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MSI GAMING LAPTOP 16" RYZEN 9 8940HX CROSSHAIR A16 HX E8WFK-026SG
16GB RAM 1TB SSD RTX5060 8GB
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Product Description
The MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WFK-026SG is a high-performance AI-ready gaming laptop built for gamers, creators, and power users seeking strong AMD Ryzen performance with next-generation NVIDIA RTX graphics. Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU, it delivers smooth QHD gaming, content creation capabilities, and advanced AI-enhanced workflows. The Crosshair series combines MSI's gaming DNA with a practical balance of performance, cooling, and value.
Its 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display, MSI OverBoost Technology, Cooler Boost cooling system, and upgradeable memory and storage make it an excellent choice for gamers looking for a premium gaming experience without stepping into flagship pricing territory.
Key Features
AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX Processor
Built for demanding workloads:
- 16 Cores / 32 Threads
- Up to 5.3GHz Max Boost Clock
- Zen 4 Architecture
- 80MB Total Cache
- Excellent gaming and multitasking performance
- Optimized for content creation and streaming
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
Next-generation gaming graphics:
- NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture
- 8GB GDDR7 VRAM
- Up to 115W Maximum Graphics Power (Dynamic Boost)
- DLSS 4 support
- Advanced Ray Tracing
- Up to 572 AI TOPS performance
16" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Display
Fast and immersive visuals:
- 2560 × 1600 resolution
- 16:10 aspect ratio
- 240Hz refresh rate
- IPS-Level panel
- 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut
- Ideal for esports and AAA gaming
MSI OverBoost Technology
Enhanced system performance:
- Up to 190W combined CPU-GPU power
- Full-power CPU and GPU operation
- Improved gaming performance
- Better sustained workloads
- Optimized thermal efficiency
Cooler Boost Cooling System
Advanced thermal design includes:
- Dual-fan cooling architecture
- 5 copper heat pipes
- Multi-directional airflow design
- Dedicated CPU and GPU cooling
- Enhanced thermal stability during long gaming sessions
AI-Enhanced Productivity
Smart features include:
- MSI AI Engine
- Microsoft Copilot Key
- Automatic performance optimization
- AI-assisted workload management
- Enhanced multitasking experience
High-Speed Memory & Storage
Built for multitasking:
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Supports up to 96GB DDR5
- 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
- Additional PCIe Gen5 SSD slot
- Future upgrade flexibility
4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard
Gaming-focused design:
- 4-Zone RGB lighting
- Dedicated Copilot Key
- Gaming-optimized layout
- Comfortable key travel
- Enhanced visibility during gaming sessions
Comprehensive Connectivity
Versatile I/O options:
- 2 × USB-C 3.2 Gen2 with DisplayPort & Power Delivery
- 3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen1
- HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.2 / 5.3 (market dependent)
Specifications
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
- CPU Cores / Threads: 16 Cores / 32 Threads
- Max Boost Clock: Up to 5.3GHz
- Cache: 80MB Total Cache
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
- Graphics Memory: 8GB GDDR7
- AI Performance: Up to 572 AI TOPS
- Maximum GPU Power: Up to 115W
- Combined System Power: Up to 190W
- Display Size: 16-Inch
- Resolution: QHD+ (2560 × 1600)
- Panel Type: IPS-Level
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz
- Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3
- Memory: 16GB DDR5
- Maximum Memory: 96GB
- Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
- Expansion Slots: PCIe Gen4 + PCIe Gen5 M.2
- Keyboard: 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 / 5.3
- LAN: Gigabit Ethernet
- USB-C: 2 × USB-C 3.2 Gen2
- USB-A: 3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen1
- HDMI: HDMI 2.1
- Webcam: HD 720p with 3D Noise Reduction
- Audio: 2 × 2W Speakers, Nahimic Audio
- Battery: 80Wh
- Power Adapter: 240W
- Weight: Approx. 2.3kg
- Dimensions: 363 × 269.7 × 21.95–25.55 mm
- Colour: Core Black
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Best For
Mainstream Gamers
Ideal for:
- 1080p and QHD gaming
- Esports titles
- High refresh-rate gameplay
- DLSS 4-enhanced gaming
- Competitive online gaming
Students & Young Professionals
Perfect for:
- Engineering software
- Programming projects
- Content consumption
- Productivity tasks
- Hybrid work and study environments
Content Creators
Suitable for:
- Video editing
- Adobe Creative Cloud applications
- Graphic design
- Photo editing
- Streaming and content production
Users Seeking Value Gaming Performance
Excellent for:
- Strong Ryzen 9 processing power
- RTX 50-series graphics
- Upgradeable platform
- Premium 240Hz display
- Better affordability compared to Raider series
Product Information:
- AMD RYZEN 9 8940HX
- 1TB SSD
- 16GB RAM
- NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX5060 8GB
- 16" QHD+ 240HZ DISPLAY
- WINDOWS 11 HOME
- Weight: 2.30 Kg
- Warranty: 2 Year(s)
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