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MSI GF63 Thin

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The MSI GF63 Thin is MSI's long-running budget gaming laptop — a slim 15.6-inch machine that reused the same slender aluminum-lid chassis across six years and many hardware refreshes. This page covers the entire GF63 Thin line, from the original 8-series (2018, 8th-gen Intel) through the Thin GF63 12-series (2023, 12th-gen Intel), spanning GPUs from the GTX 1050 all the way up to the RTX 4060. Because the outside barely changed year to year, your exact processor generation and graphics card are what set the resale price — so identifying your generation matters. Use the guide below to pin down your model, then pick your specs with the tool above for an instant cash offer. Not up for listing and shipping it yourself? Our free trade-in service takes care of all of that — details in the FAQ.

Which GF63 Thin do I have? (2018–2023)

Every GF63 Thin is a black 15.6-inch laptop with a thin-bezel 1080p screen and the MSI dragon shield on the lid, so the outside won't tell you the year. The reliable way to identify yours is the full model name on the bottom-cover sticker — it ends in a suffix like 8RC, 9SC, 10SCXR, 11UC, or 12VE. That suffix encodes both the Intel generation (the number) and the GPU tier (the letters). You can also press Windows key + R, type msinfo32, and read the "System Model" line.

One naming quirk to know about: partway through the line's life, MSI flipped the word order in the name. Models from the 8th through 11th generation are branded "GF63 Thin" (e.g., GF63 Thin 11UC), while the 12th-generation refresh is branded "Thin GF63" (e.g., Thin GF63 12VE). It's the exact same laptop family and the same chassis — only the marketing name was reshuffled — so if your sticker reads "Thin GF63," you're still in the right place. Whichever way the words are ordered, the generation-plus-GPU suffix (like 11UC or 12VE) is what actually identifies your machine.

✅ 8-series (2018) & 9-series (2019)

  • Suffix 8RC, 8RD / 9SC, 9RC, 9RCX, 9SCX, 9SCXR
  • 8th-gen (i5-8300H / i7-8750H) or 9th-gen (i5-9300H / i7-9750H)
  • GPU: GTX 1050, GTX 1050 Ti, or GTX 1650 (Max-Q)
  • 60Hz display; some early units shipped with an HDD + SSD combo

✅ 10-series (2020)

  • Suffix 10SC, 10SCXR, 10SCSR, 10UC, 10UD
  • 10th-gen Intel (i5-10500H / i7-10750H)
  • GPU: GTX 1650 / 1650 Ti, or RTX 3050 / 3050 Ti
  • 60Hz or 144Hz display depending on SKU

✅ 11-series (2021)

  • Suffix 11SC, 11UC, 11UD, 11UCX, 11UX, 11SX
  • 11th-gen Intel (i5-11400H / i7-11800H)
  • GPU: GTX 1650, RTX 2050, RTX 3050, or RTX 3050 Ti
  • 120Hz or 144Hz display common

✅ 12-series (2022–2023) "Thin GF63"

  • Suffix 12UC, 12UCX, 12HW, 12HX, 12VE, 12VX
  • 12th-gen Intel (i5-12450H / i7-12650H)
  • GPU: RTX 2050, RTX 3050, RTX 4050, RTX 4060, or Intel Arc A370M (12HW/12HX)
  • 144Hz display standard

Reading the suffix

  • The number = Intel generation (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
  • The letters = GPU tier (e.g., RC/RD = GTX 10-series, SC = GTX 16-series, UC/UD = RTX 30-series, VE/VX = RTX 40-series)
  • Not sure? Just check Task Manager → Performance for your exact CPU and GPU.

❌ Not a GF63 Thin?

  • A 17-inch version is the GF75 Thin, not GF63.
  • Thicker chassis with RGB per-key lighting is likely a GL63 / GP / GE, not the GF.
  • Newer "Thin 15" or Cyborg 15 models are separate lines.

Core hardware by generation

Processor (CPU)

  • 8-series: i5-8300H, i7-8750H (6-core Coffee Lake)
  • 9-series: i5-9300H, i7-9750H
  • 10-series: i5-10300H/10500H, i7-10750H (Comet Lake)
  • 11-series: i5-11400H, i7-11800H (Tiger Lake, up to 8-core)
  • 12-series: i5-12450H, i7-12650H (Alder Lake, hybrid cores)

Graphics (GPU)

  • Biggest price driver on this laptop. Options by era:
  • GTX 1050 / 1050 Ti (8–9 series)
  • GTX 1650 / 1650 Ti (9–11 series)
  • RTX 2050 / 3050 / 3050 Ti (10–12 series)
  • RTX 4050 / 4060 (12-series, VE/VX)
  • Intel Arc A370M (12HW / 12HX only)

Memory (RAM)

  • DDR4 (2666 MHz on early gens, 3200 MHz on later)
  • Two SO-DIMM slots — user-upgradable (not soldered)
  • Shipped commonly as 8GB or 16GB; upgradable up to 64GB

Storage

  • M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen3 x4), single M.2 slot
  • Common capacities: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
  • Some early 8/9-series units also had a 2.5" SATA bay for a hard drive

Display & audio

Display

All are 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) IPS-level panels with a matte anti-glare finish and thin side bezels. Refresh rate varies by generation: 60Hz on the 8/9-series, moving to 120Hz and 144Hz on the 10, 11, and 12-series. No touchscreen and no higher-resolution option was offered.

