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MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-208FR

Intel Core i7-12650H 16 GB SSD 512 GB 15.6" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8 GB Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Webcam Windows 11 Home

MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-208FR Intel Core i7-12650H 16 GB SSD 512 GB 15.6" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8 GB Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Webcam Windows 11 Home
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The MSI Katana 15 B12VEK-064XFR 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.

Intel Core i7-12650H 16 GB SSD 512 GB 15.6" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8 GB Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Webcam Windows 11 Home

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  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX
Tech department information
Overview

Gaming Performance and Thinness with a 144Hz Display

The MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-208FR 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 15 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 15'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 15's display delivers smooth gaming with breathtaking graphics.

Gaming Keyboard

This MSI Katana 15 laptop features a four-zone backlit keyboard and ZQSD keys highlighted by a dedicated backlight and special design. Fully live 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)
  • 15.6 inch display 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)
  • 512 GB 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?

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.

Information provided by our tech department This laptop is supplied without an operating system, leaving you the option of installing a compatible operating system (either already owned or purchased separately). The installation of Windows 11 is recommended, so that you can make full use of the possibilities offered by this laptop.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

 MSI Katana 15 B12VGK-208FR

Brand

 MSI

Model

 9S7-158571-208

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

 15.6 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)

 Yes

Refresh rate

 144 Hz

Brightness

 250 nit(s)

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 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

AI Ready

 Yes

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

 259 mm

Width

 359 mm

Thickness

 24.9 mm

Weight

 2.25 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

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Product referenced on 14 Feb 2023

Customer reviews
Global rating
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  • by GuillaumeT
    Posted on 6 Sep 2024
    Bought on 15 Apr 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    They drove from Paris to Lyon just for me! Thank you.

    I know I can count on the LDLC sales team since I was urgently looking for a laptop to replace my stolen PC.
    There was only one PC at an unbeatable price, with the performance I needed, which was on the LDLC site. However, when I went into the shop, it was no longer in stock. The sales assistant understood the urgency and offered to come back in the afternoon.
    In one late morning/early afternoon, they had time to go to Paris to get the computer in question, add an extra SSD disk at my request and configure it completely. I was able to pick it up in Lyon without having to travel and continue my studies.
    A top-notch service that I wouldn't have had anywhere else.
    Thanks again to LDLC Cordeliers in Lyon 2!

    Of course I recommend LDLC!

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  • by antoineG
    Posted on 21 Feb 2024
    Bought on 13 Feb 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Super

    This PC is powerful, fluid and comfortable, so you can use it for gaming or virtualisation - no problem at all!

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  • by iPad10
    Posted on 31 Dec 2023
    Bought on 3 Nov 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 7

    Fine, but...

    Does the job very well, I used to run a laptop with an Alienware 2016 I7 and a 1060 6GB, so I can see the difference in performance (GTA5, Destiny2, CIV6... around 100fps in ultra), but watch out for the screen, the display quality isn't great - I'd even say it's not as good as my 2016 Alienware (everything 2 in 1080p), which really isn't great in 2023.

    Another point: with a 4070, I was expecting to have a racing beast with a 3060 on a tower (which could even run 4K at 60fps), but no, it's far inferior to the latter, so take that into account when making your purchase.

    Installing a secondary SSD is possible, but you'll have to email MSI via their site to receive a kit to install it (free)... Certainly easy to install, but why not put the components inside straight from the factory, given that the space and even the design allow it?

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  • by KevinO
    Posted on 15 Nov 2023
    Bought on 17 Oct 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

    Problem at the start

    I had a few problems with the processor at reception but the customer service was efficient. I'm very, very happy with the PC, thank you!

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  • by Moufly
    Posted on 18 Jul 2023
    Bought on 20 Jun 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 10

    Powerful and attractive

    Very good gamer laptop, although I doubled the RAM straight away. The very high-quality display ventilation blows hard, but this is largely mitigated by placing the laptop on a ventilated stand. The whole thing is beautifully finished, has a very good graphics card and is fast.

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