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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display, angular chassis and per key RGB lighting

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5090 96GB DDR5 4TB

SKU CH-TWJN-PFZMN

18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU, RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 GPU, 96GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and 4TB NVMe Gen4 storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming and creative tasks
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers sharp detail and smooth motion
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD across two 2 TB drives provides fast boot and load times

Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US

This 18-inch gaming laptop pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU carrying 24 GB GDDR7 memory. The 120 Hz UHD+ Mini LED panel delivers 3840 x 2400 resolution for detailed visuals. It ships with Windows 11 Home installed.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

The builder applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to both the CPU and GPU, replacing the stock paste to lower peak temperatures under sustained load. This change reduces the likelihood of thermal throttling during extended gaming or rendering sessions, helping the hardware maintain higher clocks for longer periods.

96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 4 TB NVMe Gen4 storage

Dual-channel 96 GB memory (2 x 48 GB) provides headroom for large datasets, virtual machines, and heavy multitasking without paging. The 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe array (2 x 2 TB) offers fast boot and load times for sizable game libraries and project files; capacity limits appear only when workloads exceed the installed 96 GB RAM or the 4 TB volume.

How it compares

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Price $5,346.99
Pricier than about 91% 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-HID13
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 size96 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 48 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 Home
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 interface material on the CPU and GPU be checked or reapplied?

The Gelid GC Extreme TIM applied during the build-to-order process is a long-life compound; under normal gaming or workstation loads it typically does not need replacement for several years.

Which component hits its thermal or power ceiling first during extended all-core and GPU load?

The 24-core Ultra 9-285HX and RTX 5090 share a vapor-chamber cooler; sustained 5.5 GHz turbo on all P-cores usually triggers CPU power limiting before the GPU reaches its 24 GB GDDR7 thermal threshold.

What are the typical fan noise levels and surface temperatures when the system runs at full load for hours?

Under continuous load the dual-fan cooler keeps keyboard-deck temperatures in the low-40 °C range while fan noise settles around 48–50 dBA, a level comparable to other 18-inch desktop-replacement laptops.

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