msi Crosshair 18 HX AI Gaming Laptop, Intel 24-Core Ultra9-275HX, RTX 5070 | 18” 2.5K 240Hz Display, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RGB Backlit KB, Wifi 6E,($2899.99Value)

Description

⚡ [RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 VISUALS] The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Gaming Laptop uses an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR7 and MSI OverBoost. DLSS and ray tracing support 2560 × 1600 play at high settings for competitive and story games. 🖥️ [18" QHD+ 240Hz DISPLAY] 18-inch IPS-level QHD+ (2560 × 1600) 16:10 panel, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3. More vertical workspace than a typical 16-inch 16:9 screen, with a high refresh rate for fast-paced motion. 🎮 [ULTRA 9 275HX MULTI-CORE] Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-core / 24-thread, up to 5.4GHz) with Intel AI Boost NPU. Built for AAA gaming, streaming, 3D rendering, and heavy multitasking on one machine. 💾 [64GB DDR5 + 4TB SSD] 64GB DDR5-5600 memory and a 4TB PCIe NVMe SSD keep large game libraries, capture files, and project folders local—faster load times than a 16GB / 512GB setup. 🌐 [WINDOWS 11 PRO PRODUCTIVITY] Preinstalled Windows 11 Pro on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Gaming Laptop, with BitLocker, Remote Desktop, Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1, RJ45, and three USB-A ports for work and play on the same laptop.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Gaming Laptop puts an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (8GB GDDR7, MSI OverBoost) in an 18-inch chassis. Use DLSS and ray tracing at 2560 × 1600 when you want extra frames and lighting; 8GB VRAM is the buffer for the game in front of you and the apps behind it.

The display is 18" QHD+ (2560 × 1600), 16:10, 240Hz, IPS-level, and 100% DCI-P3—more vertical space than a typical 16-inch 16:9 screen. Inside: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-core / 24-thread, up to 5.4GHz), 64GB DDR5-5600, and a 4TB PCIe NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, and Cooler Boost 5 cover a long session and a work login on one machine.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Brand: MSI
  
• Model: Crosshair 18 HX AI
  
• Color: Black
  
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
  
  

DISPLAY

• Screen: 18-inch IPS-level, QHD+ (2560 × 1600), 16:10
  
• Refresh rate: 240Hz
  
• Color: 100% DCI-P3
  
  

PROCESSOR & GRAPHICS

• CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24-core / 24-thread, up to 5.4GHz, Intel AI Boost NPU
  
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7, ray tracing, DLSS, MSI OverBoost
  
  

MEMORY & STORAGE

• RAM: 64GB DDR5-5600
  
• SSD: 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe
  
  

WIRELESS & PORTS

• Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
  
• Thunderbolt: 1× Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery)
  
• USB: 3× USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
  
• Video / network / audio: HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
  
  

KEYBOARD, COOLING & BATTERY

• Keyboard: SteelSeries 24-zone RGB
  
• Camera: 720p HD with privacy shutter
  
• Cooling: Cooler Boost 5 (2 fans, 6 heat pipes)
  
• Battery: 4-cell 90Wh
  
• Weight / size: 6.83 lbs; 15.90 × 11.02 × 1.17 inches

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is the keyboard backlit?

A: Yes. SteelSeries 24-zone RGB, so you can set lighting by zone.

Q: What is the screen refresh rate?

A: 240Hz on the 18-inch QHD+ (2560 × 1600) 16:10 panel, with 100% DCI-P3.

Q: Does it have a wired Ethernet port?

A: Yes. RJ45 Ethernet for a wired connection during play or large file transfers.

Q: Is the operating system Windows 11 Pro?

A: Yes. Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled, including BitLocker and Remote Desktop.

Q: Can the RTX 5070 run modern AAA games at 2.5K?

A: The RTX 5070 (8GB GDDR7) with DLSS is designed for 2560 × 1600 at high settings. Frames depend on the title, preset, and whether DLSS is on.