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MSI Thin 15 B13UCX-3018XFR

Intel Core i5-13420H 16 GB SSD 512 GB 15.6" LED Full HD 144 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4 GB Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth Webcam (without OS)

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Overview

Affordable performance for gamers

Enjoy excellent performance with the MSI Thin 15 B13U Gamer laptop! This MSI laptop offers perfect gaming comfort thanks to its high-performance components, 15.6" Full HD 144 Hz screen, backlit gamer keyboard and high-performance audio system. The MSI Thin 15 B13UCX-3018XFR laptop offers excellent performance thanks to its Intel Core i5-13420H processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 graphics chip and 512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD.

13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor

Thanks to a 13th-generation Intel Core processor with hybrid architecture, the Thin 15 laptop gives you a performance boost for all your most demanding multitasking projects and games.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20-series graphics chips and notebooks include dedicated ray tracing and AI cores to deliver cutting-edge performance and advanced features. Featuring an ultra-thin design, GeForce RTX notebooks are the ultimate gaming machines that deliver blazing performance and unparalleled graphics realism. Take advantage of the unrivalled power of AI-optimised DLSS and real-time ray tracing to run the most intense games and complete the most demanding creative projects.

Full HD 144 Hz display

The MSI Thin 15 Gamer Notebook combines performance with a slim design. Thought to meet the needs of gamers, especially in terms of image quality, this MSI laptop offers a high refresh rate (144 Hz) to let you experience your game as if you were there, thanks to breathtaking fluidity and display speed.

Key features :

  • Intel Core i5-13420H processor
  • 15.6-inch screen with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and 144 Hz frequency
  • IPS panel: bright colours and wide viewing angles
  • 16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz RAM (2x 8 GB - 2 slots with maximum 64 GB total)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop graphics chip with 4 GB dedicated memory (1170 MHz - 45W Dynamic Boost)
  • 512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD + 1 available 2.5" bay
  • Gamer keyboard with blue backlighting
  • Reliable, high-performance wireless communication Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Sound system with Nahimic technology
  • Integrated 720p HD webcam
  • 120 W power adapter
  • Laptop supplied without operating system
  • 2-year manufacturer's warranty (collection and return to site in mainland France)
What is the SAR or Specific Absorption Rate?

The local Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) quantifies the user's exposure to electromagnetic waves from the equipment concerned. The maximum authorised SAR is 2 W/kg for the head and trunk and 4 W/kg for the limbs.

All products sold on the LDLC.com website comply with these regulations. The SAR values of the products concerned are indicated on the product data sheets in the technical data section.

Information provided by our tech department This laptop is supplied without an operating system, giving you the option of installing a compatible operating system (either already installed or purchased separately). Installation of Windows 11 is recommended, to enable you to make full use of all the possibilities offered by this laptop. Installing Windows requires additional drivers (Intel RST) available via the following link: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Thin-15-B13UX/support?sub_product=Thin-15-B13UCX#driver.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

MSI Thin 15 B13UCX-3018XFR

Brand

MSI

Model

9S7-16R831-3018

Operating system

Operating system

Without OS

OS family

Without OS

OS language

N/A

Operating system provided

No

Processor and chipset

Processor brand

Intel

Processor

Intel Core i5

CPU frequency

4.6 GHz

Number of cores

8

Memory

Memory size

16 GB

Number of modules

2

Number of available memory slots

0

Memory type

DDR4

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR4 3200 MHz

Max memory size

64 GB

Graphics

GPU series

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series

Graphics chipset

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050

Video memory size

4 GB

Video memory type

GDDR6

TGP (Total Graphics Power)

45 W

Max-Q (GPU design)

Yes

NVIDIA Studio

No

Display

Touch screen

No

Panel type

IPS display

Screen type

LED

Screen size

15.6 inches

Max resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels

Screen format

16:9

Widescreen

Yes

Matte/anti-glare panel

Yes

Glossy panel

No

NVIDIA G-SYNC

No

VR Ready (virtual reality)

No

Refresh rate

144 Hz

Brightness

250 nit(s)

