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Gray gaming laptop with 16 inch QHD+ display and RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Crosshair A16 gaming laptop 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 16GB DDR5

SKU CH-WP82-BHKTP

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop powered by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX at 5.4 GHz and an RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7

  • ColorGray
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
  • Processor Name2.40GHz
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
  • Screen Size16.0"
  • Smooth competitive play with a 240Hz QHD+ 16" display
  • Fast multitasking from a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX up to 5.4 GHz
  • High-frame-rate graphics via RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7
  • Quick load times on a 1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Stable wireless gaming over Wi-Fi 6E

Gaming laptop with 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX

This 16.0 inch machine pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7 GPU. The display runs at 2560 x 1600 resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate. It targets players and creators who need high frame rates and responsive multitasking in a portable Windows 11 system.

Thermals and power in normal use

The chassis measures 14.13 x 10.49 x 1.1 inches and weighs 5.51 pounds, giving the cooling system room to move air across the CPU and GPU. Under typical gaming loads the fans spin up audibly but remain within expected limits for a thin-and-light design. Power draw scales with the 5.4 GHz boost clock and the 16 GB DDR5 memory subsystem.

Build, connectors and daily implications

The gray shell uses a standard laptop layout with USB Type-C ports, USB Type-A ports, HDMI output and a DC-in jack for charging. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth handle wireless connectivity. A 1 TB PCIe SSD provides fast storage for games and projects. The RGB backlit keyboard aids visibility in low light, while the 16-inch QHD+ panel offers sharp detail for both work and play.

Highlights

  • Smooth competitive play with a 240Hz QHD+ 16" display
  • Fast multitasking from a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX up to 5.4 GHz
  • High-frame-rate graphics via RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7
  • Quick load times on a 1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Stable wireless gaming over Wi-Fi 6E

Specifications

SeriesRaider
ModelCrosshair A16
ColorGray
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
Processor Name2.40GHz
Number of Cores16-core Processor
Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeQHD+
Resolution2560 x 1600
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
SSD1TB PCIe SSD
HDDNo
Memory16GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
WLANYes
BluetoothYes
USB2
HDMI1 x HDMI
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
TouchpadYes
KeyboardYes
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
Package ContentLaptop, Charger
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

How do I install additional storage or memory, and which step do people often get wrong?

The bottom cover must be removed to reach the DDR5 slots and PCIe drive bay; the step most people miss is disconnecting the battery cable before lifting the board.

What maintenance or replacement will the cooling system need later?

Dust builds up on the dual-fan heatsink over time; plan to clean the vents and reapply thermal paste on the Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5060 after a couple of years.

Which limit appears first during long gaming sessions?

The GPU 8 GB GDDR7 frame buffer fills before the 16 GB DDR5 system memory, so texture quality drops once VRAM is exhausted.

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