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MSI 17.3″ Katana GF76 Gaming Laptop 17.3″ Katana GF76 Gaming Laptop from MSI. Designed for realistic and immersive gameplay, this laptop features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card with ray tracing technology and streamlined AI optimization. Additionally, the 17.3″ Full HD IPS display delivers a 144 Hz refresh rate for wide, detailed views and smooth on-screen action. Power through demanding games, creative projects, and more with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 14-core CPU and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. Stay competitive or productive in dim lighting with the red backlit keyboard, and ratchet up in-game atmosphere with Nahimic virtual surround sound. Connect a gaming mouse or other wired peripherals via a USB 2.0 and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, or via a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port. Or, pair to wireless accessories via Bluetooth 5.2. Go online with Wi-Fi 6 or connect to wired networks via a Gigabit Ethernet port. Output video to an external display using the HDMI port. An HD webcam is also present, along with dual 2W speakers for onboard audio. The MSI 17.3″ Katana GF76 Gaming Laptop runs on the Windows 11 Home 64-bit operating system. 12th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor Whether multitasking, creating, or gaming, take advantage of powerful multi-core performance with the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H 14-core processor. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers powerful performance for gamers and creators. With Ampere-NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX architecture, RT Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors, this graphics card is designed to provide realistic ray-traced graphics and streamlined AI optimization. Resizable BAR Resizable BAR is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance. NVIDIA DLSS NVIDIA DLSS gives games a speed boost with uncompromised image quality. Crank up the settings and resolution for an even better visual experience. Dynamic Boost 2.0 AI-powered Dynamic Boost 2.0 automatically delivers the needed power between the GPU, GPU memory, and CPU for a performance boost. The AI networks in Dynamic Boost 2.0 manage power on a per-frame basis, so your laptop is constantly optimizing for maximum performance while you’re gaming and creating. Designed for Gaming A red backlit keyboard keeps you competitive in dim lighting, while a 1.7mm key travel ensures responsive typing with tactile feedback. Fast and Smooth Display The 17.3″ 1920 x 1080 IPS-type display ensures detailed images, even at extreme angles. Plus, a 144 Hz refresh rate ensures your screen keeps up with the action. Keep Your Cool The Katana GF76 comes with Cooler Boost 5 functionality, equipping two fans and six pipes for efficient cooling while under heavy loads. Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6 is up to 3x faster than Wi-Fi 5, allowing for fast gameplay, streaming, and communication. Nahimic Virtual Surround Sound Nahimic audio provides virtual surround sound and sound sharing via Bluetooth. MSI Center MSI Center helps you control and customize your laptop the way you want. MSI App Player Developed with BlueStacks and utilizing MSI’s Console Mode, the MSI APP Player is designed to provide a seamless gaming experience between mobile games and your laptop via an intuitive UI design and a compatible wireless console controller. USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 features a maximum throughput of 5 Gb/s and is synonymous with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. Windows 11 Home A New Start Position Windows 11 has been completely redesigned from its predecessor to emphasize productivity, creativity, and ease of use. The customizable Start Menu is now at the center of the taskbar and utilizes the cloud, allowing you to quickly find and access recent files, regardless of what platform or device was previously used to view them. The streamlined Start Menu design also lets you pin apps and recent files in addition to powering down the system. Making Productivity a Snap Multitask quickly and efficiently with the ability to snap apps side-by-side. Snap Layouts and Snap Groups keep your windows organized using different layouts designed to fully optimize your screen space, no matter its size and resolution. Windows 11 also remembers their positions, so you can resume where you left off when selecting Snap Groups from the task bar, allowing you to switch between both individual applications and entire projects. Snap Layouts are also automatically restored when docking laptops with external monitors. Microsoft Teams Integration Stay connected with friends, family, co-workers, and clients with Microsoft Teams Chat integrated onto the Windows 11 taskbar. With a touch, you can connect to your contacts via text, voice, and video, regardless of whether they’re using Windows, Android, or iOS devices. You can also communicate with those who don’t have the Teams app installed using two-way SMS messaging. Adapting to You The Adaptive Input feature automatically optimizes the Windows 11 interface to however you prefer to interact with your device, whether it’s using a mouse, keyboard, touch, voice, or handwriting. Next Level Gaming Enjoy smooth, immersive gaming experiences with DirectX 12 Ultimate providing realistic graphics at high frame rates while Auto HDR automatically adjusts in-game lighting and contrast for high-dynamic range. DirectStorage technology streamlines data access via high-speed devices such as NVMe SSDs and graphics cards without taxing the CPU, minimizing load times and reducing artifacts such as texture popping. Plus, Xbox Games Pass integration provides you with access to a massive library of games with a membership subscription. Redesigned Microsoft Store The redesigned Microsoft Store delivers a streamlined experience when looking for content such as apps, games, movies, and shows. Apps downloaded from the Store have been tested for security and family safety. Android apps are also available on the Microsoft Store through the Amazon Appstore and can be used directly on your PC from the taskbar or Start Menu. Brands MSI Operating System Windows 11 Home (64-Bit) Performance Processor Intel Core i7-12700H (12th Gen) CPU 1.7 to 4.7 GHz 14-Core L3 Cache 24 MB Graphics Type Dedicated GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (105 W TGP) with 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM Memory Type 3200 MHz DDR4 Total Installed Memory 16 GB Memory Configuration 2 x 8 GB (User-Replaceable) Maximum Memory Capacity 64 GB Memory Slot Type 260-Pin SO-DIMM Memory Slots 2 (0 Available) Buffered Memory No ECC Memory No Display Panel Type IPS-Type LCD Size 17.3″ Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen No Color Gamut 45% NTSC Refresh Rate 144 Hz Storage and Expansion SSD Slots 1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (In Use) Total Installed Capacity 512 GB Solid State Storage 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe Optical Drive None I/O Ports 2 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 11 x USB-A 2.0 USB Type-C 1 x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Display 1 x HDMI Audio I/O 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output Built-In Speakers 2 x 2 W Built-In Microphones Yes Media/Memory Card Slot None Communications Ethernet 1 x RJ45 (Gigabit) Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) MU-MIMO Support 2 x 2 Bluetooth 5.2 GPS None NFC No Webcam User-Facing: 720p Battery Battery Chemistry Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) Capacity 3-Cell: 53 Wh Keyboard & Mouse Keyboard 99-Key Backlight Pointing Device TouchPad General Power Supply 240 W with Barrel/Proprietary AC Input Power 90 to 265 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz Certifications ENERGY STAR*as per Manufacturer Dimensions 15.67 x 10.75 x 0.99″ / 39.8 x 27.3 x 2.51 cm Weight 5.73 lb / 2.6 kg Packaging Info Package Weight 9.915 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 21.9 x 14.6 x 3.9″