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Aug 26, 2023 4:22 PM

MSI Katana - 15.6" 144 Hz IPS - Intel Core i7 12650H - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU - 16 GB DDR5 - 1 TB NVMe SSD $1099+tax+14.99 shipping

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Costco has MSI Katana on sale for $1099+tax and $14.99 shipping.
Specifications
Brand
MSI
Color
Black
Computer Type
Gaming
Features
Backlit Keyboard
Generation
Intel 12th Generation
Graphic Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070(8 GB)
Memory (RAM)
16 GB
Model
Katana 15 B12VGK-813US
Operating System
Windows OS
Optical Drive
No Optical Drive
Processor
Intel Core i7
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Screen Size
15.6 in.
Screen Type
Non-touchscreen
Webcam Resolution
720p

Plus Get Assassin's Creed® Mirage and Nightingale with qualifying Intel® Core™ 12th and 13th Gen i5, i7, i9 processor-based devices. Valid 8/24/23 through 9/3/23. Limited offer while supplies last.






https://www.costco.com/msi-katana...20762.html
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Costco has MSI Katana on sale for $1099+tax and $14.99 shipping.
Specifications
Brand
MSI
Color
Black
Computer Type
Gaming
Features
Backlit Keyboard
Generation
Intel 12th Generation
Graphic Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070(8 GB)
Memory (RAM)
16 GB
Model
Katana 15 B12VGK-813US
Operating System
Windows OS
Optical Drive
No Optical Drive
Processor
Intel Core i7
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Screen Size
15.6 in.
Screen Type
Non-touchscreen
Webcam Resolution
720p

Plus Get Assassin's Creed® Mirage and Nightingale with qualifying Intel® Core™ 12th and 13th Gen i5, i7, i9 processor-based devices. Valid 8/24/23 through 9/3/23. Limited offer while supplies last.






https://www.costco.com/msi-katana...20762.html

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Aug 26, 2023 10:55 PM
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xdranoelAug 26, 2023 10:55 PM
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Great news, the new computers with up to date graphic cards are getting cheaper and cheaper.
Is this one better than the ASUS from best buy? The specs look similar, IIRC
Aug 27, 2023 12:26 AM
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DeathmunkyAug 27, 2023 12:26 AM
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why on earth are they putting 12th gen with a 4070?? This is missing cores from the 12700h... smh
Aug 27, 2023 12:26 AM
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xtreme571Aug 27, 2023 12:26 AM
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If you're always on the move, be vary of the hinges on MSI slim laptops. In 3 years, I'm on my 3rd housing due to horrible hinge mount design.
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Aug 27, 2023 1:10 AM
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pmperry
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Aug 27, 2023 1:10 AM
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Quote from xdranoel View quoted comment :
Great news, the new computers with up to date graphic cards are getting cheaper and cheaper.
Is this one better than the ASUS from best buy? The specs look similar, IIRC
No I would not say it is. That ASUS has a better CPU, so even if the RAM is slower, it still has more cores. Also, the MSI only has a 53 watt hour battery, so that's only about 60% of what the ASUS gave you. Even more, I would bet the TGP of the 4070 is not 140 Watts.
Aug 27, 2023 2:32 AM
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ulieqAug 27, 2023 2:32 AM
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Quote from Deathmunky View quoted comment :
why on earth are they putting 12th gen with a 4070?? This is missing cores from the 12700h... smh
6 p core with 4 e core
Aug 27, 2023 2:56 AM
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damosdesignsAug 27, 2023 2:56 AM
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Does anyone know if it's soldered ram or upgradable?
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Aug 27, 2023 5:30 AM
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Dr.W
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Aug 27, 2023 5:30 AM
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Again, a horrible deal being thumbed up.
The display is 250-nits, 45% NTSC. A 12th gen processor and that too an inferior one, and the 4070 isn't full wattage either but of 105W. 53 WHr battery as an icing on the cake.
I posted this deal from Newegg a while back too, and it was crap even then.

