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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and RTX 5090 graphics

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US 128 GB gaming laptop

SKU CH-0E5M-176EK

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7, 128 GB DDR5 and 4 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size128 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 24-core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity graphics
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED at 120 Hz delivers sharp motion
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel handles large datasets
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display

The 18-inch UHD+ panel runs at 3840 by 2400 resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Mini LED backlighting provides high contrast and bright highlights for gaming and content work.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

The builder replaces the stock paste with Gelid GC Extreme on the CPU and GPU. This change lowers temperatures under load and reduces the chance of throttling during extended sessions.

Core Black chassis with Windows 11 Pro

The laptop weighs 7.94 lbs and measures 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inches. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and the system has passed burn-in, benchmark and port-function tests before shipping.

How it compares

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

Price $5,785.99
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-HID18P
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 size128 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 64 GB
Storage
Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2x 2 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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

Questions about this item

How often should the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste on the CPU and GPU be reapplied?

The Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material is applied during the build process and is designed to last the usable life of the laptop; routine replacement is not required.

Which component hits its thermal limit first during extended all-core workloads on the Core Ultra 9 285HX?

The 24-core processor reaches its thermal threshold before the RTX 5090 GPU under sustained heavy loads, triggering clock-speed reduction to manage heat.

What are the fan noise levels and surface temperatures when the RTX 5090 runs at full load all day?

Under continuous maximum load the cooling system moves significant air volume, producing audible fan noise, while keyboard-deck temperatures rise noticeably above idle levels.

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