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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display

MSI

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

SKU CH-G7Y0-DECGA

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED display driven by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics with 16 GB GDDR7, 128 GB DDR5 memory and 16 TB NVMe storage

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory128GB
  • Storage16 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|16 TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming and creative tasks
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 8 TB drives loads games and projects fast
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED 120 Hz panel at 3840 x 2400 delivers sharp, bright visuals

Core Black 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED Gaming Laptop

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a Core Black chassis. It runs Windows 11 Pro and targets enthusiasts who need desktop-class performance in a portable form factor. The 120Hz Mini LED panel delivers a 3840 x 2400 resolution for detailed visuals.

Gelid GC Extreme TIM Upgrade on CPU and GPU

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the processor and graphics chip during assembly. This custom application aims to lower system temperatures under heavy workloads. The unit measures 15.91" x 12.09" x 1.26" and weighs 7.94 lbs, reflecting its high-performance internal layout.

128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe Storage

The build includes 128 GB of DDR5 memory configured as two 64 GB modules running at 5600 MHz in dual channel. Storage consists of two 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs totalling 16 TB. HIDevolution performs full quality control including BIOS updates, burn-in stress testing, and physical inspection before shipment.

Highlights

  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming and creative tasks
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 8 TB drives loads games and projects fast
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED 120 Hz panel at 3840 x 2400 delivers sharp, bright visuals

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Raider 18 HX A
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2014-HID9P
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory128GB
Storage16 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
SSD16TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 x 8 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

What display interface and refresh rate does the 18" UHD+ Mini LED panel use?

The 18-inch Mini LED panel runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate, so the internal eDP link caps at that resolution and frame rate.

What are the exact chassis dimensions and weight for desk or bag fit?

The chassis measures 15.91" wide by 12.09" deep by 1.26" high and weighs 7.94 lbs, so verify bag clearance and desk depth before buying.

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied during the HIDevolution build, and what step is often missed?

Technicians disassemble the cooling assembly, clean both dies and heatsinks, apply Gelid GC Extreme on the CPU and GPU, then reassemble; the step often missed is re-torquing the heatsink screws in a cross pattern to ensure even pressure.

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