MSI Katana 17 B13UCRK-1402 - 17,3 inches - Intel Core i5 - 16GB RAM/512GB SSD - RTX 3050
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RTX 3050 - Intel Core i5 - 16GB RAM/512GB SSD
Product information
Pros and cons
According to our laptop expert
- You can play games like Fortnite or COD MW3 at 60 fps and stream your gameplay in Full HD, thanks to the RTX 3050 video card, i5 processor, and 16GB RAM.
- The 144Hz screen displays moving images fast and smoothly, which is especially useful for fast shooters.
- The 4-zone keyboard backlight always points you into the winning direction, even in the dark.
- If you want to play more demanding games, we recommend at least an RTX 3060 / 4060 or RX 6600 video card.
- We recommend an Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor for virtual reality games or editing video projects.
Description
With the slim MSI Katana 17 B13UCRK-1402 gaming laptop, you can defeat every opponent. The laptop has a strong Intel Core i5 (13420H) processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 video card. Thanks to these components, you can play games like Fortnite or COD MW3 smoothly at 60 fps. Thanks to the 16GB (DDR5) RAM, multitasking between games and Discord is no problem. You can see all the details smoothly on the 17-inch FHD screen thanks to the 144Hz refresh rate. This means that you won't get surprised by an opponent in fast shooters. Even in the dark, you're unstoppable with the 4-zone RGB lighting. The Cooler Boost 4 technology cools your gaming laptop. That way, you get the best performance.
Note: Note: always connect the charger when you game, otherwise the battery drains in a few hours.
- Advice from our gaming laptop expert
- Photo editing: suitable
- Video editing: unsuitable, at least an i7/Ryzen 7 processor
- Virtual reality: unsuitable, at least an i7/Ryzen 7 processor and a RTX/RX video card
- Streaming: unsuitable, at least an i7/Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB RAM
- Designing and rendering 3D models: unsuitable, at least an i9/Ryzen 9 processor and a RTX/RX/Quadro video card
- Check if the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 video card in this laptop plays your favorite game smoothly (60 fps) on high graphic settings here:
- League of Legends: suitable
- Fortnite: suitable
- EA FC 24: suitable
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III: suitable
- Hogwarts Legacy: unsuitable, at least an RTX 4060/3060 or RX 6600 video card
- Elden Ring: unsuitable, at least an RTX 4070/3070 or RX 6700 video card
- Microsoft Flight Simulator: unsuitable, at least an RTX 4070 or RX 6700
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Included by default
- Manual
- Power cord
- Note: Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint aren't included by default with this laptop.
- Freeworth89,99
Key specs
Screen size | 17,3 inches | |
Processor | Intel Core i5 | |
Internal RAM | 16 GB | |
Total storage capacity | 512 MB | |
Video card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | |
Recommended for use | Gaming | |
Panel type | IPS panel | |
Build quality laptops | Basic |
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Specifications
Product
Product number | 950892 |
Manufacturer code | 0017L5-1402 |
Brand | MSI |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Key properties
Operating system | Windows | |
Screen size | 17,3 inches | |
Processor | Intel Core i5 | |
Internal RAM | 16 GB | |
Total storage capacity | 512 MB | |
Video card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | |
Touchscreen | ||
Type of USB port | Standard USB-A, USB-C | |
Recommended for use | Gaming | |
Speed class laptops | Mid-range | |
Build quality laptops | Basic |
Screen
Screen size | 17,3 inches | |
Sharpness | Full HD (1080p) | |
Resolution width | 1920 pixels | |
Resolution height | 1080 pixels | |
Refresh rate | 144 Hz | |
Touchscreen | ||
Screen reflection | Anti-glare | |
Panel type | IPS panel | |
Adaptive Sync | ||
HDR support | ||
Blue light filter |
Processor
Processor | Intel Core i5 | |
Processor number | 13420H | |
Processor generation | 13th gen | |
Processor cores | Octa-Core (8) | |
Processor code name | Raptor Lake | |
Clock speed | 1,5 GHz | |
Turbo speed | 4,6 GHz | |
Cache memory | 12 MB | |
Intel Evo laptop |
Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
Neural Processing Unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
RAM
Internal RAM | 16 GB | |
Maximum internal memory | 64 GB | |
Memory composition | 2x 8GB | |
Memory slot 1 | 8 GB | |
Memory slot 2 | 8 GB | |
Total number of RAM slots | 2 | |
RAM type (DDR type) | DDR5 |
Storage
Storage type | SSD | |
Total storage capacity | 512 MB | |
SSD storage capacity | 512 GB | |
Hard drive type | NVMe |
Video card
Video card brand | NVIDIA | |
Video card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | |
Type of video card | Dedicated | |
Video card RAM | 4 GB |
Operating system
Operating system | Windows | |
Windows OS version | Windows 11 Home | |
Operating system language | Multiple languages can be configured |
Physical properties
Laptop model | Laptop | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Material top of laptop | Plastic | |
Material keyboard casing laptop | Plastic | |
Material bottom of laptop | Plastic | |
Height | 2,5 cm | |
Width | 39,8 cm | |
Depth | 27,3 cm | |
Weight | 2,6 kg | |
Build quality laptops | Basic |
Wireless connections
Mobile data connection | No | |
WiFi standards | Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Wired connections
USB port | ||
Number of USB ports | 4 | |
Type of USB port | Standard USB-A, USB-C | |
Protocol Female USB-C port | DisplayPort Alternative Mode, USB | |
USB version Female USB-C port | 3.0 | |
Video output via USB-C possible | Yes | |
Number of female standard USB-A ports | 3 | |
Female standard USB-A port version | 2.0, 3.0 | |
Number of USB 3.0 Female USB-C ports | 1 | |
HDMI connector | ||
Number of HDMI connectors | 1 | |
Female HDMI Type A port version | 2.1 | |
DisplayPort connector | ||
VGA connector | ||
Number of Ethernet ports | 1 | |
Thunderbolt connector | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Memory card reader |
Keyboard and touchpad
Keyboard layout | QWERTZ | |
Physical keyboard layout | ANSI | |
Numeric keypad | ||
Spill-resistant | ||
Backlit keyboard | ||
Type of lighting | 4-zone RGB | |
Color keyboard lighting | RGB | |
Mechanical keyboard | ||
Programmable keys | ||
Copilot test |
Audio
Built-in microphone | ||
Number of speakers | 2 | |
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
Integrated computer speakers brand | Standard speakers |
Webcam
Built-in camera | ||
Image definition webcams | HD Ready (720p) | |
Camera slider |
Battery
Battery technology | Lithium polymer | |
Maximum battery life | 4 hours | |
Power charger | 180 W | |
Laptop wattage | 180 W |
Extra manufacturer's warranty
Manufacturer's warranty |
Security
TPM (Trusted platform module) | ||
Kensington lock | ||
Windows Hello | ||
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Security class laptops | Basic | |
Built-in privacy screen |
Expansion options
Number of replaceable RAM slots | 2 |
Number of free RAM slots | 0 |
RAM expandable up to | 64 GB |
Expandable by user |
Software
Extra installed software |