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MSI Katana 17 B12VGK-044FR

Intel Core i7-12650H 16 GB SSD 1 TB 17.3" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8 GB Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Webcam Windows 11 Home

Last price 1 599€95
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Overview

Gaming Performance and Thinness with a 144Hz Display

The MSI Katana 17 B12VGK-044FR is a Gaming laptop with a 12th generation Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series graphics, DDR5 RAM, ultra-fast PCIe SSD and a 144 Hz Full HD display. This MSI Gamer Laptop will be an ideal purchase for gamers looking for a balance between performance and mobility, all on a budget.

12th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor

With 12th-generation Intel Core processors, the MSI Katana 17 laptop delivers supercharged performance for multitasking projects and the latest video games. Thanks to a high-performance hybrid architecture, the 12th-generation Intel Core processors offer a unique combination of high-performance and efficient cores (P-core and E-core). With the workload intelligently routed by Intel Thread Director, the processor divides and conquer!

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series graphics chips deliver extreme speed for gamers and creators. Based on the highly efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, these GPUs deliver a breakthrough in performance with AI-based DLSS 3 and ray tracing for ultra-realistic images. In addition, the Max-Q technology suite optimises system performance, power, battery life and noise levels for higher efficiency.

144Hz thin-edge display

The Katana 17's thin-edge display offers a 144Hz refresh rate and ensures realistic, detailed images for more immersive gaming. By taking advantage of the best of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, the Katana 17's display delivers smooth gaming with breathtaking graphics.

Gaming Keyboard

This MSI Katana 17 laptop features a four-zone backlit keyboard and ZQSD keys highlighted by a dedicated backlight and special design. Fully experience your game and feel the energy of your Katana laptop in style!

Key Features :

  • Intel Core i7-12650H Processor (6 Performance-Cores 4.7 GHz Turbo + 4 Efficient-Cores 3.5 GHz Turbo - 16 Threads - 24 MB Cache)
  • 17.3 inch screen with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Smooth image with 144 Hz display frequency
  • 16 GB DDR5 RAM (2x 8 GB - 2 slots with maximum 64 GB total)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop graphics chip with 8 GB GDDR6 dedicated memory (1980 MHz - 105 W)
  • 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD + free slot for a second M.2 PCIe SSD
  • Gamer keyboard with 4-zone RGB key lighting
  • Reliable and powerful wireless communication Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Audio system with Nahimic 3 technology
  • Cooler Boost 5: powerful cooling with 2 fans and 4 heatpipes
  • Integrated 720p HD webcam
  • 200W power adapter
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 2-year manufacturer's warranty (pick-up and return in France)
What is the SAR or Specific Absorption Rate?

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Specifications
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General information

Product name

MSI Katana 17 B12VGK-044FR

Brand

MSI

Model

9S7-17L541-044

Operating system

Operating system

Windows 11 Home

OS family

Microsoft Windows 11

OS language

French

Operating system provided

Yes

Processor and chipset

Processor brand

Intel

Processor

Intel Core i7

Platform (processor)

Intel Alder Lake-S

CPU frequency

4.7 GHz

Number of cores

10

Memory

Memory size

16 GB

Number of modules

2

Number of available memory slots

0

Memory type

DDR5

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR5 4800 MHz

Max memory size

64 GB

Graphics

GPU series

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series

Graphics chipset

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

Video memory size

8 GB

Video memory type

GDDR6

Max-Q (GPU design)

Yes

NVIDIA Studio

No

Display

Touch screen

No

Panel type

IPS display

Screen type

LED

Screen size

17.3 inches

Max resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels

Screen format

16:9

Widescreen

Yes

Matte/anti-glare panel

Yes

Glossy panel

No

NVIDIA G-SYNC

No

VR Ready (virtual reality)

No

Refresh rate

144 Hz

Storage

Hard drive(s) configuration

SSD 1TB

Hard drive

SSD 1TB

Secondary hard drive

Without secondary hard drive

Hard drive type

SSD (Solid State Drive)

Hard drive interface

M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4

Number of discs

1

Max number of discs

2

Free hard drive slot(s)

1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4

Optical drive

None

Card reader

None

Communication

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps

Wireless network standard(s)

Wi-Fi 6 AX

Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth 5.2

Intel vPro technology

No

Wireless

Yes

Multimedia

Webcam

Yes

Speaker type

Integrated

Equipment

Type of activities

Gamer
Multimedia

Intel Evo

No

Keyboard standard

AZERTY

Location

French

Backlit keyboard

Yes

RGB keyboard

No

Numeric keypad

Yes

Biometric reader

No

Office provided

No

Connectivity

Connector(s) available

1 X DisplayPort USB Type C
2 X USB 3.0
1 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
1 X RJ45 Female
1 X USB 2.0
1 X HDMI Female

Physical characteristics

Color

Black

Depth

273 mm

Width

398 mm

Thickness

25.2 mm

Weight

2.6 kg

Range

MSI Katana

Ultrabook

No

Hybrid / Convertible

No

Trunk SAR

1.12 W/kg

Extremities SAR

1.12 W/kg

Repairability index (out of 10)

6.7

Power supply

Battery capacity

53.5 Wh

Number of cells

3

Removable battery

No

USB-C mains charger

No

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 14 Feb 2023

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