MSI Katana 17 Gaming Laptop
B8VG-859 • KATANAA17B8559
AMD Ryzen 9 • RTX 4070 • 16 GB RAM • 1 TB SSD
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What's Inside?
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
- AMD's Ryzen processors are slightly better performers than equivalent Intel processors, and usually at a lower price.
- The '9' CPU is a true powerhouse, sometimes considered overkill, but it gets the job done fast and without fuss. It's built for demanding tasks like live-streaming, video editing, and AI model training.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- A card with an identity crisis, the 4070 is only ~12% more powerful than the 4060, and is completely overshadowed by the 4080.
- The 4000 series is the previous generation from NVIDIA, and still stands proudly alongside the newer 5000s with less than a 10% performance difference between like tiers. Not a bad choice.
16 GB of RAM
- 16 GB is the current standard and handles most workloads. We are in a transition period towards 32 GB systems, but 16 GB is still king in today's market.
1 TB SSD
- 1 TB is the recommended minimum for most users, providing a very usable amount of room for games and files.
- The modern SSD is around 20-40x faster than conventional hard drives, and far more physically resilient.
17.0" IPS-level, (Full HD / FHD)
- 17" and 18" screens offer the best visibility for gaming or productivity but are somewhat bulky.
Full Specifications
Laptop
Brand
MSI
Series
Katana
Model
B8VG-859
Part Number
KATANAA17B8559
Performance
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
RAM
16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz
Storage
1 TB SSD
Display
Size
17.0"
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Refresh
144 Hz
Type
IPS-level
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