Audio

Stereo speakers tuned for the budget class, with a dual-array microphone. No subwoofer.

Ports & connectivity

Port layout stayed remarkably consistent across the whole series — notably, it keeps a wired Ethernet jack but has no SD-card reader.

Typical layout (all generations)
  • 3× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1× USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort output; data/video only — this is not Thunderbolt and does not charge the laptop)
  • 1× HDMI (2.0 on most gens; the 12-series routes HDMI 1.4 out the back)
  • 1× RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE)
  • 3.5mm audio jack(s) + proprietary barrel power input
Not included on any GF63 Thin
  • No SD / microSD card reader
  • No Thunderbolt (the USB-C is display/data only)
  • No fingerprint reader
  • No USB-C charging — power is via the barrel adapter only

Wi-Fi 6 (later gens) Bluetooth 5.1 / 5.2 720p HD webcam Cooler Boost cooling

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

A 51–52.4 Wh 3-cell battery across the series, charged by a barrel-plug adapter — 120W on GTX/RTX 30 models, up to 150W on the RTX 40 (12-series) configurations. Charges only via the barrel port, not USB-C.

Camera & keyboard

720p HD webcam (top bezel) and a single-zone backlit chiclet keyboard. Most units have a red-backlit keyboard; there is no per-key RGB.

Cooling

MSI Cooler Boost — dual heat-pipe (later Cooler Boost 5) cooling with a manual fan-boost key. Vents exhaust from the left side and rear.

Weight & size

Roughly 1.86 kg (4.1 lb); 359 × 254 mm, about 21.7 mm thick. Aluminum lid and base with a plastic bottom panel.

Spec note: MSI's official product pages are not directly accessible, so these specifications are compiled and cross-verified from manufacturer-referenced review and retailer sources (Notebookcheck, LaptopMedia, Tom's Hardware). Exact configurations vary by regional SKU.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find exactly which GF63 Thin generation I have?
Flip the laptop over and read the full model name on the bottom sticker — it ends in a suffix like 8RC, 9SC, 10SCXR, 11UC, or 12VE. The number is the Intel generation and the letters indicate the GPU tier. If the label is worn, press Windows key + R, type msinfo32, and read the "System Model" line — or open Task Manager → Performance to see your exact CPU and GPU, which is really all you need to get an accurate quote. Our guide to finding your MSI model number walks through it with photos.
02 My GF63 looks identical to a friend's — how do I make sure it's not a different model?
Because MSI reused this exact chassis for years, two GF63 Thins can look identical but be worth very different amounts — the difference is inside. The suffix is what separates, say, a 2018 GTX 1050 unit from a 2023 RTX 4060 unit. One thing that trips people up: on the 12th-gen models MSI reversed the name to "Thin GF63" instead of "GF63 Thin" — it's the same family, just a reworded label, so a "Thin GF63 12VE" belongs on this page too. Also watch for close cousins: a 17-inch version is the GF75 Thin, not the GF63; a chunkier body with per-key RGB lighting points to a GL/GP/GE series; and MSI's newer Thin 15 and Cyborg 15 are separate lines entirely. Confirm the "GF63" name plus your CPU/GPU and you're set.
03 Can I sell a GF63 with a cracked screen, weak battery, or other damage?
Yes. We buy the GF63 Thin in every condition — pristine, cosmetically scuffed, loud or failing fans, a battery that no longer holds a charge, a cracked screen, worn hinges, or a unit that won't boot. Just grade the condition accurately when you build your quote above and the offer adjusts to match. Because these are budget gaming laptops that see heavy use, honest condition grading helps us give you a firm, fair number the first time. Missing the charger is fine — just note it, since these require the specific barrel-plug adapter.
04 What's the easiest way to sell it — and what raises the offer most?
Many people don't realize this, but you don't have to write a listing, take photos, field buyers, or arrange shipping yourself — Gadget Salvation runs a free trade-in service that handles the entire process. Answer a few questions, get an instant cash offer, ship with a prepaid, insured label we provide, and get paid after inspection. On value: the graphics card is by far the biggest factor on this laptop — an RTX 4060 or 4050 model is worth substantially more than a GTX 1650 or 3050 one. A newer Intel generation, an i7 over an i5, and (since the RAM is upgradable here) a larger memory and SSD all lift the offer too. See how it works on our How It Works page, browse other MSI models on the MSI trade-in page, or read our guides on the best MSI gaming laptops and how to sell a gaming laptop.
05 How do I wipe my data, and how — and when — do I get paid?
Back up anything you want to keep (game saves, screenshots, files) to an external drive or the cloud, sign out of your Microsoft, Steam, and other accounts, and reset Windows to factory settings. You don't need to remove the SSD yourself — our team runs certified, multi-pass data sanitation on every drive we receive; the full process is on our data erasure protocols page. Once your GF63 arrives and passes inspection, payment is approved within about two business days, via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or a mailed check. The prepaid shipping label is free and fully insured from door to door.