Crosshair A16 HX D8WAMD Ryzen 9HX BadgeAmidst the vast expanse of the universe, a valiant scout embarks on an epic odyssey armed with cutting-edge technology,Crosshair A16 HX D8W, aim to explore the unknown.
The Ultimate Gaming Processor Evolved:Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX ProcessorGame like never before with the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX Processor, featuring the latest Zen 4 architecture, gamers can now harness the power of ultimate performance on the processor built for gaming and more.
True-to-Life GraphicsExperience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
Now Even SmarterExperience 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.
Redesigned for CoolingThe new cooling design allows for multi-directional airflow outlets, resulting in more efficient cooling. Along with a shared-pipe design featuring five heat pipes between the CPU and GPU, larger thermal pipe diameters, and MSI's exclusive thermal grease, you can be assured of maximum performance even under extreme gaming conditions.
Bigger, Clearer, SmootherThe QHD+ panel delivers stunning visual clarity while its 240Hz refresh rate ensures fluid and smooth on-screen motion, providing an immersive and responsive gaming experience.
Immerse Yourself in Gaming AmbianceExperience the radiating vibrant lights of 24-Zone RGB Keyboard featuring illuminated WASD keys and uniquely designed keycaps for an immersive gaming journey infused with style!
High Speed ComboWith support for up to 2 SSDs and blazing-fast transfer speeds, the Crosshair Series delivers extreme data performance along with unmatched gaming and multitasking capabilities. Experience peak efficiency for all your workloads.
THE WAY MUSIC SHOULD BEImmerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.
NEXT LEVEL AUDIO IMMERSIONExperience and listen to audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.
EXTRAORDINARY WIRELESS EXPERIENCEThe latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers stunning speed while keeping the network smooth and stable even when sharing the network with numerous users.
WEBCAM SHUTTERThe Crosshair A16 HX D8W adds a Webcam Shutter, letting users physically block the camera to ensure and maintain privacy.
Technical specifications
Design
| Colour name | Cosmos Gray |
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| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Grey |
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| Form factor | Clamshell |
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| Housing material | Metal, Plastic |
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| Original brand name | MSI |
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Display
| Display diagonal | 40.6 cm (16") |
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| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
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| Touchscreen | No |
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| HD type | Quad HD+ |
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| Panel type | IPS-Level |
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| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
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| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
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| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
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| Colour gamut | 100% |
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| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
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Processor
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
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| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 7 |
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| Processor generation | AMD Ryzen 8000 Series |
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| Processor model | 8840HX |
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| Processor cores | 12 |
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| Processor threads | 24 |
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| Processor boost frequency | 5.1 GHz |
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| Processor frequency | 2.9 GHz |
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| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
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| L3 cache | 64 MB |
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| L2 cache | 12 MB |
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| Processor base power | 55 W |
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Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
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| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
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| Memory clock speed | 5200 MHz |
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| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 32 GB |
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| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
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| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
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Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
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| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
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| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
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| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
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| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
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| NVMe | Yes |
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| SSD form factor | M.2 |
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| Optical drive type | No |
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Graphics
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
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| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
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| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
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| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
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| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| On-board GPU manufacturer | AMD |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
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| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon Graphics |
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| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 610M |
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| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
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Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
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| Speaker power | 2 W |
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Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
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| Front camera HD type | HD |
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| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
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| Privacy camera | Yes |
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| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
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Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
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| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
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| Mobile network connection | No |
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| WLAN controller model | AMD RZ616 |
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| WLAN controller manufacturer | AMD |
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| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
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Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
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| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
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| HDMI version | 2.2 |
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| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
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Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
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Keyboard
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
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| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
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| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
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| Keyboard backlit zone | 24-zone RGB |
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| Copilot key | Yes |
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Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
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Battery
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
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| Battery capacity | 5815 mAh |
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| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
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Power
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
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| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
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| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
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Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
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| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
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| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
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| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
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Weight & dimensions
| Width | 359 mm |
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| Depth | 266.4 mm |
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| Height (front) | 2.18 cm |
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| Height (rear) | 2.79 cm |
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| Weight | 2.5 kg |
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