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Gray gaming laptop with 15.6 inch screen and thin profile

MSI

MSI Thin 15 gaming laptop i5-13420H RTX 4050 16GB 2TB 144Hz Gray

SKU CH-RV96-FPAX7

A 15.6 inch 144 Hz gaming laptop with an 8 core i5, RTX 4050 6 GB graphics, 16 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 13th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Smooth 144 Hz FHD display keeps fast motion crisp
  • Intel Core i5-13420H reaches 4.6 GHz boost for responsive play
  • RTX 4050 6 GB graphics handles modern titles at 1080p
  • 16 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD load games quickly
  • Backlit keyboard and Bluetooth 5.2 support comfortable late-night sessions

Thin 15 Gray laptop

The MSI Thin 15 in Gray is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i5-13420H processor with 8 cores and 12 threads. It ships with 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. The 144Hz Full HD display and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 with 6GB video memory target gamers and creators who need a portable machine for modern titles and content work. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 licence are pre-installed.

Thermals noise and power

The Thin 15 chassis measures 14.13 by 9.99 by 0.85 inches and weighs 4.1 pounds, leaving limited volume for airflow under sustained load. The 8-core CPU reaches a 4.6 GHz turbo frequency while the RTX 4050 draws power through the same thermal solution, so fan speed rises noticeably during extended gaming sessions. In typical productivity use the system runs cooler and the keyboard deck remains comfortable for long typing periods. Battery life varies with the 144Hz panel and discrete graphics workload.

RTX 4050 6GB graphics

The single specification that decides fit is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU with 6GB of dedicated video memory. This GPU tier handles 1080p gaming at high refresh rates in many current titles but does not scale to higher resolutions or the most demanding ray-traced workloads. Buyers targeting 1440p or 4K gaming should consider a higher-tier GPU, while 1080p players will find the 6GB frame buffer adequate for the 144Hz display.

How it compares

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

Price $1,259.99
Cheaper than about 84% 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 6 GB
Lower than about 80% 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 size16 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 4050 Laptop GPU
Video RAM6 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 do I install an additional SSD in the 2TB PCIe slot, and which step is often missed?

Remove the bottom panel, insert the drive into the open M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle, secure it with the screw, then initialise the new volume in Windows Disk Management — the step many skip.

What maintenance will the 16GB DDR5 memory and cooling system need after a year of heavy use?

The memory is soldered and requires no service; clean the fan intake vents with compressed air every few months and repaste the CPU and GPU if temperatures rise above the 4.6 GHz boost threshold.

Which limit appears first during a long gaming session on the RTX 4050 6GB at 144 Hz?

The GPU power ceiling is reached before the CPU hits its 4.6 GHz turbo, so frame rates plateau while the 15.6-inch panel still has headroom.

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