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EXCaliberPC
EXCaliberPC MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US Gaming Laptop
Status: EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Raider 18 HX AI…: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The EXCaliberPC Core Ultra 9 285HX / RTX 5090 laptop has GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, 64GB of RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Pairs a Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with GeForce RTX 5090 graphics
- ✓ 1TB NVMe SSD for the OS and game library
- ✓ 64GB of RAM leaves headroom for gaming alongside streaming or creative apps
Cons
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Display: 18" UHD+ (3840x2400) 120Hz Mini LED HDR 1000 100% DCI-P3 Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24 Cores (2.1GHz-5.5GHz, 36MB Intel Smart Cache)
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- Display: 18" UHD+ (3840x2400) 120Hz Mini LED HDR 1000 100% DCI-P3
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24 Cores (2.1GHz-5.5GHz, 36MB Intel Smart Cache)
- RAM: 64GB (2x 32GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 2TB (2x 1TB) PCIe NVMe SSD
- OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor (include 1 Year Global Warranty) + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
Full Specifications
| Size | 2x 1TB NVMe SSD |
|---|---|
| Brand | EXCaliberPC |
| Color | 64GB RAM |
| Model | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US |
| UnitCount | 1 |
| Manufacturer | MSI |
| Full listing title | EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US (Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, 64GB RAM, 2X 1TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 18" UHD+ mini LED, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop |
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