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Gray MSI Thin 15 laptop, 15.6 inch screen, slim profile, matte finish

MSI

MSI Thin 15 gaming laptop i5-13420H RTX 3050 32GB 2TB 144Hz

SKU CH-VHYF-HWKY6

A 15.6-inch 144Hz gaming laptop with an 8-core i5-13420H, RTX 3050 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 13th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Smooth 144 Hz gameplay on a 15.6" FHD panel
  • Fast multitasking with 32 GB DDR5 and 2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Responsive 8-core i5-13420H up to 4.6 GHz
  • RTX 3050 4 GB graphics for modern titles
  • WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 for low-latency connections

Built for portable gaming and multitasking

The MSI Thin 15 pairs an 8‑core Intel Core i5‑13420H with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GPU, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. A 15.6" 144Hz FHD panel and Windows 11 Home make it ready for fast‑paced titles and everyday workloads.

Thermal behaviour under load

The 0.9‑inch chassis limits sustained turbo clocks, so the processor will drop from its 4.6 GHz boost after a few minutes of heavy use. Fan noise rises noticeably while the RTX 3050 and CPU share the cooling solution, and surface temperatures around the keyboard deck become warm during extended sessions.

Installation notes

The laptop ships with the original seal opened for the 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD upgrades, so no user installation is required. If you later add storage, the single M.2 slot means you must clone or reinstall the OS. Driver updates for WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 should be run after first boot to avoid connectivity drops.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,297.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Lower than about 60% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Video RAM 4 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 4,061 comparable items (median 8 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameThin 15
Product colorGray
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 13th Gen
Processor model2.1 GHz
CPU cores8-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.6 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNo
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Video RAM4 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight4–4.9 lb (1.81–2.22 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the i5-13420H get when the RTX 3050 runs at full load all day?

The 8-core i5-13420H reaches 4.6 GHz boost while the RTX 3050 4 GB handles graphics; the 14.1 x 10 x 0.9 inch chassis and 4.1 lb weight limit fan speed, so sustained loads raise surface temperature and fan noise noticeably.

Which cables and peripherals must I already own to use the USB-C 3.2 Gen1 with DP1.4 and HDMI 4K 30Hz ports?

You need a USB-C cable that carries DisplayPort 1.4 and an HDMI cable rated for 4K at 30 Hz; the laptop supplies 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, RJ-45 and a microphone jack for other devices.

Will my older 1080p monitor and USB-A mouse work with the 144 Hz panel and USB-A 3.2 Gen1 ports?

Yes, the HDMI output drives a 1080p display at up to 144 Hz and the three USB-A 3.2 Gen1 ports accept standard USB-A mice and keyboards.

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