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MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ 18" UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED 128GB 16TB RTX 5090
An 18-inch UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core processor up to 5.5 GHz, NVIDIA RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 graphics, 128GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and 16TB NVMe storage
- ColorCore Black
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
- CPUIntel Core Ultra 290HX Plus
- Screen18" UHD+ 240Hz
- Memory128GB
- Storage16 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 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 memory drives high-fidelity graphics
- 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 240 Hz delivers smooth 3840 x 2400 visuals
- 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel supports heavy multitasking
- 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD across two 8 TB modules provides vast fast storage
Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition
The MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ is an 18 inch mobile workstation built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with 24 cores and a 5.5 GHz maximum turbo frequency. It targets creators and engineers who need desktop class compute in a single chassis. The 128 GB DDR5 configuration and 24 GB GDDR7 GPU memory remove bottlenecks for large datasets and complex scenes.
Build integration with Mini LED UHD+
The 3840 by 2400 Mini LED panel runs at 240 Hz and occupies a 15.91 by 12.11 inch footprint that ranges from .94 to 1.26 inches thick at 7.94 lbs. LAN and WLAN connectivity handle wired and wireless infrastructure without extra dongles. Four M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots accept the factory 16 TB NVMe array and leave room for future expansion. The 36 MB CPU L3 cache and dual channel 5600 MHz memory keep data close to the cores during sustained loads.
Gelid GC Extreme and BTO validation
HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU to lower peak temperatures and reduce throttling during extended render or compile sessions. Each unit receives a full quality control pass including BIOS and driver updates, burn in stress testing, benchmark verification, keyboard and touchpad checks, port validation, display inspection and physical chassis review. Windows 11 Pro ships pre installed and configured for immediate deployment.
Highlights
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core processor reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 memory drives high-fidelity graphics
- 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 240 Hz delivers smooth 3840 x 2400 visuals
- 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel supports heavy multitasking
- 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD across two 8 TB modules provides vast fast storage
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-HID8 |
| Color | Core Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 290HX Plus |
| Screen | 18" UHD+ 240Hz |
| Memory | 128GB |
| Storage | 16 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 | 16 TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 2 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
How does the 24-core Ultra 9 290HX Plus handle sustained all-core loads?
The processor runs at a 2.7 GHz base clock and can reach a 5.5 GHz maximum turbo frequency across its 24 cores, supported by 36 MB of L3 cache and Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied by the builder to reduce throttling during extended heavy workloads.
What are the thermal and acoustic results of the Gelid GC Extreme upgrade under continuous operation?
The builder applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to both the CPU and GPU, which lowers system temperatures and helps prevent throttling during prolonged CPU and GPU intensive tasks.
Which memory and storage configuration must already be present for the system to ship as described?
The laptop ships with 128 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a 2 x 64 GB dual-channel layout and 16 TB of storage configured as 2 x 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, all installed and validated by the builder before dispatch.
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