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18-inch Core Black gaming laptop with Mini LED display

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MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US gaming laptop

SKU CH-QSCK-0F92R MPN Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US

An 18-inch gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2 TB PCIe NVMe Gen5 SSD for 3D rendering, AI workloads and heavy multitasking

  • StyleStandard
  • TypeGaming
  • Usage3D/CAD Rendering / AI/Machine Learning / Art Creative / Gami
  • Release Year2025
  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB video memory powers 4K ray-traced gaming
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor delivers Zen 5 performance with 3D V-Cache for high frame rates
  • 18-inch 3840 x 2400 Mini LED display at 120 Hz shows sharp detail in fast motion
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 2 TB PCIe NVMe Gen5x4 SSD handle heavy multitasking and large project files
  • Wi-Fi 7 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports provide low-latency wireless and high-speed wired connectivity

Cosmic-Level Gaming Powerhouse

The MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built for 3D rendering, AI workloads, creative production, heavy multitasking, programming and high-end gaming. It runs Windows 11 Pro on an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor with 32GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and a 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen5x4. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB video memory drives the 120 Hz Mini LED panel at 3840 x 2400.

Installing Memory and Storage

The chassis measures 15.91" x 12.09" x 1.26" and weighs 7.94 lbs, so internal access requires removing the bottom panel on a large, heavy device. Take care not to strip the small screws or damage the dense cooling assembly when upgrading the DDR5 slots or the Gen5x4 NVMe drive. Reassembly demands precise alignment of the thermal pads to avoid hotspots on the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and RTX 5080.

Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7 Limits

Two Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 ports and one HDMI 2.1 output handle external displays and high-speed peripherals, while MTK Wi-Fi 7 manages wireless traffic. Thunderbolt 4 caps at 40 Gbps, so the Gen5x4 SSD will hit that ceiling on external enclosures. Wi-Fi 7 throughput depends on router support and spectrum congestion; the 260W overboost power profile also requires the supplied adapter, limiting portable use away from mains power.

Highlights

  • RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB video memory powers 4K ray-traced gaming
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor delivers Zen 5 performance with 3D V-Cache for high frame rates
  • 18-inch 3840 x 2400 Mini LED display at 120 Hz shows sharp detail in fast motion
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 2 TB PCIe NVMe Gen5x4 SSD handle heavy multitasking and large project files
  • Wi-Fi 7 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports provide low-latency wireless and high-speed wired connectivity

Specifications

StyleStandard
TypeGaming
Usage3D/CAD Rendering / AI/Machine Learning / Art Creative / Gaming / Heavy Multitasking / Programming
BrandMSI
SeriesRaider
ModelRaider A18 HX A9WIG-082US
Release Year2025
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
Screen18"
Memory32GB DDR5 5600MHz
Storage2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen5x4
Graphics CardNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video Memory16GB
CommunicationMTK Wi-Fi 7
AI FeaturesAI Ready
Dimensions (W x D x H)15.91" x 12.09" x 1.26"
Weight7.94 lbs.
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 9000 Series
Processor NameAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
Number of Cores16-core Processor
CPU L3 Cache128 MB
Screen Size18"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Wide Screen SupportYes
Resolution3840 x 2400
PanelMini LED
Refresh Rate120 Hz
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD2TB
Storage Spec2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen5x4
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600
Memory Spec32 GB x 2
Memory Slot (Total)4
Memory Slot (Available)2
Max Memory Supported96 GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
LAN2.5 Gbps
WLAN802.11be Wireless LAN
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
USB3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A
Thunderbolt2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
Ethernet1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps)
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioSound by Dynaudio
Speaker4 x 2W Speakers
2 x 2W Woofer
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
TouchpadMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries Per-Key RGB w/ Anti-Ghost Key (99 Key)
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamIR FHD w/ Shutter
AC Adapter/Charger400-watt AC Adapter
Battery4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion
Shipping weight7.05 kg
Package size546 × 406 × 108 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 18-inch 3840 x 2400 Mini LED panel at 120 Hz fit on my desk and in a standard laptop bag?

The chassis measures 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 lbs, so it needs a deep desk surface and an 18-inch-class backpack or sleeve.

Can the two Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 ports drive two external 4K monitors while the HDMI 2.1 port runs a third?

Yes, each Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 port supports a 4K display and the HDMI 2.1 port adds a third, giving three external screens total.

Is the 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory soldered or can I upgrade it later?

The 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz configuration uses SO-DIMM slots, so you can expand up to the platform maximum if needed.

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