MSI THIN A15 B7UC-275MY Description & Recommendation

Product Description

• Model Name: MSI THIN A15 B7UC-275MY (Cosmos Gray chassis).

• Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 7535HS Processor (6 Cores, 12 Threads, up to 4.55 GHz Boost).

• Graphics Card (GPU): NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM (often a lower wattage, around 45W, which impacts performance).

• Display: 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-Level panel with a 144Hz high refresh rate.

• Memory (RAM): 8GB DDR5-4800MHz (Single channel, using only one slot).

  • Note: Has 2 SO-DIMM slots, supporting up to 64GB Max.

• Storage: 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD.

  • Note: Has 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4).

• Operating System: Windows 11 Home.

• Design & Build: Thin and light for a gaming laptop (approx. 1.86 kg, 21.7 mm thickness). Features a Single Backlit Keyboard (Blue).

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3, Gigabit LAN, 1x HDMI™ 2.1, 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1.

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Recommendation and Key Considerations

• Good for Entry-Level/Esports Gaming: The Ryzen 5-7535HS and RTX 3050 combo is suitable for playing popular Esports titles (like Valorant, CS2, Apex Legends) and older AAA games at 1080p high settings, taking advantage of the 144Hz display.

• Ray Tracing/DLSS: The RTX 3050 supports NVIDIA's DLSS technology, which is essential for boosting framerates in demanding games. Ray Tracing performance will be limited, especially with only 4GB VRAM.

• Immediate Upgrade Recommended (RAM): The most significant bottleneck is the 8GB of single-channel DDR5 RAM. Upgrading to a minimum of 16GB (8GB x 2) in dual-channel configuration is strongly recommended for a noticeable performance boost in all games and general multitasking.

• Thin-and-Light Compromises: As a "Thin" series laptop, it may have a slightly lower GPU power limit (45W for the RTX 3050), which results in lower performance compared to thicker laptops with the same GPU at a higher wattage.

• Storage: The 512GB SSD is a good speed but may fill up quickly if you plan to install many modern AAA games.

• Target User: Recommended for students or casual gamers seeking a relatively portable and budget-friendly gaming laptop for 1080p resolution, provided they are willing to perform a RAM upgrade.