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MSI Crosshair A16 gaming laptop 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5060 8GB 32GB 2TB Gray

SKU CH-Y922-HAKW9

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 32 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 turbo for rapid multitasking
  • 0-inch QHD+ 240Hz panel renders 2560 x 1600 detail with smooth motion
  • RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7 accelerates modern games at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD loads large libraries in seconds
  • Wi-Fi 6E and RGB backlit keyboard complete the mobile battle station

Crosshair A16 QHD+ 240Hz Display

The MSI Crosshair A16 is a 16 inch gaming laptop built around a QHD+ panel running at 240Hz. An AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 drive the system. It ships with 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 licence are pre-installed.

Suits High-Refresh Competitive Play Not 4K Workflows

The 240Hz QHD+ screen and RTX 5060 combination suits players who value smooth motion at 2560 x 1600 in fast shooters or esports titles. Content creators who need a 4K panel, wider colour gamut coverage or more than 8GB video memory for large 3D scenes should look at a different class of machine. The 16-core CPU also handles streaming and background tasks without bottlenecking the GPU.

32GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe Handle Modern Libraries

The 32GB DDR5 kit and 2TB PCIe SSD give comfortable headroom for current AAA games, large texture packs and a modest media library. The 8GB GDDR7 frame buffer becomes the limiting factor when pushing maximum ray-traced settings at native QHD+ or when running heavy AI-assisted workloads that exceed local video memory. Storage can be expanded internally if the library grows beyond two terabytes.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for rapid multitasking
  • 0-inch QHD+ 240Hz panel renders 2560 x 1600 detail with smooth motion
  • RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7 accelerates modern games at high settings
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD loads large libraries in seconds
  • Wi-Fi 6E and RGB backlit keyboard complete the mobile battle station

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
Memory32GB
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

Does the 16.0" QHD+ 240Hz panel need an external G-Sync monitor to work?

The built-in 2560 x 1600 240Hz display works on its own; no external monitor is required for the laptop to function.

Will the RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7 drive a legacy 1080p 60Hz display over HDMI?

Yes, the HDMI output can drive older 1080p 60Hz screens alongside the internal panel.

How do I confirm the 32GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD are recognised after first boot?

Open Task Manager > Performance to see 32GB memory and 2TB storage listed, and check the NVIDIA control panel for the RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7.

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