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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display

MSI

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

SKU CH-D4T8-ZJ3W4

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7, 128 GB DDR5 and 16 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 drive16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for crisp visuals
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores and 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 for high-end graphics
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel for multitasking headroom
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD across two drives for massive fast storage

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display

The 18-inch UHD+ panel runs at 3840 x 2400 and 120 Hz with Mini LED backlighting. It targets creators and gamers who need a large, high-resolution canvas for colour-critical work and immersive play. The form factor suits stationary setups where screen real estate outweighs portability. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed for immediate professional use.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound upgrade

HIDevolution replaces the stock thermal interface material with Gelid GC Extreme on both the CPU and GPU. The upgrade lowers sustained temperatures and reduces throttling during extended compute or render sessions. It is worth the jump when workloads regularly push the 24-core Ultra 9 285HX and RTX 5090 near their limits for long periods. The custom application is covered by the builder’s warranty.

128 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory

The system ships with 128 GB of DDR5 5600 in a 2 x 64 GB dual-channel configuration. This capacity keeps large datasets, virtual machines and heavy multitasking in fast memory without paging to the 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe array. Under sustained load the memory subsystem feeds the 24-core processor and 24 GB GDDR7 GPU continuously, avoiding the bottlenecks seen with smaller kits.

How it compares

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Price $7,244.99
Pricier than about 93% 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-HID20P
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 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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

Questions about this item

What are the exact chassis dimensions for the 18-inch Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US?

The laptop measures 15.91 inches wide by 12.09 inches deep by 1.26 inches high and weighs 7.94 lbs, so verify your bag or shelf clearance against those figures before ordering.

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied during the HIDevolution build process, and what step is critical?

Technicians disassemble the cooling assembly, clean the factory paste from the Core Ultra 9 285HX and RTX 5090 dies, then apply a thin, even layer of Gelid GC Extreme before reassembly; skipping the cleaning step traps air bubbles and reduces heat transfer.

Which storage and memory modules can be replaced later in the 16 TB and 128 GB configuration?

The system uses two 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs and two 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz SO-DIMMs; all four modules occupy the available slots, so future upgrades require removing an existing drive or memory stick.

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