The ASUS TUF F15 from best buy with the 4070 was way better than this crap you'd be paying over a $100 for.
Last edited by Dr.Wajahat August 26, 2023 at 10:32 PM.

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Aug 27, 2023 6:22 AM
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Drummer2427Aug 27, 2023 6:22 AM
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Quote from damosdesigns View quoted comment :
Does anyone know if it's soldered ram or upgradable?
Previous Katana's havent been soldered.
Aug 27, 2023 12:00 PM
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PikapichuAug 27, 2023 12:00 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat View quoted comment :
Again, a horrible deal being thumbed up.
The display is 250-nits, 45% NTSC. A 12th gen processor and that too an inferior one, and the 4070 isn't full wattage either but of 105W. 53 WHr battery as an icing on the cake.
I posted this deal from Newegg a while back too, and it was crap even then.

The ASUS TUF F15 from best buy with the 4070 was way better than this crap you'd be paying over a $100 for.
The biggest letdown is definitely that screen. The gaming laptops that Costco sells at the $1000 range always seem to come with subpar ones. For what it's worth, the 4070 doesn't seem to benefit much from anything over 90 watts. It looks to be a limitation set by nvidia themselves.

https://youtu.be/jMMrh6PpLI4?si=6iolQsWFOF2HkkMW
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Aug 28, 2023 10:20 PM
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TwinPrimeAug 28, 2023 10:20 PM
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Quote from Deathmunky View quoted comment :
why on earth are they putting 12th gen with a 4070?? This is missing cores from the 12700h... smh
So you think this CPU will bottleneck a 4070 in a laptop?
Aug 28, 2023 11:59 PM
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HawaiianaAug 28, 2023 11:59 PM
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Quote from xtreme571 View quoted comment :
If you're always on the move, be vary of the hinges on MSI slim laptops. In 3 years, I'm on my 3rd housing due to horrible hinge mount design.
Where do you get the Housing? Do MSI provides it?
Aug 29, 2023 1:51 AM
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ChrisC7705Aug 29, 2023 1:51 AM
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I see MSI and I just assume subpar display.
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Aug 29, 2023 9:11 AM
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RezerAug 29, 2023 9:11 AM
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Quote from TwinPrime View quoted comment :
So you think this CPU will bottleneck a 4070 in a laptop?
In general for gaming, not even close. There's going to be specific workloads where either one might be the bottleneck...but as far as I'm concerned a previous generation CPU isn't a deal breaker all by itself. The single threaded performance between 12th and 13th gen CPUs is fairly miniscule, and that's what matters for most games.
Aug 29, 2023 5:01 PM
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SethW8811Aug 29, 2023 5:01 PM
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Quote from xtreme571 View quoted comment :
If you're always on the move, be vary of the hinges on MSI slim laptops. In 3 years, I'm on my 3rd housing due to horrible hinge mount design.
My similar but older Katana (with 11th gen, 3060) that I bought in January 2022 has no hinge problem. They are smooth and solid and of a completely different design than the two problematic MSI laptops I used.

It may be my last MSI though. Battery life has not been anywhere near what was advertised, and there's some serious video stuttering that pops up once in a while and can only be fixed with a reboot. And all of my MSIs have had crumby speakers and minor keyboard issues - very annoying when the spacebar has a dead spot on the right side. They've been great in many ways but have all had flaws.
Last edited by SethW8811 August 29, 2023 at 10:06 AM.

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Aug 29, 2023 10:20 PM
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DavidGalenoAug 29, 2023 10:20 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat View quoted comment :
Again, a horrible deal being thumbed up.
The display is 250-nits, 45% NTSC. A 12th gen processor and that too an inferior one, and the 4070 isn't full wattage either but of 105W. 53 WHr battery as an icing on the cake.
I posted this deal from Newegg a while back too, and it was crap even then.

The ASUS TUF F15 from best buy with the 4070 was way better than this crap you'd be paying over a $100 for.
What's a better buy for around this money? Looking for a new laptop

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