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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard and anti-glare screen

MSI

MSI Katana 15 gaming laptop i9-14900HX RTX 5070 12GB 64GB DDR5 4 TB PCIe SSD

SKU CH-STFK-X9S40

A 15.6 inch 165Hz QHD+ gaming laptop with a 24-core Intel Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 memory and a 4 TB PCIe SSD

  • Processor NameIntel Core i9-14900HX
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • SSD512GB PCIe
  • Memory16GB

RAM 64GB

SSD 4TB PCIe SSD

NBOperatingSystem Windows 11 Pro

  • 24-core i9-14900HX reaches 5.80 GHz for responsive heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 12 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming visuals
  • 6" 165 Hz QHD+ anti-glare IPS shows crisp 2560 x 1600 detail
  • 64 GB DDR5 plus 4 TB PCIe SSD handles large projects and fast loads
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keep wireless connections stable

15.6-inch QHD+ gaming laptop

The MSI Katana 15 pairs a 15.6-inch 165Hz QHD+ anti-glare IPS panel with an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 graphics. It ships with 64GB DDR5 memory and a 4 TB PCIe SSD after professional upgrade. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed for immediate use.

Connectivity and expandability

The chassis provides one HDMI 2.1 output, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, separate audio jacks and a Kensington lock slot. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 handle wireless links. A 720p webcam and four-zone RGB keyboard are built in. The original seal is opened only for the memory and storage upgrade.

Thermals and power

The 0.98-inch profile houses cooling for the 24-core, 32-thread CPU with 4.1 GHz base and 5.80 GHz boost clocks alongside the RTX 5070 GPU. The 4.96-pound weight reflects the thermal hardware required for sustained loads. A dedicated power input supplies the system under combined CPU and GPU demand.

Highlights

  • 24-core i9-14900HX reaches 5.80 GHz for responsive heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 12 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming visuals
  • 6" 165 Hz QHD+ anti-glare IPS shows crisp 2560 x 1600 detail
  • 64 GB DDR5 plus 4 TB PCIe SSD handles large projects and fast loads
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 keep wireless connections stable

Specifications

Processor NameIntel Core i9-14900HX
Screen Size15.6"
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
SSD512GB PCIe
Memory16GB
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E

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Questions about this item

At what point does the i9-14900HX hit its thermal ceiling during a long gaming session?

The 24-core i9-14900HX runs at a 4.1 GHz base and can boost to 5.80 GHz; under sustained load the chassis cooling becomes the limiting factor before the CPU throttles.

How loud and hot does the Katana 15 get when the RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 runs flat out all day?

The 15.6" 165 Hz QHD+ panel and 4.96 lb chassis dissipate heat through rear vents; fan noise rises noticeably but stays in the typical gaming-laptop range for this class.

Which peripherals must I already own to use the single HDMI 2.1 and the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port on this laptop?

You need an HDMI 2.1-capable monitor for 2560 x 1600 at 165 Hz and a USB-C device or adapter that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds.

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