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MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5080 64GB DDR5 16TB Gelid

SKU CH-2NC1-C9TEQ

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz laptop with 24-core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080, 64 GB DDR5 and 16 TB NVMe storage

  • ColorCosmo Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
  • Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz
  • Memory64GB
  • Storage16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

CPU Name Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

GPU|Memory|SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU|64GB|16 TB

  • 24-core Ultra 9-275HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 16" QHD+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth motion detail
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and apps fast

Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG

The Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 memory. It targets users who need desktop-class compute and graphics performance in a portable chassis for content creation, engineering simulation or high-refresh competitive gaming.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal upgrade

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU during assembly, replacing the stock compound with a higher-conductivity paste. The upgrade lowers core temperatures under sustained load, reduces the likelihood of thermal throttling and helps the 24-core processor maintain higher boost clocks for longer periods.

64 GB DDR5 and 16 TB NVMe storage

The system ships with 64 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a dual-channel 2 x 32 GB configuration and 16 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage arranged as two 8 TB drives. That capacity handles large asset libraries, virtual-machine fleets and extensive game installs simultaneously, while the memory headroom supports heavy multitasking without paging.

Highlights

  • 24-core Ultra 9-275HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 16" QHD+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth motion detail
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and apps fast

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Vector 16 HX AI
ModelMSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US
Part NumberMS-VECTOR16HXA2050-HID15P
ColorCosmo Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz
Memory64GB
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 32 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 often should the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste on the Ultra 9-275HX and RTX 5080 be replaced?

The Gelid GC Extreme compound applied to the CPU and GPU is a high-grade thermal interface material designed for long service intervals; typical replacement is only needed if temperatures rise noticeably after several years of heavy use.

Which component hits its thermal limit first during extended all-core loads on the 24-core Ultra 9-275HX?

The 24-core Ultra 9-275HX processor reaches its thermal ceiling before the RTX 5080 GPU under sustained multi-threaded workloads, despite the Gelid GC Extreme application on both dies.

What are the fan noise and surface temperatures like when the RTX 5080 and Ultra 9-275HX run continuously at 5.5 GHz?

Under continuous maximum turbo operation the cooling system moves significant air volume; expect audible fan noise and warm keyboard deck surfaces, though the Gelid GC Extreme paste helps keep core temperatures below throttle points.

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