Storage

Hard drive(s) configuration

SSD 512GB

Hard drive

SSD 512GB

Secondary hard drive

Without secondary hard drive

Hard drive type

SSD (Solid State Drive)

Hard drive interface

M.2 - PCI-E NVMe

Number of discs

1

Max number of discs

2

Free hard drive slot(s)

1 X Serial ATA

Optical drive

None

Card reader

None

Communication

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps

Wireless network standard(s)

Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth 5.3

Intel vPro technology

No

Wireless

Yes

Multimedia

Webcam

Yes

Speaker type

Integrated

Equipment

AI Ready

Yes

Type of activities

Gamer

Intel Evo

No

Keyboard standard

AZERTY

Location

French

Backlit keyboard

Yes

RGB keyboard

No

Numeric keypad

No

Biometric reader

No

Office provided

No

Connectivity

Connector(s) available

3 X USB 3.0
1 X HDMI Female
1 X Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
1 X Microphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
1 X DisplayPort USB Type C
1 X RJ45 Female

Physical characteristics

Color

Gray

Depth

254 mm

Width

359 mm

Thickness

21.7 mm

Weight

1.86 kg

Range

MSI Gaming GF Series

Ultrabook

No

Hybrid / Convertible

No

Trunk SAR

0.94 W/kg

Extremities SAR

0.94 W/kg

Repairability index (out of 10)

8.1

Power supply

Battery capacity

52.4 Wh

Number of cells

3

Removable battery

No

USB-C mains charger

No

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Legal warranty

Safety Information

Responsible person

MSI Computer Europe B.V

Postal address

Science Park Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son, the Netherlands

Electronic Address

gpsr@msi.com

Product referenced on 14 May 2025

Customer reviews
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  • by kholo
    Posted on 19 Nov 2025
    Bought on 20 Oct 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

    Nothing to complain about, good power/price ratio

    I needed a mobile workstation that would allow me to work on 2D and 3D graphics, but also to play a few sufficiently recent games, and this laptop fulfilled these requirements at a very reasonable price.
    Installing Linux required a few settings in the motherboard setup, but nothing insurmountable.
    Relatively silent, not too heavy, and with good battery life, it's certainly not the most powerful computer, but it meets my expectations on the move.

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  • by YvonC
    Posted on 18 Nov 2025
    Bought on 20 Oct 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    LAPTOP MSI

    Hello,
    I bought this PC, I installed Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS without any problem, then blender and Ultimaker Cura 5.11, everything works perfectly.
    I received a very good welcome at LDLC Beaucouzé, and am very happy with this purchase, very good little PC.
    Cordially yours.

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  • by alexF
    Posted on 7 Nov 2025
    Bought on 6 Nov 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    At the top!

    Second time I've bought this gamer PC, and it's still top-notch! High-performance, reliable and well-designed. I'd definitely recommend it!

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  • by John
    Posted on 27 Aug 2025
    Bought on 26 Aug 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

    No Os for Linux

    I'm taking off one star because installing Linux on this machine took a bit of work. By default you end up with a rather cryptic EFI shell prompt, which I got out of by hitting exit to get to the bios.
    From there, to be able to disable secure boot, which is greyed out in the "security" menu, you have to disable fast boot and assign an administrator password. The next time you boot, you can disable secure boot and reboot on a USB key.
    From what the EFI shell displays, it seems that there was a windows installation on the SSD but no way of booting it.
    I would have appreciated it if there had been a small manual with the PC so that I didn't have to look for this solution. As the machine is sold without an OS, you'd expect to be able to install the one of your choice without having to tinker.

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  • by TonyL
    Posted on 15 Aug 2025
    Bought on 7 Aug 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 6

    UNBUNTU

    The delivery of the PC was impeccable, and customer service answered the phone fairly quickly. I bought a PC without an OS to install Ubuntu (Linux kernel) and it was impossible, only Windows worked. I called customer service and they offered to return it, which I did. I'm waiting to hear from them so that they can tell me what the problem with the PC is, given that the advantage of taking a PC without a bone is that you can put either Windows or an alternative OS under Linux, or even a dual boot between the two. I've just noticed that it's impossible to disable secure boot.

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