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MSI Crosshair A16 gaming laptop 16.0" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5060 64GB 2TB Gray

SKU CH-H9W4-84JYA

A 16.0-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 processor reaching 5.4 GHz and an RTX 5060 GPU with 8 GB GDDR7, plus 64 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.4 GHz for fast multitasking
  • 0-inch QHD+ 240Hz panel shows smooth motion at 2560 x 1600
  • RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates in modern titles
  • 64 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD loads games and apps quickly
  • Wi-Fi 6E and RGB backlit keyboard complete a ready-to-play package

MSI Crosshair A16 16.0" QHD+ 240Hz

The MSI Crosshair A16 is a 16.0 inch gaming laptop driven by an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor that reaches 5.4 GHz. It pairs the CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU equipped with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. The display runs at 2560 x 1600 resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate. The system ships with 64 GB of DDR5 memory and a 2 TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Pro and an Office 2024 licence are pre-installed.

Suits high-refresh competitive play

The 240 Hz panel and 16-core CPU suit players who value motion clarity in fast shooters and creators who run multiple demanding applications at once. The 64 GB memory ceiling supports large textures, virtual machines or video timelines without paging. Buyers who need a smaller footprint, longer unplugged runtime or a lower price point should look at alternative configurations.

Sustained load on 16 cores and RTX 5060

Under prolonged workloads the 16-core processor maintains high frequencies across 32 threads while the RTX 5060 draws on 8 GB of GDDR7 for consistent frame output. The thermal solution is designed to dissipate heat from both the CPU and GPU during extended sessions. Fan behaviour will ramp with combined CPU and GPU utilisation to keep clock speeds stable over time.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,102.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Video RAM 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 4,061 items is 8 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameCrosshair A16
Product colorGray
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
Processor model2.4 GHz
CPU cores16-core Processor
Turbo clock speed5.4 GHz
Memory
Memory size64 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Touch inputNo
Display formatQHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Which external display cable do I need to drive a monitor at the laptop's native 2560 x 1600 resolution?

Use the built-in HDMI port with a standard HDMI cable; the GPU outputs the panel's full 2560 x 1600 resolution to an external screen.

Will my existing USB-A peripherals work without an adapter on the Crosshair A16?

Yes, the chassis includes USB Type-A ports so current mice, keyboards and drives plug in directly.

How can I verify the 240 Hz refresh rate is active after Windows 11 Pro setup?

Open Settings > System > Display > Advanced display and confirm the refresh-rate dropdown shows 240 Hz for the internal panel.

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