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MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX 2,9GHz |
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| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 IPS-Level 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 |
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Full specifications of MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN
| Reference / Part Number | CROSSHAIR A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 2026, 5 months ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Cosmos Gray |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 40,6 cm |
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| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Panel type | IPS-Level |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 7 |
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| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | 8840HX |
| Processor frequency | 2,9 GHz |
| Processor generation | AMD Ryzen 8000 Series |
| Processor cores | 12 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,1 GHz |
| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
| L3 cache | 64 MB |
| L2 cache | 12 MB |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5200 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 32 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 610M |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | AMD |
| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | AMD RZ616 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | AMD |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.2 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
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Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 24-zone RGB |
| Copilot key | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
|---|---|
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 359 mm |
| Depth | 266,4 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,18 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2,79 cm |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Other features
| Warranty period | 2 year(s) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN like?
It carries a 16" 2560x1600 IPS-Level 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN have?
It runs on the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN weigh?
It weighs 2,5 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG-036IN released?
Its release date is May 2026, 5 months ago.