DDR4 returns to MSI laptops

MSI is using DDR4 memory again in its new Katana 15 HX C14 models. This decision is due to the significant price hike for SSDs and RAM on the market.

Despite the outdated RAM standard, the laptop is packed with powerful hardware: a Core i9-14900HX and an RTX 5070. The device's display supports a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz.

The manufacturer is trying to keep the price affordable by offering configurations with DDR4-3200 (10.5 ft/s) instead of DDR5. In 2026, using the old standard has become a necessary step to save money.