MSI Thin 15 15.6in i5n 16GB 512GB RTX 4050 Gaming Laptop
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About this product
- The required output of a suitable charging device is 53.5W minimum and 53.5W maximum.
If you want a gaming laptop that handles demanding games without weighing you down, the MSI Thin 15 is designed for that. It's powered by an Intel Core i5-12450H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 with 6GB memory, running modern games at proper settings while multitasking. With 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD, load times are fast with enough space for your library. The 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz screen keeps visuals smooth, and at 1.86kg, it's light to carry around.
The display has a thin bezel and IPS panel with 1920x1080 resolution, offering good colour and viewing angles for immersive gaming. It features Cooler Boost technology to keep things quieter and cooler under load, so it doesn't sound like a jet engine when pushed. There's a backlit keyboard for gaming in dim light, an HD webcam, and built-in microphone for calls. Ports include 3 USB 3.2, 1 USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet and a headphone jack. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in, and it runs Windows 11 Home out of the box. It comes with a power cable and a 1 year manufacturer's guarantee.
Model number: 9S7-16R831-1251.
Part number: 9S7-16R831-1251.
General features:
- Suitable for Gaming.
- Size H2.17, W35.9, D25.4cm.
- Weight 1.86kg.
CPU, Memory and Operating System:
- Intel Core i5 - Alder Lake i5-12450H processor.
- Octa core processor.
- 2GHz processor speed with a burst speed of 4.4GHz.
- 16GB RAM DDR5.
- 512GB SSD storage.
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (Pre-Installed).
- Windows11 Home Plus.
Display features:
- 15.6 inch screen.
- High definition display.
- Full HD Display.
- Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels.
- Refresh rate 144 Hz.
- 78 degree viewing angle.
- Screen Type: IPS.
- Brightness (Nits): 250.
Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card with 6GB RAM GDDR6.
- Shared graphics card.
- Dedicated graphics card.
Interfaces and connectivity:
- Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro), .
- 3 USB 3.2 ports.
- 1 USB Type-C port.
- 3 USB Type-A ports.
- Ethernet port.
- HDMI port.
- 1 display port.
- Headphones jack.
- Bluetooth.
- Wi-Fi enabled.
Multimedia features:
- HD webcam.
- Built-in mic.
- Backlit keyboard.
- 2 channel sound system.
Software Included:
Windows11 Home Plus.
General information:
- Box Contents: Power Cable.
- Manufacturer's 1 year guarantee.
- EAN: 4711377183246.
Returns
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6 reviews
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Great gaming pc
I purchased this for my sons birthday at first we had some teething problems getting started but it turns out you need to wait a good half a day for it to update etc,So far my son has used it for everything and loves it.
fiona, 18 - 24, montrose
Dos everything needed fast and reliable
I bought this laptop about 3 weeks ago had no issues with it works very well plays almost anything very good value with quick speeds.
LCFC19, 18 - 24, Blackpool
One of the best
Looked at getting a new gaming laptop and absolutely love it. For the price you are paying you get incredible value and great specs. Would recommend
CultistBase, 25 - 34, Bathgate
Great gaming experience for my son
Had since november and my son loves it
Lou, 35 - 44, Kidderminster west midlands
Decent laptop for its price
Can play the newest games, really good graphics, fast loading times and nice and light. Battery does die quick when playing games but that’s to be expected, other then that it’s a decent laptop. Best to always keep on a cool surface obviously as when playing games it can overheat if it’s on your lap or bed or something.
Hobbs, 25 - 34, Shropshire
Amazing performance
Really happy with the purchase, only downside is battery duration but it serves me as I don't plan to use it on the go
Jesus P, 25 - 34, Bournemouth
Hello Sun,
The supplier has advised the following for the MSI Thin 15 15.6in i5n 16GB 512GB RTX 4050 Gaming Laptop:
"Yes, both RAM and storage can be upgraded.
RAM slots: 2x SODIMM DDR4 – occupied
Storage1: 1x M2 NVMe 2280 slot - occupied
Storage2: 1x 2.5 SDD/HDD slot – unoccupied"
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Hello Bran,
MSI Thin 15 15.6in i5n 16GB 512GB RTX 4050 Gaming Laptop
Yes this is suitable.
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Hello Tre,
I can advise the following for the MSI Thin 15 15.6in i5n 16GB 512GB RTX 4050 Gaming Laptop:
The answer you was referring too was made by a staff member of the retailer. I am also a retailer staff member and have a wider knowledge the information that was requested in the question in which you are referring too.
I can confirm that this laptop is more than capable of playing the base game as well as most of the DLC all at the same time.
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Hello Baz,
The supplier has advised the following for the MSI Thin 15 15.6in i5n 16GB 512GB RTX 4050 Gaming Laptop:
Yes, this notebook should easily run FM 2024.
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Hello there,
The supplier has advised the following for the MSI Thin 15 15.6in i5n 16GB 512GB RTX 4050 Gaming Laptop:
The specs falls in line with the game’s minimum system requirements therefore it should work fine but experience wise, it may not be the best as recommended system specs indicates high config requirement.
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Hello saif.
After contacting our suppliers they have advised for MSI Thin 15 15.6in i5n 16GB 512GB RTX 4050 Gaming Laptop:
This is an extremely vague question which we cannot give a solid answer. FPS will vary greatly depending on;
-Target resolution
- settings of notebook & AC power or battery power
- In game map
- In game player count
- Connection stability
- NB’s thermal headroom
And many similar factors will effect how notebook will perform in a given game. However, we can say that notebook’s specifications are well above Fortnite’s recommended specifications.
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Hello Abdul,
After checking with our supplier, they have advised for the MSI Thin 15 15.6in i5n 16GB 512GB RTX 4050 Gaming Laptop: Battery life can vary greatly depending on the applications running on the device. A compute or graphics heavy application can drain the battery less than an hour while leaving the device on idle and using it for light tasks battery can last up to 5 hours. For reference, this particular model lasts little bit over 4 hours in PC Mark 10 battery test.
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Hello Thomas,
The supplier has advised the following for the MSI Thin 15 15.6in i5n 16GB 512GB RTX 4050 Gaming Laptop:
“ This does look like it will work. ”
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Hello Thomas,
The supplier has advised the following for the MSI Thin 15 15.6in i5n 16GB 512GB RTX 4050 Gaming Laptop:
“ Up to 45W TGP with dynamic boost enabled. ”
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The above response saying that this laptop does not meet the minimum requirements to play The Sims 4, which seems incorrect. The Sims 4 is a very low-requirement game released in 2014. This laptop has an RTX 4050, a 13th Gen Intel Core i5, and 16GB RAM. These specs are far above the games official requirements from EA.
Hello LS,
MSI Thin 15 15.6in i5n 16GB 512GB RTX 4050 Gaming Laptop
The graphics card in this laptop does not meet the minimum requirements to play Sims 4.
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