Is the RTX 3050 Ti good enough for modern games?

It runs esports titles and older games at high frame rates on the 144Hz screen. For the newest releases you will need to lower settings and resolution to keep frame rates up, and 4 GB of VRAM is tight for high-resolution textures.

Can I upgrade the RAM and storage?

Yes. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4-3200 and supports up to 64 GB. The 512 GB NVMe SSD can be swapped, and there is a second M.2 slot for adding more storage.

How long does the battery last?

The 53 Wh battery is small for a gaming laptop. Expect only a few hours of light use and well under two hours of gaming before you need the charger.

Does the 144Hz screen make a difference?

Yes for fast games. The 144Hz refresh rate shows more frames per second than a standard 60Hz panel, which makes motion look smoother in shooters and racing games.

Is it too heavy to carry to class?

It weighs around 2.2 kg and is about 25 mm thick, so it is portable but not ultralight. It fits in a backpack, though you will notice it alongside the power brick.

What comes in the box?

The laptop, its power adapter and the usual paperwork. It ships with Windows 10 Home installed.

Where is the MSI KATANA GF66 11UD-002 15.6" 144Hz Laptop cheapest?

At MetroMotive, for $52.82, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the MSI KATANA GF66 11UD-002 15.6" 144Hz Laptop?

5 stores we checked sell it, including MetroMotive, PackPulse, mercari.com, eBay, antonline.com.

MSI KATANA GF66 11UD-002 15.6" 144Hz Laptop

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Katana GF66 generally see it as a solid entry-level gaming laptop with strong CPU performance and a smooth 144Hz screen for the money. The common complaints are the modest RTX 3050 Ti graphics, loud fans and short battery life.

What people mention

Graphics performanceCriticisedOwners say the RTX 3050 Ti handles esports and older games well but needs settings lowered for newer titles.
Fan noiseCriticisedReviewers note the fans spin up loudly during gaming sessions.
Battery lifeCriticisedThe 53 Wh battery drains fast when unplugged, especially in games.
DisplayPraisedThe 144Hz Full HD panel is called smooth and clear for fast-paced games.
UpgradabilityPraisedBuyers like that RAM and storage can be upgraded after purchase.
BuildMixedThe chassis is described as sturdy enough but plasticky and fairly heavy.

About the MSI KATANA GF66 11UD-002 15.6" 144Hz Laptop

The MSI Katana GF66 11UD-002 is a gaming laptop with a 15.6-inch Full HD display and a 144Hz refresh rate. It uses an Intel Core i7-11800H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti graphics card with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory.

The processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 2.3 GHz and it turbos up to 4.6 GHz. The laptop has 16 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz RAM, expandable up to 64 GB, and a 512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD.

It connects through Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1, and has USB, HDMI and Ethernet ports. It runs Windows 10 Home.

Processor

Intel Core i7-11800H, 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.3 GHz base, up to 4.6 GHz turbo, 24 MB cache

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti, 4 GB GDDR6

Memory

16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz, expandable up to 64 GB

Storage

512 GB NVMe PCIe SSD

Display

15.6 inch IPS-level, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 144Hz

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