MSI
MSI 12HW-001-4475-24804 Thin GF63 12HW Gaming Laptop i5-12450H
1920x1080i5-12450H16GB DDR4120WBluetooth 5.2
Intel Arc A370M discrete graphics and a 144Hz IPS panel put competent 1080p gaming into a sub-5-pound chassis — upgraded to 2TB and 16GB out of the box.
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Overview
Key Features
【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. 15.6" Full HD (1920x1080) 144Hz Refresh Rate IPS Display; Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), 720p HD Webcam, Red Backlit Keyboard, .
【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i5-12450H Octa Core】 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H 2.50GHz Processor (upto 4.4 GHz, 12MB Cache, 8-Cores, 12-Threads, 4 Performance-cores) ; Intel ARC A370M 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated Graphics, .
【High Speed and Multitasking】 16GB DDR4 SODIMM; 120W Power Supply, 3-Cell 51 WHr Battery; Black Color, .
【Enormous Storage】 2TB SATA SSD; 3 USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 HDMI, USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1, No Optical Drive, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Headphone Jack., Windows 11 Home-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
Includes Microsoft 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription for 1 User(Microsoft 365 Personal | 12-Month Subscription, 1 person | Premium Office apps | 1TB OneDrive cloud storage | PC/Mac;Annual Subscription;Works on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android), Dockztorm USB Hub
Specifications
Display
15.6" Full HD (1920x1080) 144Hz Refresh Rate IPS
Processor
Intel Core i5-12450H Octa Core 2.50GHz (up to 4.4 GHz)
Graphics
Intel ARC A370M 4GB GDDR6 Dedicated
RAM
16GB DDR4 SODIMM
Storage
2TB SATA SSD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home-64
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Webcam
720p HD
Keyboard
Red Backlit Keyboard
Power Supply
120W
Battery
3-Cell 51 WHr
USB Ports
3 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1
Video Outputs
1 x HDMI
Audio Jacks
1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphone
Optical Drive
No Optical Drive
Color
Black
Warranty (Manufacturer)
1 Year (from GreatPriceTech)
Included Software
Microsoft 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription
Included Accessory
Dockztorm USB Hub
Upgrade Information
Seal opened for hardware/software upgrade
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 144Hz IPS display at 1080p eliminates motion blur in fast-paced titles and provides accurate color rendering compared to TN alternatives at this price tier.
- i5-12450H delivers 8 cores and 12 threads with up to 4.4GHz boost, providing headroom for CPU-bound workloads alongside gaming.
- 16GB DDR4 meets the practical minimum for modern gaming and concurrent background tasks without swapping.
- Wi-Fi 6 (AX201) reduces wireless latency and improves throughput on congested networks compared to Wi-Fi 5 predecessors.
- 2TB storage capacity eliminates the hard choices about what to keep installed — a meaningful practical advantage over 512GB base configurations.
👎 Cons
- 2TB SATA SSD caps sequential read at ~550MB/s — NVMe bandwidth is not available at this storage tier, which affects large game install and asset streaming speeds.
- Intel Arc A370M 4GB VRAM ceiling limits texture quality settings in VRAM-hungry titles and creates a hard wall at 1080p ultra settings in recent AAA releases.
- This unit has been third-party upgraded; MSI factory warranty status is unclear — buyers should confirm warranty coverage scope with GreatPriceTech before purchase.
- 51WHr battery is modest for a 120W-TDP system; real-world gaming runtime under load will be significantly shorter than idle browsing figures suggest.
- No optical drive and single HDMI output limit legacy connectivity; USB-C Gen1 (not Thunderbolt) rules out external GPU expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What GPU is in this laptop, and what gaming performance tier does it represent?
The Intel Arc A370M with 4GB GDDR6 sits in the entry-to-mid discrete GPU tier — comparable to an NVIDIA GTX 1650 in rasterization workloads. It handles 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings in esports titles and older AAA games, but will struggle with recent open-world titles at maximum settings. Intel's XeSS upscaling can recover performance in supported titles.
Is the 2TB SSD a SATA or NVMe drive, and what are the real-world speed implications?
The listed storage is a 2TB SATA SSD. SATA SSDs are capped at approximately 550MB/s sequential read versus 3,500+ MB/s for NVMe M.2 drives. For gaming and general use, the difference is minimal in load times, but large file transfers and game installations will be noticeably slower than NVMe-equipped competitors at this price point.
The listing says "seal is opened for upgrade" — what does that mean for the warranty?
According to the listing, the unit has been professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech for hardware/software enhancement. The 1-year manufacturer warranty referenced is from GreatPriceTech, not MSI directly — confirm with the seller what components are covered and whether MSI's original warranty is still valid after the third-party upgrade.
Does the i5-12450H CPU create a bottleneck for the Arc A370M in this configuration?
No — the i5-12450H (8 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.4GHz boost) is adequately matched to the A370M's GPU tier. The more meaningful constraint is the SATA SSD bandwidth and the 4GB VRAM ceiling on the GPU, not CPU throughput.
What is the display's refresh rate and panel type, and does it have adaptive sync support?
The display is a 15.6-inch IPS panel running at 144Hz at 1920x1080. IPS provides better color accuracy and viewing angles than TN panels at this tier. Intel Arc graphics support Adaptive Sync; whether the specific panel is certified for it should be confirmed in MSI's display specifications for the GF63 12HW.
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