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Black 15.6-inch gaming laptop with matte finish and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Katana A15 gaming laptop Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070 16GB 1TB 15.6 144Hz

SKU CH-VYG7-E038P

A 15.6-inch 144Hz FHD gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 8945HS, RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6, 16GB DDR5 and 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 gaming and multitasking
  • RTX 4070 8 GB GDDR6 graphics deliver high frame rates at 1080p
  • 6 inch FHD 144 Hz display provides smooth motion in competitive titles
  • 16 GB DDR5 memory and 1 TB PCIe SSD give quick load times and ample storage
  • Cooler Boost 5 thermal system keeps temperatures down during extended sessions

15.6-inch 144Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Katana A15 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU and 16GB of DDR5 memory. A 1TB PCIe SSD provides fast storage for games and applications. The 15.6-inch FHD display runs at 144Hz for smooth motion. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Cooler Boost 5 thermal system

Cooler Boost 5 manages heat from the 8-core CPU and the RTX 4070 during extended sessions. The processor reaches a turbo frequency of 5.2 GHz when thermal headroom allows. Sustained loads will settle at lower clocks once the cooling system saturates. Fan noise increases as the system works to maintain performance.

Standard port layout and upgrade access

Ports include two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 port, one USB 3.2 Type-C port, HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet and a headphone/microphone combo jack. The chassis measures 14.05 by 10.2 by 1 inches and weighs 5 pounds. Internal upgrades require removing the bottom panel; ribbon cables for the keyboard and trackpad can be fragile during reassembly.

Highlights

  • Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-core processor reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for fast gaming and multitasking
  • RTX 4070 8 GB GDDR6 graphics deliver high frame rates at 1080p
  • 6 inch FHD 144 Hz display provides smooth motion in competitive titles
  • 16 GB DDR5 memory and 1 TB PCIe SSD give quick load times and ample storage
  • Cooler Boost 5 thermal system keeps temperatures down during extended 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
Memory16GB
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 loud or hot does the Cooler Boost 5 system get when the Ryzen 9 8945HS runs at 5.2 GHz all day?

The Cooler Boost 5 thermal design manages heat from the 8-core CPU and RTX 4070 GPU during sustained loads, keeping the 15.6 inch chassis within safe operating temperatures.

What external items must I already own to use the HDMI and USB 3.2 Type-C ports on this laptop?

You need an HDMI cable for external displays and compatible USB-C peripherals or adapters; the laptop supplies the ports but not the cables or devices.

Will my older USB 2.0 mouse and keyboard work with the USB 2.0 Type-A port on this machine?

Yes, the single USB 2.0 Type-A port provides full backward compatibility for legacy mice, keyboards and other USB 2.0 accessories.

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