With a beautiful 144 Hz screen, an 11th generation Intel processor and an RTX 30 graphics card, the MSI Katana GF76 has everything to please mobile gamers.
MSI’s reputation for gaming PCs is well established. Between his laptops gamers ultra high-end and more affordable nomadic machines, the manufacturer has refined its know-how over the years.
The Katana range is one of the manufacturer’s most interesting. The latest generations of MSI Katana GF76 equipped with 12th gen Intel chips have just been released. This is not without consequence vis-à-vis the previous generation: laptops equipped with 11th gen ‘processors which have lost none of their power. Only a few euros are missing from the final invoice.
The very essence of the gaming laptop
Its design leaves no room for doubt: the MSI Katana GF76 is indeed a computer for gamers.
Its black and angular shell houses a beautiful 17.6-inch LCD screen. This ensures a Full HD definition which, combined with the large display surface, allows you to play in very suitable graphic conditions. It also offers a refresh rate of 144 Hz. A feature now essential for lovers of competitive and demanding games. The fluidity of the image makes it possible not to miss any detail.
The keyboard has also been designed for gaming. RGB backlit and equipped with a numeric keypad, it guarantees pleasant typing thanks to its thin keys. The big game sessions are all the more appreciable.
Being a PC gamer, the MSI Katana GF76 could not ignore the connection. A challenge met hands down since it has 1 USB-A 3.0 port, 1 USB-C 3.2 port, 1 HDMI 2.0 socket, 1 Ethernet port and a Jack socket. All while being compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
You can therefore connect the usual accessories (mouse, keyboard, headphones) but also an external screen, an external hard drive or a controller to transform the MSI Katana into a real gaming powerhouse.
The game-changing generation
Although a new generation has succeeded it, the 11th gen MSI Katana GF76 represent the real change. It must be said that they ship the 11th generation Intel Core chips. Processors that have allowed the founder to come back in force against AMD in the race for power.
Suffice to say that the MSI Katana GF76 have some spice, thanks to Intel Core i5 11400H or Core i7 11800H processors, as well as 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB or 1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD.
But the strong point of the MSI Katana GF76 technical sheet is its graphics card. They are thus betting on Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 or 3060. Two latest generation cards for two very different uses. Indeed, the RTX 3050s are perfect for running creative software, such as Photoshop or Blender, as well as some recent and indie games. The RTX 3060s have no problem running recent titles such as Elden Ring or Halo Infinite in good graphical conditions.
A falling price
The advantage of the arrival of the new generation is that the price of the previous one drops. And the 2021 MSI Katana GF76s are no exception to the rule.
Whether you opt for the grind with an RTX 3050 or the strong version of an RTX 3060, the price is set at 1,399 euros.