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Apr 15, 2023 9:47 AM

(Microcenter) MSI THIN GF63: 15.6" IPS 144Hz, i5-12450H, A370M, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD $499.99

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SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 144Hz, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i5 12th Gen i5-12450H (2.00GHz) 8-core (4P+4E) Processor
  • Intel Arc A370M 4GB GDDR6
  • 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4-3200MHz, Max up to 64GB
  • 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2 ax) + BT 5.2
  • 720p HD Webcam
  • Red keyboard with Anti-Ghost key (84 Key)
  • 3 cell, 51Whr Li-Polymer Battery
  • 120-watt AC Adapter
  • 4.10 lbs.
  • Model: 12HW-001
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x Mic-in
    • 1x Headphone-out
    • 1x RJ45


https://www.microcenter.com/produ...uter-black
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SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 144Hz, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i5 12th Gen i5-12450H (2.00GHz) 8-core (4P+4E) Processor
  • Intel Arc A370M 4GB GDDR6
  • 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4-3200MHz, Max up to 64GB
  • 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2 ax) + BT 5.2
  • 720p HD Webcam
  • Red keyboard with Anti-Ghost key (84 Key)
  • 3 cell, 51Whr Li-Polymer Battery
  • 120-watt AC Adapter
  • 4.10 lbs.
  • Model: 12HW-001
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x Mic-in
    • 1x Headphone-out
    • 1x RJ45


https://www.microcenter.com/produ...uter-black

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Apr 15, 2023 1:40 PM
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phewryApr 15, 2023 1:40 PM
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I just bought this yesterday. I asked about max ram and they said 32gb. Looks like its 64gb.
Apr 15, 2023 1:50 PM
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CrawlinBApr 15, 2023 1:50 PM
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Looks like a waste of a 144hz monitor for games, because no modern game will run at 144hz at native resolution on this Intel Arc. The newer Arcs are impressive, but the benchmarks on this one are not great for gaming.
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Apr 15, 2023 7:24 PM
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phewryApr 15, 2023 7:24 PM
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Quote from CrawlinB View quoted comment :
Looks like a waste of a 144hz monitor for games, because no modern game will run at 144hz at native resolution on this Intel Arc. The newer Arcs are impressive, but the benchmarks on this one are not great for gaming.
I'll see how it does when i upgrade mine to 64 ram.
Apr 16, 2023 8:56 AM
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AkakiApr 16, 2023 8:56 AM
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Quote from CrawlinB View quoted comment :
Looks like a waste of a 144hz monitor for games, because no modern game will run at 144hz at native resolution on this Intel Arc. The newer Arcs are impressive, but the benchmarks on this one are not great for gaming.
But still, just browsing web and using laptop with 144HZ monitor is a lot smoother experience than using 60HZ.
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Apr 16, 2023 9:26 AM
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Apr 16, 2023 9:26 AM
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This is the only review I was able to find. Hope this helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VClhFdKqfsA
Apr 17, 2023 11:16 AM
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ShakilharrypotterApr 17, 2023 11:16 AM
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Quote from crazeedave View quoted comment :
I just bought this yesterday. I asked about max ram and they said 32gb. Looks like its 64gb.
Does it have a 2.5 inch hdd slot?
Apr 17, 2023 12:07 PM
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phewryApr 17, 2023 12:07 PM
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Quote from Shakilharrypotter View quoted comment :
Does it have a 2.5 inch hdd slot?
Check out this disassembly video:
https://youtu.be/dG_02Hd-zt0

8gb ram is noticiable when gaming. I upgraded the ram to 64gb and runs very smooth. I'm sure 16gb should be just fine, but I wanted to go with the max.
Last edited by crazeedave April 17, 2023 at 05:18 AM.

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Apr 17, 2023 12:41 PM
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ShakilharrypotterApr 17, 2023 12:41 PM
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Quote from crazeedave View quoted comment :
Check out this disassembly video:
https://youtu.be/dG_02Hd-zt0

8gb ram is noticiable when gaming. I upgraded the ram to 64gb and runs very smooth. I'm sure 16gb should be just fine, but I wanted to go with the max.
This is a 4 year old video.. Is this for this Laptop? Just wanna make sure
Apr 17, 2023 1:45 PM
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phewryApr 17, 2023 1:45 PM
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Quote from Shakilharrypotter View quoted comment :
This is a 4 year old video.. Is this for this Laptop? Just wanna make sure
It looked the same to me. HDD and Ram are in the same spots.
Apr 17, 2023 3:25 PM
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jhs3891Apr 17, 2023 3:25 PM
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Just from a curious POV - Most reviews online shows the GTX1650 instead of the ARC, which performs moderately better. I wonder what the reason was for the change.

That being said, I am very interested in this model and will look into it more if y'all have any other links regarding its performance. I'm a normal day user with some Steam games I'd like to play (FF12TZA, other tactics-based games) and hoping that this computer will meet its needs.

Just for my own understanding, what is the better usage of data?
- windows, normal operating programs on 2.5 HDD/SDD, games on NVMe; or
- windows, normal operating on NVMe, games on 2.5 hdd/sdd?

Thanks.
Last edited by jhs3891 April 17, 2023 at 08:28 AM.
Apr 17, 2023 11:32 PM
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HilariousSoda165Apr 17, 2023 11:32 PM
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Quote from crazeedave View quoted comment :
I'll see how it does when i upgrade mine to 64 ram.
You could give it 1024GB of RAM and it STILL won't perform even as well as my 2 year old laptop with a 3070. This laptop is terrible with AWFUL specs and a dead end video card.
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Apr 18, 2023 12:26 AM
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loquaciousskribbleApr 18, 2023 12:26 AM
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Quote from HilariousSoda165 View quoted comment :
You could give it 1024GB of RAM and it STILL won't perform even as well as my 2 year old laptop with a 3070. This laptop is terrible with AWFUL specs and a dead end video card.
Cool. You paid $500 for your laptop?
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Apr 18, 2023 12:39 AM
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phewryApr 18, 2023 12:39 AM
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Quote from loquaciousskribble View quoted comment :
Cool. You paid $500 for your laptop?
My Man!

This guy acts like he has a laptop that can take him to another dimension. lol.
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Apr 18, 2023 4:20 AM
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ShakilharrypotterApr 18, 2023 4:20 AM
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Quote from crazeedave View quoted comment :
I just bought this yesterday. I asked about max ram and they said 32gb. Looks like its 64gb.
Does micro center charge for upgrading ram/storage, if I buy laptop from them?

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Apr 18, 2023 12:11 PM
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phewryApr 18, 2023 12:11 PM
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Quote from Shakilharrypotter View quoted comment :
Does micro center charge for upgrading ram/storage, if I buy laptop from them?
im not sure. Im assuming they do. I always upgrade myself.

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