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Protect your honor and defeat the enemies. Awaken your inner power and inherit the will of the Dragon. In your hands is the Dragon's Blade, flowing with ancient power, and engraved with runes of wind. Strike down any foe that stands in your way with the legendary blade Katana 17 B12U.
REINVENTING MULTI-CORE ARCHITECTURE
Katana 17 B12U equips the latest 12th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor, features with performance and efficiency cores, providing unprecedented boost in multitasking works and heavy games.
GEFORCE RTX 30 SERIES LAPTOPS
THE ULTIMATE PLAY
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs power the world's fastest laptops for gamers and creators. They're built with Ampere NVIDIA 2nd gen RTX architecture to give you the most realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features like NVIDIA DLSS. Plus, Max-Q Technologies unleash the power of AI to make thin, high-performance laptops that are faster and better than ever.
BOOST PERFORMANCE WITH AI
NVIDIA DLSS gives games a speed boost with uncompromised image quality. Crank up the settings and resolution for an even better visual experience.
MORE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
Ray Tracing is the holy grail of graphics. It simulates how light behaves in the real-world to produce the most realistic and immersive graphics for gamers and creators - and runs fast thanks to 2nd gen RT Cores.
OPTIMIZED POWER AND PERFORMANCE
NVIDIA Max-Q is a suite of technologies powered by AI that optimize laptops to deliver high performance in thin form factors.
LIGHTNING FAST AND SMOOTH DISPLAY
Never miss a shot with the striking visuals and smooth refresh rate of the 144Hz IPS-level display.
LIGHT UP WITH GAMING STYLE
The Katana Series is equipped with a 4-Zone RGB Keyboard with the lightened WASD and specially-designed keycaps. Enjoy the colorful light that shines like pulse energy giving you an immersive gaming experience with style!
REFORGED COOLING SOLUTION
WITH CPU&GPU SHARED-PIPE DESIGN
Introduction the new Shared-Pipe design, the heat pipe which attached on both CPU and GPU. Shared-Pipe can improve the thermal capability, especially releasing the CPU performance! With MSI Cooler Boost 5, gamers can explore the increasingly complex game world freely.
STRIKE FASTER
Accelerate performance on all levels with faster memory read/write speed on DDR5 memory.
LIKE MAGIC LOADING SPEED
With extremely high performance and up to 7.88 GB/s bandwidth, the PCIe Gen 4 allows users to load up any game and task with lighting fast speeds.
THE WAY MUSIC SHOULD BE
Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.
ELEVATE YOUR AUDIO
Experience audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.
GET ALL THE BUFFS
The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.
MSI APP Player
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.
Design | |
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Product type | Laptop |
Form factor | Clamshell |
Product colour | Black |
Display | |
HD type | Full HD |
Touchscreen | No |
Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Display diagonal | 43.9 cm (17.3") |
Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
RGB colour space | NTSC |
Colour gamut | 45% |
Processor | |
Processor generation | 12th gen Intel Core i7 |
Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
Processor cache | 24 MB |
Processor model | i7-12650H |
Processor boost frequency | 4.7 GHz |
Processor cores | 10 |
Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
Processor manufacturer | Intel |
Processor family | Intel Core i7 |
Memory | |
Internal memory | 8 GB |
Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
Memory clock speed | 4800 MHz |
Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
Storage | |
Storage media | SSD |
Optical drive type | No |
Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
SSD capacity | 1 TB |
SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
NVMe | Yes |
Graphics | |
Discrete graphics card | Yes |
Discrete graphics card memory | 4 GB |
On-board graphics card family | Intel UHD Graphics |
On-board graphics card | Yes |
On-board graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics |
Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 |
Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
Audio | |
Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera | |
Front camera | Yes |
Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Front camera HD type | HD |
Optical drive | |
Optical drive type | No |
Network | |
Mobile network connection | No |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Antenna type | 2x2 |
WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
Ports & interfaces | |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI version | 2.1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Keyboard | |
Pointing device | Touchpad |
Numeric keypad | Yes |
Keyboard backlit | Yes |
Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
Keyboard backlit zone | 4-zone RGB |
Software | |
Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
Technical details | |
Form factor | Clamshell |
Product colour | Black |
Discrete graphics card memory | 4 GB |
Processor special features | |
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
Embedded options available | No |
CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
Battery | |
Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
Number of battery cells | 3 |
Battery capacity | 53.5 Wh |
Power | |
AC adapter power | 180 W |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 398 mm |
Depth | 273 mm |
Height | 25.2 mm |
Weight | 2.6 kg |
Packaging data | |
Package weight | 0.5 g |
Package width | 528 mm |
Package height | 329 mm |
Package depth | 90 mm |
Package volume | 14976 cm ³ |
Other features | |
WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
On-board graphics card | Yes |
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Shipping & Return
Shipping Policy Overview:
This policy delineates the guidelines for shipping and returns when sending goods through mail. These guidelines encompass details such as costs, delivery times, and procedures to follow in case of product damage upon arrival.
When do we ship?
To provide clarity on anticipated delivery dates for GIGATE shipments, we have included the expected delivery date beneath each product. Moreover, our customer service team reaches out within 24 working hours of purchase to review orders and confirm delivery dates.
Where do we ship to?
GIGATE dispatches products from six warehouses in distinct regions to streamline shipping and minimize delivery times. We employ professional carriers and logistics systems to cover all cities in Saudi Arabia, ensuring efficient tracking of shipments.
How do we ship?
While most orders are shipped via selected professional couriers (DHL,OTO, SMSA) ,the shipping company is chosen by the GIGATE operation team based on product type, warehouse location, and customer destination address. Customers can provide special instructions in the comments box or inform GIGATE customer service during their address verification call.
Shipping Rates:
GIGATE offers Free Shipping on all products, excluding special items that incur additional shipping costs.
Order Tracking:
GIGATE provides a dedicated page for customers to easily track their shipments and monitor order statuses. Tracking can be done using the order ID and email address received upon order placement or the carrier tracking number.
Stock Availability:
While items are typically in stock, occasional shortages may occur due to sudden demand. In such cases, customers are promptly notified, and GIGATE customer service communicates the expected delivery time. Customers dissatisfied with the revised delivery time may opt for a refund within 2 hours.
VAT, Customs, and Duties:
All costs, including shipping, VAT, customs, and duties, are transparently included in the paid price. GIGATE ensures customers are informed of the total cost before purchase through a prominently displayed notification.
Shipping Damages:
GIGATE prioritizes secure packing and selects professional carriers to minimize the risk of damage during shipment. In the rare event of damages, customers must inform the customer service or support team within 24 hours of delivery for prompt resolution.
Return Shipment:
For return procedures, please refer to our Return and Refund Policy. If a return is unrelated to technical issues or product specifications and is solely due to a change of mind, return costs are the responsibility of the customer. Customers can coordinate returns with the customer care team or support team for seamless processing.