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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana A15 gaming laptop 15.6 144Hz Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 32GB 1TB DDR5

SKU CH-F64A-5B72N

A 15.6-inch 144Hz FHD gaming laptop with an 8-core Ryzen 9 8945HS reaching 5.2 GHz, RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
  • Processor Name4.00GHz
  • Number of Cores8-core Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-core processor reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for fast compute
  • 6 inch FHD 144Hz display delivers smooth motion in games
  • RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics provides high frame rates at 1080p
  • 32GB DDR5 memory plus 1TB PCIe SSD gives ample space and speed
  • RGB backlit keyboard and 720p webcam support streaming and late-night sessions

15.6-inch 144Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana A15 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 GPU. It ships with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD. The 15.6-inch FHD panel runs at 1920 x 1080 and 144Hz, and Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Thermals and acoustics

The chassis measures 14.05 x 10.2 x 1 inches and weighs 5 pounds. The CPU base clock is 4.0 GHz with a turbo up to 5.2 GHz and 16MB cache. Under load the cooling system manages the 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 generation processor and the RTX 4070 laptop GPU within this form factor. Fan noise and surface temperatures will vary with workload and ambient conditions.

Ports and bundled software

Connectivity includes two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 port, one USB 3.2 Type-C port, HDMI, an RJ-45 Ethernet jack and a headphone/microphone combo jack. A 720p webcam and per-key RGB backlit keyboard are integrated. The unit ships with a Windows 11 Home licence and an Office 2024 licence included. No SD card reader or fingerprint sensor is present.

Highlights

  • Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-core processor reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for fast compute
  • 6 inch FHD 144Hz display delivers smooth motion in games
  • RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 graphics provides high frame rates at 1080p
  • 32GB DDR5 memory plus 1TB PCIe SSD gives ample space and speed
  • RGB backlit keyboard and 720p webcam support streaming and late-night sessions

Specifications

SeriesRaider
ModelKatana A15
ColorBlack
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
Processor Name4.00GHz
Number of Cores8-core Processor
Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeFHD
Resolution1920 x 1080
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
SSD1TB PCIe SSD
HDDNo
Memory32GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
WLANYes
BluetoothYes
USB2
HDMI1 x HDMI
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
TouchpadYes
KeyboardYes
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
Package ContentLaptop, Charger
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

How do I add a second 1TB PCIe SSD and which step is often missed?

Remove the base cover, plug the M.2 drive into the open slot at the correct angle and secure it with the screw, then initialise the new volume in Windows Disk Management — the step many skip.

What maintenance will the 32GB DDR5 memory and 1TB PCIe SSD need later?

The DDR5 memory is soldered and not user-replaceable; the SSD can be swapped by reopening the base cover, but no scheduled maintenance is required for either component.

Which limit appears first during extended gaming on the RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6?

The GPU and Ryzen 9 8945HS share a cooling system, so sustained loads hit thermal limits before power limits, causing clock speeds to settle below the 5.2 GHz turbo.

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