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MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-013NZ NVIDIA RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop 18" UHD+ MiniLED 120Hz

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX - 64GB RAM - 4TB SSD - Win 11 Pro - AX Wi-Fi 7 + BT5.4 - Per-Key RGB Keyboard - 2Y Warranty

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MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-013NZ NVIDIA RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop 18" UHD+ MiniLED 120Hz

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX - 64GB RAM - 4TB SSD - Win 11 Pro - AX Wi-Fi 7 + BT5.4 - Per-Key RGB Keyboard - 2Y Warranty

Desktop-Level Performance with Efficiency!
  • Brand: MSI
  • MPN: 9S7-182462-013
  • Part #: NBKMSI182013
  • UPC: 824142402535
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  • Brand: MSI
  • MPN: 9S7-182462-013
  • Part #: NBKMSI182013
  • UPC: 824142402535

Memory Size

64GB 128GB

CPU Family

Intel Core Ultra 9

Screen Size

18 inches

Screen Resolution

3840x2400

SSD Capacity

4TB

GPU Model

NVIDIA RTX 5080

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro

eMMC Capacity

N/A

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Features

Raider 18 HX AI A2XW

- Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX
- Windows 11 Pro
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7
- Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4, and Max-Q technologies.
- OverBoost Ultra Technology pushes the performance to the next level. Total Power up to 260W
- 18" UHD+ (3840x2400), 16:10, MiniLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel
- Mystic Light with brand new matrix lightbar design
- Cooler Boost 5 with 2 fans and 7 heat pipes and PCIe Gen5 SSD cooling design
- 99.9Whr Battery Capacity
- 6 Speakers sound system design by Dynaudio
- Dual Thunderbolt™ 5 offers up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth with bandwidth boost

Raider 18 HX AI A2XW - LIGHT 'EM UP

Two cosmic-level powers converged, lit up like a supernova, thus born the new cosmic-level gaming powerhouse: Raider 18 HX AI. Featuring up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU , with improved efficiency and graphics power, overboost ultra getting higher up to 260W paired with a 18" display, witness and experience this new speculator with glamour and power.

 

Desktop-Level Performance with Efficiency - Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX

Unlocking new level of performance with whole-new P-core & E-core architecture bringing improved performance per watt, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX is here to make portable gaming cooler, quieter with elite-level performance.

* Performance and power compared to previous gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900HX. Results may vary by scenario.

- 24Cores 8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores
- Up to 25% Performance?*
- NPU Inside

 

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops Game Changer

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.

 

Game Changer - GEFORCE RTX 50 SERIES LAPTOPS

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI

Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.

Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.

True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.

 

AI, Ready for You

MSI Gaming Laptops are NVIDIA NIM-ready and engineered to run NVIDIA NIM microservices-optimized AI models for language, speech, vision, content generation, and more. With these tools, enthusiasts and developers can build AI assistants, develop productivity plugins, or craft innovative content creation workflows locally on RTX AI PCs. Shape tomorrow's AI today with the power of NVIDIA RTX™.

 

NVIDIA DLSS 4 - Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals. Powered by AI.

DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. ?The latest breakthrough, DLSS 4, brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs and fifth-generation Tensor Cores. DLSS on GeForce RTX is the best way to play, backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the cloud constantly improving your PC's gaming capabilities.

 

Full Ray Tracing with Neural Rendering - Game-Changing Realism

The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture unlocks the game-changing realism of full ray tracing. Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series with fourth-gen RT Cores and breakthrough neural rendering technologies accelerated with fifth-gen Tensor Cores.

 

MSI Overboost Ultra Technology

When under extreme workloads require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost Ultra technology delivers maximum combined CPU and GPU performance, or sets Max Boost performance across all 8 P-Cores when only the CPU is utilized.

Cooler, Everywhere

Driven by innovative design, the Raider 18 HX AI's 3D cooling stands, alongside dual fans and seven copper pipes, completely transform thermal efficiency. This clever setup ensures your device maintains peak performance consistently, even during heavy resource demanding workloads.

- 2 Fans
- 7 Pipes

 

Light 'em Up

The Mystic Light with matrix lightbar design of Raider 18 HX AI is a game changer of RGB lighting. The matrix light bar presents the new aesthetics of technology and future. With 16.8 million colors, it can personalize lighting and create a gaming atmosphere for gamers.

*Lighting effects are only for illustration. Actual effect may vary by software version.
*Lighting can be configured in MSI Center or SteelSeries GG.

 

18-inch 4K Mini LED 120Hz Display

Indulge in unmatched realism with the Mini LED 4K display's ultra-high resolution whether you are indoors, outdoors, or under direct sunlight. Revel in the outstanding performance of DisplayHDR 1000 and vibrant color gamut. Elevate your gaming experience with a swift 120Hz refresh rate. Immerse yourself in the true essence of gaming.

