CPU, the Workstation WS65 8SK-481 delivers great results.

Give your Images the professional touch

The Workstation WS65 8SK-481 is a high spec machine for professional photo and graphics work. Boasting a powerful 2.90 GHz processor and 32 GB RAM, along with a NVIDIA Quadro P3200 dedicated graphics card, this laptop will help you achieve the very best results.

Music and Audio

The Workstation WS65 8SK-481 provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 1000 GB. Also, the Intel Core i9-8950HK processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Its all about the Beats

With its wide selection of ports the Workstation WS65 8SK-481 sits at the heart of your music production workflow. And with a total storage capacity of 1000 GB hard drive, you’ve got plenty of space to store work in progress

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the Workstation WS65 8SK-481 is perfect for keeping finances in check. And with a 1 you’ll find it even easier to enter and update figures.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the Workstation WS65 8SK-481 is a very capable option. 

It's multi-core CPU & 32 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i9-8950HK, (a processor with 6 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 32 GB.

Also, its 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i9-8950HK processor and 32 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

The Workstation WS65 8SK-481 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

A sizeable drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the Workstation WS65 8SK-481.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the Workstation WS65 8SK-481 is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

Battery life is fairly decent

The 3 hours battery life in the Workstation WS65 8SK-481 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

Suits your occasional mobility

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.88 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

Great to use on the go!

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.88 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

Working in the dark

The lights may be low, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work. The Workstation WS65 8SK-481’s built-in 1 allows you to type accurately – even in the dark

Presentations

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

Numeric Key Pad

Working with numbers is important to you, so we've made sure this laptop comes a full featured keyboard. 

Package that suits a Gamer

Combining style and ergonomics, the Workstation WS65 8SK-481 is built for hardcore gaming on the move.

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Technical Specifications

MSI Workstation WS65 8SK i9 15.6 inch IPS SSD Quadro Black - 0016Q2-481 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 6 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i9
Processor Model Intel Core i9-8950HK
Processor Speed 2.90 GHz
Processor Threads 12
Memory
RAM Size 32 GB
RAM Speed 2666 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 1000 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1000 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA Quadro P3200
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 5.0
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
Mini DisplayPort 1
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports 1
USB Type-A 3.1 (Gen 2) 3
Camera
Camera 1
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Num-Pad Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Home
Battery
Battery Life 3 hours
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 24.77 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 1.79 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 35.77 cm
Weight 1.88 kg