| Processor | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | |
| Processor model | I7-6700HQ | |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series | |
| Processor socket | BGA 1440 | |
| Processor threads | 8 | |
| Processor cores | 4 | |
| Processor codename | Skylake | |
| Processor family | 6th gen Intel Core i7 | |
| Processor frequency | 2.6 GHz | |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM170 | |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.5 GHz | |
| Processor cache | 6 MB | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W | |
| Software | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 | |
| Display & Graphics | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Display diagonal | 17.3 inch | |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Display response rise/fall | 5 ms | |
| Dual-screen | No | |
| HD type | Full HD | |
| LED backlight | Yes | |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | |
| Touchscreen | No | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | Yes | |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory | 6 GB | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 | |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 1.7 GB | |
| Number of discrete graphics adapters installed | 1 | |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes | |
| NVIDIA GameWorks VR | Yes | |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 12 | |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1050 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter family | Intel HD Graphics | |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 530 | |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL | 4.4 | |
| Memory | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| Internal memory | 16 GB | |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB | |
| Memory clock speed | 1866 MHz | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM | |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM | |
| Storage | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| HDD capacity | 1000 GB | |
| HDD interface | SATA | |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM | |
| Storage media | HDD | |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 | |
| Total HDDs capacity | 1000 GB | |
| Total storage capacity | 1000 GB | |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi | |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Network & Communication | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| 3G | No | |
| 4G | No | |
| Antenna type | 2x2 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | |
| WLAN | Killer Wireless-AC 1535 | |
| Interfaces/Ports | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| HDMI version | 1.4 | |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack | |
| Headphone outputs | 1 | |
| Docking connector | No | |
| DVI port | No | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | |
| Microphone in | Yes | |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 | |
| Thunderbolt ports quantity | 1 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 6 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C | 1 | |
| Input Devices | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes | |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes | |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad | |
| Windows keys | Yes | |
| Audio | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | |
| Built-in subwoofer | Yes | |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 3 W | |
| Speakers manufacturer | Dynaudio | |
| Built-in Devices | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| Front camera | Yes | |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD | |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Front camera signal format | 1080p | |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps | |
| Power | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| AC adapter power | 230 W | |
| Security | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington | |
| Design | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| Brand | MSI | |
| Family | Gaming | |
| Series | GT | |
| Model name | GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR | |
| Part Number | GT72VR286 | |
| Product type | Notebook | |
| Form factor | Clamshell | |
| Product colour | Aluminium, Black | |
| Market positioning | Gaming | |
| Depth | 294 mm | |
| Width | 428 mm | |
| Height | 48 mm | |
| Weight | 3.78 kg | |
| Release Date | 2016-10-02 | |
| Battery Information | MSI Gaming GT72VR-286 DOMINATOR GT72VR286 | other notebooks |
| Battery capacity | 83 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Number of battery cells | 9 | |