Now Even Smarter

Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.

 

Copilot

Uncover new opportunities, create compelling content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot on Windows, your AI assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides enterprise data protection when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account.

*Copilot is available in select global markets and will be rolled out to additional markets over time.Learn more.
*Requires eligible Microsoft 365 license.

 

AI Engine

MSI AI Engine is able to detect user scenarios and automatically adjust hardware settings to achieve the best performance. With simple AI tuned modes and resources, you can focus on the important things like creating, work and entertainment.

 

High Speed Combo

Raider Series comes with the ultimate combination of data transfer interface and the widest bandwidth to obtain the unrivaled experience.

 

Thunderbolt™ 5 Technology

The forefront of data transfer and connectivity solution is now available. Enjoy up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, while enabling connection to more monitors at higher resolution and refresh rates than ever.

- Up to 120Gbps
- Support DisplayPort 2.1
- Up to 12X Faster v.s USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 3X Faster vs. Thunderbolt™ 4

 

6X Speakers Sound System

Raider 18 HX AI comes with a world-class 6-speaker surround sound system by Dynaudio. Built with powerful bass sound & clearer vocals, supporting Nahimic and Hi-Res Audio to meet the highest acoustic expectations.

 

Wi-Fi 7 Ready

Wi-Fi 7 offers multi-gigabit performance, reaching peak speeds of 5.8 Gbps on 5 and 6GHz connections. With 320MHz channel bandwidths, it delivers substantial throughput gains. Enjoy ultra-low 2ms latency and jitter-free experiences across multiple links. The 6GHz spectrum provides additional capacity for enhanced performance.

*Based on theoretical maximum performance. May vary by wireless configuration.

 

Fortifying Security

Enhance privacy and security with a Webcam Shutter, allowing users to physically block the laptop's camera and enjoy a protected user experience.

 

Get All the Buffs

The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.

 

MSI APP Player

Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.

 

SteelSeries GG

Transform your keyboard into a command center by combining multiple keys into one key command, and sync across all SteelSeries gears.

 

Day to night battery

The 99.9Whr battery capacity is packed to the legal flight limit. Use it anywhere with longer runtime.

 

Full Support for All Possibility

Raider 18 HX AI comes with a comprehensive package of I/O ports to support a variety of devices and display output. Giving gamers maximized flexibility when using the laptop.

*PD Charging supports 65W (20V @ 3.25A) and up to (28V @ 5A) 140W PD Charging at System running (S0 Power State) and Sleep mode (Modern Standby Low-Power Idle State), 15W(5V @ 3A) and up to 140W(28V @ 5A) at Hibernate (S4 Power State), Off (S5 Power State). The overall system performance may be affected in order to adapt the charging current. The charging rate will vary depending on the system and battery status. MSI PD Charger is recommended.


Specifications

CPU

Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285HX series processor

OS

Windows 11 Pro

Display

18" UHD+ (3840x2400), MiniLED, 120Hz

Chipset

Intel® HM870

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7 powers advanced AI with 1334 AI TOPS
Up to 2287MHz Boost Clock 175W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. *May vary by scenario

CPU and GPU Combined Power

Max. 260W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology.
*Full Power CPU & GPU

Memory

64GB DDR5-6400 (2x 32GB)
2 Slots
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability.

Storage Capability

1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible

4TB SSD Installed (2x 2TB)

Security

Fingerprint Security
Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0
Webcam Shutter
Kensington Lock

Webcam

IR FHD type (30fps @ 1080p) with HDR
3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)

Keyboard

Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key

Communication

2.5GbE Lan
Intel® Killer™ BE Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4

Audio

4x 2W Speaker
2x 2W Woofer

Audio Jack

1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack

I/O Ports

2x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)
3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
1x SD Express Card Reader
1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
1x RJ45

Battery

4-Cell
99 Battery (Whr)

AC Adapter

400W adapter

Dimension (WxDxH)

404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm

Weight (w/ Battery)

3.6 kg

Color

Core Black

Manufacturer Part No:
9S7-182462-013
Brand:
MSI
Product Type:
Gaming Laptop
UPC
824142402535
Product Family:
Raider
Shipping Weight:
6.63 kg
PB Part No:
NBKMSI182013
Product Model:
18 HX AI A2XWIG-013NZ
Warranty: 12 months *
* Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.

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Need your order in a hurry? PB Tech offers same day delivery for Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. Simple place your order before 1pm (provided your items are in stock) and select one of our same day delivery options 'Evening Delivery' or 'Urgent 3-hour Delivery' in the checkout. T&C's apply. Learn more about Same Day Delivery.

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Returns & Warranty

7 day right of exchange

If you change your mind after making a purchase, or realise you have ordered the incorrect item, you can enjoy the peace of mind that we offer a 7 day exchange policy.

