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The MSI Katana 17 B12UDXK-208FR Dragon Station is a Gaming laptop equipped with a 12th-generation Intel Core processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics chip, DDR5 RAM, an ultra-fast PCIe SSD and a 144 Hz Full HD screen. This MSI Gamer laptop will be an ideal purchase for gamers looking for a happy medium between performance and mobility, all on a budget.
Thanks to 12th-generation Intel Core processors, the MSI Katana 17 laptop offers supercharged performance, whether you're multitasking or playing 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 conquers!
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop graphics cards offer ultimate performance to all gamers and creators. Powered by Ampere, the second-generation NVIDIA RTX architecture, these high-tech products deliver cutting-edge AI features such as DLSS as well as ultra-immersive graphics rendering thanks to ray tracing. Max-Q technology also uses AI and new system optimisations to make high-performance gaming laptops thinner, faster and better than ever.
The Katana 17's thin-edge display offers a 144Hz refresh rate, giving you realistic, detailed images for more immersive gaming. Taking full advantage of the integrated NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, the Katana 17's display delivers smooth gaming with breathtaking graphics.
This MSI Katana 17 laptop is equipped with a keyboard with four backlight zones and ZQSD keys highlighted by dedicated backlighting and a special design. Totally live your game and feel the energy of your Katana laptop in style!
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General information |
Product name |
MSI Katana 17 B12UCXK-804XFR Dragon Station |
Brand |
MSI | |
Model |
9S7-17L541-804 | |
Operating system |
Operating system |
Without OS |
Operating system provided |
No | |
Processor and chipset |
Processor brand |
Intel |
Processor |
Intel Core i5 | |
Platform (processor) |
Intel Alder Lake-S | |
CPU frequency |
4.4 GHz | |
Number of cores |
8 | |
Memory |
Memory size |
32 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 20 series |
Graphics chipset |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 | |
Video memory size |
4 GB | |
Video memory type |
GDDR6 | |
TGP (Total Graphics Power) |
70 W | |
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 | |
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 |
Type of activities |
Multimedia |
| Gamer | ||
Intel Evo |
No | |
Keyboard standard |
AZERTY | |
Location |
French | |
Backlit keyboard |
Yes | |
RGB keyboard |
Yes | |
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 |
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Product referenced on 8 Aug 2023
I have no technical knowledge, but it was intended for a teenager. For a first PC, it's a good buy.
The only downside is that the fact that it's sold without an OS isn't specified, or isn't big enough!
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