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MSI Katana 17 B12UCXK-804XFR Dragon Station

Intel Core i5-12450H 32 GB SSD 512 GB 17.3" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4 GB Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Webcam (without OS)

Last price 999€95
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Overview

Gaming performance and finesse with a 144 Hz screen

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.

12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor

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 3050

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.

144Hz thin-edge screen

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.

Gaming keyboard

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!

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-inch screen with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Smooth image with 144 Hz display frequency
  • 32 GB DDR5 RAM (2x 16 GB - 2 slots with maximum 64 GB total)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop graphics chip with 6 GB dedicated GDDR6 memory (frequency boosted to 1492 MHz - TGP 75W)
  • 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD + free slot for a second M.2 PCIe SSD
  • Gamer keyboard with 4-zone RGB key backlighting
  • Reliable, high-performance wireless communication Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Audio system with Nahimic 3 technology
  • Cooler Boost 5: high-performance cooling with 2 fans and 4 heat pipes
  • Integrated 720p HD webcam
  • 180 W power adapter
  • Windows 11 Professional
  • 3-year manufacturer's warranty (collection and return on site in mainland 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 authorised 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 these regulations. The SAR values of the products concerned are indicated on the product data sheets in the technical data section.

Specifications
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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

Product referenced on 8 Aug 2023

Customer review
Global rating
10/10
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  • by VirginieT
    Posted on 12 Jan 2024
    Bought on 8 Dec 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Excellent computer

    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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