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Large black gaming laptop, 18 inch UHD+ Mini LED display, thick chassis, angular vents, MSI logo on lid

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5090 96 GB DDR5 4 TB NVMe

SKU CH-902M-VM47F

An 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop driven by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX at up to 5.5 GHz, RTX 5090 graphics with 24 GB GDDR7.

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory96GB
  • Storage4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED at 120 Hz for vivid detail
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core up to 5.5 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel handles memory-hungry tasks
  • 4 TB NVMe Gen 4.0 storage (2 × 2 TB) loads games fast

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED workstation

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG pairs an 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel running at 120 Hz with an Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core processor and NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7. Ninety-six gigabytes of DDR5 memory and four terabytes of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage support heavy content creation and simulation workloads. Windows 11 Pro ships pre-installed.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

The builder applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU to lower peak temperatures during sustained loads. Stress testing verifies stable operation before shipment. The 24-core processor reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz while the discrete graphics card delivers 24 GB of video memory for large datasets.

Core Black aluminium chassis

The laptop measures 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 pounds in a Core Black finish. Integrated LAN and WLAN provide wired and wireless connectivity. A full quality control cycle covers BIOS updates, keyboard and touchpad function, port verification and display inspection before the unit leaves the facility.

Highlights

  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED at 120 Hz for vivid detail
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core up to 5.5 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel handles memory-hungry tasks
  • 4 TB NVMe Gen 4.0 storage (2 × 2 TB) loads games fast

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesRaider 18 HX AI
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2841-HID13P
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory96GB
Storage4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 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
PanelUHD+
Refresh Rate120Hz
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3
Display FeaturesMini LED HDR
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
SSD4 TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2x 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 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
Thunderbolt 32x 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

Questions about this item

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied to the CPU and GPU during the build-to-order process?

The builder disassembles the cooling assembly, cleans the factory paste from the Ultra 9-285HX and RTX 5090 dies, spreads a thin layer of Gelid GC Extreme on each die, then re-seats the heatsink with even pressure to avoid air pockets.

What maintenance will the DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage require over time?

The 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz kit and dual 2 TB NVMe drives have no scheduled maintenance; keep firmware current and monitor SMART data for the SSDs, while the memory runs at standard voltage with no user-serviceable parts.

Which thermal limit appears first when the Ultra 9-285HX sustains 5.5 GHz turbo across all 24 cores?

The 24-core processor hits its junction-temperature ceiling before the power limit, causing the firmware to reduce clocks until the Gelid GC Extreme interface brings the die back into its operating window.

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