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MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1246U gaming laptop
An 18-inch UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core processor, RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 graphics, 128GB DDR5 memory and 24TB NVMe storage
- ColorCore Black
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
- CPUIntel Core Ultra 290HX Plus
- Screen18" UHD+ 240Hz
- Memory128GB
- Storage24 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core processor reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 memory drives high-fidelity graphics and AI tasks
- 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 240 Hz delivers sharp 3840 x 2400 visuals
- 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel configuration handles heavy multitasking
- 24 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage across two 8 TB drives provides vast capacity and fast access
18 inch UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED display
The 18 inch UHD+ panel runs at 240Hz with Mini LED backlighting for high contrast and colour accuracy. A resolution of 3840 by 2400 delivers sharp detail across the full screen. The fast refresh rate suits competitive gaming and smooth content playback alike.
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with RTX 5090
The 24 core processor reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz and includes 36 MB of L3 cache. Paired with an NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU carrying 24 GB of GDDR7 video memory, the system handles heavy compute and graphics workloads. Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material is applied to both CPU and GPU to lower temperatures under load.
128 GB DDR5 5600MHz and 24 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage
Memory is configured as two 64 GB modules running in dual channel at 5600MHz for high bandwidth multitasking. Storage consists of two 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs providing 24 TB total capacity and fast load times. Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled and the unit undergoes full quality control including BIOS updates, stress testing and hardware inspection before shipment.
Highlights
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core processor reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 memory drives high-fidelity graphics and AI tasks
- 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 240 Hz delivers sharp 3840 x 2400 visuals
- 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel configuration handles heavy multitasking
- 24 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage across two 8 TB drives provides vast capacity and fast access
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Series | MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2W |
| Model | MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1246U |
| Part Number | MS-TITAN18HXA21244-HID9 |
| Color | Core Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 290HX Plus |
| Screen | 18" UHD+ 240Hz |
| Memory | 128GB |
| Storage | 24 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU |
| Video Memory | 24GB |
| Communication | LAN and WLAN |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 15.91" x 12.11" x 0.94-1.26" |
| Weight | 7.94 lbs |
| CPU Type | Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) |
| Processor Name | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Number of Cores | 24-core (8P+16E) Processor |
| Turbo Frequency | Max Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz |
| CPU L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Screen Size | 18.0" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display Type | UHD+ |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 |
| Panel | UHD+ |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Display Features | Mini LED IPS-Level |
| GPU/VPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| SSD | 24 TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 3 x 8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD |
| Memory Speed | 5600MHz (Speeds subject to system capability) |
| Memory Spec | 2 x 64 GB |
| LAN | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) |
| WLAN | Killer WiFi 7 BE1750 |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.4 |
| USB | 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2 |
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w DP/PD3.1 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) |
| Audio Ports | 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack |
| Touchpad | RGB Haptic Touchpad |
| Keyboard | Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard |
| Webcam | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) |
| Card Reader | SD Express Card Reader |
| Style | Standard |
| Type | Gaming |
| Usage | Consumer |
| AC Adapter/Charger | 400W |
| Battery | 4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion |
Questions about this item
Does the 18" UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED panel run at its full refresh rate over the built-in display connection?
Yes, the internal 18-inch 3840 x 2400 Mini LED display is driven at 240 Hz without an external cable.
What are the exact chassis dimensions and weight so I can confirm it fits my bag?
The laptop measures 15.91 x 12.11 x 0.94-1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 lbs.
How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied, and what step do builders often skip?
HIDevolution replaces the factory paste on the CPU and GPU with Gelid GC Extreme; the step often missed is fully cleaning old compound before applying the new layer.
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