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MSI Thin 15 B12VE-1490XES
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i5-12450H 4,4GHz |
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| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz |
| Hard drive | 512GB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | No OS installed |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Thin 15 B12VE-1490XES
| Reference / Part Number | B12VE-1490XES |
|---|---|
| Release date | February 2025, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Cosmos Gray |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i5-12450H |
| Processor frequency | 4,4 GHz |
| Processor generation | 12th gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Performance cores | 4 |
| Efficient cores | 4 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,4 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3,3 GHz |
| Processor cache | 12 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 45 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 95 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory data transfer rate | 3200 MT/s |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 6 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card 4K support | Yes |
| On-board graphics card 8K support | Yes |
Audio
| Audio system | Hi-Res Audio |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
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| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 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 | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
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Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
|---|---|
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | Blue |
Software
| Operating system installed | No |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 52,4 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 3 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 120 W |
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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 | 1,86 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 359 mm |
| Depth | 254 mm |
| Height | 21,7 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Thin 15 B12VE-1490XES good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Thin 15 B12VE-1490XES like?
It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Thin 15 B12VE-1490XES have?
It runs on the Intel Core i5-12450H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the MSI Thin 15 B12VE-1490XES 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 B12VE-1490XES have?
According to its spec sheet: 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45).
Does the MSI Thin 15 B12VE-1490XES have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
How much does the MSI Thin 15 B12VE-1490XES weigh?
It weighs 1,86 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the MSI Thin 15 B12VE-1490XES released?
Its release date is February 2025, 1 year ago.