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Black 18-inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and angular chassis

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5090 32GB 16TB gaming

SKU CH-9B5Q-GQRV1

An 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU, RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and 16TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for crisp high-resolution visuals
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU up to 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 for top-tier graphics power
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in dual 8 TB drives for massive fast capacity
  • Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on CPU and GPU lowers temperatures under load

Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US

This 18-inch gaming laptop pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with an NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU and 24 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The 3840 x 2400 Mini LED panel runs at 120 Hz for sharp, responsive visuals. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed on a 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe array.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound upgrade

The builder replaces stock thermal interface material with Gelid GC Extreme on both CPU and GPU to lower peak temperatures and reduce throttling during sustained loads. A full quality-control pass includes BIOS and driver updates, burn-in stress testing, benchmark verification, and physical inspection. This service targets enthusiasts who want factory-level reliability with enthusiast-grade cooling.

32 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory

The 32 GB kit handles heavy multitasking and memory-hungry applications without paging. Dual 8 TB NVMe drives deliver 16 TB of fast storage for large game libraries and project files. The 24 GB GDDR7 frame buffer supports high-resolution textures and compute workloads, while the 120 Hz UHD+ panel remains the limiting factor for ultra-high frame-rate competitive play.

How it compares

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Price $5,800.99
Pricier than about 92% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Higher than about 90% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Refresh frequency 120 Hz
Lower than about 90% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineRaider 18 HX AI
Model nameRaider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US
Part numberMS-RAIDER18HXA2841-HID5
Product colorCore Black
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.5 GHz
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 16 GB
Storage
Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage16 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution3840 × 2400
Refresh frequency120 Hz
Panel typeUHD+
Touch inputNo
Display18 in UHD+ 120 Hz
Display formatUHD+
Color gamut coverage100% DCI-P3
Screen featuresMini LED HDR
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Video RAM24 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU
Audio & video
Web cameraIR FHD w/shutter
Connectivity
NetworkingLAN and WLAN
LAN connectionGB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
Wi-FiKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
Bluetooth supportBT 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 3 support2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w DP/PD3.1
HDMI ports1x HDMI™ v2.1
Audio jacks1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
Memory card readerFull size SD UHS-III
Power
Power adapter400 W
Battery pack4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions15.91 inx 12.09 inx 1.26 in
Product weight7.94 lb (3.6 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

Questions about this item

What are the chassis dimensions and weight for the Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG?

The laptop measures 15.91 inches wide, 12.09 inches deep, 1.26 inches high and weighs 7.94 lbs.

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material applied, and what step is often missed?

The compound is pre-applied to the CPU and GPU during the build-to-order process; the step users miss is skipping the burn-in period that lets the material settle for optimal conductivity.

When will the 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage or 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory need replacement?

The dual 8 TB NVMe SSDs and dual-channel DDR5 modules are rated for the laptop's service life; replace only if diagnostics report a drive health failure or memory errors.

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