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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and RTX 5080 graphics

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US 128 GB HIDevolution gaming laptop

SKU CH-6R9P-Z3RQY

An 18 inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX up to 5.5 GHz, NVIDIA RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7.

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory128GB
  • Storage4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

CPU Name Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

GPU|Memory|SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU|128GB|4 TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 24-core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 4 TB combined PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 NVMe storage delivers fast boot and load times
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED 120 Hz panel shows 3840 x 2400 detail
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity gaming and creative tasks

Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and targets users who need desktop-class compute and graphics performance in a portable chassis.

Thermals, noise and power draw in normal use

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU during assembly. This upgrade lowers component temperatures under sustained loads, reducing the likelihood of thermal throttling during intensive workloads. The cooling system is tuned for quieter operation at typical gaming power levels.

Bundled accessories and software impact

The system includes 128 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory configured as two 64 GB modules in dual-channel mode. Storage comprises a 2 TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD paired with a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD for fast boot and load times. HIDevolution performs full quality control, installs the latest stable BIOS and drivers, and runs burn-in stress tests before shipment.

Highlights

  • 24-core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 4 TB combined PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 NVMe storage delivers fast boot and load times
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED 120 Hz panel shows 3840 x 2400 detail
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity gaming and creative tasks

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Raider 18 HX A
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2014-HID7P
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory128GB
Storage4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Video Memory16GB
CommunicationLAN and WLAN
Dimensions (W x D x H)15.91"x 12.09"x 1.26"
Weight7.94 lbs
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Processor NameIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz
CPU L3 Cache36 MB
Screen Size18.0"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeUHD+
Resolution3840 x 2400
Refresh Rate120Hz
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3
Display FeaturesMini LED HDR
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
SSD4TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 + 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory Speed5600MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory Spec2 x 64 GB
LANGB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
WLANKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
BluetoothBT 5.4
USB3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w DP/PD3.1
HDMI1x HDMI™ v2.1
Audio Ports1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
TouchpadMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)
WebcamIR FHD w/shutter
Card ReaderFull size SD UHS-III
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/Charger400W
Battery4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 2 x 64 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory modules, and which step do people get wrong?

The laptop arrives with both modules already installed in the dual-channel slots by the builder, so no user installation is required; the common mistake is attempting to add a third stick when only two slots exist.

What maintenance or replacement will the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound need later?

The compound is applied during the build and is rated for multi-year service; replacement is only necessary if temperatures rise noticeably after several years of heavy load.

At what point does the 120 Hz Mini LED panel become the limit during sustained gaming?

The 120 Hz refresh rate caps frame delivery before the RTX 5080 reaches its maximum output in most modern titles at UHD+ resolution.

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