MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR Specs
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MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR
Specs

Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i9-14900HX

Screen 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 2TB SSD
RAM 64GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Pro
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR5

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Full specifications of MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR

Reference / Part Number

RAIDER 18 HX A14VHG-059FR

Release date

February 2024, 2 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Black
Form factor Clamshell
Color name Core Black
Market positioning Gaming

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Screen

Display diagonal 18 " (45,7 cm)
Display resolution 3840 x 2400 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type UHD+
Panel type Mini LED
Native aspect ratio 16:10
RGB color space DCI-P3
Color gamut 100 %
Maximum refresh rate 120 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology High Dynamic Range (HDR) 1000

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i9
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i9-14900HX
Generación del procesador Intel Core i9-14xxx
Processor cores 24
Processor boost frequency 5,8 GHz
Núcleos de rendimiento 8
Núcleos de eficiencia 16
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento 5.8
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia 4.1
Frecuencia base de núcleo de rendimiento 2.2
Frecuencia base de núcleo eficiente 1.6
Processor cache 36 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Potencia base del procesador 55
Potencia turbo máxima 157

Memory

Internal memory 64 GB
Maximum internal memory 192 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 5600 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 32 GB
Memory slots 4x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 2 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 2 TB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 2 TB
SSD interface PCI Express 4.0
NVMe Yes
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards SD

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 12 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR5
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics

Audio

Audio system Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers 4
Speakers manufacturer Dynaudio
Speaker power 2 W

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type Full HD
Video capturing speed 30 fps
Infrared (IR) camera Yes
Privacy camera Yes
Privacy type Privacy shutter

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
WLAN controller manufacturer Intel
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.4

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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
Número de puertos Thunderbolt 4 2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4 Yes
Combo headphone/mic port Yes

Performance

Motherboard chipset Intel HM770
Repairability index 8

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit color RGB
Zona retroiluminada del teclado Per-key RGB

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Pro

Battery

Battery capacity 99,9 Wh
Number of battery cells 4

Power

AC adapter power 330 W
DC-in jack 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 7.9 lbs (3,6 kg)
Width 15.9 " (404 mm)
Depth 12.1 " (307,5 mm)
Height (front) 0.9 " (2,4 cm)
Height (rear) 1.2 " (3,02 cm)

Frequently asked questions

Is the MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR like?

It carries a 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR have?

It runs on the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR be upgraded?

Yes: it has 4 memory slots and takes up to 192 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 64GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR have?

According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 4, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR weigh?

It weighs 3,6 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the MSI Raider 18 HX A14VHG-059FR released?

Its release date is February 2024, 2 years ago.

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