MSI debuted a slew of new gaming and creator-focused laptops at CES 2022. All of these devices are powered by the new Intel 12th gen mobile processors and they will soon be available in Nepal as well. So, let’s have a look at the specifications, features, and availability of the MSI 12th gen Intel laptops in Nepal.
MSI 12th Gen Intel Laptops Overview:
Gaming Laptops
Stealth
Kicking off this list is the new iterations of MSI Stealth GS77 / GS66 gaming laptops. They are configured with up to Intel Core i9-12900H CPU and up to RTX 3080 Ti GPU. Accompanying this is up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage.
The Stealth GS77 flaunts a 17.3-inch display while the GS66 will be available in a 15.6-inch screen size. Both can be configured with up to 4K UHD resolution and a 360Hz refresh rate.
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Raider
Moving on, the Raider GE76/GE66 maxes out at Core i9 12900HK. These, like the ones mentioned above, come with up to RTX 3080 Ti graphics, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. Likewise, the GE76 will be available with a 17.3-inch display, while the GE66 brings a smaller 15.6-inch screen; both with up to 4K UHD resolution and a refresh rate of 360Hz.
Vector
Furthermore, the Vector GP is an entirely new series of laptops from MSI designed to meet your expectations—whether it’s gaming or content creation workloads. The lineup consists of Vector G76 and GP66 and is equipped with up to an Intel 12th Gen Core i9 CPU.
The Vector GP76 has a 17.3-inch QHD IPS display with a refresh rate of 240Hz. You can also choose vanilla Vector GP66 with a 15.6-inch QHD 165Hz or a 15.6″ FHD 240Hz display.
Crosshair
Next, we have the Crosshair lineup of laptops from MSI. It includes Crosshair 17, Crosshair 15, and Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six Extraction Edition. This series sports a futuristic design and exclusive sci-fi elements to elevate your gaming experience.
In terms of performance, Crosshair 17 and Crosshair 15 variants are equipped with up to Intel 12th Gen Core i9 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU. Similarly, the Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six Extraction Edition is configurable with up to Intel Core i9-12900H processor and RTX 3070 graphics.
Likewise, the Crosshair 17 has a 17.3-inch FHD IPS display with a refresh rate of 360Hz. The Crosshair 15 and the Rainbow Six Extraction Edition, on the other hand, sports a 15.6-inch QHD IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate.
Pulse
MSI has also refreshed the Pulse GL76 and GL66 with new Intel CPUs. Powering these machines is up to Core i9-12900H processor, RTX 3070 GPU, and up to 64GB RAM. On the front, the Pulse GL76 and GL66 feature a 17.3-inch 360Hz and a 15.6-inch 165Hz display, respectively.
Sword and Katana
Finally, MSI’s Sword 15, Katana GF76, and Katana GF66 gaming laptops get a healthy performance bump too. They are now powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processors, paired with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. Here, the Sword 15 and Katana GF66 have a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with up to 240Hz refresh rate. Katana GF76, on the other hand, features a 17.3-inch FHD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate.
Creator Laptops
Creator Z17, Z16P, Z16
Furthermore, MSI’s upcoming Creator series of laptops includes Creator Z17, Z16P, and Z16. The Creator Z17 is claimed to be the world’s first 17-inch laptop to support pen touch and will be available with up to Core i9-12900H CPU, RTX 3080 Ti GPU, and 64GB DDR5 RAM.
The Z16P and Z16, as their name implies, feature a 16-inch IPS panel with QHD+ resolution. The former is available with up to Core i9-12900H processor with up to RTX 3080 Ti mobile GPU while the latter comes with up to i7-12700H with RTX 3060. All these Creator series laptops boast a 16:10 aspect ratio screen compatible with touch inputs.
MSI 12th Gen Intel Laptops: Availability
All the laptops we’ve discussed so far were announced on CES 2022. And MSI is yet to reveal their pricing and availability details. In Nepal, MSI’s new laptops with Intel 12th gen CPUs will be available at the same time as their global launch.
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