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expiredMando_DealHunter posted Oct 19, 2021 04:30 PM

MSI Katana Laptop: 15.6" IPS 144Hz, i7 11800H, RTX 3050 Ti, 512GB SSD

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$900

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Micro Center Stores has MSI Katana 15.6" Gaming Laptop (GF66 11UD-002) on sale for $899.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits.

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Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 Full HD IPS 144Hz Display
  • Intel Core i7 11th Gen 11800H 2.3GHz Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM
  • 512GB NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Windows 10 Home
  • 2x2 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 720p Webcam
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
    • 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
    • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-C)
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x LAN RJ-45
About this Gaming Laptop (from product page):
  • With the latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor and powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series graphics, the Katana GF66 is optimized to unleash true performance during gameplay. Run at optimal performance and shine on the battlefield.

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  • Price Research: Buy this Laptop today and receive $300 Off (25% Savings) off the list price of $1199.99.
  • Warranty: Includes 1-Year Warranty on labor and parts.
  • Micro Center Return Policy: May be returned within 15 days of purchase (more info)

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Micro Center Stores has MSI Katana 15.6" Gaming Laptop (GF66 11UD-002) on sale for $899.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits.

Thanks community member Mando_DealHunter for sharing this deal

Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 Full HD IPS 144Hz Display
  • Intel Core i7 11th Gen 11800H 2.3GHz Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM
  • 512GB NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Windows 10 Home
  • 2x2 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 720p Webcam
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
    • 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
    • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-C)
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x LAN RJ-45
About this Gaming Laptop (from product page):
  • With the latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor and powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series graphics, the Katana GF66 is optimized to unleash true performance during gameplay. Run at optimal performance and shine on the battlefield.

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Price Research: Buy this Laptop today and receive $300 Off (25% Savings) off the list price of $1199.99.
  • Warranty: Includes 1-Year Warranty on labor and parts.
  • Micro Center Return Policy: May be returned within 15 days of purchase (more info)

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Mando_DealHunter
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I can confirm that the sustained all core clock when gaming is 3.6 Ghz. Also maintains that clock during a 10 minute cinebench r23 run, although at 95c and with the fans going full tilt. (see screenshot)

While doing anything else though it's almost always over 4 Ghz, typically around 4.4-4.5 Ghz (things like unzipping files, copying data, installing programs, using the included Android emulator, etc.)
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The model that comes with the RTX 3060 has a second, empty m.2 slot, this model doesn't, but does have that empty 2.5" drive bay
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Yes it is

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Oct 19, 2021 05:53 PM
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str1pesrulesOct 19, 2021 05:53 PM
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Interested. Following.
Oct 19, 2021 06:35 PM
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VarmintCongOct 19, 2021 06:35 PM
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MSI website says it has up to 2 NVME gen 3 slots, no?

Does not have Thunderbolt fyi.
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Quote from VarmintCong :
MSI website says it has up to 2 NVME gen 3 slots, no?

Does not have Thunderbolt fyi.
The model that comes with the RTX 3060 has a second, empty m.2 slot, this model doesn't, but does have that empty 2.5" drive bay
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PickyCustomerOct 19, 2021 08:34 PM
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Is it a low end 45% ntsc screen?
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Quote from PickyCustomer :
Is it a low end 45% ntsc screen?
It's fine for gaming but I wouldn't do any professional color work on it or expect HDR to work that great (though it does support it). Reviews seem to state that it covers about 58% of the sRGB color gamut, but it's plenty responsive in games and has good viewing angles
Oct 20, 2021 12:25 AM
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dsb3465Oct 20, 2021 12:25 AM
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RAM upgradeable?
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RAM upgradeable?
Yes it is
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Oct 20, 2021 02:09 PM
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gonepostlOct 20, 2021 02:09 PM
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Seems like the CPU may limit the fps, since it's really just 2.3ghz under real world conditions, when it heats up, it's mostly going to only be at 2.3ghz all cores. Thoughts?
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ZeldaBoyOct 20, 2021 02:37 PM
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Is this graph is card better than the desktop version??
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Quote from ZeldaBoy :
Is this graph is card better than the desktop version??
A mobile card will never be better than a desktop card. It's just a space and heat problem.
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Oct 20, 2021 03:37 PM
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uthorns1976Oct 20, 2021 03:37 PM
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My first time hearing of MSI but I am not a gamer.
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Oct 20, 2021 03:43 PM
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DurvivorOct 20, 2021 03:43 PM
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Does anybody know the weight of this laptop?
Oct 20, 2021 03:48 PM
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Sniper82Oct 20, 2021 03:48 PM
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Quote from uthorns1976 :
My first time hearing of MSI but I am not a gamer.
Been around for about as long as the internet (80's).
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Quote from Sniper82 :
Been around for about as long as the internet (80's).
Yep. Older but better than Zenith. Lol.
Similar to Asus, but I think MSI will work harder and use better components as an underdog.

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nodrog321Oct 20, 2021 04:10 PM
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Do these gaming laptops throttle under load? I have a old xps15 with specs that should be able to handle most things I play and literally it literally throttles to a halt when I play anything.

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