MSI Turns to DDR4 to Limit Gaming-Laptop Memory Costs

MSI has introduced a Katana 15 HX C14 option built around DDR4 memory while retaining high-end Intel and Nvidia components. Tom's Hardware reports that a 32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM kit costs about half as much as a comparable DDR5 kit in the current market. The configuration illustrates how elevated DRAM prices can push system vendors toward mature memory standards to preserve retail affordability.