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MSI Katana GF66 Gaming Laptop: i5 11400H, 1080p 144Hz, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050

w/ 6% SD Cashback + Free S/H

$628

$1,100

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Microsoft Store via eBay has MSI Katana GF66 Gaming Laptop (GF66 11UC-453) on sale for $627.99. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal

Note, supplies may be limited in quantity

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core i5 11400H 2.7GHz Processor (11th Gen)
  • 15.6" 1920x1080p FHD IPS 144Hz Display w/ 720p HD Webcam
  • 512GB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive SSD
  • 8GB DDR4 RAM (3200MHz)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 GPU
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax w/ Bluetooth 5.1
  • Fingerprint Ready/Backlit Keyboard
  • 3-Cell Lithium Polymer Battery (53Whr)
  • Windows 10 Home OS
    • Inputs
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
      • 1x HDMI (4K @ 60Hz)
Warranty
  • Includes a standard manufacturer warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This model is currently on sale at the lowest available price; savings of $472 or 42.91% Off; this gaming laptop features the latest 11th Gen Intel Processor w/ RTX 30 series graphics to help unleashed performance/optimized during gameplay + VR ready NVIDIA graphics for real-time ray tracing and AI
  • Product is sold/shipped directly by the manufacturer/brand Microsoft
  • This product is eligible for 30-day return; seller pays for return shipping
  • Offer valid while promotional pricing/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • SD eBay Cashback [Details]
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by Dr.W
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Microsoft Store via eBay has MSI Katana GF66 Gaming Laptop (GF66 11UC-453) on sale for $627.99. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal

Note, supplies may be limited in quantity

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core i5 11400H 2.7GHz Processor (11th Gen)
  • 15.6" 1920x1080p FHD IPS 144Hz Display w/ 720p HD Webcam
  • 512GB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive SSD
  • 8GB DDR4 RAM (3200MHz)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 GPU
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax w/ Bluetooth 5.1
  • Fingerprint Ready/Backlit Keyboard
  • 3-Cell Lithium Polymer Battery (53Whr)
  • Windows 10 Home OS
    • Inputs
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
      • 1x HDMI (4K @ 60Hz)
Warranty
  • Includes a standard manufacturer warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This model is currently on sale at the lowest available price; savings of $472 or 42.91% Off; this gaming laptop features the latest 11th Gen Intel Processor w/ RTX 30 series graphics to help unleashed performance/optimized during gameplay + VR ready NVIDIA graphics for real-time ray tracing and AI
  • Product is sold/shipped directly by the manufacturer/brand Microsoft
  • This product is eligible for 30-day return; seller pays for return shipping
  • Offer valid while promotional pricing/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • SD eBay Cashback [Details]
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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May 26, 2022
576 Posts
Joined Nov 2012
May 26, 2022
Monkey.
May 26, 2022
576 Posts
Looking for a budget laptop for gaming (nothing crazy, indies and AAs mostly,) and minimal content creation. How would this one do? Sincerely appreciate any and all help!
May 26, 2022
595 Posts
Joined Mar 2019
May 26, 2022
Jared4
May 26, 2022
595 Posts
Quote from zdrunkenmonkeyz :
Looking for a budget laptop for gaming (nothing crazy, indies and AAs mostly,) and minimal content creation. How would this one do? Sincerely appreciate any and all help!
This should work. You might want to upgrade the ram, and it's nothing that will blow you away. However for indie and AA it should be fine for a while.
May 26, 2022
223 Posts
Joined Aug 2016
May 26, 2022
JohnS7650
May 26, 2022
223 Posts
How are the specs on this model vs the gf66 katana from microcenter a month back?
May 26, 2022
4 Posts
Joined Jul 2017
May 26, 2022
FreezeMr
May 26, 2022
4 Posts
I'm liking the specifications of this laptop. I understand it is not AMD, last Gen or 4K but does any of you know the screen brightness and the battery life of this model? Thanks
May 26, 2022
1 Posts
Joined Nov 2018
May 26, 2022
BartG8276
May 26, 2022
1 Posts
Quote from FreezeMr :
I'm liking the specifications of this laptop. I understand it is not AMD, last Gen or 4K but does any of you know the screen brightness and the battery life of this model? Thanks
Battery life and screen not too good according to this review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/msi-katana-gf66
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May 26, 2022
130 Posts
Joined Dec 2014
May 26, 2022
gavinsdadphil
May 26, 2022
130 Posts
Quote from Jared4 :
This should work. You might want to upgrade the ram, and it's nothing that will blow you away. However for indie and AA it should be fine for a while.
How well do you think this would handle minecrap in RTX, overheat???
May 26, 2022
157 Posts
Joined Oct 2021
May 26, 2022
Average.Brown.Boi
May 26, 2022
157 Posts
Bought this laptop in December for 700 incl. taxes. Received the MIR a week ago. A $100 visa Gift card.

Overall, the laptop struggles with new titles but titles before 2019 are all playable at high/ultra. Been playing BF4 recently @Ultra with FOV set to max and getting 70-80FPS. Gets the job done.


Have played AC Odyssey, AC Origins @Ultra. 3050 struggles at running AC Valhalla and COD warzone smoothly. Overall, a good purchase at 628.

One more thing, the GPU is 60 Watts. Not the fastest 3050 around.

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May 26, 2022
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Joined Feb 2018
May 26, 2022
ElatedHome888
May 26, 2022
2 Posts
Can someone please tell me how is this deal compare to this recent dell g15 with i5-11250, 8gb Ram, 512gb, rtx 3050 ti for $680? Thank you

https://slickdeals.net/f/15764764-dell-g15-5511-laptop-i5-11260h-15-6-fhd-120hz-8gb-ddr4-512gb-ssd-rtx-3050-ti-win11h-681-10-at-dell?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1
May 27, 2022
11 Posts
Joined Aug 2021
May 27, 2022
GimmieDeal
May 27, 2022
11 Posts
At $628 for a 3050, you're gonna be wishing you spent a little more for at least a 3060. You'll never enjoy 144hz with any remotely graphically intense game.

If you're mainly an esports or MMO player, this is probably fine for you though.
May 27, 2022
2,107 Posts
Joined Sep 2008
May 27, 2022
SonicTron
May 27, 2022
2,107 Posts
3050 4b mobile is only a bit faster than 1060, slower than 1070 mobile counterparts. Would recommend passing on this unless you're looking to time travel to 2016
May 27, 2022
333 Posts
Joined Jan 2012
May 27, 2022
lebnan60
May 27, 2022
333 Posts
Quote from JohnS7650 :
How are the specs on this model vs the gf66 katana from microcenter a month back?
The micro center has upgrades across the board. 1 TB instead of 512 GB, 3060 instead of a 3050, i7 instead of an i5, 16 GB instead of 8gb.
May 29, 2022
1,224 Posts
Joined Aug 2014
May 29, 2022
dave8686
May 29, 2022
1,224 Posts
Ordered 1. It just shipped and I am already having second thoughts. Reports of abysmal battery life, poor keyboard and garish design have me worried. We will see how it goes. Since its from MS I am wondering if it can be returned to store.
May 31, 2022
12 Posts
Joined Apr 2019
May 31, 2022
Suny-IskandarA
May 31, 2022
12 Posts
Was going to grab this but its $749.99 now

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