MSI Crosshair 18 Gaming Laptop
A8WGKG-009US • CROSSHAIRA18A8009
AMD Ryzen 9 • RTX 5070 • 32 GB RAM • 1 TB SSD
- ⁓ Typical market price for similar configurations.
- ✔ Lowest price seen for this laptop.
Price History
Lowest Seen:
Highest Seen:
Estimated Value:
Current Price:
Watch for price drops
Straight to your email inbox
Stores
Will it Play...?
Minimum Requirements
Recommended Requirements
What's Inside?
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
- AMD's Ryzen processors are slightly better performers than equivalent Intel processors, and usually at a lower price.
- The '9' CPU is a true powerhouse, sometimes considered overkill, but it gets the job done fast and without fuss. It's built for demanding tasks like live-streaming, video editing, and AI model training.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
- The 5070 is an upscaled version of the 5060, about 12% more powerful while still at a reasonable cost. Opt for the 5070 Ti if possible for a real power boost.
- The 5000 series the latest generation of NVIDIA GPUs. Interestingly, they're only an average of ~9% more performant than last generation.
32 GB of RAM
- 32 GB is heading to become the new standard, but isn't as widely available as you'd think. It's ideal for power users, video editing, multitasking (like running VMs), and moderate AI training.
1 TB SSD
- 1 TB is the recommended minimum for most users, providing a very usable amount of room for games and files.
- The modern SSD is around 20-40x faster than conventional hard drives, and far more physically resilient.
18.0" None, (2.5K+ / WQXGA)
- 17" and 18" screens offer the best visibility for gaming or productivity but are somewhat bulky.
Full Specifications
Laptop
Brand
MSI
Series
Crosshair
Model
A8WGKG-009US
Part Number
CROSSHAIRA18A8009
Performance
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
RAM
32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz
Storage
1 TB SSD
Display
Size
18.0"
Resolution
2560 x 1600
Refresh
240 Hz
Type
None
Brightness