Good laptop, but ...
Heats up a bit, the battery is "anecdotal". A carrying bag would have been appreciated ...
To install an OS on the machine, you will first have to remove the UEFI partition.
The MSI GF76 Katana 11UE-490XFR is a Gaming laptop equipped with an 11th generation Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, DDR4 RAM, ultra-fast PCI-E 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. This model has a second M.2 PCIe 3.0 slot for the installation of a second SSD.
The 11th generation Intel Core i5 processors offer a 40% performance improvement over the previous generation. You get more power with processor cores that support ultra-high turbo speed on two cores and maximize efficiency for gaming, multitasking, and productivity.
GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs deliver the ultimate performance for all gamers and creators. Powered by Ampere, the second-generation NVIDIA RTX architecture, these high-tech products feature new RT and Tensor cores, and are designed to deliver the ultimate in performance.These high-tech products are powered by Ampere, the second-generation NVIDIA RTX architecture, and feature new RT and Tensor cores and high-performance multi-streaming processors to deliver cutting-edge AI capabilities and ultra-immersive graphics rendering with ray tracing.
The Katana GF76's thin-edge display offers a 144Hz refresh rate and ensures realistic and detailed images for more immersive gaming. Taking advantage of the best of the integrated NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, the Katana GF76's display delivers smooth gaming with breathtaking graphics.
The keyboard features red LED backlighting and is built from a robust structure with a 1.7mm activation distance for responsive tactile feedback. Thanks to its ergonomic design, this keyboard meets the needs of all gamers.
The local Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) quantifies the user's exposure to electromagnetic waves from the equipment concerned. The maximum permitted SAR is 2 W/kg for the head and trunk and 4 W/kg for the limbs.
All products sold on the LDLC.com website comply with this regulation. The SAR values of the products concerned are indicated on the product sheets in the technical data section.
General information |
Product name |
MSI GF76 Katana 11UE-490XFR |
Brand |
MSI | |
Model |
9S7-17L112-490 | |
Operating system |
Operating system |
Without OS |
OS family |
Without OS | |
OS language |
N/A | |
Operating system provided |
No | |
Processor and chipset |
Processor brand |
Intel |
Processor |
Intel Core i5 | |
Platform (processor) |
Intel Tiger Lake | |
CPU frequency |
2.2 GHz | |
Number of cores |
6 | |
Chipset |
Mobile Intel HM570 Express | |
Memory |
Memory size |
16 GB |
Number of modules |
2 | |
Number of available memory slots |
0 | |
Memory type |
DDR4 | |
Memory Frequency(ies) |
DDR4 3200 MHz | |
Max memory size |
64 GB | |
Graphics |
GPU series |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series |
Graphics chipset |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | |
Video memory size |
6 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 512GB |
Hard drive |
SSD 512GB | |
Secondary hard drive |
Without secondary hard drive | |
Hard drive type |
SSD (Solid State Drive) | |
Hard drive interface |
M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4 | |
Number of discs |
1 | |
Max number of discs |
2 | |
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 5.1 | |
Intel vPro technology |
No | |
Wireless |
Yes | |
Multimedia |
Webcam |
Yes |
Speaker type |
Integrated | |
Equipment |
Type of activities |
Gamer |
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 USB 3.0 Type C |
2 X USB 3.0 | ||
1 X RJ45 Female | ||
1 X USB 2.0 | ||
1 X HDMI Female | ||
1 X Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female) | ||
1 X Microphone (3.5mm Jack Female) | ||
Physical characteristics |
Material |
Plastic |
Color |
Black | |
Depth |
273 mm | |
Width |
398 mm | |
Thickness |
25.2 mm | |
Weight |
2.3 kg | |
Range |
MSI Gaming GF Series | |
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 |
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Product referenced on 24 Nov 2022
Heats up a bit, the battery is "anecdotal". A carrying bag would have been appreciated ...
To install an OS on the machine, you will first have to remove the UEFI partition.
Product that fulfils these functions well. For a PC gamer who is just starting out I find it very suitable. The games run smoothly and there are no problems to save at the moment.