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Oct 19, 2021 4:30 PM

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

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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.

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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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 20, 2021 4:26 PM
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Mando_DealHunter
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Quote from gonepostl View quoted comment :
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?

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.)
Last edited by Mando_DealHunter October 21, 2021 at 07:19 AM.
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Oct 20, 2021 4:32 PM
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thetmanOct 20, 2021 4:32 PM
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No DP alt mode via USB-C?
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Oct 20, 2021 4:35 PM
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Mando_DealHunter
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Quote from thetman View quoted comment :
No DP alt mode via USB-C?
Display out works over Type-C
Oct 20, 2021 4:38 PM
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gonepostlOct 20, 2021 4:38 PM
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Quote from Mando_DealHunter View quoted comment :
I can confirm that the sustained all core clock when gaming is 3.3 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.)
Thanks buddy!!
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the_killerOct 20, 2021 5:47 PM
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The Legion 5 at Amazon.com is better deal if that is discounted to this price range now or during black Friday.

Legion 5 has better screen, 165hz and 100% sRGB color gamut. Also has higher wattage 3050ti at 90w. Has 2 x M.2 slots and one 2.5" slot. Arguably better keyboard than most other gaming laptops.
Last edited by the_killer October 20, 2021 at 07:53 PM.
Oct 20, 2021 5:55 PM
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BoastfulMice8832Oct 20, 2021 5:55 PM
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Quote from mdneilson View quoted comment :
A mobile card will never be better than a desktop card. It's just a space and heat problem.
JarrodsTech 3060 desktop vs laptop videos reveal 3060 laptop is within a few % of the desktop version, and that wasn't at all the fastest 3060, it didn't even have a 11800H. Shows how close they are and how much desktop folks overrated despite insane wattage and space advantage
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BoastfulMice8832Oct 20, 2021 5:55 PM
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Quote from nodrog321 View quoted comment :
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.
Many don't, this one does it's trash. Legion 5 and IdeaPad gaming have good thermals, nitro 5 performs well too

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surg007Oct 20, 2021 7:20 PM
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Quote from BoastfulMice8832 View quoted comment :
Many don't, this one does it's trash. Legion 5 and IdeaPad gaming have good thermals, nitro 5 performs well too
Didn't get your response at first. Had to read the first sentence twice)
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str1pesrulesOct 20, 2021 7:37 PM
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Quote from the_killer View quoted comment :
The Legion 5 at Amazon.com is better deal if that is discounted to this price range now or during black Friday.

Legion 5 has better screen, 165hz and 100% sRGB color gamut. Also has higher wattage 3050ti at 90w. Has 2 x M.2 slots and one 2.5" slot. Arguably better keyboard that most other gaming laptops.
legion 5 is now $1050.
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az060693Oct 20, 2021 11:09 PM
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Quote from nodrog321 View quoted comment :
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.
It's all about the cooling design. XPS one just isn't that large and it's a thin laptop so it can't dump heat fast enough.
Oct 20, 2021 11:49 PM
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JBuckeyeOct 20, 2021 11:49 PM
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What do you guys think for a mid-range gaming laptop? This or the Best Buy G15?
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Sniper82Oct 21, 2021 6:02 AM
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Quote from publicjj View quoted comment :
Yep. Older but better than Zenith. Lol.
Similar to Asus, but I think MSI will work harder and use better components as an underdog.
Zenith is a name I haven't heard in a long time. Nowadays I honestly don't have a preference when it comes to hardware. Have had good luck with it all equally. But I know some that refuse to use certain brands. I have probably used more MSI and Gigabyte though now that I think of it.
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str1pesrulesOct 21, 2021 4:20 PM
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Quote from JBuckeye View quoted comment :
What do you guys think for a mid-range gaming laptop? This or the Best Buy G15?
Im wondering the same thing. Looking for best bang for buck 15" laptop that can do decent video editing
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Mando_DealHunter
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Quote from str1pesrules View quoted comment :
Im wondering the same thing. Looking for best bang for buck 15" laptop that can do decent video editing
Quote from JBuckeye View quoted comment :
What do you guys think for a mid-range gaming laptop? This or the Best Buy G15?
I can't speak on the G15 but I can give you guys some scores on this exact laptop since I've had a bunch of free time today to run benchmarks

CPU Mark (Passmark) - 22574 (multi) / 3232 (single)
3D Mark (Passmark) - 12886 (included screenshot)


For reference, both of those scores JUST beat out an i9-10850k GTX 1070 ITX build I have

And here is a link to a few UserBenchmark runs I completed

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/47256744
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Zantetsv84Oct 21, 2021 7:31 PM
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Is there anyway to get shipped from the store?? I see only in TUSTIN for California.... but I'm in the Bay Area (Oakland)
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