MSI Thin 15 Gaming Laptop
12VE-201US • GF6312201
Intel Core i5 • RTX 4050 • 16 GB RAM • 512 GB SSD
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What's Inside?
Intel Core i5 12450H
- The 'Core i's are no longer made - but are still strong performers. Generates more heat than the new Intel Core Ultras.
- The '5' CPU is the budget-conscious workhorse. It handles most tasks but may struggle with multitasking. The '7' upgrade is typically worth it for better performance for a small difference in cost.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
- If you need a graphics card, but don't need it for demanding tasks, this is the card. Don't expect a lot from it, but it'll run what you need. The 4060, 5050, and 5060 are all better choices though.
- The 4000 series is the previous generation from NVIDIA, and still stands proudly alongside the newer 5000s with less than a 10% performance difference between like tiers. Not a bad choice.
16 GB of RAM
- 16 GB is the current standard and handles most workloads. We are in a transition period towards 32 GB systems, but 16 GB is still king in today's market.
512 GB SSD
- 512 GB is the bare minimum for modern storage needs, and it's highly uncomfortable to use since today's games can exceed 100 GB each. Upgrade to at least 1TB if you can.
- The modern SSD is around 20-40x faster than conventional hard drives, and far more physically resilient.
15.0" IPS-level, (Full HD / FHD)
- 15" and 16" are the standard screen sizes, balancing portability and screen real estate.
Full Specifications
Laptop
Brand
MSI
Series
Thin
Model
12VE-201US
Part Number
GF6312201
Performance
Processor
Intel Core i5 12450H
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
RAM
16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
Storage
512 GB SSD
Display
Size
15.0"
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Refresh
144 Hz
Type
IPS-level
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