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MSI GAMING LAPTOP 16" ULTRA 9 290HX PLUS CROSSHAIR 16 MAX HX E2WGK-037SG
16GB RAM 1TB SSD RTX5070 8GB
All items available for online purchase are not guaranteed to be in stock at the time of order processing. In the event that we are unable to fulfill your order, we will contact you with an alternative, or given a full refund.
Product Description
The MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2WGK-037SG is a powerful AI-ready gaming laptop designed for gamers, creators, and performance enthusiasts seeking flagship CPU power at a more accessible price point. Equipped with the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, it delivers exceptional gaming performance, AI acceleration, and multitasking capabilities.
Featuring a stunning 16-inch QHD+ OLED 165Hz display, MSI OverBoost Technology, advanced cooling, and upgradable memory and storage, the Crosshair 16 Max HX is built to handle modern AAA games, content creation, streaming, and AI workloads with ease.
Key Features
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus Processor
Desktop-class performance includes:
- 24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)
- 24 Threads
- Up to 5.5GHz Max Turbo Frequency
- Intel® AI Boost NPU
- Optimized for gaming, AI workloads, and multitasking
- Next-generation Arrow Lake architecture
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU
Advanced gaming performance delivers:
- NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture
- 8GB GDDR7 VRAM
- Up to 115W Maximum Graphics Power
- DLSS 4 support
- Advanced ray tracing technology
- Up to 798 AI TOPS performance
MSI OverBoost Technology
Enhanced system power provides:
- Up to 200W combined CPU and GPU performance
- Sustained gaming performance
- Improved thermal efficiency
- Optimized workload handling
- Stable high-performance operation
16" QHD+ OLED 165Hz Display
Premium visuals feature:
- 2560 × 1600 resolution
- OLED panel technology
- 165Hz refresh rate
- 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut
- VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 1000
- SGS Eye Care certification
Advanced Cooler Boost Cooling
Designed for intensive gaming:
- Dual-fan cooling system
- 5 copper heat pipes
- Optimized airflow design
- Phase-change thermal compound
- Enhanced thermal stability during long gaming sessions
High-Speed Memory & Storage
Built for demanding workloads:
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Supports up to 128GB DDR5-6400
- 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
- Additional PCIe Gen5 SSD slot
- Fast loading and multitasking performance
24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard
Gaming-focused features include:
- 24-Zone RGB backlighting
- Dedicated Copilot Key
- Gaming-optimized layout
- Customizable lighting effects
- Enhanced gaming experience
AI-Ready Gaming Platform
Built for next-generation computing:
- Intel AI Boost NPU
- AI-enhanced gaming support
- AI-assisted productivity workflows
- Microsoft Copilot integration
- Future-ready AI acceleration
Comprehensive Connectivity
Connectivity options include:
- Thunderbolt™ 4
- USB-C with DisplayPort & Power Delivery
- 3 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 2
- HDMI 2.1
- 2.5GbE LAN
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.3
Specifications
- Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- CPU Cores / Threads: 24 Cores / 24 Threads
- Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.5GHz
- AI Engine: Intel® AI Boost NPU
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU
- Graphics Memory: 8GB GDDR7
- AI Performance: Up to 798 AI TOPS
- Maximum GPU Power: Up to 115W
- Combined System Power: Up to 200W
- Display Size: 16-Inch
- Resolution: QHD+ (2560 × 1600)
- Panel Type: OLED
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz
- Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3
- HDR Certification: VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 1000
- Memory: 16GB DDR5
- Maximum Memory: 128GB
- Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
- Storage Expansion: 1 × PCIe Gen4 + 1 × PCIe Gen5 M.2 Slot
- Keyboard: 24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard
- Webcam: HD Camera with 3D Noise Reduction
- Audio: 2 × 2W Speakers, Nahimic Audio
- Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
- LAN: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
- Thunderbolt: 1 × Thunderbolt 4
- USB-C: 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen2
- USB-A: 3 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
- HDMI: HDMI 2.1
- Battery: 80Wh
- Power Adapter: 240W
- Weight: Approx. 2.2kg
- Dimensions: 363 × 269.7 × 21.95–23.85 mm
- Colour: Core Black
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Best For
Enthusiast Gamers
Ideal for:
- AAA gaming at QHD resolution
- Competitive esports titles
- High-refresh-rate gaming
- DLSS 4 and ray tracing gaming
- Streaming and gaming simultaneously
Content Creators
Perfect for:
- Video editing
- Adobe Creative Cloud applications
- Photo editing
- 3D modelling
- Creative multitasking
Students & Power Users
Suitable for:
- Engineering software
- Programming and development
- Data analysis
- AI-assisted productivity
- Heavy multitasking
AI & Machine Learning Enthusiasts
Excellent for:
- Local AI inference
- AI content creation
- Generative AI tools
- AI-enhanced workflows
- Copilot+ features
Users Seeking Maximum CPU Performance for Value
Best suited for buyers wanting:
- Flagship Intel Ultra 9 performance
- RTX 5070 gaming capability
- OLED display quality
- Upgradeable RAM and storage
- Better value than premium Raider models
Product Information:
- INTEL CORE ULTRA 9 290HX PLUS
- 1TB SSD
- 16GB RAM
- NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX5070 8GB
- 16" QHD+ OLED 165HZ DISPLAY
- WINDOWS 11 HOME
- Weight: 2.20 Kg
- Warranty: 2 Year(s)
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