MSI Katana Gaming Laptop Hits Sweet Spot at $1133

Hey tech enthusiasts! If you've been eyeing a new gaming laptop, you might have noticed that prices have been a bit…uninspiring lately. The cost of RAM, in particular, has skyrocketed, pushing even mid-range specs into higher price brackets. However, a recent deal on the MSI Katana gaming laptop managed to catch our attention, offering a solid configuration at a more palatable price point.

For $1133.67 at Amazon, you can snag the MSI Katana with a 15.6-inch 1440p display, an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, and a capable Intel Core i7 CPU. Paired with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD, this setup offers good value, especially considering the current market conditions. While we might recall a time when GPUs like the RTX 4070 or 5070 were available around this price, those days are temporarily behind us. Still, the Katana stands out if you're looking in the $1,100 range.

What's particularly appealing about this MSI Katana is its 165Hz refresh rate display, ensuring smooth visuals for fast-paced gaming. Port selection is also generous: you get a barrel plug for charging, three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with video output, an HDMI 2.1 port capable of up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz, an Ethernet port, and a headphone jack. While the RAM situation is admittedly tough right now, the laptop supports up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM (6000MHz) via two accessible slots, though it only has one M.2 SSD slot.

Beyond the MSI Katana deal, a couple of other interesting tech bargains have surfaced. Ugreen's 10-port gigabit switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE) support is down to $37.97 at Amazon, making it a great option for expanding smart home connectivity. For movie buffs, the limited edition 4K Blu-ray bundle of the live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy is available for $39.09 at Amazon and Walmart. Lastly, gamers looking for a deal on Death Stranding 2: On The Beach can find it for $45.99 at Newegg using code 5DSUMMER, a nice discount off its Steam price.