MSI Katana 17 B13VFK-1045EN

Intel Core i5-13420H 16 GB SSD 512 GB 17.3" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB DLSS 3 Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Webcam Windows 11 Home

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The MSI Katana 17 B13VFK-1045FR is a Gaming laptop equipped with a 13th-generation Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series graphics, DDR5 RAM, an ultra-fast PCIe SSD and a 144 Hz Full HD screen.

Intel Core i5-13420H 16 GB SSD 512 GB 17.3" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB DLSS 3 Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Webcam Windows 11 Home

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX
  • NVIDIA STUDIO
Overview

Gaming performance and finesse with a 144 Hz screen

The MSI Katana 17 B13VFK-1045FR is a Gaming laptop equipped with a 13th-generation Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 series graphics, 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 balance between performance and mobility, all on a budget.

13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor

Thanks to 13th-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 13th-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 4060

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. What's more, the Max-Q suite of technologies optimises system performance, power, battery life and noise for greater efficiency.

144 Hz display with thin-edge bezel

The Katana 17's thin-edge screen offers a 144Hz refresh rate, giving you realistic, detailed images for more immersive gaming. By making the most 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 i5-13420H processor (4 Performance-Cores 4.6 GHz Turbo + 4 Efficient-Cores 3.4 GHz Turbo - 12 Threads - 12 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 4060 graphics chip with 8 GB GDDR6 dedicated memory (2250 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 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
  • 200 W power adapter
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 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.

Information provided by our tech department Installation of an additional PCIe SSD requires the addition of an installation kit, not supplied, which can be purchased from MSI.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

MSI Katana 17 B13VFK-1045EN

Brand

MSI

Model

9S7-17L541-1045

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 i5

Platform (processor)

Intel Raptor Lake

CPU frequency

4.6 GHz

Number of cores

8

Memory

Memory size

16 GB

Number of modules

2

Number of available memory slots

0

Memory type

DDR5

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR5 5200 MHz

Max memory size

64 GB

Graphics

GPU series

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series

Graphics chipset

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Video memory size

8 GB

Video memory type

GDDR6

TGP (Total Graphics Power)

105 W

Max-Q (GPU design)

No

NVIDIA Studio

Yes

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 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

Yes

Numeric keypad

Yes

Biometric reader

No

Office provided

No

Connectivity

Connector(s) available

1 X HDMI 2.1 Female
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

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 25 Jan 2024

Customer review
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8/10
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  • by KylianL
    Posted on 12 Mar 2024
    Bought on 28 Feb 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

    PC msi katana

    Super portable gaming and multimedia PC

    It just needs more space if you play a lot of games, otherwise the tests on the games I made the PC holds super in ultra

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