MSi Crosshair 15 C12VF-418XES: A powerful laptop packed with Nvidia RTX 4060

MSI Crosshair 15 C12VF-418XES Review: A powerful laptop packed with Nvidia RTX 4060

If there is a manufacturer that does not waste time to include the latest hardware components in its computers, it is MSi, especially when it comes to enhancing the gaming experience at the graphic level . For example, its latest MSI Crosshair 15 C12VF-418XES laptop will let you enjoy Nvidia’s new RTX 40 series.

MSi Crosshair 15 C12VF-418XES is a high-end dedicated gaming laptop that spares no hardware power thanks to a 12th generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU as the main protagonist.

Do you want a model prepared for AAA gaming for several years?

As is logical in this type of powerful machine, it is not the most compact or lightweight when it comes to consolidating the concept of portability. However, its official dimensions of 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm and its total weight of 2.3 kilograms are within the average for a computer with a 15.6-inch panel.

With marketing in black, some aesthetic details are appreciated on its external face that make it a modern laptop, as well as reduced bezels around its screen and an RGB backlighting system for its keyboard (full-size with an independent number island) that can freely customize the choice of colors for each of your keys.

Precisely for the IPS panel, it should be noted that its native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels will allow you to maximize the graphic settings in the latest games, in addition to being able to bring the frame rate per second above average thanks to its support for a 240 Hz maximum refresh rate.

A computer ready to have fun

This is what MSI C12VF-418XES looks like on its outer face

As is logical in this type of powerful machine, it is not the most compact or lightweight when it comes to consolidating the concept of portability. However, its official dimensions of 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm and its total weight of 2.3 kilograms are within the average for a computer with a 15.6-inch panel.

With marketing in black, some aesthetic details are appreciated on its external face that make it a modern laptop, as well as reduced bezels around its screen and an RGB backlighting system for its keyboard (full-size with an independent number island) that can freely customize the choice of colors for each of your keys.

Precisely for the IPS panel, it should be noted that its native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels will allow you to maximize the graphic settings in the latest games, in addition to being able to bring the frame rate per second above average thanks to its support for a 240 Hz maximum refresh rate.

Embrace the new generation

MSI Crosshair 15 C12VF-418XES has a full color keyboard

MSI Crosshair 15 C12VF-418XES has no problem responding correctly to above-average demands from an Intel Core i7-12650H processor distributed in ten cores at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz, while its type RAM memory DDR5 goes up to 32 GB with an available expansion slot to double that amount.

If you want to be able to game without limits, the Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics with 8 GB DDR6 dedicated is the ideal next generation solution to run titles at a high fps rate in a resolution below native 4K, allowing you to take advantage of the latest improvements in technologies such as DLSS or ray tracing effects.

Finally, among the weakest points when analyzing the laptop, it is necessary to highlight the availability of an internal storage space of 512 GB in SSD format (half of what the MSI Crosshair 17 C12VF-264XES offers), in addition to a battery of three cells with a capacity of 53.5 Wh and no factory-installed Windows operating system.

PROS:

  • Modern design with backlit keyboard
  • Next-generation GPU for gaming
  • Up to 32 GB of RAM with expansion slot
  • Display with support for 240 Hz

CONS:

  • no operating system installed

 

MSI Crosshair 15 C12VF-418XES Specifications

MSI CROSSHAIR 15 C12VF-418XES
DESIGN
Dimensions 14″ x 10″ x 1.25″
Weight 2.3kg
Colors Black
SCREEN
screen technology IPS, 240hz
Dimension 15.6 inches
Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
multitouch No
PERFORMANCE
CPU Intel Core i7-12650H
GPUs Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, GDDR6 8GB
RAM 32GB DDR5MHz
STORAGE
Ability 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
memory card device Yeah
Optical unit No
OS
Version FreeDOS
CAMERA
Brand and model
CONNECTIVITY
Wifi 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Bluetooth Yes, 5.2
connection ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C/DP
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C / DP
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x 3.5mm audio/microphone combo
video connectors 1xHDMI
Battery Lithium-ion, 3-cell, 53.5 Wh
Bryan Schmidt
Author: Bryan Schmidt