We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Gray gaming laptop with 16 inch screen and RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Crosshair A16 gaming laptop 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5060 16GB 2TB

SKU CH-PD6W-F3277

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX up to 5.4 GHz and an RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7, plus 16 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 size16 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.4 GHz for fast compute
  • 16" QHD+ 240Hz panel shows smooth 2560 x 1600 visuals
  • RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
  • 16 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD load games quickly
  • Wi-Fi 6E and RGB backlit keyboard complete the package

16-Core Ryzen 9 Gaming Laptop

The MSI Crosshair A16 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU carrying 8 GB GDDR7 video memory. 16 GB DDR5 system memory and a 2 TB PCIe SSD complete the core specification. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 licence are pre-installed for immediate productivity.

Gray Chassis with High-Refresh Display

The 16.0-inch QHD+ panel runs at 2560 x 1600 resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate without touchscreen support. A gray finish covers the 14.13 x 10.49 x 1.1 inch chassis weighing 5.51 pounds. Connectivity includes USB Type-C ports, USB Type-A ports, HDMI output and a DC-in jack alongside Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth. An RGB backlit keyboard and webcam are fitted; no fingerprint reader or card reader is present.

Thermals and Power in Daily Use

The 16-core CPU reaches a 5.4 GHz turbo frequency within the slim 1.1 inch profile, so sustained loads engage active cooling that remains audible but controlled. The RTX 5060 GPU draws power from the external DC-in adapter during heavy rendering or gaming sessions. Battery life varies with screen brightness and workload intensity. Fan curves prioritise component temperatures over silence under load.

How it compares

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

Price $1,797.99
Cheaper than about 59% 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.

New to this? Buying a laptop with crypto, start to finish — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

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 size16 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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

What refresh rate does the 16-inch QHD+ panel run at?

The display operates at 240 Hz, so fast motion in games stays sharp without ghosting.

How much desk space do the 14.13 by 10.49 inch footprint and 1.1 inch thickness need?

The chassis measures 14.13 x 10.49 x 1.1 inches and weighs 5.51 pounds, so allow a little extra room for the rear vents and power brick.

Which drivers should I install first after the clean Windows 11 setup?

Start with the AMD chipset package, then the NVIDIA RTX 5060 graphics driver, and finish with the MSI Center utility for keyboard lighting and fan profiles.

More in Gaming Laptop Computers

Similar items