To exchange a product, goods must be sealed and unopened, with packaging in original condition, accompanied by a valid receipt dated no more than 7 calendar days from when you request an exchange. A 20% restocking fee may be applied where goods are not returned in sealed, original packaging condition.

If there is not a suitable product that can be exchanged for your returned item you will be offered a credit on your account or gift card based on the value paid at the time of purchase. Items purchased on finance cannot be exchanged for a gift card.

 

Hassle free warranty service

If your product develops a fault within the manufacturer warranty period, you can either contact the manufacturer directly (some manufacturers provide a high level of warranty service - including free pickup or in some cases onsite repair), or return to one of our services centres / stores. Where the product has been directly imported by PB Tech, you need to contact us directly or present the product at any one of our service centres / stores together with your proof of purchase.

If your product develops a fault outside of the manufacturer warranty or PB Tech warranty period, we offer a full repair service and are an authorised repair agent for leading brands such as Samsung, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo and more.

 

Returning a product / making a warranty claim

To contact the manufacturer directly to troubleshoot your product or to request a warranty repair, please view the list of manufacturer / brand warranty contacts (for products imported directly by PB Tech please return to us directly by completing our request a return form).

To return a product to PB Tech directly, please complete our request a return form.

Or view our returns policy for more information.

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-013NZ NVIDIA RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop 18" UHD+ MiniLED 120Hz Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX - 64GB RAM - 4TB SSD - Win 11 Pro - AX Wi-Fi 7 + BT5.4 - Per-Key RGB Keyboard - 2Y Warranty

Desktop-Level Performance with Efficiency!
  • Brand: MSI
  • MPN: 9S7-182462-013
  • Part #: NBKMSI182013
  • UPC:824142402535
PB Tech price $7,564.35 Excluding GST PB Tech price $8,699.00 Including GST

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Features

Raider 18 HX AI A2XW

- Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX
- Windows 11 Pro
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7
- Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4, and Max-Q technologies.
- OverBoost Ultra Technology pushes the performance to the next level. Total Power up to 260W
- 18" UHD+ (3840x2400), 16:10, MiniLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel
- Mystic Light with brand new matrix lightbar design
- Cooler Boost 5 with 2 fans and 7 heat pipes and PCIe Gen5 SSD cooling design
- 99.9Whr Battery Capacity
- 6 Speakers sound system design by Dynaudio
- Dual Thunderbolt™ 5 offers up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth with bandwidth boost

Raider 18 HX AI A2XW - LIGHT 'EM UP

Two cosmic-level powers converged, lit up like a supernova, thus born the new cosmic-level gaming powerhouse: Raider 18 HX AI. Featuring up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU , with improved efficiency and graphics power, overboost ultra getting higher up to 260W paired with a 18" display, witness and experience this new speculator with glamour and power.

 

Desktop-Level Performance with Efficiency - Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX

Unlocking new level of performance with whole-new P-core & E-core architecture bringing improved performance per watt, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX is here to make portable gaming cooler, quieter with elite-level performance.

* Performance and power compared to previous gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900HX. Results may vary by scenario.

- 24Cores 8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores
- Up to 25% Performance?*
- NPU Inside

 

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops Game Changer

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.

 

Game Changer - GEFORCE RTX 50 SERIES LAPTOPS

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI

Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.

Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.

True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.

 

AI, Ready for You

MSI Gaming Laptops are NVIDIA NIM-ready and engineered to run NVIDIA NIM microservices-optimized AI models for language, speech, vision, content generation, and more. With these tools, enthusiasts and developers can build AI assistants, develop productivity plugins, or craft innovative content creation workflows locally on RTX AI PCs. Shape tomorrow's AI today with the power of NVIDIA RTX™.

 

NVIDIA DLSS 4 - Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals. Powered by AI.

DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. ?The latest breakthrough, DLSS 4, brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs and fifth-generation Tensor Cores. DLSS on GeForce RTX is the best way to play, backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the cloud constantly improving your PC's gaming capabilities.

 

Full Ray Tracing with Neural Rendering - Game-Changing Realism

The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture unlocks the game-changing realism of full ray tracing. Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series with fourth-gen RT Cores and breakthrough neural rendering technologies accelerated with fifth-gen Tensor Cores.

 

MSI Overboost Ultra Technology

When under extreme workloads require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost Ultra technology delivers maximum combined CPU and GPU performance, or sets Max Boost performance across all 8 P-Cores when only the CPU is utilized.

Cooler, Everywhere

Driven by innovative design, the Raider 18 HX AI's 3D cooling stands, alongside dual fans and seven copper pipes, completely transform thermal efficiency. This clever setup ensures your device maintains peak performance consistently, even during heavy resource demanding workloads.

