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Gray gaming laptop with 16 inch screen and RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Crosshair A16 gaming laptop 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5060 16GB 2TB

SKU CH-PD6W-F3277

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX up to 5.4 GHz and an RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7, plus 16 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorGray
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
  • Processor Name2.40GHz
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
  • Screen Size16.0"
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.4 GHz for fast compute
  • 16" QHD+ 240Hz panel shows smooth 2560 x 1600 visuals
  • RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
  • 16 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD load games quickly
  • Wi-Fi 6E and RGB backlit keyboard complete the package

16-Core Ryzen 9 Gaming Laptop

The MSI Crosshair A16 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU carrying 8 GB GDDR7 video memory. 16 GB DDR5 system memory and a 2 TB PCIe SSD complete the core specification. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 licence are pre-installed for immediate productivity.

Gray Chassis with High-Refresh Display

The 16.0-inch QHD+ panel runs at 2560 x 1600 resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate without touchscreen support. A gray finish covers the 14.13 x 10.49 x 1.1 inch chassis weighing 5.51 pounds. Connectivity includes USB Type-C ports, USB Type-A ports, HDMI output and a DC-in jack alongside Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth. An RGB backlit keyboard and webcam are fitted; no fingerprint reader or card reader is present.

Thermals and Power in Daily Use

The 16-core CPU reaches a 5.4 GHz turbo frequency within the slim 1.1 inch profile, so sustained loads engage active cooling that remains audible but controlled. The RTX 5060 GPU draws power from the external DC-in adapter during heavy rendering or gaming sessions. Battery life varies with screen brightness and workload intensity. Fan curves prioritise component temperatures over silence under load.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.4 GHz for fast compute
  • 16" QHD+ 240Hz panel shows smooth 2560 x 1600 visuals
  • RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
  • 16 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD load games quickly
  • Wi-Fi 6E and RGB backlit keyboard complete the package

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
SSD2TB 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

What refresh rate does the 16-inch QHD+ panel run at?

The display operates at 240 Hz, so fast motion in games stays sharp without ghosting.

How much desk space do the 14.13 by 10.49 inch footprint and 1.1 inch thickness need?

The chassis measures 14.13 x 10.49 x 1.1 inches and weighs 5.51 pounds, so allow a little extra room for the rear vents and power brick.

Which drivers should I install first after the clean Windows 11 setup?

Start with the AMD chipset package, then the NVIDIA RTX 5060 graphics driver, and finish with the MSI Center utility for keyboard lighting and fan profiles.

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