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Black 18-inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and angular chassis

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5090 32GB 16TB gaming

SKU CH-9B5Q-GQRV1

An 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU, RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and 16TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 storage

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory32GB
  • Storage16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for crisp high-resolution visuals
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU up to 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 for top-tier graphics power
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in dual 8 TB drives for massive fast capacity
  • Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on CPU and GPU lowers temperatures under load

Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US

This 18-inch gaming laptop pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with an NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU and 24 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The 3840 x 2400 Mini LED panel runs at 120 Hz for sharp, responsive visuals. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed on a 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe array.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound upgrade

The builder replaces stock thermal interface material with Gelid GC Extreme on both CPU and GPU to lower peak temperatures and reduce throttling during sustained loads. A full quality-control pass includes BIOS and driver updates, burn-in stress testing, benchmark verification, and physical inspection. This service targets enthusiasts who want factory-level reliability with enthusiast-grade cooling.

32 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory

The 32 GB kit handles heavy multitasking and memory-hungry applications without paging. Dual 8 TB NVMe drives deliver 16 TB of fast storage for large game libraries and project files. The 24 GB GDDR7 frame buffer supports high-resolution textures and compute workloads, while the 120 Hz UHD+ panel remains the limiting factor for ultra-high frame-rate competitive play.

Highlights

  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for crisp high-resolution visuals
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU up to 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 for top-tier graphics power
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in dual 8 TB drives for massive fast capacity
  • Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on CPU and GPU lowers temperatures under load

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesRaider 18 HX AI
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2841-HID5
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory32GB
Storage16 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
SSD16 TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 x 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory Speed5600MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory Spec2 x 16 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

What are the chassis dimensions and weight for the Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG?

The laptop measures 15.91 inches wide, 12.09 inches deep, 1.26 inches high and weighs 7.94 lbs.

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material applied, and what step is often missed?

The compound is pre-applied to the CPU and GPU during the build-to-order process; the step users miss is skipping the burn-in period that lets the material settle for optimal conductivity.

When will the 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage or 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory need replacement?

The dual 8 TB NVMe SSDs and dual-channel DDR5 modules are rated for the laptop's service life; replace only if diagnostics report a drive health failure or memory errors.

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