- 2 Fans
- 7 Pipes

 

Light 'em Up

The Mystic Light with matrix lightbar design of Raider 18 HX AI is a game changer of RGB lighting. The matrix light bar presents the new aesthetics of technology and future. With 16.8 million colors, it can personalize lighting and create a gaming atmosphere for gamers.

*Lighting effects are only for illustration. Actual effect may vary by software version.
*Lighting can be configured in MSI Center or SteelSeries GG.

 

18-inch 4K Mini LED 120Hz Display

Indulge in unmatched realism with the Mini LED 4K display's ultra-high resolution whether you are indoors, outdoors, or under direct sunlight. Revel in the outstanding performance of DisplayHDR 1000 and vibrant color gamut. Elevate your gaming experience with a swift 120Hz refresh rate. Immerse yourself in the true essence of gaming.

Now Even Smarter

Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.

 

Copilot

Uncover new opportunities, create compelling content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot on Windows, your AI assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides enterprise data protection when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account.

*Copilot is available in select global markets and will be rolled out to additional markets over time.Learn more.
*Requires eligible Microsoft 365 license.

 

AI Engine

MSI AI Engine is able to detect user scenarios and automatically adjust hardware settings to achieve the best performance. With simple AI tuned modes and resources, you can focus on the important things like creating, work and entertainment.

 

High Speed Combo

Raider Series comes with the ultimate combination of data transfer interface and the widest bandwidth to obtain the unrivaled experience.

 

Thunderbolt™ 5 Technology

The forefront of data transfer and connectivity solution is now available. Enjoy up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, while enabling connection to more monitors at higher resolution and refresh rates than ever.

- Up to 120Gbps
- Support DisplayPort 2.1
- Up to 12X Faster v.s USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 3X Faster vs. Thunderbolt™ 4

 

6X Speakers Sound System

Raider 18 HX AI comes with a world-class 6-speaker surround sound system by Dynaudio. Built with powerful bass sound & clearer vocals, supporting Nahimic and Hi-Res Audio to meet the highest acoustic expectations.

 

Wi-Fi 7 Ready

Wi-Fi 7 offers multi-gigabit performance, reaching peak speeds of 5.8 Gbps on 5 and 6GHz connections. With 320MHz channel bandwidths, it delivers substantial throughput gains. Enjoy ultra-low 2ms latency and jitter-free experiences across multiple links. The 6GHz spectrum provides additional capacity for enhanced performance.

*Based on theoretical maximum performance. May vary by wireless configuration.

 

Fortifying Security

Enhance privacy and security with a Webcam Shutter, allowing users to physically block the laptop's camera and enjoy a protected user experience.

 

Get All the Buffs

The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.

 

MSI APP Player

Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.

 

SteelSeries GG

Transform your keyboard into a command center by combining multiple keys into one key command, and sync across all SteelSeries gears.

 

Day to night battery

The 99.9Whr battery capacity is packed to the legal flight limit. Use it anywhere with longer runtime.

 

Full Support for All Possibility

Raider 18 HX AI comes with a comprehensive package of I/O ports to support a variety of devices and display output. Giving gamers maximized flexibility when using the laptop.

*PD Charging supports 65W (20V @ 3.25A) and up to (28V @ 5A) 140W PD Charging at System running (S0 Power State) and Sleep mode (Modern Standby Low-Power Idle State), 15W(5V @ 3A) and up to 140W(28V @ 5A) at Hibernate (S4 Power State), Off (S5 Power State). The overall system performance may be affected in order to adapt the charging current. The charging rate will vary depending on the system and battery status. MSI PD Charger is recommended.


Specifications

CPU

Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285HX series processor

OS

Windows 11 Pro

Display

18" UHD+ (3840x2400), MiniLED, 120Hz

Chipset

Intel® HM870

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7 powers advanced AI with 1334 AI TOPS
Up to 2287MHz Boost Clock 175W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. *May vary by scenario

CPU and GPU Combined Power

Max. 260W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology.
*Full Power CPU & GPU

Memory

64GB DDR5-6400 (2x 32GB)
2 Slots
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability.

Storage Capability

1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible

4TB SSD Installed (2x 2TB)

Security

Fingerprint Security
Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0
Webcam Shutter
Kensington Lock

Webcam

IR FHD type (30fps @ 1080p) with HDR
3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)

Keyboard

Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key

Communication

2.5GbE Lan
Intel® Killer™ BE Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4

Audio

4x 2W Speaker
2x 2W Woofer

Audio Jack

1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack

I/O Ports

2x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)
3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
1x SD Express Card Reader
1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
1x RJ45

Battery

4-Cell
99 Battery (Whr)

AC Adapter

400W adapter

Dimension (WxDxH)

404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm

Weight (w/ Battery)

3.6 kg

Color

Core Black

Date Created: 11:45, 12-07-2025
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NBKMSI182013/MSI-Raider-18-HX-AI-A2XWIG-013NZ-NVIDIA-RTX-5080-G