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An 18 inch Core Black gaming laptop with a thin profile

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US 64 GB gaming laptop

SKU CH-GN09-96318

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU, RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 graphics, 64 GB DDR5 memory and 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 24-core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate 4K gaming
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED at 120 Hz and 3840 x 2400 for sharp visuals
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles large workloads
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 x 8 TB) provides vast fast storage

Raider 18 HX AI 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and targets users who need desktop-class compute and graphics in a portable chassis.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on CPU and GPU

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the processor and graphics chip during assembly. The custom upgrade is intended to lower component temperatures under load and reduce the likelihood of thermal throttling during sustained workloads. The laptop measures 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 lbs.

64 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory

The system includes 64 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a dual-channel configuration and 16 TB of storage provided by two 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs. This combination supports large memory-footprint applications and fast data access without relying on external drives. The 120 Hz Mini LED panel runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution.

How it compares

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Price $6,557.99
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-HID10P
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 size64 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 32 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 PCIe generation does the 16 TB storage use, and what throughput does that cap at in practice?

The two 8 TB M.2 drives run on PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe, so sequential reads top out around 7 GB/s and writes near 5 GB/s in real workloads.

What are the exact chassis dimensions and weight for checking bag or desk fit?

The laptop measures 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 pounds.

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste applied, and what step do builders often skip?

The factory reapplies Gelid GC Extreme on both CPU and GPU after cleaning old paste; the step often missed is re-torquing the heatsink screws in a cross pattern to avoid uneven pressure.

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