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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-069US HIDevolution 96 GB gaming laptop

SKU CH-DPYE-9ZR9D

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor, RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 graphics, 96 GB DDR5 memory and 2 TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory96GB
  • Storage2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

CPU Name Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

GPU|Memory|SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU|96GB|2 TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming and rendering
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers 3840 x 2400 detail
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel handles memory-hungry tasks
  • 2 TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED 120Hz display

This MSI Raider 18 HX AI laptop is built for professionals and enthusiasts who need desktop-class compute in a portable chassis. It combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and 96 GB of DDR5 memory. The 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel runs at 120 Hz for precise visual work and high-fidelity gaming.

Who benefits and who should look elsewhere

The 24-core CPU and 24 GB GDDR7 GPU suit 3D rendering, complex simulation and high-refresh gaming at 3840 x 2400 resolution. Buyers who prioritise battery life, a lighter 7.94 lb form factor or a smaller 15.91 x 12.09 inch footprint should consider thinner ultraportables instead.

96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory capacity

HIDevolution configures this unit with 96 GB (2 x 48 GB) of DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory, the single spec that determines if the system can hold your largest datasets and multi-app workflows without paging. The 2 TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD and Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound support sustained throughput for memory-intensive tasks.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming and rendering
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers 3840 x 2400 detail
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel handles memory-hungry tasks
  • 2 TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Raider 18 HX A
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-069US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2069-HID5
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory96GB
Storage2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU
Video Memory24GB
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
Display FeaturesMini LED HDR
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
SSD2TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory Speed5600MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory Spec2 x 48 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

Does the 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED panel need an external display to run at its native 3840 x 2400 resolution?

No. The built-in 18-inch Mini LED screen already delivers 3840 x 2400 at 120 Hz, so no extra monitor is required for that resolution.

Will the 2 TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD still operate at full speed if I keep an older PCIe 3.0 drive in the second slot?

Yes. Each M.2 slot negotiates its own link width, so the 5.0 x4 drive keeps its bandwidth while a 3.0 drive runs at its own lower speed.

How can I confirm the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste is keeping the Core Ultra 9-285HX and RTX 5090 within spec after assembly?

Run a combined CPU and GPU stress test while monitoring core temperatures; sustained clocks at or near the 5.5 GHz turbo with no thermal throttling indicate the paste is performing as intended.

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