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MSI Vector 16 HX AI laptop in Cosmo Gray finish

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MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US gaming laptop 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5080 96GB

SKU CH-CYDE-VW9QG

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7, 96GB DDR5 and 16TB NVMe storage

  • ColorCosmo Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
  • Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz
  • Memory96GB
  • Storage16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

CPU Name Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Operating System Windows 11 Home

GPU|Memory|SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU|96GB|16 TB

  • 24-core Ultra 9-275HX hits 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz handles large workloads without swapping
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and projects fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme paste lowers CPU and GPU temps under load

Vector 16 HX AI Ultra 9 275HX

This MSI Vector 16 HX AI laptop targets enthusiasts who need desktop-class compute in a portable chassis. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX delivers 24 cores and a 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency for heavy multitasking and content creation. An NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 handles advanced rendering and high-framerate gaming. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal upgrade

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU before shipment. This factory-applied compound reduces temperatures under sustained load and helps prevent throttling during long sessions. The unit then undergoes full quality control including BIOS updates, burn-in stress testing, and port verification. No user disassembly is required to benefit from the thermal improvement.

96 GB DDR5 and 16 TB NVMe storage

The system includes 96 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a dual-channel 2 x 48 GB configuration for memory-intensive workloads and virtualization. Storage consists of 16 TB across two 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, providing fast boot and load times for large project libraries. Capacity headroom is substantial for current games and professional datasets; limits appear only with extreme multi-terabyte archives or future applications demanding more than 96 GB RAM.

Highlights

  • 24-core Ultra 9-275HX hits 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz handles large workloads without swapping
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and projects fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme paste lowers CPU and GPU temps under load

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Vector 16 HX AI
ModelMSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US
Part NumberMS-VECTOR16HXA2050-HID20
ColorCosmo Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz
Memory96GB
Storage16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Video Memory16GB
CommunicationLAN and WLAN
Dimensions (W x D x H)14.05" x 11.18" x 1.12"
Weight5.95 lbs
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Processor NameIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz
CPU L3 Cache36 MB
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeQHD+
Resolution2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate240Hz
Display FeaturesWide View Angle Thin Bezel
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
SSD16TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 x 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory Speed5600MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory Spec2 x 48 GB
Max Memory Supported128GB
LANGb LAN (Up to 2.5G)
WLANIntel WiFi 6E AX211
BluetoothBluetooth® 5.4
USB2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
Thunderbolt2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w/DP &PD1.4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio Ports1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
TouchpadMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)
WebcamIR FHD w/shutter
Card ReaderSD7.0
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/Charger330W
Battery4 cell (90Whr) Li-Ion

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Questions about this item

How do I verify the 240Hz QHD+ panel and RTX 5080 are performing correctly after setup?

Run the built-in MSI Center hardware monitor to confirm the display reports 2560 x 1600 at 240 Hz and the GPU shows 16 GB GDDR7 memory; a stress test should hold the Ultra 9-275HX near its 5.5 GHz turbo without thermal throttling thanks to the Gelid GC Extreme paste.

What ships in the box and which upgrades are already installed versus what I must add?

The laptop arrives with Windows 11 Home, the 16" 240Hz display, Ultra 9-275HX, RTX 5080, 96 GB DDR5 5600 (2 x 48 GB) and 16 TB NVMe storage (2 x 8 TB) pre-installed by the builder; no further memory or storage upgrades are required.

Which configuration should I choose if I need maximum memory and storage headroom for large datasets?

This single SKU already provides the highest available capacity: 96 GB dual-channel DDR5 and 16 TB across two PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives, so no additional version selection is needed.

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