The MSI Katana 15 is an excellent gaming laptop. It's available with high-performance AMD CPUs and GPUs that can provide smooth gameplay in demanding AAA games. You can choose between a 144Hz FHD and a 165Hz QHD display; both support VRR to minimize screen tearing, though it's best to get the QHD panel if you want the best visual experience, as the FHD display has a slow response time, resulting in visible ghosting. The memory and storage are user-replaceable, so you can upgrade or add more later. There's no thermal throttling on the CPU or GPU, but unfortunately, the laptop gets hot and loud.