MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA Specs
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MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-12650H

Screen 15.6" 1920x1080 144Hz 250 nits
Hard drive 512GB SSD M.2
RAM 16GB DDR4-SDRAM
Operating system No OS installed
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6

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Full specifications of MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA

Reference / Part Number

THIN 15 B12UC-1879XUA

Release date

February 2025, 1 year ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Black
Form factor Clamshell
Original brand name MSI

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Screen

Display diagonal 15.6 " (39,6 cm)
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Full HD
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Anti-glare screen Yes
Display brightness 250 cd/m²
Maximum refresh rate 144 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-12650H
Generación del procesador Intel Core i7-12xxx
Processor cores 10
Processor threads 16
Processor boost frequency 4,7 GHz
Núcleos de rendimiento 6
Núcleos de eficiencia 4
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento 4.7
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia 3.5
Processor cache 24 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Potencia base del procesador 45
Potencia turbo máxima 115

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 8 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 512 GB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 512 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 512 GB
SSD interface PCI Express 4.0
NVMe Yes
SSD form factor M.2

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 4 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR6
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics

Audio

Audio system Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speakers manufacturer Nahimic
Speaker power 2 W

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera HD type HD
Video capturing speed 30 fps

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
WLAN controller manufacturer Intel
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.3

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
Combo headphone/mic port Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad No
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit color Blue

Software

Operating system installed FreeDOS

Battery

Battery capacity 52,4 Wh
Number of battery cells 3

Power

AC adapter power 120 W

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Weight 4.1 lbs (1,86 kg)
Width 14.1 " (359 mm)
Depth 10 " (254 mm)
Height 0.9 " (21,7 mm)

Frequently asked questions

Is the MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA like?

It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 144Hz 250 nits display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-12650H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 64 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA come with?

It comes with no operating system installed: the price does not include a license and you will have to install one yourself.

Which ports does the MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA weigh?

It weighs 1,86 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the MSI Thin 15 B12UC-1879XUA released?

Its release date is February 2025, 1 year ago.

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