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MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-061US HIDevolution 16" QHD+ 240Hz 8TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-162N-75BRA

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with 24-core Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7, 16GB DDR5 and 8TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070TI Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070TI Laptop GPU

  • 24-core Ultra 7 255HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 16" QHD+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth motion at 2560 x 1600
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and apps fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme TIM lowers CPU and GPU temperatures under load

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-061US

This 16-inch gaming laptop pairs an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070TI laptop GPU. The 24-core CPU reaches a 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency, while the graphics card provides 12 GB of GDDR7 video memory. It ships with Windows 11 Home and targets users who need high frame rates in a portable chassis.

Thermals noise and power draw

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU during assembly. This upgrade aims to lower system temperatures and reduce the likelihood of throttling during sustained workloads. The vendor also performs burn-in stress testing for temperature before the unit leaves their facility.

Build quality and connectivity

The Cosmo Gray chassis measures 14.05 by 11.18 by 1.12 inches and weighs 5.95 lbs. A 240 Hz QHD+ panel with a 2560 by 1600 resolution covers the display. Storage consists of two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs totalling 8 TB, while 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory runs in dual channel.

How it compares

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Price $2,566.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 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 Vector 16 HX AI
Model nameMSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-061US
Part numberMS-VECTOR16HXA2061-HID5
Product colorCosmo Gray
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel® Core Ultra 7-255HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.2 GHz
L3 cache size30 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 8 GB
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Touch inputNo
Display16 in QHD+ 240 Hz
Display formatQHD+
Screen featuresWide View Angle Thin Bezel
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070TI Laptop GPU
Video RAM12 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070TI 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 supportBluetooth® 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
Thunderbolt ports2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w/DP &PD1.4
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio jacks1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
Memory card readerSD7.0
Power
Power adapter280 W
Battery pack4 cell (90Whr) Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.05 in × 11.18 in × 1.12 in
Product weight5.95 lb (2.7 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

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Questions about this item

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste applied to the CPU and GPU during the HIDevolution build process?

HIDevolution technicians disassemble the cooling assembly, clean the factory compound from the Core Ultra 7 255HX and RTX 5070TI dies, apply Gelid GC Extreme evenly, then reassemble the heatsink with correct mounting pressure to ensure optimal thermal transfer.

What storage maintenance or replacement will the 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe array need later?

The 8 TB array consists of two 4 TB M.2 drives; monitor SMART health via Windows or vendor tools, keep firmware current, and replace any drive that reports reallocated sectors or excessive wear-level counts.

Which limit appears first during sustained loads on the RTX 5070TI with 12 GB GDDR7?

The 12 GB GDDR7 frame buffer fills before the GPU compute units saturate in modern titles at 2560 x 1600, forcing texture streaming or resolution scaling once VRAM is exhausted.

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