In the gaming world, the issue of comfort is paramount and it is in this context that the 17 inch gaming laptops have been developed. Thanks to their large screen, they offer a viewing comfort that 13 or 15 inch screens cannot offer. Suffice it to say that this MSI Katana 17 B12V equipped with an RTX 4070 is an excellent choice, especially since the price increases from around 2,000 euros to 1,699.99 euros at Cdiscount.
With the latest RTX 4000, Nvidia has taken gaming to the next level with even better ray tracing and DLSS. But innovation comes at a price, and it doesn’t come cheap. Luckily, from time to time there are special offers on configurations equipped with such a GPU, such as this 17-inch MSI Katana with an RTX 4070 and 32 GB of RAM, which is around 400 euros cheaper on Cdiscount.
The MSI Katana 17 B12VGK-222XFR
- A Core i7 processor (12th gen) and an RTX 4070
- A refresh rate of 144 Hz
- 512GB of expandable storage and 32GB of RAM
Instead of around 2,000 euros, the MSI Katana 17 B12VGK-222XFR is now available for 1,699.99 euros at Cdiscount.
A design that stands out from the competition
Unlike other gaming laptops on the market, the MSI Katana 17 B12V has a more understated design with its black finishes, only the backlit keyboard allows a hint of its true nature. The MSI Katana 17 B12V is not only big, but also quite thick with a height of 25 mm and, above all, heavier with a weight of 2.6 kg. It is therefore not easy to transport, but such a laptop is not really designed for mobile use.
The 17-inch screen is an IPS LCD panel in Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), this display technology, which is most popular with gamers, offers not only impressive viewing angles but also good colorimetry. So, working and playing on this screen should be comfortable. Especially since the refresh rate is 144Hz for smooth gaming, allowing you to play any game in optimal conditions.
An RTX 4070 to up your game
This MSI Katana 17 B12V runs on an Intel Core i7-12650H, a 10-core, 16-thread processor and can be clocked up to a turbo frequency of 4.7 GHz. It’s backed by an impressive amount of 32GB of DDR5 RAM, meaning it won’t be afraid of multitasking. Note, however, that this configuration comes without an operating system, so you will have to invest in a Windows license again. As for the autonomy, it is small and normal for a laptop with such components. Expect around 4 hours.
The best for last: the RTX 4070. It is currently one of the most powerful graphics cards on the market, at least as powerful as an RTX 3080. Thanks to it, you can launch any game in 1440p and 80 FPS. Also, don’t forget to treat yourself to ray tracing and DLSS to further improve graphic quality and fluidity. With 512GB of storage, expandable with a second M.2 SSD slot, you’ll have enough to build a well-stocked toy library.
To compare the MSI Katana 17 B12VGK-222XFR with other products in the same category, we invite you now to consult our guide on the best gaming laptops of the moment.
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