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MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ 18" UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-290HX Plus RTX 5090 96 GB 16 TB Gelid GC

SKU CH-GMRD-NY0CD

An 18-inch UHD+ 240 Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core processor up to 5.5 GHz, RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 graphics, 96 GB DDR5 memory 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 size96 GB
  • Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 18" UHD+ Mini LED at 240 Hz for razor-sharp motion
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core up to 5.5 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 for top-tier graphics power
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory for massive multitasking headroom
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage (2 x 8 TB) for instant load times

Engineered for Extreme Workloads

The MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ is an 18-inch mobile workstation built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with 24 cores and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz. It pairs that silicon with an NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU carrying 24 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The system targets professionals and enthusiasts who need desktop-class compute and graphics throughput in a single chassis.

Gelid GC Extreme Thermal Compound

HIDevolution replaces the factory thermal interface material on both the CPU and GPU with Gelid GC Extreme compound. This change lowers peak temperatures under sustained load, reducing the likelihood of thermal throttling during long render or simulation sessions. The vendor also performs a full quality-control cycle including BIOS updates, stress testing and physical inspection before the unit ships.

PCIe 4.0 NVMe Storage Ceiling

The 16 TB capacity is delivered as two 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, so sequential throughput is bounded by the Gen 4 interface rather than the drive hardware itself. The 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz kit runs in dual-channel mode, but actual memory speed is subject to the platform’s supported limits. The 18-inch Mini LED panel operates at 3840 x 2400 resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate, capping external display bandwidth at the panel’s native timing.

How it compares

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Price $9,390.99
Pricier than about 95% 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 240 Hz
Higher than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Titan 18 HX A2 W
Model nameMSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ-1258US
Part numberMS-TITAN18HXA21258-HID8
Product colorCore Black
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 290HX Plus
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
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 drive16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage16 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution3840 × 2400
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Panel typeUHD+
Touch inputNo
Display18 in UHD+ 240 Hz
Display formatUHD+
Color gamut coverage100% DCI-P3
Screen featuresMini LED IPS-Level
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Video RAM24 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU
Audio & video
Web cameraIR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
Connectivity
NetworkingLAN and WLAN
LAN connectionGB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
Wi-FiKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
Bluetooth supportBT 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
Thunderbolt ports2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w DP/PD3.1
HDMI ports1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60 Hz / 4K @ 120 Hz)
Audio jacks1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
Memory card readerSD Express Card Reader
Power
Power adapter400 W
Battery pack4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions15.91 in × 12.11 in × 0.94-1.26 in
Product weight7.94 lb (3.6 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceRGB Haptic Touchpad
KeyboardCherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard

Questions about this item

Will the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste need re-application later?

The Gelid GC Extreme compound is applied during the build process and is designed to last the laptop's usable life without requiring user re-application.

What limits the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus during sustained heavy workloads?

The 24-core processor reaches its 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency, and the cooling system manages heat to prevent throttling during extended sessions.

How loud and hot does the chassis get when the RTX 5090 runs all day?

The Gelid GC Extreme upgrade on the CPU and GPU lowers system temperatures, the Mini LED display operates efficiently, and fan noise scales with the 240 Hz panel load.

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