MSI Vector A16 HX A8WHG-048US gaming laptop
- Windows 11 Home
- Cosmo Gray
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A 15.6 inch 144 Hz FHD gaming laptop with an 8 core i5 13th Gen CPU, RTX 3050 4 GB graphics, 16 GB DDR5 memory and a 1 TB PCIe SSD running Windows 11 Home
The MSI Thin 15 combines an Intel Core i5-13420H 8-core processor, 16 GB DDR5 memory and a 1 TB PCIe SSD with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB GPU. A 15.6 inch 1920 x 1080 display running at 144 Hz provides smooth motion for competitive titles and creative work. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 licence are pre-installed.
The bundled Office 2024 licence removes the need for a separate productivity subscription. WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 deliver modern wireless throughput and peripheral support. Three USB-A 3.2 Gen1 ports, one USB-C 3.2 Gen1 with DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI output at 4K 30 Hz and RJ-45 cover external displays and wired networking.
The chassis measures 14.1 x 10 x 0.9 inches and weighs 4.1 pounds, fitting typical 15 inch sleeves. A single-colour backlit keyboard aids low-light use. No fingerprint reader is present. The factory seal is opened by engineers for upgrade validation, so buyers should verify RAM and SSD configuration on first boot.
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| Product | |
|---|---|
| Product line | Raider |
| Model name | Thin 15 |
| Product color | Gray |
| Design style | Standard |
| Product type | Gaming |
| Recommended use | Consumer |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 13th Gen |
| Processor model | 2.1 GHz |
| CPU cores | 8-core Processor |
| Turbo clock speed | 4.6 GHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 16 GB |
| Storage | |
| SSD storage | 1 TB PCIe SSD |
| Hard drive | No |
| Optical drive | No |
| Display | |
| Screen size | 15.6 in (39.6 cm) |
| Display resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Touch input | No |
| Display format | FHD |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics processor | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| Video RAM | 4 GB |
| Audio & video | |
| Sound | Integrated Sound card |
| Speakers | Internal Speakers |
| Web camera | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth support | Yes |
| Ports & slots | |
| USB ports | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 1 x HDMI |
| Audio jacks | 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack |
| Size & build | |
| Product weight | 4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg) |
| In the box | |
| Included items | Laptop, Charger |
| Software | |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| More details | |
| Pointing device | Yes |
| Keyboard | Yes |
| Keyboard backlight | Backlit |
The laptop ships with 16 GB DDR5 installed; the supplier description notes that the original seal is opened by engineers for upgrades, so memory can be expanded if compatible modules are sourced.
The 4 GB video memory is the first constraint; once textures exceed that buffer the card must swap to system RAM, reducing frame rates before thermal throttling becomes a factor.
The thin profile forces the cooling fans to spin at higher speeds under sustained load, producing noticeable airflow noise and warm surface temperatures around the keyboard deck and hinge area.
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