MSI announces the availability of the brand new GS40 Phantom. The GS40 Phantom is being launches as a compact 14-inch powerhouse. It packs a sixth-generation Intel Core i7 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M GPU.

Designed for mobile gamers who refuse to compromise on performance, MSI's newest gaming laptop weighs only 3.5 lbs. and measures less than 0.86 inches thick, but is equipped with Intel's 6th Generation Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GTX 970M GPU, and a variety of high-tech components, including PCI-E Gen3 SSD, DDR4 Memory, Super Port, and more.  All that fits into a small frame at  0.86 inches thick (22mm) and weighs 3.5lb (1.6kg).

The processor is a Core i7-6700HQ which runs at 2.6GHz with Turbo up to 3.5GHz. It's backed up by 16GB of DDR4 RAM (2133MHz), which should provide plenty of grunt in conjunction with a GTX 970M to drive the full HD 14-inch display. As for storage, the laptop pairs a 128GB PCIe SSD with a 1TB 7200rpm spinning hard disk. You also get a brushed aluminium chassis, Windows 10, and a backlit keyboard. Smart sound is promised courtesy of ESS SABRE audio and Nahimic Audio Enhancer, the latter of which employs directional sound effects for a more immersive and realistic experience.

"The GS40 Phantom is a breakthrough in design that combines the power of bigger gaming laptops with the portability of a netbook," says Andy Tung, president of MSI Pan America. "The GS40 Phantom does not scale back on performance just to be lighter or thinner, it complements its svelte physique with technologies not even found in larger units."

MSI's latest ultra-mobile gaming laptop comes with Windows 10 and Full DirectX 12 3D features for the most extreme gaming graphics. In addition, it showcases an elegant brushed aluminum chassis and features a variety of technologies that makes gaming on-the-go even more immersive and enjoyable, including:

MSI's GS40 Phantom with Intel's Skylake processor is now available for $1,599.99.